MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s top Republican wants to let voters decide whether to shorten the length of time that pregnant women can legally seek abortions. Current state laws allow abortions up until 20 weeks of pregnancy. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday that he wants to to shorten that period to somewhere between 12 and 15 weeks. His plan would put the decision on the ballot in a […]
Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare cases, the bacterial disease can be fatal. Quaker, which is owned by PepsiCo, said in a news release that it has not received any reports of salmonella infections […]
When blood products are fully stocked on hospital shelves, patients don’t have to wait for critical care. Giving blood or platelets with the American Red Cross in December can help those in need make more holiday memories with loved ones. This is a busy time for many. Holiday gatherings, travel and seasonal illnesses can all impact donor availability, making it hard to collect enough blood and platelet Unfortunately, trauma patients […]
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, The Stretch, to commemorate the new ownership and re-opening of the restaurant. The Stretch is the iconic truck stop on highway 41; the “stretch” connecting the southern part of the highway to the northern end. Under new ownership, this restaurant is tastefully redecorated and now has a bright, inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy the classics, as well as new dishes. […]
Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, South Hills Golf & Country Club, to reveal the new, updated entrance to the clubhouse. South Hills Golf & Country Club is a private country club that hosts events for members and non-members. This new entrance is accessible and safe for all guests who enter. This update was part of a multi-step improvement plan for the country club. “We are thrilled to […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden said it's “self-evident” that Donald Trump is an insurrectionist for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss but stopped short of commenting on a Colorado legal case that would bar him from the state's ballot. The Democratic president made the comments about his likely Republican opponent in next year's election shortly after landing in Milwaukee for an event focused on the economy. “Whether the 14th Amendment applies […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican district attorney has appealed a court ruling that determined that an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban abortions, a decision that cleared the way for abortions to resume in the state. Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski on Tuesday appealed the ruling from a Dane County judge that said there is no state ban on abortions. The appeal was expected and the case is likely to ultimately […]
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirms that a Dodge County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease in May has been depopulated. Of the 172 animals depopulated, 23 tested positive for the disease. In total, there were 26 positive cases of CWD. Three deer had died prior to depopulation. The farm was quarantined in May 2023 when a 9-year-old doe tested positive for CWD. A quarantine means […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Excessive compliance costs have forced Wisconsin regulators to stop developing groundwater standards on PFAS chemicals. Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that the Department of Natural Resources has had to stop drafting the standards because an economic impact projection put the cost of compliance for industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants at $33 million over the first two years the standards would be in effect. Then-Republican Gov. […]