MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of Wisconsin residents signing up for federal health plans has been about 50,000 less than last year although there is still a month to go in signup. Federal data show nearly 173,800 people have signed up as of Dec. 19, including more than 67,800 in Milwaukee County. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 31. More than 224,000 people bought health plans a year […]
Appleton police say a Fond du Lac man was arrested on New Year’s for his 11th-OWI. Fifty two year old Steve A. Johnson, was arrested after police responded to a possible hit and run in the 100 block of South State Street. Johnson was arrested a few blocks from the crash scene. Nobody was injured. Johnson had a valid driver's license at the time of the incident.
Following inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol on Tuesday, Senator Dan Feyen said he was excited and eager to get to work on behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin’s 18th Senate District. “I’m eager to delve into the big issues facing the residents of the 18th Senate District, and with my committee assignments I can do just that,” Feyen […]
There could be a primary election for two seats on the Fond du Lac School Board. Incumbent Mark Strand has until 5pm to submit signatures for re-election. Challenger Greg Freiherr has filed his nomination papers. Dan Sitter, Monica Walk and Ricardo Munoz have until 5pm to file papers. If there are five candidates there would be a primary election in February. Incumbent Julie Nett is not running for re-election. For Fond […]
Several area schools are getting off to a late start this morning because of slippery road conditions and dense fog. Patches of black ice are making for dangerous road conditions. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says there have been a couple of vehicle run-offs this morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10am for our listening area including Fond du Lac, Dodge, Sheboygan, Washington and Winnebago counties.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For the first time in nearly half a century, Republicans in 2017 will control the Wisconsin Legislature, the governor's office and the presidency. Wisconsin legislative leaders and Gov. Scott Walker are practically giddy at the prospect of working closely with President-elect Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Janesville, and Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus, who used to run the state Republican Party. It's the […]
With new tougher penalties for repeat drunken drivers going into effect this past weekend, local law enforcement continues to make arrests as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Meanwhile Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Lieutenant Bill Tadych says he thinks the new owi penalties that increase maximum sentences for repeat drunken drivers will have a deterrent effect. "I think some of it is the Wisconsin […]
Fond du Lac County Senior Judge Peter Grimm will administer the oath of office Tuesday to four county officials that were elected in November. The newly elected officials are County Treasurer, Brenda Schneider and Register of Deeds James Krebs. Lisa Freiberg will be sworn in for her third term as County Clerk and Eric Toney will be sworn in for his second term as District Attorney. These officials were elected […]
Now that we are experiencing Wisconsin’s normal January weather, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to many crashes that could have been avoided had driver’s not been following too close or tailgating. Many of these crashes are minor where the drivers lose control and slide into the rear bumper of a car in front of them. Others are more severe with substantial damage or injuries. Following too close has […]