Author Archives: Rob Sussman
As Things Warm Up, Police Say Property Crimes Increase
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -- Things are getting warmer, the roads are getting less slippery, and gas is only getting more expensive. You might think that would be the perfect recipe for an increase in gasol...
Mar 16, 2022 Appleton Police Department (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fox 11 WLUK)
Two Years Ago, Wisconsin Closed; State's Chief Medical Officer Looks Back
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Two years ago this month we found ourselves in the first week of Governor Tony Evers Executive Order #72, which declared an emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since ...
Mar 16, 2022 A scene from the early months of the pandemic: a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Prevea Health in Ashwaubenon in July of 2020. (PHOTO: WTAQ News)
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and March Madness is the Reason Why
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- March is problem gambling awareness month. Rose Blozinski with the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling says it's not a coincidence that they picked March. "March was chosen b...
Mar 15, 2022 Karl Baron / CC
SNC President Bruess to Step Down, Former President Kunkel to Return
DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) -- St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess is resigning from his position for a new job. Bruess made the announcement Tuesday. "It is hard to leave the people you love so much an...
Mar 15, 2022 Incoming St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess at the campus in De Pere, Wis., on June 29, 2017.
COVID-19 Numbers Have Cratered in Wisconsin, but is the Pandemic Over?
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- For two years, COVID-19 dominated nearly every news cycle. In the past few weeks, things have changed. News reports may not even mention the virus that changed so many lives, e...
Mar 14, 2022 The entrance to the vaccination clinic at the Bellin Health Ashwaubenon Clinic (Rob Sussman/WTAQ)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Strain Detected in Southeast Wisconsin Poultry Flock
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -- A highly pathogenic strain of the avian flu has been detected in a commercial chicken flock in Southeast Wisconsin. Officials on Monday said they're not sure of the spec...
Mar 14, 2022 Thomas Vlerick / CC
Report: Packers Releasing Edge Rusher Za'Darius Smith
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Packers Pass Rusher Za'Darius Smith has been released, according to a report from the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The release of the pro-bowl defensive standout clears up $15.2...
Mar 14, 2022 Za'Darius Smith (IMAGE: Courtesy of Packers.com)
In Green Bay, Wisconsin AG Announces New Lawsuit Over PFAS Contamination
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) -- Wisconsin attorney general Josh Kaul at the Green Bay Courthouse this morning announced the filing of a new lawsuit over PFAS contamination. The suit against Tyco Fire Protecti...
Mar 14, 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul speaks to media at the Green Bay Court House. (Fox 11 Online)
Just Kidding: Tom Brady Unretires, Will Return for 23rd Season
(WTAQ) -- Two months into his retirement, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady has decided he's coming back. These past two months I've realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That...
Mar 13, 2022 Tom Brady at the line (Tom Brady/Twitter)
Green Bay Residents Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Early
GREEN BAY, WI (WLUK) -- St. Patrick's Day isn't until Thursday, but there was plenty of celebrating going on Saturday. It was an especially chilly day on the City Deck for Green Bay's annual St. Patri...
Mar 13, 2022 The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Green Bay was held on March 12, 2022. (Photo credit: Fox 11 Online)
