GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has died. He was 68. The Packers announced Thursday that Thompson died the previous night at his home in Atlanta, Texas. Thompson was the Packers’ general manager during the 2010 season when they won their last Super Bowl. He was in that position from 2005-17. Thompson drafted many notable players on the current roster. That list includes […]
One person was killed after being struck by a semi in Green Lake County. The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway K east of Craig Road. A preliminary investigation shows a person had exited a vehicle and walked into the path of a semi. The victim was flown by helicopter to Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah but later died. The crash is under investigation.
Public Health received an overwhelming response for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic for adults age 65 and older that was announced January 19. Due to the large amount of interest among this population, Fond du Lac County Health Department has met capacity for the clinic on January 27, 2021. If you do not receive a call back by the end of this week, you will be placed on a waitlist for […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly Health Committee has heard a bill proposing that everyone in the state would be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by mid-March, regardless of how much vaccine is available. The bill sponsored by committee chairman Rep. Joe Sanfelippo was heard at a public hearing Wednesday. It grew out of Republican criticism about vaccine distribution. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers the state’s health leaders have defended […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says a new daily record for COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin over the weekend may stem from a surge in cases last November. Wisconsin set a new daily record on Saturday with 128 COVID-19 deaths. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it’s frustrating to hear that news. Responding to reports that the federal COVID-19 vaccine stockpile was already exhausted when the vice president and U.S […]
The Waupun School District administrator says he’s glad to see that teachers are among the group next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Wisconsin’s plan for the next phase of vaccinations covers essential workers, including teachers. Administrator Steve Hill says a District-wide survey found that about 65 percent of teachers plan to get the vaccine. While Hill says he would like to see that percentage to be higher, he thinks there are […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reforming police use-of-force policies and investigations. Republican Sens. Van Wanggaard and Alberta Darling unveiled the package on Wednesday. The legislation would create a board that could investigate officer-involved deaths, require annual reports tallying use-of-force incidents, prohibit training on the use of chokeholds and reduce state aid to municipalities that reduce spending on hiring, training and retaining police. The […]
A retired Ripon College political scientist says while most people don’t remember inauguration speeches, specific lines can and have had a lasting impact. "Franklin Roosevelt's "All we have to fear is fear itself is one of the most important. John F. Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country," political scientist Marty Farrell told WFDL news. Farrell says president Joe […]
The president of Envision Greater Fond du Lac is encouraging area businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans under the latest stimulus package approved by congress. Envision president Sadie Parafiniuk says applications for the new round of PPP loans opened last week, and more applications are expected to be open this week. Parafiniuk says if you haven’t applied, check with your local financial institution.