Who’s at fault when a driverless car crashes and injures people? That’s one of many unanswered questions with the transition from our current system to one dominated by fully autonomous vehicles. Wisconsin Association for Justice attorney Scott Thompson says self-driving cars are no longer a cartoon dream of the far off future. Manufacturers like Audi, Volvo, Ford and BMW promise fully autonomous vehicles by 2020. But Thompson says just because […]
Waupun police have recognized several officers for their outstanding service. Three officers have received commendation awards. Deputy Chief Jeremy Rasch says officer Jason Hraban was recognized for his work as a school liason officer and work to prepare for active shooter incidents. Officer Mike Navis is credited for helping save the life of an elderly woman who had fallen in her home. Officer Robert Williams helped a young woman who […]
The African-American pastors of a Fond du lac church say president Donald Trump needs to be held accountable for his comments on racial issues that at the very least have seemed insensitive. Bread of Life Pastor Herbert Haywood says Trump has certainly made some outrageous statements during his first year in office. "Does he say some absolutely mind-boggling, absolutely stupid things? Yes he does. But I also believe he's a […]
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in Chippewa Falls to remember a Wisconsin native and former Minnesota resident who died in a charter plane crash in Costa Rica. Thirty-three-year-old Amanda Geissler was one of 10 Americans killed in the Dec. 31 crash. Two crew members also died. She was working as a guide for the California-based adventure travel company Backroads. A memorial service was held for Geissler […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin farmers produced smaller corn and soybean crops last year than in 2016, while potato production was up slightly. The Agriculture Department reports that the state's soybean production was down 6 percent and grain corn production was down 11 percent. Alfalfa hay production was down 19 percent. Potato production was up 5 percent, corn for silage production was up slightly and other hay production was up 24 […]
PHILLIPS, Wis. (AP) — Two men are dead after a snowmobile crash in north-central Wisconsin. The Price County Sheriff's Office says searchers found the bodies near Long Lake just before 2 a.m. Sunday, about two hours after the snowmobilers had been reported missing. The initial investigation indicated the snowmobile had collided with the shoreline. The investigation is continuing. The 33-year-old driver and 37-year-old passenger weren't immediately identified.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Dana Wachs says he has raised more than half a million dollars for his campaign for governor. The Eau Claire attorney says he raised $514,454 between Aug. 7 and Dec. 31, and has $163,205 in cash on hand. He says 931 people donated to his campaign, the majority of them giving $100 or less. The other highest profile Democratic candidates for governor are: […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Floor sensors that track people's movements are providing insight into consumer habits for stores looking to gain ground on e-commerce giants like Amazon. Brick-and-mortar stores have lagged behind online retailers on data collection because computer clicks are more easily analyzed than customers in physical spaces. But Milwaukee-based startup Scanalytics is helping businesses explore ways to track customers with paper-thin sensors tucked under existing flooring or utility mats. […]
Sherry Gurno of Fond du Lac is the winner of $500 in downtown gift certificates in the fourth annual Downtown Fond du Lac Shop Small raffle. Gurno's winning receipt came from Gallery & Frame Shop where she purchased frames for her children's family portraits as gifts during the holiday. “I feel like the luckiest person in the world right now,” said Gurno. She is looking forward to sharing some of […]