The Fond du lac County Executive says a proposed state budget is a mixed bag when it comes to county government. Buechel updated the county finance committee on the state budget at a meeting this week. Buechel says he’s concerned that counties may have to pick up the tab for a proposal that calls for drug testing state benefit recipients. "We're concerned about that since its likely the counties […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two people familiar with a deal for a new $500 million stadium for the Milwaukee Bucks say taxpayers will contribute $250 million and current and former Bucks owners will pay for the other half. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss details of the deal before a Thursday afternoon news conference with Gov. Scott Walker. The Republican governor […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — University of Wisconsin professors and their supporters made it clear to UW regents meeting in Milwaukee that a proposed tenure policy under consideration would still leave them vulnerable to layoffs or termination. Some professors stood at the back of the regents meeting at UW-Milwaukee and held signs urging regents to protect tenure. Demonstrators put blue tape over their mouths to show they could be silenced without tenure […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Senate committee has advanced a bill that would allow businesses to keep a supply of epinephrine injectors to combat life-threatening allergic reactions. The health committee unanimously approved the bill Thursday. The committee changed the bill to clarify that businesses may offer the drug but aren't required to have it on hand. Schools are already allowed to keep a supply of the auto-injectors. The bill […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Senate committee has advanced a bill that would ban non-emergency abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy. In a meeting Thursday, the Senate Health Committee approved the fast-tracked bill on a 3-2 party-line vote with Republicans in support. Under the proposal, doctors who perform an abortion after 20 weeks in non-emergency situations could be charged with a felony and subject to $10,000 in fines […]
Back to School FDL, a one-day annual shopping opportunity for students needing help getting school supplies, will be held on Saturday, August 22 at the YMCA/Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club site at West Second Street. The Back to School FDL event is organized through a collaboration of agencies, businesses, churches, and community members, and is dedicated to ensuring that all students in need, who are enrolled or planning […]
Sunny 97-7, 96-1 WTCX, Great 98-7, and AM1170/103.3FM brought home WBA awards! Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards were announced and Radio Plus, Inc.stations took home lots! 96-1 WTCX - 1st Place - Best Sports Coverage for Game Plan Packer Show at Schmitty's Oar House 2nd Place - Best Sports Coverage to Nick Rusch for Play by Play coverage of the Springs State Championship 1st Place - Best Interview With Music […]
In a deal which would affect millions of Wisconsinites, and one in every six American households, Charter Communications is proposing an acquisition of Time-Warner Cable. Nationally recognized telecommunications expert Barry Orton, a UW-Madison professor, says this is bad news for consumers. While the companies involved say it will mean rates will be lower, Orton says that has never happened, and in fact the additional debt taken on by the new […]
AAA says after a steady increase since mid-April, it is possible that pump prices in Wisconsin may have reached a seasonal peak. Gas prices surged this spring due to a rally in crude oil prices from multi-year lows, seasonal refinery maintenance, the changeover to summer-blend gasoline and domestic refinery issues that have impacted regional production. State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmuscz says today’s statewide average of $2.72 per gallon is the […]