LeBron James is calling a prosecutor’s decision not to file charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in Wisconsin this summer a “blow to the heart and to the gut." The Marquette men’s basketball team wore black uniforms to protest the decision and the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks said they plan to continue pushing for policy changes in law enforcement. Jacob Blake was left paralyzed after being […]
The Fond du Lac County executive says COVID-19 was the top issue facing the county last year and will continue to be the biggest challenge facing the county this year. "It's frustrating for everyone out there and it's flat out frightening for a majority of the people," County Executive Al Buechel told WFDL news. Buechel says vaccine distribution will be the next step. But he warns that it will take time, […]
The Better Business Bureau has some New Year’s resolutions to help you protect yourself from becoming the victim of a scam. Northeast Wisconsin Regional director for the Better Business Bureau Susan Bach says the first resolution is to be cautious with unsolicited emails. Bach says resolve to never send money to strangers. Resolve to do research before making online payments and purchases. Resolve to use your best judgement when sharing […]
As a critical access hospital, Ripon Medical Center has received a free transport ventilator through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The new Hamilton T-1 portable ventilator complements one generously donated in mid-2020 by the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary, as the hospital identified this equipment necessity when planning initial responses to the COVID-19 crisis and potential surge of patients. The two transport ventilators will support the care of critically ill […]
Two Fond du lac officials, Allen Buechel and Joe Moore, are providing an update to the Professional Women’s Connection regarding the initiatives that will be undertaken by the County and City in 2021. Allen Buechel has served as Fond du Lac County Executive since 1993, after serving on the Fond du Lac County Board for 17 years. Since taking office, Fond du Lac County has been a leader in the […]
There will be a primary election for Fond du Lac city council and school board. Eleven candidates will square off in a February 16 primary with the top six advancing to the April election. Challengers Lawrence Foster, Misty Gedlinski, Keith Heisler, Brett Zimmermann, Tiffany Brault, Kenneth Cassaday, Nakiah Johnson, Ben Huizenga . Thom Strizek and Patrick Mullen and incumbent Dan Degner are running for three open seats on council. Incumbents Brian Kolstad and Alicia Hans […]
There is one contested race for Waupun Common Council in the April election. Rohn Bishop and Zachary Dickhut are running for the District 5 aldermanic seat. Incumbent Jason Westphal and challenger William Lankford are running unopposed. Incumbents Ryan Mielke and Bobbie Vossekuil are not running for re-election.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s business community is coming out in support of a Republican-authored coronavirus response bill moving quickly through the Legislature that is opposed by public health officials and Democrats. The measure was approved Tuesday by the Assembly Health Committee but appears likely to be vetoed by Gov. Tony Evers. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association, the state chamber of commerce, the Wisconsin Grocers Association are among supporters. But the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin’s top health official are defending the state’s rollout of coronavirus vaccine. They're urging patience and vigilance amid criticism that the process is not as organized or fast as it could be. As of Monday, 266,675 doses of vaccine had been shipped to Wisconsin and 85,609 had been administered. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm says that for now, demand […]