MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month, is warning parents of current online dangers and reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. “Online safety has become an integral part of overall safety,” said Attorney General Kaul. “Just like we talk to our kids about how to stay safe in other […]
West Division Street Bridge Replacement over West Branch of Fond du lac River Schedule: September 2023 through May 2024 Description: In partnership with the WI Department of Transportation the project includes replacing the existing bridge structure and approached. Other work includes replacing concrete pavement, sidewalk, storm sewer, grading and restoration and landscaping. October 23 to October 27: The contractor will begin piling driving for west abutment, forming, tying steel, and […]
A winning $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Fond du Lac for Wednesday's drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the North Main Street Kwik Trip. The winning Powerball ticket matched four of five numbers (1-4-13-35-58) plus the Powerball (24). Because the ticket included the $1 Power Play for an additional $1, a $50,000 prize increased to $100,000 when the 2X multiplier was drawn.
MADISON, Wis. – In recognition of National Safe Schools Week, October 15, 2023 - October 21, 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding the public of the services offered by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS). Since its inception in 2018, OSS has become a critical resource for students, teachers, school administrators, and educational communities across the state of Wisconsin by implementing practices proven to prevent […]
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage and is asking the public to donate blood as soon as possible. Red Cross spokesperson Jen Warren says donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets. The Red Cross experienced a significant blood and platelet donation shortfall in August, contributing to the current shortage. Warren says to ensure the blood supply […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin state Capitol building is free on a signature bond but can't come near the governor. Joshua Pleasnick made his initial court appearance Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of openly carrying a gun in a public building. According to online court records, Dane County Court Commissioner Scott McAndrew entered a not guilty plea for Pleasnick and allowed him […]
The state Justice Department has released the names of the Sheriff's deputy and subject involved in a deadly armed standoff in Fond du Lac last weekend. According to a DOJ press release Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputy Blaine Evans had responded to a disturbance involving weapons on the 500 block of Drury Place last Saturday morning when he encountered 34 year old Kyle Massie inside a vehicle. Shortly after the officer arrived gunfire […]
The statewide unemployment rate was up slightly last month, but still below the national average. Wisconsin's unemployment rate for September was 3.1 percent, up from 2.9 percent in August, but below the national unemployment rate of 3.8 percent. The state Department of Worforce Development says Wisconsin's total non-farm jobs hit another record high of slightly over 3 million. The total labor force grew by 5,400 and employment decreased by 1,800 over the previous month.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast includes maps showing short-term runoff risk for manure application. The maps account for soil saturation, temperature, and precipitation […]