Month: April 2017

The president of Fond du Lac’s Marian University says he’s confident a major fundraising goal will be met.  Marian announced the $13 million campaign last week to renovate and expand the university’s science center.  President Dr. Andrew Manion says the renovated science center will greatly expand teaching and research capabilities to better prepare students.  Manion says the science center will feature state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom space, as well as ample […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in 17 years.  The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the unemployment rate in March was 3.4 percent. That is down from 3.7 percent in February and the lowest since April 2000.  The national unemployment rate for March was 4.5 percent.  The report shows the state added 500 private-sector jobs between February and March.  Gov. Scott […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Legislative committees are set to vote on a bill that would allow delivery robots to roll down Wisconsin's sidewalks.  The Assembly and Senate's technology committees both plan to vote on the measure Wednesday. Approval would clear the way for floor votes in the full Assembly and Senate.  The Republican proposal would limit the robots to operating only on sidewalks and in crosswalks, impose an 80-pound weight […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee is accusing a fellow Republican of "bloviating" and issuing "meaningless press releases."  Republican Rep. John Nygren made the comments in a series of tweets Thursday in reaction to a press release Sen. Steve Nass issued earlier in the day.  Nass criticized Nygren for saying that he was open to allowing tuition to increase at the University of Wisconsin, ending […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state lawmaker says Canadian officials don't appear to have a sense of urgency about helping dozens of Wisconsin dairy farmers who face going out of business after a change in Canada's domestic pricing policy evaporated demand for U.S. milk.  Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said in a news release that he and other lawmakers spoke to Canadian officials on a Thursday conference call. Fitzgerald […]

CRANDON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a Wisconsin woman allowed adult dogs to eat puppies and a horse carcass, and that her home had up to 2 feet of dog droppings on the floor.  Forest County District Attorney Chuck Simono charged 52-year-old Patty Kirker on Wednesday with 156 counts related to animal mistreatment about a month after authorities seized dozens of dogs, wolf-dog hybrids and horses from her property in […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court's conservative majority threw out a petition to bar judges from hearing cases involving the largest donors to their election campaigns.  The court voted 5-2 on Thursday to reject a rule change suggested by 54 retired Wisconsin judges and favored by several liberal groups and individuals. Supporters had argued it was necessary to protect the integrity of the court.  Conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley […]

The City of Fond du Lac would like to encourage its residents to get involved with spring clean-up. April is “Keep America Beautiful” month and this week is also Earth Week. There are many events happening this week and to follow in those footsteps we wish to offer, for city residents, half price bulky waste drop day at the Municipal Service Center, 530 N Doty Street, and Saturday, April 22nd […]

  (Fond du Lac, Wis.) – The office of Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) will hold an open house on April 24, 2017, at its new location in Fond du Lac.  Members of the public are invited to tour the office, and meet Congressman Grothman and his staff. When: April 24, 2017, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Location: 24 W. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac, WI 54935