Month: December 2015

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill that would scale back the water bodies that could be designated special natural areas. Currently, the Department of Natural Resources' board can designate a number of water bodies as areas of special natural resource interest where construction projects require permits. Under the bill, the designation could apply only to portions of waters with endangered species, wild rice waters, coastal wetlands […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Preliminary information shared by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources indicates hunters killed more deer during this year's gun-deer season compared to last year.  The agency reported Sunday that hunters registered nearly 175,400 deer through the first seven days of the nine-day season. The seven-day total included almost 85,800 bucks and more than 89,600 antlerless deer.  191,550 deer were registered by hunters in last year's gun-deer […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A third person has died in a firearm-related incident during Wisconsin's 9-day gun deer season.  State Department of Natural Resources Warden Jon King says the family of a 50-year-old hunter found him at the base of a Marathon County tree stand on Sunday evening. The hunter had been shot in the chest. King says investigators believe the hunter shot himself while climbing in or out of […]

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll by on the calendar, Central Wisconsin Christian is excited to announce that all gifts to the school on #GivingTuesday will be matched twice thanks to the generosity of a group of donors.  Funds up to $25,000 will receive a double match on Tuesday, December 1st, as CWC makes its first foray into the #GivingTuesday national campaign to encourage giving.  This means that if […]

During this holiday season, many of us look forward to Christmas parties, family get-togethers, and the gift of giving.  While many of us are focused on the blessings of the holidays, we forget to focus on protecting ourselves and our property.  Even during this time of year when we are all celebrating the holidays, we need to take a little extra time to ensure we do not become victims.  Unfortunately […]

The school district of North Fond du Lac has a new FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter. FBLA is a nonprofit national organization that is offered to high school students as they prepare for careers in business and businessrelated fields. Students get involved with FBLA because it is beneficial for their future, both in further education and in the workforce.  Through leadership opportunities, competitions, conferences, and social activities, FBLA will not only make students high school […]