A truck versus farm tractor accident in Fond du Lac County seriously injured a Waupun man. Sheriff’s sergeant Jeff Bonack says the accident happened shortly before 6am Saturday on County Highway T in the town of Lamartine when the pickup rear ended the tractor. The pickup truck driver, a 51 year old Waupun area man was flown by helicopter to Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee with serious injuries. The tractor operator, […]
WEST ALLS, Wis. (AP) — Governor Scott Walker hit the campaign trail Saturday with a white bandage on his right thumb, the result of a hunting accident. Walker says it happened while he was pheasant hunting in Oconto County last week. Walker said at a campaign stop in West Allis that he pulled the trigger at the same time he unlocked the safety. Turns out that wasn't such a […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Police are seeking a suspect in the stabbings of two students near the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Authorities say the stabbings happened around 11 p.m. Friday in a neighborhood east of campus. A police statement says the suspect confronted the first victim and took his cellphone, then stabbed him in the ensuing struggle. Police say the second victim chased the suspect, another struggle ensued, and he was […]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced that in addition to the information available on the DHS website (www.dhs.wisconsin.gov), a toll free line is now available for state residents with questions about the Ebola virus. Residents can dial 1-844-684-1064, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The calls are free, confidential, and multi-lingual. “Though Ebola has not been diagnosed in Wisconsin, and the chances of getting […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Several Wisconsin insurance companies are holding special sign-ups so same-sex couples can add spouses to their health plans. The special enrollment period is needed because gays and lesbians who got married this summer were unable to add spouses to their coverage amid the uncertainty surrounding the legal status of their marriages. People generally can make changes to a health plan during the year only after a "life-changing" […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin attorney general candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Happ have wrapped up their second debate. The race between Schimel, a Republican, and Happ, a Democrat, has turned fierce, with each accusing the other of being soft on crime. Friday's debate generated some sparks, too, when Happ accused Schimel of flip-flopping on whether he would defend a state law that bans outside groups from coordinating with candidates. […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Governor Scott Walker says his administration would continue to invest in worker training to provide Wisconsin's manufacturers with skilled employees. The Republican governor, who is facing Democrat Mary Burke, said investments in worker training are investments in economic growth in Wisconsin, providing skilled workers that allow businesses to take on more work. Walker said the state budget includes funding that, starting next year, will […]
A Dodge County attorney faces her third drunken driving offense after allegedly showing up drunk at court. According to a criminal complaint 50 year old Mary Harper of Beaver Dam was drunk when she showed up in court for a sentencing hearing on October 20th. Juneau police say Harper appeared to have trouble walking and speaking, according to the complaint. The Green Lake County District Attorney is handling the case. […]
The Boy Scout Food Drive results are in - the last food arrived Thursday afternoon and after all the weigh- ins were complete, 2,934 lbs of food was delivered to the Fond du lac Salvation Army fueled by the Ledge to Lakes Boy Scouts, Salvation Army Director of Social Services Ron Jacobson says that's 1/2 ton more than last year's total. Volunteers from the Fond du lac Fire Department helped […]