Author Archives: Rob Sussman
Lotto Scammers Unlikely to Give Up Even After Jackpot Win
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Just because the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been won by someone in the Chicago suburbs doesn't mean scammers are calling it quits on lotto scams. Susan Bach with the ...
Aug 01, 2022 Mega Millions (File Photo)
Brewers Send Hader to Padres in Exchange for Four
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have dealt All-Star closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres in exchange for four players as part of a blockbuster Monday deal. The Brewers acquired left...
Aug 01, 2022 Josh Hader
Trial Set to Begin in Fatal Hate Crime Crash
FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The trial for a man accused in Fond du Lac county court of intentionally and fatally crashing his car into a motorcyclist is set to face trial in a little more than a we...
Jul 29, 2022 Daniel Navarro (Fond du Lac Co. Jail)
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Drops Out of Democratic US Senate Race
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination for US Senate. She's the third candidate to drop out this week and the only ca...
Jul 29, 2022 Sarah Godlewski
As Mega Millions Becomes 'Mega Billion' Local Lucky Vendors See Big Boost
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The Mega Millions Jackpot has broken the $1 billion mark, and that means a rush on a number of local lotto vendors that have had a bit more luck that others. Christina Peterson...
Jul 28, 2022 Lotto officials presenting the winning ticket sign to the Jackson Point CITGO Station.
New Bill Would Ban Strip Searches in Schools
OCONTO, WI (WTAQ) -- A new bill that would further ban strip searches in schools across Wisconsin is being introduced by several local Republican state lawmakers. Oconto State Representivie Elijah Ben...
Jul 27, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of WLUK
Girl Hit By Truck at Kewaunee County Campground; One Arrested
CARLTON, WI (WTAQ) -- An 11-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after being run over by a truck at a Kewaunee County campground. It happened at the Maple View Campground in the township of Carlton. She...
Jul 27, 2022 File Photo
MacIver Institute President Predicts Tight Finish for Republican Governor's Race Nomination
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- The President of the right-leaning MacIver Institute has a prediction as to how the August Republican Gubernatorial Primary race will go. Brett Healy, appearing on WTAQ's 'Morn...
Jul 26, 2022 PHOTO: Michels, Kleefisch campaign
Three Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in Appleton
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- UPDATE: The Appleton Health Department has now confirmed three cases of monkeypox. Two other potential cases are under investigation. The first case was confirmed on July 21 in ...
Jul 25, 2022 (World Health Organization)
EAA AirVenture Opens Today
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) -- EAA AirVenture is returning on Monday, and organizers say they're expecting a big one. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says that more than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 flight enthusiasts...
Jul 21, 2022 The Brown Gate at EAA AirVenture (WTAQ/Casey Nelson)
