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Month: June 2020

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6-11-20 wi man charged in stabbing death of his two children

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his two young children was charged Wednesday with two counts of first degree intentional homicide. Matthew Beyer, of Manitowoc, is accused in the stabbing deaths of 5-year-old William and 3-year-old Danielle Beyer, whose bodies were discovered Feb. 17 in a Kaukauna duplex. A judge set bond bond at $2.5 million cash, A status conference is scheduled Friday afternoon. The criminal […]

todayJune 11, 2020

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6-11-20 democratic national convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez says Democrats will “descend” on Milwaukee for the national convention in August. But Perez stopped short of predicting how many Democrats would be allowed, or willing, to attend. Perez said Wednesday that the number of attendees will depend on “the public health situation on the ground.” Democrats moved their national convention from July to August due to the pandemic but […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-11-20 dodge county fair cancelled

The Dodge County Fair has been cancelled due to COVID-19 health concerns.   The Fair Board says the Fair, scheduled for August 19-23,  is being cancelled because of a deep concern for the health and safety of the Dodge County Fair Community.   The Fair Board says the health and safety of all people associated with every aspect of the Fair is the top priority.

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 some fdl residents want city council to pull lgbtq pride month proclamation from agenda

The Fond du Lac city council is considering a proclamation at their meeting Wednesday night declaring June as LGBTQ Pride month.    But members of the group United for Diversity say they have become aware of efforts to oppose the proclamation and have it removed from the council agenda.  Council president Brian Kolstad says he has received emails from residents who are say they are opposed to the proclamation based on religious grounds.  […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 fdl school reopening options for next school year

The school year is over and Fond du Lac school officials are already planning for what next school year will look like during the coronavirus pandemic.   Superintendent Dr. Jim Sebert says a survey is being sent this week to parents, students and staff on three potential options.  Sebert says the first option going back to in-classroom instruction, the second option is continuing a full virtual mode and the third option is a […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 fdl school board to meet in special session to discuss superintendent vacancy

The Fond du Lac School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to decide how to go about filling the superintendent’s position.  Superintendent Dr. Jim Sebert has been hired as superintendent in the Waukesha School District effective July first.  Fond  du Lac School Board vice president Mark Jurgella says the board will have to decide whether to begin the search now for a new superintendent or perhaps appoint an interim superintendent […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 uw finalist pledges to promote diversity, listen to faculty

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The lone finalist for the University of Wisconsin System president job is pledging to promote diversity. University of Alaska System President Jim Johnsen spent nearly two hours Tuesday answering questions from chancellors as well as faculty and staff representatives as regents consider hiring him. Asked how he would advance diversity in the system, Johnsen, who is white, appeared to choke up as he recounted how a […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 wisconsin campgrounds reopening

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin campgrounds closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic reopen starting Wednesday, but it won’t be business as usual.Campers will have to make reservations ahead of time, won’t be able to purchase firewood on site and all buildings, observation towers, playgrounds, concessions and rentals will be closed. But bathrooms will be open as will the trails, boat launches, beaches and outdoor recreation areas. Wisconsin Department […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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6-10-20 shake-up at wisconsin health agency during pandemic

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two of Wisconsin’s top state health department officials resigned in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak; one joined a liberal advocacy group but the other’s departure is shrouded in secrecy. Nicole Safar had been the third in command at the state Department of Health Services before she left April 1. The liberal group A Better Wisconsin Together announced Monday that she has become its executive director.  […]

todayJune 10, 2020