Month: May 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court showed signs Monday of being willing to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.  At issue is whether the court should overturn its July 2022 ruling that said nothing in state law allowed for absentee drop boxes to be placed anywhere other than in election clerk offices. Conservative justices controlled […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans said Monday that the state Senate would vote to override up to 36 of the governor's vetoes, including a bill to fight PFAS pollution — moves that Democrats derided as desperate election year stunts.  At the same time, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers countersued the Republican-controlled Legislature in a fight over the spending of $50 million on a new literacy program.  Both moves come six months before the election […]

The Fond du Lac School Board has approved the hiring of an interim principal at Waters Elementary School.  Kelly Sarah will serve as interim principal at Waters succeeding Kristin Bowers who will become the Chief of Schools, for the 2024-25 school year.  Sarah has been the assistant principal at Woodworth Middle School for three years.  Fond du Lac High School assistant principal Mackenzie Olszewski will replace Sarah at Woodworth Middle School.  In addition, four teachers […]

A second defendant has been convicted in a Fond du Lac fire bombing incident.  Elliot  Schneider was convicted of property damage by use of explosives, recklessly  endangering safety and bail jumping. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 24.   District Attorney Toney stated “We greatly appreciate the years of dedicated investigation by our law enforcement partners to help secure these convictions today. The defendant’s dangerous and violent actions threatened the safety and […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the upper Midwest for the second straight year. Smoke from fires burning in British Columbia and Alberta have settled over parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued its first statewide air quality alert of the season. Wisconsin also warned of unhealthy air pollution levels until noon on Monday. The National […]

More than two dozen Republican senators including Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson are calling a potential proposal by President Biden to accept Palestinian refugees from Gaza a national security risk, following the administration’s acknowledgment that discussions are underway to help Palestinians  in the U.S. bring families over from the region.   In a letter sent to president Biden the senators state they are not confident the administration can adequately vet a "high-risk" population for terrorist ties and […]

SSM Health Treffert Studios in Fond du Lac is collaborating with local partners this month to offer a unique, sensory-friendly event for children and families.  Treffert Studios supervisor, Sara Kaiser, says the free event is called "Touch a Truck."  Kaiser says the event will allow kids to experience the thrill of big machines, up close without flashing lights and sirens. "  Vehicles that will be on hand include a Carew Concrete and […]

People are be interested in running for county offices can now circulate nomination papers.  City Clerk Lisa Freiberg says the positions of County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds are up for election in November.  Candidates have until June 3rd to collect at least 500 signatures.  "Usually it (deadline) is June first however that falls on a Saturday,"  Freiberg said.  Freiberg is running for reelection.  Freiberg has served in the […]

A number of snacks have been recalled from Target, Walmart and Dollar General stores in 17 states including Wisconsin.  A variety of frosted and coated pretzels, popcorn snack mixes and cookies were recalled over a salmonella risk.   Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says so far no illnesses have been reported.  According to the Food and Drug Administration Palmer Candy Company recalled its White Coated Confectionary Items because they have […]