LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — A popular Wisconsin Dells attraction will remain closed for the rest of the season after two employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Noah’s Ark Waterpark announced Wednesday that it has decided to keep the park closed for the rest of the 2020 season. Noah's Ark says the health of its guests, employees and the Wisconsin Dells community is its top priority. All 2020 single-day tickets […]
The biggest street reconstruction project in the city of Fond du Lac this year is done. North Main Street reopened this week after being closed since March for a major reconstruction project. Public Works director Jordan Skiff says the newly reconstructed street, including the intersection with Merrill Avenue, will help traffic flow smoother. Street bicycle lanes were between Merrill Avenue and Johnson Street, along with an off-street path on the north side […]
The Fond du Lac County Dairy and Livestock extension agent says common food name protections in future trade agreements are critical for Wisconsin dairy farmers. A group of 61 U.S. senators, including Democratic senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, recently sent a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Department of Agriculture calling for U.S. policy to protect the uses of common food names. Extension agent Tina Kohlman says it’s especially […]
A Fond du Lac delegate to the Democratic National Convention this month says he’s not surprised that Joe Biden will not be at the convention in Milwaukee to accept his party’s White House nomination. Tom Kitchen will be attending the convention virtually, from his home. "Looking back in March when they were selecting the delegates we knew then of the possibility this convention would not be held as normal and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former state regulator applied to become CEO of one of Wisconsin’s largest utility companies just months after voting to approve two of its projects. That's prompted opponents of the plans to accuse Mike Huebsch of bias. The Public Service Commission regulates state utilities. Huebsch voted in favor of Dairyland Power Cooperative’s plans as a major partner to build the $492 million Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Oshkosh police have made an arrest in a shooting this week that left one person dead and two others wounded. Officers responded to a south side residence Tuesday about 8:30 p.m. where they found a 59-year-old man was dead and a 57-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were wounded. A 39-year-old man was arrested in Green County several hours later. Chyla Waters lives across the street from […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System will get about $32 million in federal aid to pay for coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment when students return to campuses next month. Gov. Tony Evers and system officials announced Thursday that the money will come from the federal coronavirus relief bill that Congress passed in May. They say the money will cover hundreds of thousands of tests for students. […]
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation secretary says “We’re All In” for working together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Secretary Missy Hughes made a stop in Fond du lac Thursday to meet with business and government leaders to promote best practices to keep citizens safe during the pandemic. Hughes says as COVID cases continue to rise, residents need to continue to social distance, wash hands, wear facemasks and stay home from […]
In anticipation of a larger than normal crowd expected at the August 12, 2020 Council Meeting, the City of Fond du Lac has devised a plan that provides both the ability to social distance and the ability for anyone who wishes to speak to City Council to do so. However, due to limited seating and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we encourage anyone that does not wish to […]