The UW Fond du Lac Dairy and Livestock extension agent says she hopes the state doesn’t do away with America’s Dairyland on Wisconsin license plates. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce president, Kurt Bauer, floated the idea at a business luncheon this week. Extension agent Tina Coleman says the slogan reflects the importance dairy and agriculture are to Wisconsin’s economy and way of life. "We need to look at the perspective of […]
A Fond du Lac man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in a restaurant parking lot earlier this month. Police detectives executed a search warrant at the suspect’s Berger Parkway apartment Tuesday afternoon and took a 29 year old man into custody. He faces charges of armed robbery and obstructing an officer. The man is accused of robbing a woman in the Friar Tuck’s restaurant parking lot […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report shows about $5.4 million in questionable transactions between University of Wisconsin System schools and their private foundations between 2010 and 2017. The system began reviewing transactions between schools and foundations in January after accusing former UW-Oshkosh officials of illegally transferring $11.3 million to the school's foundation to cover construction projects. The system released a report detailing its findings Wednesday. According to the report, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to formally announce his re-election bid the week of Nov. 6. Walker's plans to run for a third term have been well known, as he's been raising money and taking steps to mount the campaign ever since he dropped out of the presidential race in the fall of 2015. Walker released a new online campaign video Wednesday that touts his […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Democratic state Rep. Mandela Barnes is considering running for lieutenant governor. Barnes said Wednesday that he's "strongly considering" getting into the race next year. He's the first prominent Democrat to have expressed interest in the office. More than a dozen Democrats are either running, or considering running, for governor. The winner of the August primary for lieutenant governor would be paired with whoever wins the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Senate's agriculture committee has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would allow Wisconsin farmers to grow hemp. The panel voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the proposal. The vote clears the way for a full floor vote in the Senate. The bill would set up state licenses for famers looking to grow industrial hemp. People with drug convictions wouldn't be eligible for the licenses and the […]
The Harlem Globetrotters known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment will bring their 2018 World Tour to the new Oshkosh Arena on Monday, January 1, 2018 at 1:00pm. to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals. The Globetrotters will face a revamped Washington Generals team which recently launched a more competitive profile, making an appearance in The Basketball Tournament over the summer. The tournament-tested team is looking to snap a […]
Fond du Lac Area Transit has announced that Transit Manager, Lynn Gilles, has been elected the Wisconsin Public Transportation Association (WIPTA) Chairman of the Board. WIPTA provides a strong and cohesive voice for Wisconsin transit. WIPTA members work proactively to improve transit systems across the state by staying connected with legislation and issues that affect Wisconsin transportation.WIPTA represents 28 bus systems, 43 shared ride taxi systems, 24 associate and affiliate […]
State Senator Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), will be holding office hours at his district office in Fond du Lac on Wednesday November 1st . The office is located in the lobby of the Fond du Lac Police Department at 126 N. Main St. in Fond du Lac. The Senator will be available to meet individually with constituents from the 18th Senate District to discuss issues that are important to them, or […]