Month: July 2015

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative Wisconsin Club for Growth is cheering the end of an investigation into allegations that it and other groups illegally coordinated with Gov. Scott Walker's campaign during his 2012 recall election. The state's Supreme Court ruled that the state's campaign finance law doesn't prohibit such coordination. Attorney Todd Graves accused the government of trying to "threaten and embarrass" groups they don't like. Prosecutor Francis Schmitz […]

The prosecutor leading an investigation into whether Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups says he's disappointed with a state Supreme Court decision halting the probe.  The high court ruled Thursday that campaign finance law doesn't prohibit such coordination. Prosecutor Francis Schmitz said in an email to The Associated Press that it's unfortunate people won't get a public discussion of the facts. He said he wasn't […]

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri's most prolific political donor is planning a fundraiser for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential campaign.  Walker is to attend a July 26 event at the St. Louis home of Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield. Rex Sinquefield is a retired investment firm founder who has bankrolled initiatives to cut income taxes and curb the ability of teachers' union to negotiate tenure protections.  An invitation lists several prominent […]

Margaret Pieper was selected as Marian University’s July Veteran of the Month.  Pieper served in the U.S. Army as a mechanic and human resources clerk both in the United States and overseas. Pieper graduated this past May from Marian University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  The Veteran of the Month contest, presented by Marian University and Sunny 97.7/96.1 WTCX, highlights one area veteran each month. Each veteran chosen […]

The Waupun service club of The Lions Club International recently donated funds to help support the purchase of music CDs for the Comfort Carts at Waupun Memorial Hospital. John Bett, with the Waupun Lions Club, gave the donation to Karen Gross, Waupun Memorial Hospital volunteer coordinator. The Comfort Cart is intended to give patients and visitors the tools they need to reduce anxiety and provide relaxation. The cart features the […]

North Fond du Lac  Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, dancers of all ages.  The 56th Wisconsin Square and Round Dance Convention invites you to join the fun “Under the Big Top”.  Among the swishing, swirling and twirling of skirts and petticoat you will find Ron and Janelle Mueller of Sheboygan, they will be our Ring Masters for the convention at Horace Mann High School in North Fond du Lac. […]

Fond du Lac police say an Illinois woman has been arrested in the death of a 14-month-old child. Authorities say the 23-year-old woman from Calumet City is in custody of Fond du Lac police Thursday on possible charges of child neglect causing death. The child died at an apartment in Fond du Lac July 7.  Police say additional arrests are expected, but provided no other details.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed Republican presidential hopeful Scott Walker a major victory by ending an investigation into whether the governor's 2012 recall campaign coordinated illegally with conservative groups. No one had been charged in the investigation, but questions about the probe have dogged Walker for months. The court's action eliminates a legal headache for Walker, who is in his first week campaigning since declaring […]