Month: July 2015

A Ripon College political science professor says the economic crisis facing Greece may fortunately have only a small impact on Americans.  The eurozone's top official says Greece would make a proposal to tap Europe's bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, as soon Wednesday.  Professor Paul Schoofs says the Greek Prime Minister was hoping to gain leverage after the latest bailout package was rejected Sunday.  "I think the rest of the […]

The public has a chance to weigh in on a proposed ordinance that would allow so-called pedal pubs in the city of Fond du lac.  The item is on Wednesday’s  city council agenda for public discussion.   City staff says a specific ordinance is still being drafted and is not yet ready for council action.  Pedal pubs, also known as quadricycles, are multi-person bicycles that can hold up to 12 riders […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A man who prosecutors say is in the U.S. illegally is charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after some weekend fireworks in Green Bay.  Victor Pazcastellanos is accused of stabbing the 20-year-old woman multiple times after the two argued about their relationship Saturday night. The woman told police the two broke up last month because he was abusive.  Brown County prosecutor Chris Plaunt says […]

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The construction of a portion of a major high-voltage power line connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin is on hold due to concerns about nesting by protected bird species.  A 3-mile stretch of the line in an area near Onalaska that's owned and managed by the Mississippi Valley Conservancy contains 11 species of concern. Two of the bird species, Henslow's sparrow and Bell's vireo, are classified as […]

Fond du Lac, Wis. (July 7, 2015) – Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion and technology, signed new dealers spanning almost 20 different states, many in key saltwater markets, from the end of the Miami International Boat Show in late February until the end of June.  During that time, Mercury is averaging one new dealer partner every 2.9 days all across the United States.   This news comes […]

A Milwaukee woman has been convicted of killing a Town of Fox Lake man in August of 2014. At a plea hearing Monday, 31 year old Kriscilla McHenry pleaded no contest to an amended charge of second degree intentional homicide in Dodge County Circuit Court. She was facing a charge of first degree intentional homicide. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. McHenry is accused of killing 43 year old Michael Soeller. […]

THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AIR QUALITY NOTICE FOR PARTS OF WISCONSIN. THE WILDFIRE SMOKE THAT HAS BEEN OVER WISCONSIN FOR SEVERAL DAYS IS NOW BEING BROUGHT DOWN TO THE SURFACE. A COLD FRONT HAS PASSED THROUGH THE STATE DURING THE LATE NIGHT HOURS OF MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING. TYPICALLY...THE AIR BEHIND A COLD FRONT IS DESCENDING THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE.THIS DESCENDING MOTION IS WHAT IS […]

The City of Fond du Lac’s Parks Department would like to notify the public of the temporary closure of the Fond du Lac Fairgrounds Aquatic Center Pool. The pool will be closed today, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th due to a mechanical issue. The pool is expected to re-open Wednesday July 8th. The public is reminded that pool passes for the Aquatic Center can also be used at the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks' president is trying to persuade Wisconsin lawmakers to devote $250 million in tax dollars to a new arena.  Peter Feigin told the Legislature's budget committee Monday that the arena would be an economic boon.   Feigin says the project would create thousands of construction jobs, and that the team, as it improves, would bolster Milwaukee's reputation. He also noted that without a new […]