MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ethanol advocates are launching a television ad praising President Donald Trump for supporting the industry. Growth Energy launched the 30-second spot on Tuesday. It features Scott Henry, a corn farmer from Nevada, Iowa. He calls Trump the greatest champion for ethanol. According to Growth Energy, the ad will run on Fox News and in states across the country. Growth Energy representative Joe Fadness said the ad […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new analysis shows Wisconsin Republicans took in nearly five times as much in corporate contributions as Democrats during the first half of 2019. Government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign released a report Tuesday that shows corporations gave a total of $321,910 to the state GOP, the Republican Assembly Campaign Committee and the Committee to Elect a Republican Senate between January and June. The state Democratic Party, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's budget committee has approved spending more than $4 million to purchase more than 14,000 acres of forest land in northern Wisconsin under the state's stewardship program. But the committee lowered the amount of money available for the purchase by $500,000, a move that one of the chief proponents of the deal said Tuesday could jeopardize the sale. The land in Iron County would be preserved for […]
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office says there were scattered reports of damage from Saturday’s severe weather. Sheriff’s captain Bill Tadych says strong winds knocked down trees in a handful of locations. "There was about a half a dozen trees in the roadway calls that we responded to," Tadych told WFDL news. I'm sure there were a lot more that were unreported." Tadych says a number of boaters were […]
Governor Tony Evers toured Langlade and Oconto counties Monday meeting with local officials and viewing damage caused by the severe weather. Sunday, the Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency and directed state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to provide assistance if needed. Approximately 53,000 customers are without power. Utility crews continue to work hard and it is anticipated all power should be restored by midweek. The Wisconsin […]
The National Weather Service says Fond du Lac and Dodge counties dodged a bullet over the weekend as severe weather moved through the area. National Weather Service meteorologist, Chris Stumps, says overcast skies and wet weather didn’t allow stronger storms to redevelop during the afternoon and early evening Saturday. Stumps says there will be a gradual warm-up this week, but much less humidity compared to last week. The National Weather […]
Fond du Lac police are warning residents about a telephone scam that has surfaced in recent days. Assistant police chief Steve Klein says the caller claims to be with Social Security threatening arrest if they don’t send money. Klein told WFDL news the caller asks the person to send money via a money order or Google Play gift card. Klein says if you get a call like this hang up. Klein says so […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System will pay a former student $325,000 to settle claims that a professor sexually harassed her. The former student, identified as A.R. in court documents, sued in October alleging UW-Oshkosh failed to take action against former art professor Michael Beitz. A.R. alleged she had a consensual relationship with Beitz in 2012 but he began sexually abusing and harassing her when she tried […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources is asking wastewater treatment plants to test for polyfluoroalkyl pollution. The substances, also known as PFAS, are man-made chemicals that have been used for decades in products such as fire-fighting foam, non-stick cookware and fast-food wrappers. Research suggests PFAS can decrease female fertility, increase the risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women and lower birth weights. DNR officials said Monday they […]