Officials are demanding to know how an armed man was able to get to the top of a building and shoot former President Donald Trump. A report of a suspicious man had reached police and witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a roof nearby where Trump was speaking. The attempted assassination left Trump and two other men wounded. A former fire chief, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed while protecting his […]
The chairman of the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County says following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump now is the time for unity, not a time to assign any blame. On AM 1170s Between the Lines program Timothy Bachleitner read a prepared statement following the shooting over the weekend in Pennsylvania. "Our hearts are heavy with concern and our thoughts and prayers are with president Trump and […]
The Fond du Lac County Health Department expects the number of whooping cough cases in Fond du Lac County to increase. The Department announced last week that it was working with 15 cases of pertussis and their providers to ensure they are treated with appropriate antibiotics and to minimize any exposure to others in the community until they are no longer contagious. Public Health Services supervisor Michelle Robbins says infected people can […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee after GOP leaders let the lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release Friday that the new office will open Aug. 3, but didn't provide further details. Party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn't immediately respond to an email. The Republican National Committee had set up a Hispanic outreach center […]
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Lottery is joining lotteries across North America in celebrating the sixth annual Lottery Week, beginning July 15. From funding crucial programs to fostering economic growth and supporting local initiatives, lotteries play a vital role in the lives of millions. Lottery Week recognizes the collective contributions of lotteries throughout the United States and Canada to the communities they serve. Since its inception in 1988, the Wisconsin […]
The Dodge County Fair will open its gates for the fair season on Wednesday, August 14. The 2024 Dodge County Fair season is filled with five jam-packed days of free entertainment, live music and demonstrations on August 14-18. Opening day’s schedule will include: pig, duck and goat races, the Ready Go dog show, Nick’s Kids Show and Wild World of Animals Show, showmanship competitions, as well as $30 wristbands from 1-5pm and 6-10pm on […]
A Brandon man was seriously injured in a pickup rollover crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened at about 7:30pm Monday on Highway TC. Sheriff’s deputies spotted the driver running near a residence on TC. The 32 year old man was transported to Theda Care hospital in Neenah with a serious arm injury. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to […]
The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee. The quadrennial event takes place not only as Trump leads a party in lockstep behind him, but also as Democrats roil over President Joe Biden’s viability and if they should replace him as their nominee. Follow the AP’s Election-2024 coverage […]