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Fond du Lac, WI– Commercial tobacco has evolved in some ways over the years, from loose tobacco and regular cigarettes to menthols, chew, flavored cigars, orbs, and e-cigs, among many other products. For decades, tobacco companies have advertised their products across the country impacting all Americans, regardless of ethnicity or culture, however, date shows that the tobacco industry has disproportionately impacted the Black communities with menthol by appropriating Black culture. […]

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the 2024 winners of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative. The award recognizes Wisconsin employers that have gone above and beyond to hire and support veterans and their families. A record 22 employers of all sizes are being honored this year.   "Our nation’s veterans have given so much in service to our country and often face special challenges when they […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights.  Baldwin narrowly won reelection to a third term over Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Trump. Hovde has yet to concede in a race where the margin […]

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released the following statement on the results of Tuesday’s election: A record more than 3.4 million Wisconsinites cast their ballots and made their voices heard whether by mail, dropbox, or at their polling place – that’s something we should all celebrate. Once again, we showed that Wisconsin has safe and secure elections, and I want to thank our hardworking election administrators, local clerks, […]

State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) was unanimously elected today by his Republican Senate colleagues to serve as Assistant Majority Leader of the State Senate for the 2025-2026 legislative session. He released the following statement on his re-election to this post: “I am thankful for the continued support of my colleagues. While I may only represent a portion of the state, I am looking forward to working with my […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Devin LeMahieu will return as the Republican majority leader of the Wisconsin Senate.   The GOP caucus elected LeMahieu to the position during a meeting Thursday. LeMehieu said in a news release that the top issue for Republicans this legislative session will be returning the state's funding surplus to families.  LeMahieu, of Oostburg, has represented parts of Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties in the Legislature since […]

The number of dogs rescued from a Fond du Lac County home is now up to 70.  Sheriff's captain Chris Randall says the investigation into the animal welfare case is ongoing.  On Wednesday sheriff's deputies were called to a town of Calumet residence for a report of an unpleasant odor.  Randall says the house was described as being in deplorable condition and 70 dogs were turned over to a Chilton animal shelter.  Charges […]

The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a fatal one-vehicle rollover crash in Calumet County.  The crash happened shortly before 2:30pm Wednesday at the intersection of US Highway 10 and County Road D in the Town of Woodville.  A preliminary investigation indicates that a car, driven by a 70-year-old Brillion man, was traveling westbound on US Highway 10 when it drifted off the roadway, struck a culvert and rolled over at Country Road D.  The […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin has won a third term, delivering a victory for Democrats in the swing state that President-elect Donald Trump carried. Baldwin defeated Republican challenger Eric Hovde, a bank owner and real estate investor endorsed by Trump. Hovde has not conceded the race, which was within the 1-percentage point margin that would allow for him to seek a recount, based on unofficial results. The […]