The state assembly has passed a package of bills designed to crack down on human trafficking. The seven bills would increase awareness, impose tougher punishments for soliciting prostitutes and make it easier for victims to sue traffickers. Republican state representative Jerry O'Connor of Fond du Lac chaired the Speaker's Task Force on Human Trafficking. O'Connor says at the end of the day the task force wanted to make a difference […]
Green Lake, Wis. (February 19, 2024) – Thrasher Opera House is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through their Creation & Presentation program. Funds from the grant will support the continued development and presentation of outstanding music, comedy, and theatre productions. Thrasher Opera House was recognized for its long-term financial health, increasing attendance, range of programming, and creative efforts to stimulate community […]
Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair for the Children, Families and Human Services Committee commissioned by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Senator Joan Ballweg will co-chair NCSL’s committee on Children, Families and Human Services with Oregon State Representative Lisa Reynolds (D). Ballweg’s appointment to the national committee is a two-year term. Throughout her time on the committee, Senator Ballweg will have the opportunity […]
FOND DU LAC, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are seeking host families to welcome players into their homes for the 2024 season. Host families agree to house, feed, and provide support to the collegiate players who call the Fond du Lac community home during their Northwoods League season. “Fond du Lac is a top destination in the Northwoods League and our host families’ incredible passion for our […]
MADISON, Wisc. (February 19, 2024) – Every morning, thousands of adult crossing guards across the state help students safely get to and from school. AAA – The Auto Club Group and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction are proud to help honor their dedication during Wisconsin Adult Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, February 19th – 23rd, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association, Wisconsin Department […]
Three finalists have been announced for the Oakfield School District superintendent. The Oakfield School Board , along with a community stakeholder group, will interview the finalists to potentially serve as district administrator following the retirement of Tracey Conners in June. All three finalist interviews will take place on Thursday, February 22. The three finalists, in alphabetical order, are: ● Robert Antholine, district administrator for the Randall Consolidated J1 School District […]
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection with an armed home invasion that occurred in the Town of Hustisford a little more than a year ago. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says 60-year-old Robert L. Ledbetter, and 45-year-old Anthony Smith , both from Missouri are currently in custody in the State of Missouri and are facing extradition back to Wisconsin. The pair face multiple charges including armed robbery, burglary, […]
A Fond du Lac man has been convicted in connection with a fatal crash nearly two years ago. Adam Richardson has pleaded no contest two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 29. The crash happened February 26, 2022 on Highway 151 near […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant have been sentenced to two years in prison for falsifying records and obstructing an investigation into a fatal corn dust explosion in 2017. U.S. District Judge James Peterson sentenced 50-year-old Derrick Clark of Waunakee and 45-year-old Shawn Mesner of Readstown on Thursday for their convictions last October on multiple safety, environmental and fraud charges. Clark was Didion Milling’s […]