Fond du Lac County is again trying to get federal money to build a railroad overpass at a county railroad crossing. The county board has approved a resolution authorizing the county Highway Commissioner to apply for a Federal Railroad Crossing grant for construction of an overpass at County Highway N or Kinker Road. County executive Sam Kaufman says the total project cost is estimated at close to $10 million. "We for the […]
The Fond du Lac city manager says a proposed budget makes investments in housing in a way the city has not done before. The Fond du Lac city council this week discussed the budget during a special meeting. City manager Joe Moore says the the city's capital improvement plan includes a couple of investments designed to spur housing development. "We hear from developers the cost of infrastructure meaning water, sewer, storm sewer, […]
LAFAYETTE, Wis. (AP) — About 25 children and adults have been injured after a wagon carrying them overturned at a western Wisconsin apple orchard. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes says the children, parents and chaperones were on a field trip to the orchard in Lafayette when one of two wagons being pulled by a tractor turned sideways and rolled over Wednesday morning. Hakes says the tractor was traveling at a […]
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 […]