Month: February 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection has released its Top Ten consumer complaints of 2024.  Division Administrator Michelle Reinen says landlord-tennant issues remain the number one category.  Reinen says telemarketing was the second most-reported consumer complaint category of 2024.   Home improvement is third on the list followed by identity theft.  Telecommunications was number five, followed by medical services complaints.  Rounding out the top ten were complaints involving motor vehicle repairs […]

The Fond du Lac County Board this week got it’s first look at a proposed Justice Center.   A presentation was made at Tuesday night’s county board meeting for a more than $390 million facility that would house a new jail, Sheriff’s Office, dispatch, District Attorney 's Office and court system.  County Board chairman Steve Abel says while something needs to be done to address an overcrowded, outdated county jail he […]

MADISON, WI (Feb. 11, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100 – the third highest recorded reading – after two months of decline. “Overall, small business owners remain optimistic regarding future business conditions, but uncertainty is on the rise,” said, NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. […]

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development.  “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP aims to be a resource to the industry and citizens of the state, and I know that Julie’s background and strengths will support her work as she joins the […]

The WASD School Board would like to inform you of the following sessions available to the public to learn more about our upcoming referendum:   Drop-in Sessions: Thursday, February 13 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St. Waupun) Thursday, February 13 - 3:15pm-7:45pm (Rock River Intermediate, 451 E. Spring St. Waupun) Monday, February 17 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St. Waupun) Thursday, March 6 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun […]