Month: May 2021

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5-20-21 chairman of republican party of fdl county disappointed with cheney’s removal from leadership post

The chairman of the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County says he was disappointed that congresswoman Liz Cheney was removed from her leadership post in the House.   Demonstrating their allegiance to Donald Trump,  Republicans last week elected Rep. Elise Stefanik to the No. 3 leadership job that had belonged to Cheney.  Chairman of the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County Rohn Bishop says Cheney has a more conservative voting record […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-20-21 dodge county youth vaccine clinics

The Dodge County Public Health Department is offering the Pfizer vaccine this week to children 12 years and older.    A vaccine clinic was held Wednesday and will be held Thursday at the Hustisford High School gym and Friday at the Mayville High School gym from 3:30 pm to 6pm.  Dodge County Public Health Officer Abby Sauer says you do not have to be a Dodge County resident to get a vaccine.   Sauer says […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-20-21 judge to reinstate ousted milwaukee police chief in 45 days

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A judge says he will reinstate ousted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to his post in 45 days unless Morales' attorneys and the city reach a settlement.  Milwaukee County Judge Christopher Foley issued the ruling Wednesday. The city's police commission demoted Morales to captain in August following turmoil over racial justice protests and complaints of distrust within the police department. Morales chose to retire and sued for […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-20-21 evers calls special session on medicaid expansion

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has called a special session for the Legislature to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, a move Republicans have rejected for years. The Democratic governor on Wednesday called for the special session to begin on Tuesday. He says the bill lawmakers take up would use $850 million in federal stimulus money tied to expanding Medicaid on hundreds of projects across the state. Republicans have long […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-19-21 fdl county board terminates emergency declaration

The Fond du Lac County Board has officially terminated the county’s declaration of a public health emergency.    Fond du Lac County executive Al Buechel declared in the emergency March 13, 2020.  The county board approved a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting terminating the declaration and reinstating  the rules of the County board that had been suspended when the emergency was declared.   Buechel says he’s pleased to be at this point.  "They estimate we […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-19-21 fully vaccinated wisconsin woman dies of covid-19

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison woman who was fully vaccinated has died of coronavirus complications, according to her sons who say her underlying health conditions likely made her more vulnerable to infection. Seventy-five-year-old Olivia Kingree had diabetes and a kidney condition, among other health issues. She died Sunday while in hospice at a Madison nursing home. One son, Dr. Seth Kingree, says the combination of medications she was taking […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-19-21 cdc mask guidance

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer  is praising new guidelines that allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed their facemasks in most situations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines Thursday saying the fully vaccinated can resume normal activities and don't have to wear masks outdoors or indoors except in crowded environments such as on public transportation or inside hospitals, prisons and […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-19-21 juneau-outdoor movie project

The Dodge County city of Juneau is receiving a grant to host outdoor movies at Juneau City Park.   Juneau has been selected to receive a $1,000 AARP Wisconsin Small Dollar, Big Impact grant for their project.  AARP spokesman Jim Flaherty says the city of Juneau’s idea to offer free outdoor movies "hits the nail right on the head."   The grants are awarded once a month throughout the year to projects across […]

todayMay 19, 2021

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5-19-21 wisconsin republicans want to end $300 unemployment bonus

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans say they want to end the $300-per-week federal unemployment supplement because it hurts businesses that are struggling to fill vacancies as customers return amid loosened coronavirus restrictions. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Sen. Howard Marklein, chairman of the Legislature’s budget committee, called on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to support the bill they unveiled Tuesday with the support of a couple of Wisconsin business […]

todayMay 19, 2021