MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants to see the cost of the House Republican bill to overhaul the federal health care law to see how it would affect Wisconsin. Walker spent a second day Wednesday refusing to endorse the bill as introduced by fellow Wisconsin Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. Walker calls the proposal a "work in progress" and says he expects many changes in the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says accusations made by President Donald Trump that his phones were tapped by President Barack Obama are "serious" claims that should be investigated by Congress and the Justice Department. Trump has offered no evidence to back up the claims that he first made on Twitter last weekend. Walker was asked about the accusations on Wednesday. He says, "I think those are appropriate […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to provide additional law enforcement intelligence and staffing to a Jewish community center in suburban Milwaukee that has been the target of threats so it "continues to be a safe place." Walker made the comments Wednesday after touring a Jewish community center in Whitefish Bay that has received three threats during the past six weeks, including one Tuesday. The Republican governor […]
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (AP) — Two Wisconsin men are accused of stealing 100,000 diapers. Fox Crossing police allege the men stole nearly 1,800 cases of diapers — valued at more than $45,000 — from a charity that provides goods to needy families. Authorities say the diapers were stolen between Jan. 3 and Feb. 13 at a local warehouse. United Way Fox Cities CEO Peter Kelly says the thefts occurred as […]
Three Fond du Lac residents are accused of leaving a harmess on their pet dog for so long it became embedded in the animal’s body. Amy Shaw and Daniel Eisenach made their initial Fond du Lac court appearance this week on charges of mistreatment of animals. Amanda Muellenbach is charged with aiding a felon. According to a criminal complaint a Fond du Lac woman purchased the Pit Bull mix on […]
The Fond du Lac city council will consider a proposal to allow a Midway with carnival rides, food and games at Walleye Weekend. The council will consider a resolution at their meeting Wednesday night. Fond du Lac Festivals Board member Steve Fleming says its something that would help keep the festival fresh by adding new activities. "Its very difficult to maintain a quality festival that's free," Fleming told WFDL news. […]
Flu cases have spiked in Wisconsin and cases in Fond du Lac County are also up sharply. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says she doesn’t believe the flu season has peaked yet. "We've had over a thousand individuals in Fond du Lac tested and of those tested we've seen a little over 200 that are positive for either influenza A or influenza B," Mueller told WFDL […]
The Dodge County Sheriff says the process to revoke the liquor license of an establishment that has been the scene of criminal activity is underway. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says for whatever reason Madison residents with gang ties have held gatherings Pop’s Eatery in Beaver Dam. Last month deputies made several arrests at the tavern and stepped up enforcement this past weekend after receiving a tip there would be another party […]
A Waupun man has been arrested on drug charges following a welfare check conducted by police. Officers were called to a gas station and made contact with a 65 year old man who was under the influence. Waupun Deputy Police Chief Scott Louden says officers went to the man’s residence to check if a family member could be notified. Louden says when arriving at the home officers found what appeared […]