Month: January 2024

MADISON, Wis. – 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 Washburn 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 […]

Hello Waupun! The Waupun Police Department recently recognized members of the department for actions taken in 2023, including: 1. Life Saving Award to Officer Warner for his response to a water rescue in January. 2.  A Commendation was presented to Officers Hauge, Halverson, and Lt's Williams and Sullivan for their response to a tactical and critical incident in August. 3.  A commendation was also presented to Officer Kreitzman for his efforts […]

FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI), an organization focused on building better lives through programs that care for and inspire our communities, is joining with Pyx Health to provide free compassionate support for all caregivers in Wisconsin. Pyx is already a benefit many Lakeland Care members have been using and enjoying. A caregiver is anyone (paid or unpaid) who regularly looks after or provides care to another individual. Caregiving comes with unique challenges […]

Local officials are reacting to the shooting at an Iowa high school on students' first day back in class after their annual winter break.   Authorities say a 17-year-old opened fire killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others in Perry, Iowa, a small town about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines.    Rosendale-Brandon School District superintendent Wayne Weber says his heart goes out to those involved.   Weber says locally school officials meet monthly to discuss […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All that stands between the Green Bay Packers and a playoff berth is an NFC North rival they’ve dominated for the last five seasons.  That’s more than enough incentive for the Chicago Bears.  Although the Bears (7-9) have no shot at making the playoffs and already own the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, they’d love nothing more than to end the Packers’ season Sunday at Lambeau […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two consultants hired to analyze new legislative boundary lines in Wisconsin after the state's Supreme Court tossed the current Republican-drawn maps will be paid up to $100,000 each in taxpayer money under terms of their contracts made public Thursday.   Each consultant will be paid an hourly rate of $450, up to $100,000 total, but the state director of courts has the authority to exceed the maximum amount […]

The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the riskiest of scams. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list and the weight loss and financial goals to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve to be cautious with email.  Be wary of unsolicited emails from a person or a company. Remember, scammers can make emails look like they are from […]

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 21,000 acres in Green Lake and Sauk counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2024. DATCP also designated a modification to expand an existing AEA in Monroe County by more than 20,000 acres effective January 1, 2024. With these additions, there are now 49 AEAs statewide totaling 1,619,566 acres, covering portions of 30 counties, […]

FOND DU LAC, WI. – Jet’s Pizza located at 1111 E. Johnson St. Fond du Lac, WI is officially under new ownership. The new owners are inviting customers to celebrate their grand re-opening.   On Saturday, January 13, customers can get a one-topping small/ 4 Corner Pizza® for just $2.99. This deal is only valid at the E. Johnson St. location (one per person, pickup only, while supplies lasts) For online orders, use code WI3GRND.    The […]