This month, millions of americans are taking part in "Dry January" in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses of the holiday season. Director of Behavioral Health Services with SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Tiffany Parker says Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world including in the U.S. One nationally representative sample found that while the number of people who reported drinking in […]
The Better Business Bureau in Wisconsin has some tips to make sure you have a fraud-free new year. The BBB's Lisa Schiller says always be cautious with email. Schiller says never send money to strangers, research before making online payments and purchases, be careful and use your best judgement when sharing personal information, and never share financial information with an unsolicited caller. And resolve to be social media smart, by using […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the “Safe Airspace for Americans Act” which would facilitate the reporting of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by civilian aviation personnel. Reports would be shared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Department of Defense’s AARO Office with legal protections for those making reports. The bill is endorsed by Americans for Safe Aerospace. “UAP transparency is incredibly important for […]
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – January 10, 2024 – Wisconsin State Fair officials are proud to introduce the 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs, who was selected this evening at the annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in the Wisconsin Dells. A group of 35 talented contestants vied for this coveted position, and Kelsey Henderson, 21, representing the Racine County Fair, was crowned. The Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs program was created 58 years ago to select […]
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos created last summer to bolster Wisconsin's response to human trafficking finished its work Wednesday by introducing a slate of bills that would increase awareness of the issue, impose tougher punishments for soliciting prostitutes and make it easier for victims to sue traffickers. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as using force, fraud or coercion to obtain […]
One person was seriously injured in a semi vs utility tractor crash in Fond du Lac County. Shortly after 9am a semi struck the tractor on Highway 23 just west of County Highway W east of Fond du Lac. Both vehicles ended up in the ditch. The tractor operator, a 62 year old Mt. Calvary man, was flown by helicopter to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The semi driver, a 53 year old Baraboo […]
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to 12 $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 29, 2024. Scholarship eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a two-year technical college program or a four-year baccalaureate degree program. Students must graduate with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 […]
Luke Schaefer, an SSM Health Ripon Community clinical partner II, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Schaefer was nominated by a colleague. The nomination read, “Over the past couple months whenever a leader rounded on the inpatient unit, the patients regularly recognize Luke for his friendly and compassionate care. They always mention how attentive he is and how he makes them feel that […]