MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to review some loans made by Wisconsin's troubled job creation agency. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Baldwin asks for a review of how three loans by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation were handled. The loans have not been repaid. One of cases involves a $500,000 loan to a Milwaukee company, Building […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker says he's going to focus on helping his party establish its grassroots support in preparation for the presidential election. Speaking at a breakfast organized by the Wall Street Journal, Walker declined to endorse a GOP candidate, saying only that any of the contenders in Milwaukee for Tuesday night's debate would be better than Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. Walker, who suspended his […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee offered the candidates one more chance to distinguish themselves from their rivals. It was also a chance for plenty of groups to grab a piece of the national attention. Activists for immigrants rights, civil rights and a living wage converged for a late afternoon rally and march downtown. Protesters from Voces de la Frontera Action, Black Lives Matter and the […]
Comprehensive Services Integration (CSI), Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club, Marian University and the Fond du Lac School District are hosting a FREE screening of Paper Tigers, a film that captures the pain, danger, beauty and hopes of struggling teens—and the teachers armed with new science and fresh approaches that are changing lives for the better. The documentary film will be screened on Monday, November 16 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. […]
This holiday season visit the stunning Contemporary Wing at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) and view exhibits by Shane Walsh and William Darling. It is free to view the art. Both exhibits close January 9. THELMA will be open from 10 am to 5 pm most days during the holidays. THELMA will be closed Thanksgiving Day and open from 11 am to 3 pm, Friday, November 27 […]
While many of us don’t want to be reminded, winter is just around the corner…and Winter Parking Restrictions will be in place soon. The regulations and restrictions are similar to those in the City of Fond du Lac. Winter Parking regulations for North Fond du Lac will begin November 15th and remain in effect through March 15th next year. Please cooperate with public works crews by following the restrictions that […]
A federal bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee has approved a reorganization plan for the city's Roman Catholic archdiocese that calls for $21 million to be paid to clergy abuse victims… but several victims are not happy with the settlement. The plan approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan Kelley on Monday splits most of that money among 355 people. Another class of 104 victims will get about $2,000 each. Several victims testified […]
Many sports fans may be surprised to know that several military diplays at sporting events, such as a large American flag draped across an athletic field, jet flyovers or emotional family re-unions with loved ones in the military are actually paid events. A new congressional report reveals professional and college sports teams accepted large amounts of monetary compensation from the U.S. Department of Defense for honoring veterans or promoting the […]
Canadian Pacific Railway has placed 12 of 13 derailed train cars back on the tracks in southern Wisconsin where hundreds of gallons of crude oil spilled from one tanker. The railroad says the dozen cars will be moved to an adjacent site for evaluation. The 13th car could not be safely put back on the tracks, so it will be scrapped. CP says track was installed Monday afternoon. Once that's […]