DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former lottery computer technician convicted in a scheme to rig computers to win jackpots for himself, friends and family has been paroled after serving more than five years in an Iowa prison. Online prisoner records show 59-year-old Eddie Tipton was released from prison Friday. Tipton pleaded guilty to ongoing criminal conduct in 2017 and was ordered to pay restitution of $2.2 million to Colorado, […]
The city of Fond du Lac is holding it's annual hazardous waste disposal Tuesday. Public Works director Paul DeVries says the free service for city of Fond du Lac residents only will be held from 2pm to 6pm Tuesday at the Municipal Service Center on Doty Street. DeVries says cars will be able to enter on North Main Street and turn left on Harborview Drive. Acceptable items include kitchen and bath items […]
Groundbreaking ceremonies have been held for a new girls locker room at the Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center. CD Smith has been hired as the general contractor for the more than $700,000, 2800 square foot addition. The facility will include three female locker rooms...one for the WarBirds and two secondary locker rooms for youth athletes. Girls hockey director Christine Rottman says the fundraising effort began about […]
The city of Mayville has been awarded a major grant to turn a former high school into downtown housing. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary Missy Hughes made a stop in Mayville Monday to announce a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant for the Albrecht School Apartments. The development will convert the former Mayville High School into 20 apartments and a commercial space in the iconic red brick building in the heart of the downtown.
The Fond du Lac city council last week got a sneak peek at what's in store for next year's police department budget. Chief Aaron Goldstein says in addition to personnel costs, phase two of a department remodeling project will be included in the 2023 budget. "We have thoughtfully and a fiscally created a plan to renovate our police department," Goldstein told WFDL news. "We love being downtown. We love our location. We […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee alderwoman has been removed from office after she was convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court of two felonies related to her conduct in office. Chantia Lewis pleaded no contest to accepting an illegal campaign finance disbursement and entered a guilty plea to misconduct in office on Monday. Three other counts, including two felonies and a misdemeanor, were dismissed, but could be considered at sentencing on […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Top Democrats running for the chance to take on U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in Wisconsin largely kept their focus on the Republican opponent during the first and only televised debate. The only female candidate faulted the men during Sunday's debate for not doing more to advocate for abortion rights. The winner of the Aug. 9 primary will advance to face Johnson, who is seeking a third […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The National Rifle Association has issued a stinging rebuke after Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tim Michels' campaign falsely claimed the gun advocacy group had endorsed him. Michels is locked in a three-way primary with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and state Rep. Tim Ramthun. An NRA endorsement would be a coveted prize for any of them. Michels sent out a campaign flyer that landed in mailboxes […]
ATLANTA (AP) — An Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. including Wisconsin found that the expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election didn’t lead to any widespread problems. The survey revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the results. That’s contrary to claims made by former President Donald Trump and his allies, who have intensely criticized […]