There were 12 traffic fatalities on Fond du Lac County roadways in Fond du Lac County last year. Sheriff's captain Chris Randall says that's close to the five year average of 11.8. Randall says alcohol and or drugs were factors in several of the fatal crashes. "Four of those contributing factors to those fatalities were impairment. Two of the fatal crashes were alcohol-related, blood-alcohol concentrations of .27 and .31 percent," […]
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau has some resolutions for you for a fraud-free free new year. The BBB's Lisa Schiller says at the top of the list is to resolve to be cautious with email. Schiller says never send money to strangers, resolve to do research before making online payments and purchases and use your best judgement when sharing your personal information. Other tips include creating strong, unique passwords for each account, enable […]
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is making an over $38.6 million investment into Amtrak’s Borealis Service, which runs from Chicago to Minneapolis with eight stops in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Dells, and La Crosse. This federal investment, which comes from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual funding legislation, will support new service rollout efforts of the Borealis service which […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced their Health Care Affordability Act—legislation to make permanent the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Marketplace coverage, which would prevent millions of Americans’ health care costs from increasing next year. In Wisconsin, 231,000 Wisconsinites – over 85% of ACA Marketplace enrollees – saved $573 each month on average with these enhanced tax credits in 2024. If these tax […]
MADISON – In recognition of Gov. Tony Evers' proclamation observing National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released a new report highlighting key milestones the department achieved in 2024 to combat worker exploitation while supporting employers who play by the rules. The report, Working to End Exploitation, highlights DWD's collaborative efforts to combat worker exploitation while advancing Wisconsin's record-breaking economic performance, including seven consecutive […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl’s said Friday it was closing 27 underperforming locations in 15 states by April — a fraction of its 1,150 store base — as the struggling department store chain aims to boost profitability and improve sagging sales. The announcement comes as the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based chain has posted 11 consecutive quarters of sales declines. Michaels CEO and retail veteran Ashley Buchanan is set to take over as the chief executive […]
NEW LISBON, Wis. (AP) — A man charged in the killing of a Wisconsin woman and two girls more than a week ago was captured Thursday, authorities said. Virgil Thew was arrested about 30 minutes after someone reported a suspicious person in Elroy, a small community about 12 miles (19 kilometers) from New Lisbon, where the killings occurred, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office and New Lisbon police said. No other details […]
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, chair of the Wisconsin State Building Commission, Friday announced the Commission approved a comprehensive budget adjustment for various University of Wisconsin (UW) System projects and authority to construct two important projects. “While it’s unfortunate that these reallocations to help support UW campuses across our state were unnecessarily delayed, I’m glad they were finally approved today to ensure these critical projects can move forward,” said Gov. […]
MADISON – From a seven-month streak of record high employment levels, a record high number of nonfarm jobs, and continued low unemployment, 2024 saw historic wins for Wisconsin workers, job seekers, employers, and other stakeholders under the leadership of Gov. Tony Evers, who proclaimed 2024 as the Year of the Worker. The 2024 Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) annual report showcases the many achievements by DWD and its partners to efficiently […]