Month: May 2022

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — All four of the leading Republican candidates for Wisconsin governor want to either abolish or dramatically overhaul the GOP-created bipartisan commission that oversees elections in the state, moves that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers opposes. Tim Michels, a construction company co-owner and the most recent Republican to get into the race, released his proposed overhaul of the Wisconsin Elections Commission on Thursday. The three other top Republicans […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Outgoing University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says she regrets that campus diversity hasn't increased. Blank is set to leave her post on May 27 to become president of Northwestern University. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Blank gave her final news conference on Wednesday. She said she will leave with “unfinished” items on her agenda, including increasing diversity and improving students' sense of belonging. A […]

The Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council has held its first meeting.  The council helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, a collaborative project between the state Department of  Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to promote the export of Wisconsin ag products.  Republican state senator Joan Ballweg of Markesan is an ex-officio member of the council.  Ballweg says she is confident Wisconsin […]

Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue is honoring officers for excellence and service.  The Department handed out several awards during the recent recognition and awards program.  Lieutenant Carl Bahr was presented with the Paramedic of the Year Award.     Interim Fire Chief Erick Gerritson presented recently retired engineer, Dwight Fisher, with the 2020 Firefighter of the Year award.  Engineer Rick Gerritson is the 2021 Firefighter of the Year.  Gerritson presented captain Joe […]

Beginning this week there is a new transportation option in Fond du Lac.  Bird, a leader in electric transportation, is bringing shared e-scooters to Fond du Lac starting Thursday.  The scooters can be activated through Bird's free mobile phone app and used anywhere in the city.  Riders must be over age 18.  The scooters are set at a maximum speed of 15 miles an hour and cannot be used on sidewalks.  Users are encouraged to […]

The Fond du Lac Police Department has a new displace case in the Department Lobby thanks to Leadership Fond du Lac.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon.  Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says the new display case give the department an opportunity to display it's history for the public.

Advisory for Ozone (Orange) Start Date/Time: Thursday May 12 - 2 pm CDT End Date/Time: Thursday May 12 - 11 pm CDT Counties: Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Calumet, Kewaunee, Brown, & Door Comments: Due to southerly transport of ozone and ozone precursors, as well as the presence of a lake breeze, the air quality index is expected to reach the UNHEALTHY FOR […]

BOSTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive in the NBA playoffs, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already joking about his plans for next year. After scoring 40 points to help the Bucks take a 3-2 lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the two-time MVP asked reporters out of the blue: “If I don’t play after this season, do I still get paid? Do you guys know […]