MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin AFL-CIO plans rallies Tuesday and Wednesday in Madison to protest a bill that would make Wisconsin a right-to-work state. On Friday, Governor Scott Walker backed a surprise move by Republican legislators to quickly vote on the bill, an action the likely 2016 presidential candidate initially said should be delayed to avoid re-igniting massive pro-union protests. Walker rose to prominence in 2011, when he pushed […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal aid for Wisconsin highways has dropped by 3.6 percent, nearly $28 million, over the five years ending in 2013. That's according to data obtained by The Associated Press. It shows a declining money stream that is worsening the state's woes in paying for road projects. Wisconsin's loss wasn't as large as some neighboring states. Minnesota saw a nearly 33 percent drop because of unique circumstances, […]
MADRID, Iowa (AP) — Demand for goat milk and other dairy products has steadily increased in the U.S. in recent years largely because of growing interest in artisan cheeses and populations accustomed to goat products. That's left goat farmers and dairy producers scurrying to keep up and find new and better ways to develop their goods. The nation's dairy goat herd climbed 2 percent in the past year to 365,000 […]
Dodge County officials are looking to make security upgrades at the Dodge County courthouse and jail for the first time since the facility was built 15 years ago. Dodge County administrator Jim Mielke says the present courthouse security system is outdated and state of the art security features are needed from a safety standpoint. Mielke says upgrades are also needed in the jail.
Several businesses and individuals have been recognized at the Ripon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Incorporated annual dinner. ConAgra Foods was awarded the Large Business of the Year. The Small Business of the year award goes to Watson Street Tea and Treats. The Chamber also recognized the Ripon Rotary as its Community Service Organization of the year. Ripon Main Street manager Craig Tebon was presented with the Distinguished Service […]
The Oakfield High School girls basketball team recently raised more than $1,300 to benefit the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s Caring for You Fund. The fund was established for families requiring assistance with basic life needs they are unable to afford during cancer treatment, or care for other long-term illnesses. The fund, supported by the Farrah Fawcett Foundation out of California, has already been used to help people make rent, cover utility […]
Moraine Park Technical College is accepting applications for three positions on the Moraine Park District Board. Openings exist for an employer member, employee member and school district administrator member; each is a three-year term of office that expires June 30, 2018. Applicants must submit a completed application, including at least two written references and must attend the public hearing of the District Board Appointment Committee tentatively scheduled April 6, at […]
The Waupun Common Council will discuss proposed cuts that would affect the Waupun Correctional Institution at a meeting next week. Under his budget proposal, governor Scott Walker would eliminate about 400 positions across state government, including third-shift prison guards positioned in towers. Waupun mayor Kyle Clark says the question is how that could potentially impact safety? "I believe 60 positions which would save an estimated $6 million a year. It would be […]
A boil water advisory continues in the village of Brandon until test results on water samples are received…probably sometime this weekend. Public Health officer Kim Mueller says the advisory was issued Thursday following a water main break In the village. "In the village of Brandon they had a little over 50,000 gallons of water that leaked out and so that drops the (water) pressure," Mueller told WFDL news.