MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Graham Mertz is entering the transfer portal after spending the last three seasons as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback. Mertz announced Sunday on social media he was entering the portal “in pursuit of my next opportunity.” His move comes one week after Wisconsin hired former Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to head its program. Mertz has completed 59.5% of his career passes for 5,405 yards with 38 touchdowns and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Outside special interest groups spent at least 50% more than the previous record high in the midterm election in Wisconsin this year, pouring more than $93 million into races for governor and other state offices. That is according to a new report out Monday from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, an independent group that tracks campaign spending. The previous record of nearly $62 million was set in […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin state Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was kicked out of the Assembly GOP caucus by fellow Republicans who said they lost trust in her after she pushed election conspiracy theories, is running for an open state Senate seat. Brandtjen launched a website announcing her candidacy for the seat representing northern Milwaukee suburbs created by the retirement of former Sen. Albert Darling. An April 4 special election […]
Icy roads contributed to a series of crashes and vehicle runoffs in Fond du Lac County Monday morning. Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says a line of freezing rain caused slippery roads in the southwest portion of the county. Crashes were reported on Highway 151 and Highway 49 and another crash on 151 at Highway 26. Highway crews were out laying down salt.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money. The funds were intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. The department dropped its demand of $1.1 million against Favre, acknowledging he has already repaid that money for an unfulfilled pledge of public speeches. But it […]
Waupun is growing and that means many local business are looking for employees to join their team! Please join us for a job fair at Wind & Unwined on Dec 5, from 4-6pm! Various Waupun employers will be available so you can learn more about the various opportunities available in our community! Immediate interviews will also be available! Positions open include: - Baristas - Cashiers - Member Service Representative - […]
MADISON, WI (December 4, 2022) — The NCAA announced today that the Wisconsin Badgers will travel to Phoenix, to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Game, on December 27. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) invites fans to join the Official Badger Bowl Tour. Travel packages include hotel accommodations, welcome reception, motor coach transfers, and the BADGER HUDDLE tailgate: the only pregame party that boasts appearances by […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers led three fourth-quarter scoring drives, receiver Christian Watson took an end-around 46 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes after Jaire Alexander intercepted Justin Fields, and the Green Bay Packers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 28-19 on Sunday. The Packers (5-8) looked like they were on their way to another loss after dropping seven of eight, trailing 19-10 through three quarters. But they made […]
Three Fox Valley residents are in custody on drug violations following a traffic stop in Fond du Lac County. Shortly before 7pm Thursday a Fond du lac County Sheriff's K9 deputy patrolling Interstate 41 stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation northbound near CTH N. During the course of the traffic stop, the deputy detected indicators of drug use and possession inside the vehicle and a subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted. During […]