Robert Hornacek
WLUK-TV FOX 11
Green Bay, WI, United States
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Plans for office building in Titletown District move forward
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- A new addition to the Titletown District is one step closer to reality. The Ashwaubenon Site Plan Review Committee gave preliminary approval to a five-story office building in the Titletown District. The proposed building would be built on the far western edge of the development. Original plans called for a four-story building but it has since been expanded to include a… → Read More
The Latest: Neubauer says Wisconsin race 'too close to call'
MADISON (AP) -- The Latest on the Wisconsin Supreme Court election (all times local): Brian Hagerdorn released a statement. 11:50 p. m. Wisconsin's Supreme Court race is too close to call and appears likely to go to a recount. With the unofficial vote at 99 percent, conservative candidate Brian Hagedorn held a lead of about 1,600 votes over his liberal-backed challenger Lisa Neubauer. The margin… → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Rise in e-cigarette use among teens
(WLUK) -- Teen smoking is down in Wisconsin but health officials say another unhealthy habit is taking its place. In fact, they call e-cigarettes an 'epidemic. 'When asked to describe what vaping is, Nate Cayer from Johnny Vapes said, "Vaping is another way for adults to get nicotine instead of lighting tobacco cigars, cigarettes, chewing. "While the devices may be intended for adults, data from… → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates Wisconsin's industrial hemp program
(WLUK) -- It may look and smell like marijuana but hemp won't get you high. This summer, for the first time in decades, farmers are growing hemp in Wisconsin.Hemp is a versatile plant that is related to marijuana. Hemp can be used in everything from healt → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Mayor says coal pile relocation 'will happen'
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- It has been talked about for decades: Moving the coal piles from the Fox River in downtown Green Bay. The big question has always been where? And when?City leaders say they may have found the perfect site and say the time is now.I belie → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Green Bay's new, green bike program
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay and green bikes seem to go hand-in-hand.This summer, city leaders entered into a new bike-sharing agreement with Lime Bike. But it's hardly the city's first attempt at a bike program.Green bikes first came onto the scene a dec → Read More
Connect to Congress: Johnson discusses immigration, tariffs, Kennedy retirement
ASHWAUBENON (WLUK) -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, sat down with FOX 11’s Robert Hornacek to talk about several issues facing the state and the country.As part of the wide-ranging Connect to Congress interview, Johnson addressed immigration, tariffs and → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Costs of special elections
(WLUK) -- Clerks across two Wisconsin legislative districts have been working overtime trying to gear up for special elections.“It was a surprise. A surprise election is what we call it,” said Town of Green Bay clerk Debbie Mercier.The town, with about 1,3 → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Possible 'blue wave' in Wisconsin
(WLUK) -- In six months, some believe Wisconsin may be hit with a blue wave.Fresh off big victories in the state, Democrats are energized for the fall elections.It could be very, very good for Democrats in Wisconsin, said Milwaukee-based Democratic strateg → Read More
Dallet wins Supreme Court race
(WLUK) -- Election Night quickly turned into celebration night for Judge Rebecca Dallet as she cruised to victory in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Dallet will replace Justice Michael Gableman, who's retiring. Dallet, 48, is currently a Milwauke → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Voters to decide fate of state treasurer's office
(WLUK) -- Tucked away, deep inside the State Capitol, you'll find one man on a quest to get rid of his own position.“We have an office right now that doesn't have any duties left. So, why would we keep it?” said Wisconsin State Treasurer Matt Adamczyk.The → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: VA says surgeries up at Green Bay clinic
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay's VA clinic has been open for more than four years. But there are still surgery rooms not being used.While VA officials say the number of surgeries performed is up, some say it should be higher.The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient → Read More
Connect to Congress: Grothman talks tax reform
(WLUK) -- U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-6th District, sat down with FOX 11's Robert Hornacek to talk about the tax reform package being voted on by Congress.During the interview, Grothman discussed his reasons for supporting the package. He told FOX 11 that → Read More
FOX 11 Town Hall: Sex Trafficking in Northeast Wisconsin
Mobile app users tap here to view the livestream.(WLUK) -- FOX 11 is shining a light on the dark world of sex trafficking. Join us at fox11online.com on Tuesday, November 21 from 7-8 p.m. for an hour-long roundtable discussion on sex trafficking.The FOX 11 → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates follow up: Addressing backlog at Marinette Co. DA's Office
MARINETTE (WLUK) -- Crime victims in Marinette County could finally get justice. Hundreds of cases had been waiting to be reviewed at the Marinette County District Attorney's Office. Now the state is doing something about it.Over the last year, FOX 11 Inve → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Details about incidents, changes at Washington Middle School
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Washington Middle School was thrust into the spotlight in June when sixth grade teacher Kertsin Westcott resigned.We are in danger every day that we show up to our school, Westcott told the school board on June 5, 2017.Westcott had emai → Read More
Connect to Congress: Rep. Gallagher talks Afghanistan, North Korea and more
(WLUK) -- Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-8th District) joined FOX 11's Robert Hornacek on Good Day Wisconsin to talk about several issues facing the country.Gallagher talked about President Trump's upcoming announcement of a path forward in Afghanistan: I think it → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Sandhill cranes in Wisconsin
(WLUK) -- Sandhill cranes are the largest birds in Wisconsin. Once a rare sight, the population is now soaring.That's causing issues for some farmers. Some say there are so many cranes in the state, there should be a Sandhill crane hunt.Sandhill cranes hav → Read More
FOX 11 Investigates: Bridge projects delayed, costs rise
(WLUK) -- Several bridges in Northeast Wisconsin are scheduled to be rebuilt. But FOX 11 Investigates has found some projects are being delayed as much as three years. Others could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than expected.A recent state aud → Read More
Proposal to remove unused FoodShare benefits added to state budget
(WLUK) -- The Food Share program is designed to help people in need. But some lawmakers say the program is being used like a big savings account.FOX 11 Investigates first highlighted this issue in three years ago and found balances of more than $10,000. Th → Read More