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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Senate Health Committee has voted to approve Gov. Scott Walker's appointment of the treasurer of his new political committee to the board overseeing the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.  The committee voted 3-2 on Wednesday to approve the appointment of Andrew Hitt to the University of Wisconsin and Clinics Authority Board.  Hitt previously worked for Walker's administration before taking a job in the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court have agreed to three joint appearances in the weeks leading up to the April 7 election.  Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is being challenged by Rock County Circuit Judge James Daley for a 10-year term on the court.  Daley's spokesman Brit Schiel said Wednesday that the candidates had agreed to three joint appearances in the coming weeks. The first is […]

The Fond du Lac Area United Way has five new members.  Vice president and COO for Ripon Medical Center, Katherine Vergos, Shyam Krishman with U.S. Bank, Ryan Roecker with Society Insurance, Vice president of the Association of Commerce, Melissa Worthington and President of Marine Insurance Services Mike Kristmann.  Cathi McGowan has been selected United Way Board president; Marty Chy, vice president; Erin Gerred, secretary; and Chris Boda, treasurer.

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — It's been a rough month for the mayor of a central Wisconsin city.  A frisky groundhog bit the ear of Sun Prairie Mayor Jonathan Freund at a Groundhog Day ceremony earlier this month. Video of Jimmy the groundhog chomping on the mayor's ear got tens of thousands of clicks on YouTube.  But the incumbent mayor of the Madison suburb didn't get the sympathy votes he […]

TOWN OF ADDISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a 28-year-old Hartford man was killed when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a school bus in the Town of Addison. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the man failed to stop for the bus yesterday afternoon. Officials say the bus was stopped along Highway 83 with its flashing lights activated to allow a student to exit.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former state Rep. Duey Stroebel  credits hard work and a good message for his win in Wisconsin's 20th Senate District.  Stroebel collected about 67 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special primary election, easily beating Ozaukee County Board Chairman Lee Schlenvogt and military veteran Tiffany Koehler.  No Democrats are running in the April 7th general election, making it all but certain that Stroebel's win will increase […]

A former Waupun police lieutenant has admitted to nearly 60 burglaries across the state.  Former Waupun police officer Brad Young appeared in Green Lake County Circuit Court Tuesday and entered no contest pleas to burglaries in seven counties including Fond du lac, Dodge and Green Lake.  As part of a plea agreement prosecutors have agreed to charge Young with one count of burglary in each county and recommend 10 years […]

The coldest temperatures so far this winter are blanketing the Badger state.   National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Kavinsky says high temps over the next couple of days will struggle to get above zero with overnight lows in the double-digits below zero and dangerous windchills.  Kavinsky says the good news is the cold snap will be relatively short-lived.  Temperatures are expected in the low to mid 20s Saturday.

Life Saving awards presented to deputies Taylor Nehls and Michael Matoushek On Saturday, February 7, 2015 the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a recognition dinner at Bayside Supper Club.,...honoring new employees, retirements, years of service, promotions, and letters of commendation from 2014.   Life Saving Awards are issued to any member of the Sheriff’s Office whose actions directly contribute to saving or significantly prolonging human life.  Deputy Michael Matoushek, Deputy […]