Month: November 2023

Students will learn how to turn raw data into knowledge to solve today’s workforce challenges through the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s new School of Informatics.  Launching this month, the innovative school will engage students and regional organizations to better understand and apply cutting-edge technology—think AI, cybersecurity and augmented reality.   “The School of Informatics is about being future ready for our students and for our region and state. It will harness […]

Many Wisconsinites will donate to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations this holiday season. During Charity Fraud Awareness Week, November 27 through December 1, and in celebration of Giving Tuesday on November 28, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is joining the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in an effort to ensure donors’ money reaches real charitable organizations, not scammers taking advantage of their generosity. “Consumers […]

The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week. Health officials have identified 99 infections across the U.S. Three more brands have joined the recall list: Rudy brand whole cantaloupes and Freshness Guaranteed and RaceTrac brand pre-cut cantaloupes. Most of the cases are in Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio. Two people died in Minnesota. Health officials are telling people […]

The state Department of Health Services says flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases are increasing heading into the holiday season, with the state especially seeing an increase in hospitalizations of young children infected with RSV.   Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says respiratory illnesses increase during the colder months as we spend more time indoors.  Mueller says the increase of all three viruses is a sign to get vaccinated to get […]

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers  has granted another 82 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 1,111.  “It continues to be a privilege to hear about individuals’ lives, work, and what they have done to overcome their past mistakes and build positive, rewarding lives for themselves and their families,” said Gov. Evers.   The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A […]

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock in Trempealeau County.  DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working closely with animal health officials on a joint incident response. The affected premises will not move poultry products, and birds on the property will be depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds […]

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur took issue this week when he was asked whether he’s reminding players about the possibility of making a late-season playoff run.  LaFleur said he didn't “want to go Jim Mora on you,” a reference to the sarcastic response by the former Indianapolis Colts coach to a playoff question during a disappointing 2001 season. LaFleur then added “I think we’re a long way from even thinking about […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Animal welfare advocates filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to invalidate Wisconsin's new wolf management plan, accusing state wildlife officials of violating the state's open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters.  The lawsuit reflects how contentious the debate over wolf management has become in Wisconsin. Farmers in northern Wisconsin have complained for years that the population is multiplying too quickly and preying on their livestock. […]

One man was killed and another critically injured in a head on collision near the Fond du Lac-Calumet County line the evening before Thanksgiving.  The crash happened shortly after 5:30pm Wednesday on Highway 151  near Indian Road in the town of Brothertown.   According to the Calumet County Sheriff's Office a 19 year old Chilton man was northbound on 151 when he crossed the centerline colliding with a southbound vehicle.  The 19 year old was […]