MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen says he is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Allen announced his plans Tuesday in a video he posted on social media. “It’s always been my dream to play in the NFL,” Allen said. “And I believe I’m ready to chase that next step.” In the video, Allen didn’t indicate whether he plans to play in Wisconsin’s bowl game. Wisconsin (7-5) will […]
Rosendale Intermediate and Brandon Elementary Schools are being honored. The schools placed among the top 40 percent of elementary schools in Wisconsin, making them both U.S. News & World Reports' Best Elementary Schools. Schools were assessed on students who were proficient or above proficient in math and reading/language arts state test scores in the context of socioeconomic demographics. Rosendale Intermediate School serves Rosendale area students in grades four and five. Brandon Elementary School […]
A former North Fond du Lac fire chief has been arrested again for child sex crimes. Fifty seven year old Paul Nelson was orginally arrested nearly two years ago in Texas on Child Pornography charges and still faces prosecution in that case. In the meantime Nelson moved to Montgomery County, Texas where he was arrested last week on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor and Possession with Intent to Promote Child Pornography. […]
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped. Fifty-two-year-old Mequon-Thiensville School Board member Paul Buzzell had faced maximum penalties of 3 1/2 years behind bars and $10,000 in fines. Ozaukee County Judge Paul Malloy ruled Monday that a state law prohibiting voters from showing anyone else […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — An Oshkosh-based company and a Dutch firm have been awarded a $342 million contract to produce equipment trailers for the U.S. Army. Oshkosh Defense announced Monday that it will partner with Broshuis, B.V., to produce an estimated 557 Medium Equipment Trailers. The six-axle trailer and its tractor can transport military equipment weighing up to 60 tons. The Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a $263.2 million contract last […]
Fond du Lac's Mercury Marine and Alliant Energy's renewable partnership has received regulatory approval. The five megawatt Ledgeview Solar project will advance after the utility received approval from the state Public Service Commission. According to a press release the 32 acre project in eastern Fond du Lac County will further Mercury Marine's sustainability initiatives and the region's growing commitment to renewable energy. The project is expected to be operational next spring. It will include […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Outagamie County Office Hours Wednesday, December 6 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kimberly Public Library 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136 […]
The Fond du Lac Cardinals Athletic Department is excited to share that Kyle Jefferson will begin the 2023-24 school year as our head track and field coach. Coach Jefferson, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in 2012, will oversee both the boys' and girls' track programs. During his time at Wisconsin, he excelled in both track and field and football. He was a letter winner from 2008 to 2012 and […]
The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation has received 3,000 Bombas socks to share with individuals served by the SSM Health Samaritan Clinic, emergency rooms, and long-term care facilities. Bombas is a comfort-focused, basics apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. The company was originally founded in 2013 because socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. Underwear and T-shirts are #2 and #3 respectively. While the […]