Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter. Hiring and retaining employees remains the top challenge for small businesses, according to a survey by Goldman Sachs. Envision Greater Fond du Lac president Sadie Vander Velde, says it's a big concern locally. Vander Velde says businesses that are hiring are finding it difficult to recruit qualified candidates for open […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — An energy grid operator for the first time is warning power companies in Wisconsin of the possibility of rolling blackouts this summer. Midwest Independent System Operator power grid issued the alert to the state’s electricity providers. Wisconsin Public Service is assuring their customers they are prepared as they take on the warmer months. WPS spokesman Matt Cullen says steps would be taken in the event […]
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Thunderstorm chances will continue into mid evening for locations south and east of a line from Janesville to Sheboygan. A few additional strong storms are possible, mainly over southeastern Wisconsin. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday Hot and humid conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with a Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday and for much […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government says it will distribute $60 million among 12 states that have waterways that flow into the Mississippi River to help them control farm runoff and other pollution that contribute to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. The money comes from the infrastructure law that President Joe Biden signed in November, the Environmental Protection Agency said. Radhika Fox, EPA assistant administrator […]
Misdemeanor animal cruelty charges have been referred to the Dodge County District Attorney against an animal rescue business in Dodge County. The referral stems from an investigation conducted by agents of the Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection division of animal health and Dodge County Sheriff's Office involving Frosty Foster's Animal Rescue in the town of Trenton. Law enforcement was acting on a tip regarding the conditions of the dogs at the shelter. Through […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are going to allow regulations Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration developed to control PFAS pollution to take effect. The state Department of Natural Resources' policy board adopted limits on PFAS in Wisconsin drinking and surface water in February. The regulations limit PFAS chemicals in drinking water to 70 parts per trillion and 8 ppt for most surface waters that support fish. Board approval sent […]
Including the cities of Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 949 AM CDT Mon Jun 13 2022 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO […]
Brad Vetter of Campbellsport and Jon Boedeker of Allenton captured first place in this year's Merc Marine National Walleye Fishing tournament. The pair reeled in slightly over 29 pounds of walleye. The first place prize worth over $50,000 includes a Lund 1875 Impact XS, Mercury 150Pro XS, a Mercury 9.9 Pro Series Kicker, and $5,000 cash. Second place and $10,000 cash go to Tyler Semenas of Rosendale and Matt Snell of Oshkosh with 28 […]
Nobody was injured in a fire that caused extensive damage to the kitchen of a Fond du Lac home over the weekend. Shortly before noon Saturday firefighters were called to 92 North Seymour Street. The occupants were working in the yard when they noticed smoke coming from the roof and dialed 911. The fire started the area of an electric outlet box located on the exterior wall of the kitchen area. photo: fdl fire and […]