Month: September 2022

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A prosecutor in southern Wisconsin says he doesn’t expect to file charges against a homeowner who killed an intruder. Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley says the police investigation shows that the homeowner defended himself against attack in his own home which had been illegally entered. Police said the homeowner fought back and the intruder was killed during the struggle Friday night. Police have yet to […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are pumping an unprecedented amount of money into advertising related to abortion rights. The spending underscores how central the message is to the party in the final weeks before midterm elections. The most intense period of campaigning is only just beginning, and Democrats have already invested more than an estimated $124 million this year in television advertising referencing abortion. That’s twice as much money as the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes’ campaign has removed the names of two law enforcement officers from the list of endorsements, including one who does not, in fact, back Barnes. One of them was John Siegel, who was listed as a police captain for the city of La Crosse. On Monday, the conservative website Wisconsin Right Now reported an interview with Seigel in which he said […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration is trying again to limit the amount of chemicals known as PFAS in groundwater. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Evers authorized the Department of Natural Resources last week to begin work on administrative rules establishing limits. The rule-making process typically takes at least two years. Final rules are subject to approval by the governor, the Natural Resources Board and the […]

A Sheboygan firm has been awarded the Fond du Lac Lakeside Park Lighthouse repair project.  Mike Koenig Construction has been awarded the project to remove and replace  siding,  rotted studs, windows, concrete cap, cleaning and tuck pointing stone, and related items.   Thje project is expected to start next week, with the  majority of the work  completed this year.  However, because of supply chain issues the window replacement is scheduled for  for next spring. The […]

The North Fond du Lac School District superintendent says a major facility referendum is needed to support a projected increase in student enrollment.   North Fond du Lac voters will consider an $18.5 million referendum for renovations and expansion and Bessie Allen Middle School and Horace Mann High School. Superintendent Dr. Matt Mineau says while many districts struggle with declining enrollment, between 2017 and 2027, the North Fond du Lac School District  […]

The Biden administration says there's enough monkeypox vaccine available but the  shots aren't getting to those who need them the most.  About 10 percent of monkeypox vaccine doses have been given to Black people, even though they account for one-third of  U.S. cases.   Experts say the disparity may be related to how and where shots are being offered and publicized.   Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says the Health Department […]

Although the summer travel season just came to an end, Wisconsinites are already beginning to lock in their plans for the holidays.  State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmusz says a AAA travel survey found 44 percent of those who plan to take a trip during the holidays said they would book earlier  than in years past due to higher travel prices.  Jarmusz says nearly half of Thanksgiving travelers say they will finalize their […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Milwaukee on Thursday, which would be her third visit to the city since taking office. The White House said on Monday that Harris plans to deliver remarks at the Democratic Attorneys General Association conference. She is also slated to meet with local Latino leaders. The Harris visit comes just over two weeks after President Joe Biden came to Milwaukee […]