Month: September 2024

MADISON, Wis. – In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people’s mental health.  “Raising awareness about the harmful impact that social media is having on young people’s mental […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reporting a significant increase in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, across Wisconsin. Data in the state, and nationally, show case counts are now similar to pre-pandemic levels. To prevent the spread and protect against severe symptoms or hospitalization, DHS urges Wisconsinites to make sure they and their children are up to date on their pertussis vaccine and to take other […]

MADISON, Wis., (September 19, 2024) - If there’s ever a time of year to hit the open road or jet off to a bucket list destination, it’s now! In many parts of the U.S., temperatures are dipping and leaves are changing, creating the perfect conditions for a picturesque fall getaway. According to AAA booking data, two travel categories are seeing increased demand compared to last year: flights and cruises. Domestic flight bookings are up […]

SIREN, Wis. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy has shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.  Ryan Beierman, 43, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that he was pinned beneath the 200-pound bruin on Sept. 6 when his son, Owen, fired a shot from the boy's hunting rifle.   “Owen was a hero. He shot that bear and […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — These aren’t the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years.  Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years. The Chicago Cubs' 5-3 home loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown.   The Brewers' clubhouse emptied of players with one […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Love participated in the brief portion of the practice that was open to reporters. Love hadn’t practiced at all last week and didn’t play Sunday in a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, which marked the first game he had missed since taking […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge says stricter cash bail measures that voters approved last year will stand despite procedural flaws. The decision Monday from Dane County Circuit Judge Rhonda Lanford came in a lawsuit filed by criminal justice advocates over two constitutional amendments, State elections officials and the Legislature say the lawsuit was a cynical attempt to undo election results. Lanford ruled that technical violations didn't warrant overturning […]

Water levels at the Mill Pond and Rock River in Waupun are considerably lower than usual and are still falling.  Mayor Rohn Bishop says the dam is broken.  Bishop says a bypass valve and pipe that allow crews to relieve pressure on the dam during flooding events recently  gave way and broke.  He says the city is working with the DNR to fix the problem.

Development of the former UWO Fond du Lac campus continues to take shape.  The Fond du Lac County Board has approved resolutions for a land sale and lease of office space on the campus.   County executive Sam Kaufman says the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will lease the former campus Dean's Office space for five years.  The board also approved the acceptance of an offer by CD Smith to purchase nearly 12 acres […]