WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he won't seek another term has made his wife happy — and a little tearful. Janna Ryan was doing some shopping in downtown Janesville, Ryan's hometown, Wednesday soon after Ryan discussed his decision at a Washington news conference. She says she's looking forward to having more balance in the family's life. She said Ryan has given "his all" to a job […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat Randy Bryce says his challenge to Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan is what forced him to retire. Bryce, known by his nickname "Iron Stache," said Wednesday that "the repeal part is done now and we have to work just as hard now with the replace part." Ryan's top political adviser, Kevin Seifert, says it's "laughable" to suggest that Ryan decided against seeking re-election because of […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he won't appoint a replacement for Milwaukee sheriff and will instead let the county's interim sheriff serve the remainder of David Clarke's term. The Republican governor said in his announcement Wednesday that it would be best to let voters pick a replacement in November. That means interim Sheriff Richard Schmidt will keep his role until Jan. 7, 2019. Schmidt has not said […]
A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy used Narcan to revive a Fond du lac man who apparently overdosed on heroin prior to a motor vehicle crash Wednesday morning. Shortly before 7:30am rescue personnel were called to the scene on Rienzi Road near Highway K where they found the driver unconscious with a hypodemeric needle in his hand. A sheriff’s deputy administered Narcan and the subject regained consciousness. The operator […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election, people close to the Wisconsin lawmaker said Wednesday. Ryan's plans have been the source of much speculation amid Republican concerns over keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Ryan had made tax cuts a centerpiece of his legislative agenda, and Congress delivered on that late last year. Ryan, 48, planned to face reporters later Wednesday morning. […]
Fond du Lac County authorities are asking a Marinette County judge to reconsider his decision to place a convicted child sex offender at a Van Dyne area residence. Fond du lac County Sheriff Mick Fink drove to Marinette Tuesday to serve a petition signed by the Fond du Lac County District Attorney, Corporation Counsel and town of Eldorado attorney. Fink says the judge’s order to place Jeffrey Butler at a […]
Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County is teaming up with local law enforcement to collect expired or no longer needed prescription medications. A Drug Take Back event at the Fond du Lac Senior Center Wednesday kicks off the spring Take Back campaign which runs from April 16 through the 28. Drug Free Communities director Ellen Sorensen says the event at the Senior Center takes place from 11:30am until […]
Several dignitaries were on hand Wednesday morning for an unveiling ceremony in downtown Fond du lac for the winner of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Main Street Makeover contest. Annie’s Fountain City Café received a state grant for storefront and interior improvements. Owner Ann Culver says her business opened two years ago with a goal of creating a community gathering place in the heart of the downtown. "Oh my gosh […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A majority of outdoor lovers who attended the Conservation Congress' spring hearings say legislators should impose a user fee on state properties. The congress asked attendees at its spring hearings Monday if they would support a $5 fee on state land, fishery, wildlife and natural area users between ages 16 and 64. The congress says the fee could generate more than $3 million to help maintain […]