MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dr. Robert Golden, chairman of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board, sat in front of a sea of fed-up nurses as he tried to wrap up an agenda item at a board meeting in Madison. “We have gone beyond the allotted time,” he said, prompting shouts from the crowd. “If a nurse can stand a 16-hour shift without a break, can’t you do […]
A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s captain says a fatal traffic crash more than four years ago is a reminder of the great responsibility you have when you get behind the wheel of a car. Sixty year old James Jensen was sentenced this month to a year and a half in jail after earlier pleading no contest to negligient operation of a motor vehicle. He was the driver of a car that collided […]
Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue has been recognized for it’s life-saving response and treatment of stroke patients. In 2016 Wisconsin was one of nine states to receive funding through the Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke program. The program focuses on being able to demonstrate improvement across stroke systems of care from EMS response to inpatient care, secondary prevention and post-stroke rehabilitation. Assistant Chief of EMS Todd Janquart says Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue was recognized […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsin and 10 other states have agreed to settle a multistate challenge to communication companies T-Mobile and Sprint's merger. The states sued last year to stop the merger. A judge in February found in the companies' favor. Kaul said Thursday that the states have reached a settlement that will protect low-income subscribers and extend access to under-served communities. A 2018 Wisconsin […]
Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to state active duty to support Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services in the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 — or coronavirus — outbreak in Wisconsin. The National Guard members mobilized to serve as drivers to transport state citizens returning to Wisconsin from a cruise ship with confirmed cases of COVID-19. None of the returning citizens have tested positive […]
Fond du Lac Public Library Director Jon Mark Bolthouse announced on Friday that the library was taking preventative measures, including canceling programming, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. "We are doing so to protect the health of our patrons, our staff and our community,” Bolthouse said. “By eliminating gatherings and taking measures to reduce public areas of contact, we hope to do our part in keeping the spread in […]
Statement from Fond du Lac Children's Museum: Due to the recommendations coming out from the governor and with the best interest of members, visitors and their families at the forefront, we have decided to close the museum until further notice. We are all in this together, although we will not be in the same building temporarily, we will find a way to stay connected with you during this time! We […]
Fond du Lac County Public Health officials continue to track down people that may have had contact with Fond du Lac area residents who were exposed to the coronavirus on board an Egyptian cruise ship as they try to contain an outbreak. The state Department of Health Services reported four new cases in Fond du lac County Friday bringing the total number of cases to six. Three new cases were reported […]