Republican state senator Dan Feyen of Fond du Lac says he agrees with Governor Tony Evers that more money needs to be invested in Broadband access. The governor says he will propose spending nearly $200 million in the next state budget. Feyen says he’s not sure about the dollar amount, but says he agrees more money needs to be spent. Feyen says broadband access is important for schools, businesses and farmers.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state appeals court has rejected arguments from a transgender teen that she shouldn't be forced to register as a sex offender because she has to register using her male name. The teen, identified as Ella in court documents, was adjudicated delinquent after she sexually assaulted a half-blind autistic boy in Shawano County in 2016. She was ordered to register as a sex offender using her […]
Assistant Fire Chief Erick Gerritson has earned Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation after completing a four year program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The EFO program requires each student to attend four on-campus classes which are each two weeks in length. After each on-campus class, students must successfully complete an applied research paper within the following six months focusing on an problem area within his/her department “I […]
Due to the Packers Playoff Game schedule, the decision has been made to change the time of the FDL Chapter of WI Right to Life “Sanctity of Human Life” Prayer service this Sunday, Jan. 24, to 1:00pm instead of 2:00pm. We would like to get as many folks as possible to attend this service, and felt that keeping it at the same time as the Packer game would not help. […]
FOND DU LAC, WI – The WI Department of Health Services (WI DHS) announced that individuals age 65 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning January 25. This marks another step into phase 1b, as police and fire personnel began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week. Currently, vaccine rollout is for those in phase 1a and specific groups within phase 1b. Eligible groups within phase 1b include individuals […]
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. The state Department of Health Services said Tuesday that prioritizing that population will help save lives. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says the challenge statewide will be vaccinating about 700,000 people over age 65, when the state receives only about 70,000 doses of first-dose vaccine each week. Those over 65 join frontline health […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to spoil dozens of vials of COVID-19 vaccine has been charged with attempted misdemeanor property damage. Online court records indicate Steven Brandenburg was charged Tuesday in Ozaukee County Circuit Court. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors have warned more serious charges could follow if tests show the Moderna vaccine doses were ruined. Investigators believe Brandenburg intentionally removed 57 vials from a […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are demanding the state Department of Natural Resources implement a wolf hunt immediately. The DNR's policy board announced Tuesday it will hold a special meeting Friday morning to address the demand from Republicans on the Legislature's sporting heritage committees. The board received a letter from the Republicans on Jan. 15 saying wolves need to be hunted now before the Biden administration places them back […]
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — The Minocqua Brewing Company’s Super Pac has raised more than $50,000 as part of its effort to oust U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany because they challenged the election of Democrat Joe Biden. The Wausau Pilot & Review reports that the brewery has already paid for billboards throughout the region calling on the two Republicans to resign. The company announced the launch of […]