LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn's plan to build a display panel factory in the U.S. has sparked a flurry of lobbying by states vying to land what some economic development officials say is a once-in-a-generation prize. It's not just jobs that are up for grabs. Luring Foxconn would signal that the Midwest, known for hemorrhaging manufacturing jobs, can diversify into producing high-tech consumer gadgets assembled in Asia. […]
The victim of a fatal two vehicle crash in Dodge County Friday morning has been identified. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says 48 year old Chad Sorensen of Waukesha failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of County Highway W and Highway A colliding with an SUV. Sorensen died at UW Hospital in Madison. The driver of the SUV, 34 year old JoLean Parsley Gilbert, from rural […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency in 17 western Wisconsin counties following torrential rains and flooding. Walker issued the declaration Friday afternoon. His office said in a news release that between 6 and 8 inches of rain fell Wednesday night, causing flash floods and rivers to rise to major flood stage. More storms were expected Friday night. The counties include Buffalo, Crawford, Dane, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — This week's storms have flooded several state park and trail properties in west central, southwest and south central Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says crews are clearing fallen trees and limbs and repairing and assessing damage. The DNR says trails or portions of trails are closed at Blue Mound, Governor Nelson, Tower Hill, Governor Dodge, Wyalusing, Wildcat Mountain and Perrot state parks. The following state […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Corrections officials say three security employees are recovering following an attack by an inmate at the state prison in Oshkosh. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says the attack happened Thursday evening at the medium-security Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Injuries to two of the three employees were severe enough that they were taken to the hospital for treatment. In addition to an internal investigation, corrections officials notified Oshkosh […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says it has settled discrimination claims from two HIV patients who said physicians at a Milwaukee-based medical provider refused to treat them because of their illness. The settlement announced Friday calls for Aurora Health Care Inc. to pay $30,000 to one patient, $15,000 to the other and a $15,000 civil penalty to the federal government. Aurora will also provide additional training to […]
Seventh Street from South Main Street to South Park Avenue Schedule: May 2017 to September 2017 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting. July 24th to July 28th: The grading contractor continues to excavate and grade the roadway and placing aggregate base between Ellis St and Main St. The electrical contractor is installing electrical conduit for street lighting between Park Ave […]
Circuit Court Judge Dale English and Teen Court Coordinator, Michele Mailand, presented Grant Petik with a $1000 scholarship. Grant has spent the last 6 years as a committed volunteer to the Fond du Lac Teen Court program. He has participated in nearly 100 jury trials as either defense, prosecuting attorney, clerk, bailiff or juror. Grant has been seen by his peers as a leader and strong positive role model to […]
A Fond du Lac man has been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs out of a motor home in Eden. Fond du lac County Sheriff’s captain Ryan Waldschmidt says the motor home had been parked in the back parking area at the Eden Corner Express convenience store for several weeks. Waldschmidt says it turns out an arrest warrant had been issued for the owner of the motor home, a 26 […]