Month: December 2021

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican state lawmakers are calling on Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, to remove Milwaukee County’s top prosecutor because his office recommended $1,000 bail for a man before he allegedly drove his vehicle through a Christmas parade, killing six people. Darrell Brooks Jr. posted the bail five days before prosecutors say he drove his SUV through the packed parade route in Waukesha on Nov. 21, killing five […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #145 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., Dec. 7, 2021, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “While decades have passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor, the impact of this day has continued to live on throughout history and still today,” said Gov. Evers. “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is an opportunity to thank our veterans […]

A memorial service was held last week for the eight year old boy killed in the Waukesha Christmas parade.  Around the state students at schools are showing their support and paying tribute to Jackson Sparks including St. Mary's Springs Academy in Fond du Lac. "We honor you, Jackson Sparks, as you are laid to rest today. May God grant peace to your family and friends."   SMSA takes part in Jerseys […]

Nobody was injured and firefighters prevented a cornstalk fire from spreading to a barn in Fond du Lac County.   Shortly before 8:30am Monday firefighters from several area departments responded to Joas Farms Pasture Products on River Road in the town of Oakfield for a report of a large amount of cornstalk bales on fire and the fire was threatening a nearby barn.  The fire was contained to the bales of cornstalk.  Investigators believe the fire […]

Fond du Lac County Deputy District Attorney Doug Edelstein is running for Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Judge.  Edelstein is running for the seat that will be vacated when judge Paul Czisny retires at the end of next July.  Edelstein says if elected one change he would like to help facilitate is expanding the county's drug court.  Edestein say if elected  he would be fair and impartial.  Czisny was […]

Gov. Tony Evers has announced the appointment of Lori Kornblum to the Court of Appeals District II.  The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Paul F. Reilly’s resignation, effective January 3.   Kornblum will serve a term ending July 31,  2022.   Kornblum is currently an attorney in private practice, focusing on disability law, children’s welfare, and guardianships, and holds multiple faculty appointments at Milwaukee Area Technical College,  Marquette University Law […]