Month: May 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's audit committee voted Tuesday to launch a comprehensive review of diversity and inclusion efforts across state government after the Assembly's top Republican vowed to eliminate equity initiatives.  The committee voted 6-4 to order the Legislative Audit Bureau to conduct the review, with all four Democrats on the panel voting against the proposal.  Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order in 2019 requiring each state agency to […]

photo L-R  Firefighter of the Year Engineer Mitch Peterson, Officer of the Year Lieutenant Keith Wendt Last week Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue held their annual Awards banquet, recognizing members for the service and dedication from events that occurred in 2023.   Officer of the Year- This Officer of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue has taken the lead on several priority projects that greatly affect the daily operations of Fond […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A pair of Wisconsin wedding barns sued the state Tuesday seeking to block enactment of a new law that requires them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.  Owners and operators of wedding barns tried unsuccessfully last year to kill the law that overhauled regulation of the state's multibillion-dollar liquor industry. The changes had been worked on for years, gaining buy-in from both Republicans and […]

The Fond du Lac Police Chief says he was shocked to learn about the active shooter in the tiny community of Mt. Horeb last week.  Police shot and killed a 14 year old student outside a middle school after receiving a report of someone with a weapon.   Fond du Lac Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says the incident shows this can happen anywhere.  Goldstein says he hopes other law enforcement agencies […]

Town of Byron veterans will once again be honored at the annual Memorial Day tribute on May 27, 2024, at the Byron Town Hall and Veterans Memorial. Doors to the hall will be open from 8 am to 11 am for an open house featuring military and historical exhibits. The outdoor program begins at 9:30 am with a keynote address by Eleanor Rhodes on the significance of Memorial Day from […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of her colleagues called on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to strengthen interagency coordination in the avian flu outbreak response. The senators urge the USDA, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other necessary agencies to continue to provide the public and state agencies with coordinated, up-to-date, and accurate information on the […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, on Teacher Appreciation Day, shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, in addition to proclaiming May 6 through May 10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Wisconsin. A copy of Gov. Evers’ Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation is available here.  The governor’s video message celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week is available for use here and at the link below. A full transcript […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (May 7, 2024) — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:  Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room […]

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) invites families, schools, and organizations across the state to join in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week, May 5-11, 2024. This year, OCMH has released new resources inspired by Wisconsin’s high school students. “Recognizing that young people are the experts on youth mental health, we are releasing recommendations and insights provided by high school student leaders who are committed to supporting mental wellness,” […]