The fourth and final defendant charged in a drug overdose death in Ripon has been convicted. Donavyn Mueller has pleaded guilty to First Degree Reckless Homicide in the April 2023 fentanyl overdose death of a man in Ripon. A sentencing hearing will be held February 7th. Three other defendants, Michael Manske, Joseph Schmidt-Rehbein and Maison Springston have been convicted and are awaiting sentencing.
APPLETON— State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today announced a budget proposal that will provide sustainable funding to school districts as they work to support developing readers and implement mandated early literacy initiatives in the biennium, even as the legislature continues to hold back $50 million promised to school districts in the current year. Under Dr. Underly’s proposal, the state would increase help implement early literacy coaching programs, fund intensive summer reading programs, […]
Today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services (DHS) recognized the 50th anniversary of WIC (Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program) by proclaiming the day Wisconsin WIC Day statewide. "This anniversary marks an incredible milestone for the work DHS does to ensure families across the state have the opportunity to access the healthy, nutritious food they need and the resources they deserve," said State Health Officer and Division […]
Milwaukee, Wis. – Owning and operating a car brings certain risks that increase with the number of drivers and vehicles on the road. Auto insurance plays an important role in protecting consumers from serious financial loss arising out of car accidents and other incidents like theft, storm damage, and more.BBB has general tips on buying any type of insurance on our insurance HQ. There is also a lot to know about auto insurance […]
Sarah Boden, an SSM Health Prescription Center lead pharmacy technician at Health Plaza A in Fond du Lac, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award. Boden was nominated by a patient who wrote, “This is a story with many chapters. Sarah has consistently made my wife, and me, feel important and valued when she provides counter service during prescription pickup. She has made arrangements to […]
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a one vehicle crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened at about 7:30pm Tuesday on Ridge Road at Lincoln Road. The vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and went into a ditch, striking an embankment. The driver, an 82 year old Eldorado woman, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states. Kennedy wanted to get off the ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan after dropping his independent bid and endorsing Republican Donald Trump in the tight contest. He argued that keeping him on violated his First Amendment rights by wrongly implying he still wanted to be elected president. Michigan and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Overall enrollment in the Universities of Wisconsin system's four-year schools ticked upward this fall compared with last year, data released Tuesday shows. The system released enrollment numbers as of the 10th day of the 2024 fall semester. They show overall enrollment stood at 164,431 students, up 1.2% from the 10th day of the 2023 fall semester. UW-Green Bay saw 975 new students for a 10.5% increase in enrollment, […]
Fond du Lac County Highway crews are wrapping up the season this week. Highway commissioner Tom Janke says crews are finishing pavement work this week on County Highway N from Highway 45 to County Highway RP, and RP to Interstate 41. Janke says the other major project this past summer was Pioneer Road in front of Theisen Middle School in the city of Fond du Lac. Other completed projects include Highway W […]