Month: December 2022

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of their Democratic governor's pledge to veto any bill that keeps the state’s 173-year-old ban in place. Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are suing to overturn the state abortion ban. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will push […]

Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has signed a contract extension that assures the Packers won’t lose one of the NFL’s most versatile offensive linemen to free agency. The Packers didn't reveal terms when announcing the deal Friday. A person familiar with the situation says Jenkins received a four-year extension with a base value of $68 million. It could go up to $74 million. Jenkins’ contract was set to expire at the […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #181 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. Due to the below-average temperatures, accumulating and blowing snow throughout the state, deliveries of liquid fuels for home heating shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail, are limited. Additionally, since Wisconsin had several weather-related power outages recently, and more could occur from this weather event due to downed trees and ice […]

The Salvation Army remains encouraged by the support that continues to pour in from the community as the Fond du Lac Kettles struggle to meet its goal. The Corps officers plan to put the kettles out for their final appearance 10 am to 4 pm Christmas Eve and pray for a Christmas Eve miracle. Severe weather suspended kettles in Fond du Lac Thurs and Friday, severely crippling the Christmas Campaign. […]

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at approximately 10:01 p.m. the Fond du County Communication center received a report of a reckless driver on I41. The reporting party indicated that the suspect vehicle was traveling from the ditch to the median, covering both lanes of traffic, and speeding. A short time later, a Fond du Lac County Deputy found the vehicle and observed that the suspect vehicle was continuing to drive […]

The Fond du Lac Salvation Army Office and Pantry  is CLOSED due to severe weather.  The shelter is moved off site to provide round the clock shelter for clients during severe weather and Christmas.  Because of the severe weather The Salvation Army’s  Kettle Campaign & bellringers are CANCELED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 & FRIDAY DECEMBER 23.  THE HOPE IS TO HAVE KETTLES OUT CHRISTMAS EVE. $225,000 goal threatened - The Salvation Army Gold […]

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Steady snow will   begin by later this evening and continue through the night.    Winds will be on the lighter side overnight, but will quickly   ramp up on Thursday behind a cold front with gusts of 40 to 50   mph Thursday night and Friday. Wind chills will plummet on   […]

With a significant winter storm forecasted to impact much of Wisconsin this week, everyone in the state is encouraged to take steps now to ensure they are prepared. The National Weather Service is forecasting several states in the Midwest will be impacted by a winter storm beginning on Wednesday evening and lasting through Saturday, which will be capable of producing strong winds, significant snowfall totals and blizzard-like conditions. In addition, […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he's not ruling out the use of state funds to build a passenger rail line between the cities of Madison and Milwaukee that would also expand connections between Chicago and St. Paul, Minnesota. Top Republican lawmakers have already voiced their opposition to committing taxpayer money to the project. Evers says he is waiting to see which federal funds are available […]