Author Archives: Rob Sussman
LISTEN: Along The Fox River It's 'Fish On'
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Despite Monday's chilly temps, fishermen were out on the Fox River in De Pere. The springtime walleye run has arrived, and most anglers are looking to land, and then release,...
Mar 17, 2020
Shelter To Expand To Create Social Distancing
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - With growing concern over the coronavirus pandemic, a Green Bay homeless shelter says it will expand its services. St. John's Homeless Shelter says on Wednesday, it will be...
Mar 17, 2020
Appleton Under State Of Emergency
APPLETON, WTAQ-WLUK) - The city of Appleton has declared a state of emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic. Officials also announced the creation of an emergency operations center. Appleton Mayor Tim...
Mar 17, 2020
LISTEN: Local Leaders Respond To COVID-19 Outbreak
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Brown County leaders joined forces Monday in an effort to inspire people to help each other during the COVID-19 outbreak - and to ask for help in supporting local communities...
Mar 16, 2020
DPI: Schools Do Not Have To Make Up Time For Closures
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Before schools across the state shutdown for weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced updated guidance to school distri...
Mar 16, 2020
Former Clerk Sentenced For Stealing From Town
FLORENCE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The former Long Lake town clerk was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing $210,466.61 from the town - five times the amount she was originally accused of taking. Meg...
Mar 16, 2020
How Does 'Social Distancing' Work? A UW Health Doctor Explains
Social Distancing has become the word of the hour as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swell. But what exactly does the term mean? Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health chief quality and safety officer says it'...
Mar 16, 2020
ThedaCare Institutes Visitor Restrictions
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - ThedaCare is now among the local hospitals restricting visitor access to their hospitals and facilities. "One central entryway that everyone will be asked to come through, there ...
Mar 16, 2020
Oshkosh Closing City Buildings To Public
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- City of Oshkosh buildings will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday. City leaders say the decision is aimed at limiting the spread of the new coronavirus. City employee...
Mar 16, 2020
Fond Du Lac County Jail Suspends Inmate Visits
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- All visits to inmates at the Fond du Lac County Jail are suspended until further notice amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says the d...
Mar 16, 2020
