A Democratic state representative has introduced a bill that would restrict when an individual could be employed as a lobbyist after leaving the state legislature. State representative Dana Wachs from Eau Claire says the measure would prohibit any state lawmaker from becoming a lobbyist for 12 months after leaving office. Wachs says the bill will ensure that legislators serve their constituents without a goal of cashing in for a high-paying […]
Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to make sure this is a safe holiday season. Division Chief of Fire Prevention, Troy Haase, says the biggest concern is candles. Haase says the popularity of LED lights has made Christmas tree lights more safe…but he says electrical fires are also a concern during the holidays. Haase adds with colder weather, residents need to make […]
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan recently laid out his vision for ‘A Confident America’; a multi-faceted alternative to the current failing Democratic agenda, which is showing little to no promise with many Americans losing confidence in the American Dream. One of the many facets addressed in his speech, Speaker Ryan referenced the need to reform our public benefit systems in order to curb the systematic poverty that has a […]
opinion piece written by waupun resident christine ewert As the holidays approach, many of us finding ourselves giving thanks for all that we have. As the wife of a State Correctional Officer, I’d like to thank all of the DOC employees that continue to show their professionalism by showing up for work, tirelessly, despite their dismal treatment by department Secretary, Ed Wall. Freedom of speech has long been a […]
A mother has pulled her 15-year daughter out of Campbellsport High School for what she said was cyber-bullying, the superintendent says it was a case of harrassment. Superintendent Paul Amundson says the girl received calls and an inappropriate text November 30th from an unknown phone number. The text referenced prostitution. An investigation involving the Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Office learned the text came from a student and that it […]
Forty families were able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings this year thanks to student senate members from Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du lac, and area businesses and community donations. The “Giving for Thanksgiving” food drive surpassed its goal with students collecting groceries, gift cards and monetary donations. The students were able to add extra items to each bag and provide non perishable food items […]
The Byron Historical Society’s annual commemorative calendar for 2016 will be unveiled at the organization’s open house and exhibit at the Byron Town Hall on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pastimes and Pets in the Town of Byron calendar features 120 never-before-seen images along with stories of the pastimes and pets that have engaged the residents of Byron over the years. More than 100 news […]
A new report that lists the laziest cities in all 50 states…says Fond du Lac is the laziest city in Wisconsin. The news came as a surprise to Fond du lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller. "There are a lot of other cities in Wisconsin and for them to label Fond du Lac as being the laziest city, I was very surprised," Mueller told WFDL news. The report by […]
Republican state representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt says he plans to run for re-election next year. Thiesfeldt made the comments on AM 1170’s Between the Lines program. "Yes I am. There hasn't been any formal announcement yet," Thiesfeldt said. Meanwhile, Thiesfeldt says he’s known for a while that senator Rick Gudex would not be running for a second term. But Thiesfeldt says at least for now, he’s not interested in running for […]