Month: March 2023

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers want to virtually eliminate the use of cash bail, clashing with Republicans who support a proposed constitutional amendment to make it harder for people to get out of jail on bail. Democrats unveiled plans to introduce an alternative to that amendment Thursday, but they are unlikely to succeed in the Republican-controlled Legislature. If the Republican-backed amendment is approved by a majority of voters […]

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst valued Jordan Love’s potential enough three years ago to trade up in the draft and select him in the first round, catching the Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback already on Green Bay’s roster by surprise. Love finally has a chance to show he was worth the gamble. Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he intends to play for the New York Jets in the 2023 season […]

In the wake of two historic U.S. bank failures, the Wisconsin Bankers Association says  the banking system overall and Wisconsin banks are safe, sound, and resilient.   Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run and  government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the financial system.  Executive vice president of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, Daryll Lund,  says the  business model of the failed banks is completely […]

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is seeking approval for accreditation status.  Sheriff Dale Schmidt says on March 21st the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group will examine the Sheriff's Office policies, procedures, management, operation and support service.  Schmidt says accreditation shows the office is doing things the right way.  As part of the on-site assessment, the public can comment at an information session March 22nd at the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership held it's annual meeting last week,  reviewing 2022, looking ahead to this year and handing out several awards.   Thirty two new businesses opened in the downtown district last year, and two businesses were recognized with the Best New Business of the Year Award.   Downtown Partnership director, Amy Hansen, says Fondy Axe Company was opened by Tyler and T.J. Schultz.   Hang 10 Poke on South […]

For the first time in three decades, the American Kennel Club says the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed. The club announced Wednesday that the French bulldog became the nation’s most prevalent purebred dog last year. Frenchies ousted Labrador retrievers from the top spot after a record 31 years. Owners describe the push-faced, perky-eared, droll little bulldogs as comical, friendly and loving companions. Yet their popularity worries fans and […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature are proposing rape and incest exceptions to the state’s 1849 abortion ban and clarifying when abortions that protect the health of the mother would be allowed. But the bill they unveiled Wednesday would not return the same rights that were in place under Roe v. Wade. The move comes as a pending lawsuit supported by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers seeks […]

BELLAIRE, Mich. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who was accused of a secondary role in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Brian Higgins said Wednesday that he attempted to provide material support for terrorism when he drove past Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's vacation home. The crime carries a maximum prison term of five years. Higgins is from Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. He appeared by video […]

The local unemployment rate is up in the latest reporting period.  The city of Fond du Lac's unemployment rate in January was 2.6 percent, up from 2.2 in December.   Fond du Lac County's jobless rate jumped half a percent to 2.3 percent and the Dodge County rate increased six-tenths of a percent to 2.5 percent.