MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wolf hunters in Wisconsin would have to register kills faster and have less time to train their dogs under new regulations being finalized by state wildlife officials. The rules would require hunters to register kills within eight hours rather than 24. They also would be allowed to train their dogs only during wolf season. The state Department of Natural Resources has been relying on emergency rules […]
The Mayville city council has given the mayor a vote of no confidence. Meeting Monday night the council voted 4-2 to give mayor John Guinn a vote of no confidence. Council president Ken Neumann says nine employees have resigned since the first of the year, alleges the mayor did not follow standard procedure to notify the city clerk when he was out of state earlier this summer, and says the city is behind on […]
The Fond du Lac Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public the closure of the northbound lane of traffic on South Park Avenue from Eighth Street and Ninth Street. The closure will begin Wednesday, September 13 and will reopen end of day Thursday, September 14. The closure will be in place to allow the water utility to replace and restore a lead service on S Park […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate's elections committee has recommended firing the state's top elections official. Their vote along party lines on Monday clears the way for the full Republican-controlled Senate to vote on the future of nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe as soon as Thursday. Democrats accuse Senate Republicans of improperly pushing the confirmation process through despite Wolfe not being appointed by a majority of the […]
A three judge panel of the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Beaver Dam man against several federal and state officials including the Dodge County Sheriff and District attorney. In dismissing the suit with prejudice, back in April the court characterized Selepri Amachree's claims as "unintelligble" and that it was probable Amachree's attorney doesn't know what his client's claims are. Amachree claimed […]
Every area of Wisconsin can face disasters and it is important to have a planned response whether you are at home, work, school or on the road. Governor Tony Evers has declared September Preparedness Month in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin's Andrew Beckett says this year's campaign is focusing on preparing older adults for disasters. ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to create or update your disaster plan, and create a disaster kit that includes three days of […]
CROSS PLAINS, Wis. (AP) — A man competing in Ironman Wisconsin fell ill Sunday during the bike portion of the grueling triathlon and later died at a hospital, officials said Monday. Ironman Wisconsin said in a statement posted on Facebook that the competitor, whose name was not released, needed medical attention during the bike portion and died at a local hospital after being assisted by a race staff member and an off-duty […]
SAUKVILLE, Wis. (AP) — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the two-time league MVP plans to hold off on signing a contract extension with the team. Antetokounmpo told The New York Times last month that he wanted to see how committed the Bucks are toward winning another championship before deciding whether to sign a long-term deal to stay in Milwaukee. The two-time MVP also […]
For the first time in its 37-year history, SSM Health Adult Day Services, 420 E. Merrill Avenue in Fond du Lac, is now utilizing its own handivan for client outings or unexpected transportation needs thanks to a $33,425 donation from the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation. The handivan addition is allowing Adult Day Services clients and staff to get out and about and have experiences in the broader community. “Activity outings are […]