MADISON, Wis. – Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin, and knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe. To help encourage everyone to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding, Wisconsin observes April 8-12 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, along with holding statewide tornado drills on April 11. “Wisconsin made history this year when two tornadoes touched down […]
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 6 – 13, 2024, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education gives folks the tools they need to make sound financial decisions and reach their own financial goals, dreams, and security,” said Gov. Evers. “I encourage all Wisconsinites to take action to build their […]
Madison, WI - Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R- Beaver Dam) sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers today regarding his ongoing threat to veto legislation related to PFAS funding. The Co-Chairs asked the Governor to sign Senate Bill (SB) 312 when it arrives on his desk so that the funding to address PFAS may be released. The Co-Chairs expressed concerns about legal risk in restoring vetoed […]
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast includes maps showing short-term runoff risk for manure application. The maps account for soil saturation, temperature, and precipitation […]
Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College is proud to announce 50 construction and industrial trade apprentices received the 2024 Tools of the Trade scholarships from Ascendium. Each apprentice received $2,000 to use toward the purchase of equipment, tools and clothing, tuition and more. Apprenticeships are training programs that provide learners with on-the-job experience and classroom instruction– they pair on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they […]
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Columbia Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous slushy road conditions and low visibility that will impact the […]
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a one vehicle crash in Dodge County. The crash happened Monday afternoon on state Highway 16/60 east of Columbus. A preliminary investigation shows a pickup was eastbound on Highway 60 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, overcorrected, and lost control of the vehicle before it overturned. The driver, a 20 year old rural Randolph man, was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. […]
The polls open at 7am Tuesday across the state as voters cast ballots for local offices, a couple of statewide referendums and the now anti-climatic presidential primary. In Fond du Lac County there are contested races for Fond du Lac city council and two contested county board races, plus a handful of school board races. There are two constitutional amendments that would change how elections are administered, and the presidential primary, […]
Five area school districts have contested school board races in Tuesday's spring election. There are contested school board races in Lomira, New Holstein, Ripon, Rosendale-Brandon and Waupun. There are two contested races for Waupun School Board. Former Waupun School Board member Stephen Chene is running against Karen Gibbs for an at-large seat on the board. Incumbent Jodi Schultz faces a challenge from Rebecca Droessler Mersch for the seat representing the towns of Fox Lake, […]