Author Archives: Rob Sussman
"Moving Forward" Event Thanks Healthcare Workers, But State Officials Say It's No Victory Lap
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ) -- State and local healthcare officials gathered together on Wednesday to thank healthcare workers after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was called "Moving Forward". Ther...
Apr 06, 2022 DHS Secretary designee Karen Timberlake speaking at the event. (Rob Sussman/WTAQ)
Public Comment Sought on Changing Wisconsin Place Names that Contain Derogatory Word
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The U-S Department of the Interior is taking public comments, on removing the derogatory word 'squaw' from natural features across the country. Wisconsin Department of Natural Re...
Apr 05, 2022 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Logo
Brewers Catcher Pedro Severino Suspended After Failed PED Test
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ) -- Brewers Catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended for 80 games. That decision was made after Severino reportedly failed a test for performance enhancing drugs. The Brewers, in ...
Apr 05, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers
'I Don't Know What Happened' Sheboygan Mother Accused of Killing Her Son Appears in Court
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The woman accused of killing her eight-year-old son in Sheboygan County appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday. Natalia Hitchcock faces one count of first-d...
Apr 05, 2022 Natalia Hitchcock is led away from the courtroom. (Fox 11 Online)
Republican Poll Watchers Denied Entry to Green Bay City Clerk's Office
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Election day is underway in Wisconsin and Republican poll watchers are already crying foul over issues at the Green Bay City Clerk's Office. "We have observers at the clerk's o...
Apr 05, 2022 Vote here. MWC file photo by Mike Leischner
Wisconsin DOJ Takes Action Against "Extended Warranty" Robocaller
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is taking action against a group they say is behind millions of unsolicited calls offering extended vehicle warranties. Attorney General Josh ...
Apr 04, 2022 Carissa Rogers / CC
Poll Observer Organizer Says She's Seen Increased Interest in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- There's been an increase in interest in becoming a poll watcher for Tuesday's election. Sandy Juno is a retired County Clerk who now organizes election observers for the Brown ...
Apr 04, 2022 Polls (File Photo)
"Get Out The Vote" Events Held in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Campaign season is here, and both sides are working to rally support. Local candidates for Tuesday's spring election gathered at the Brown County GOP to "Get Out and Vote"...
Apr 03, 2022 An event is held at the Brown County GOP for candidates running in the spring election April, 3 2022. (Fox 11 Online)
Recall Effort Against Green Bay Mayor Kicks Off
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Organizers of an effort to recall Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich kicked off their campaign on Saturday. In the basement of the Brown County Central Library, David VanderLees...
Apr 03, 2022 Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich speaks to the media outside of city hall. (PHOTO/WTAQ News)
COVID Numbers Creep Up, But Health Systems Doing Well, Doctor Says
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- COVID-19 numbers are creeping up again in Wisconsin, but doctors aren't panicking about it. Bellin Health's Doctor Brad Burmeister says health systems are doing pretty well. As...
Apr 02, 2022 PHOTO: Courtesy of Bellin Health
