MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are working on technology to help pinpoint where hunters killed deer they turn for testing for chronic wasting disease tests. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Section Chief Tami Ryan told the agency board's CWD subcommittee on Thursday that hunter-supplied information on the location where they killed deer turned in for sampling can be imprecise, a problem when the agency is trying to […]
St. Mary’s Springs Academy has a new middle/high school principal. Eamonn O’Keeffe comes to Fond du Lac from Seton Catholic Schools in Milwaukee where he served as the director of mission and campus ministry. He replaces Julie Shively who stepped down to accept a position on the east coast.
An Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect for all of southern Wisconsin today and tonight. The heat index will climb to 105 to 110 this afternoon, only dropping into the upper 70s to mid 80s for tonight. The morning thunderstorms will diminish quickly with dry weather expected through the afternoon. More storms are possible tonight, mainly north of Milwaukee and Madison. There is a slight risk of severe storms tonight. Large hail, damaging […]
The Fond du Lac County Emergency Management director is encouraging residents to drink plenty of water and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Bobbie Hicken says Fairgoers should drink plenty of water and take breaks in the air conditioned Expo Center or Rec Building. "Definately hydrate and don't wait until you're thirsty because then you're body is already struggling by that time," Hicken told WFDL news. […]
The Fond du Lac County Dairy and Livestock agent says exhibitors are doing their best make livestock as comfortable as possible at the Fond du Lac County Fair. Extension agent Tina Coleman he key is providing a well-ventilated air space, fresh drinking water, and even hosing them down with water. "A lot of our exhibitors are bringing fans in to help with the ventilation," Coleman told WFDL news. "With our hogs, […]
Republican congressman Glenn Grothman says he doesn’t think President Trump’s tweets targeting four Democratic congresswomen of color were racist. The president set off a firestorm Sunday when he tweeted the four should go back to their home countries, though three were born in the United States. Grothman says he doesn’t think it’s racist to say that. "No they weren't racist. I think they were a little bit intemperate, a little bit unpresidential. But you […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says he's starting a search for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's next leader. State law prevents Evers from replacing current WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan before Sept. 1. Evers said Thursday he's starting to look for applicants. Anyone who's interested can submit a resume through Evers' website . Hogan led WEDC's efforts to negotiate an incentives package for a Foxconn Technology Group display panel […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is calling for a veto override after Gov. Tony Evers' administration said Milwaukee's street car could compete for $75 million in grant money. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald called for the veto override on Thursday. His call came shortly after Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson outlined how the new $75 million grant program would work. The state budget as passed by […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are working on technology to help pinpoint where hunters killed deer they turn for testing for chronic wasting disease tests. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Section Chief Tami Ryan told the agency board's CWD subcommittee on Thursday that hunter-supplied information on the location where they killed deer turned in for sampling can be imprecise, a problem when the agency is trying to […]