MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would require children to ride in rear-facing car seats until they're two years old. Current state law requires children to ride in rear-facing seats if they're less than a year old or weigh less than 20 pounds. The bill's authors, Republican Rep. Amy Loudenbeck; Democratic Rep. Chris Taylor; and Republican Sen. Luther Olsen, said in a news release Wednesday […]
The Fond du Lac Animal Shelter manager says every year the Humane Society has to come up with money to pay emergency medical bills, but she says this year has been unusually high. Renee Webb says in the last couple of months the shelter has been inundated with unexpected medical costs. Webb says the shelter’s annual medical bills are expected to top $100,000 this year. A special raffle this […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The author of a new Wisconsin law that allows home-schooled children to play sports for public school teams has a young relative benefiting from the legislation. Rep. Bob Kulp's nephew, Dylan Kulp, plays football for Stratford High School, near Wausau. State ethics laws generally block public officials from acting on matters that benefit themselves or their immediate family members. The Stratford Republican has said he pushed […]
On Wednesday Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris announced his candidacy for the 18th State Senate District. “I’m here today because I believe Wisconsin’s legislature has lost sight of what matters most to Northeastern Wisconsin families. We can and we must do much better, “ said Harris, “I’ve spent my career working to provide strong, steady leadership for Northeastern Wisconsin. As County Executive, I’ve worked with both sides of the aisle to balance the […]
On Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:10 pm the Fond du Lac County 911 Center received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 151 NB just north of Hwy 45. Responding agencies were Fond du Lac Sheriff’s Deputies, City of Fond du Lac Fire & EMS, Town of Fond du Lac Fire/First Responders and Flight for Life. Investigation indicates the Driver of a NB vehicle left the roadway, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patrick Crooks says he won't run for a third term. Crooks issued a statement Wednesday saying he won't seek re-election in April. Joe Donald, a Milwaukee County circuit judge, and Joanne Kloppenburg and Rebecca Bradley, both state appellate judges, are all running for Crooks' seat. Bradley registered to run on Tuesday. Crooks, a former Brown County judge, won his first 10-year term […]
CEDAR GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say the driver of a stolen car was killed when the vehicle collided with a semi on an interstate near the Sheboygan and Ozaukee county line. Officials say the semi caught fire, but the driver was able to escape the rig without significant injuries Tuesday evening. The crash closed Interstate 43 near Cedar Grove until Wednesday morning. Investigators say they found drugs, drug paraphernalia […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's fall color show is beginning in northern regions of the state and forestry specialists expect this year's red, yellow and russet hues to be spectacular. The state Department of Natural Resources says weather during the growing season is essential for the quality of leaves that provide the stunning color. DNR forestry sciences section chief Carmen Hardin says the growing season has been excellent across much […]
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation recently held its 11th annual “Celebration of Giving” dinner on September 9, 2015. The event was attended by 200 people and the Foundation also recognized 43 people in attendance who have already established funds to benefit the community. The Foundation celebrated its 40 years of existence by recognizing its origins, history and many of the people who have helped make the Foundation what it […]