The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Entities handling raw milk, such as bulk milk transporters or dairy processors, must collect and share samples with the USDA upon request. The goal is to quickly identify which dairy herds are affected by H5N1 — the strain of bird flu that's causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows […]
Green Bay’s season-long struggles against NFC North opponents have made the Packers ’ remote chance of winning a division title increasingly unlikely. The Packers (9-4) dropped to 1-3 in divisional games Thursday night when they fell 34-31 at Detroit. Their only divisional win was a 20-19 triumph at Chicago on Nov. 17, and they needed Karl Brooks to block a 46-yard field-goal attempt as time expired to eke out that victory. Green Bay is […]
Fondy Brewfest is ready for you February 1st at the Fond du Lac Expo Center! Thanks to our title sponsor, Fond du Lac Beer Co. we’re on track to host the biggest and best Brewfest yet! Download the Fondy Brewfest App from the App Store and see what’s pouring! We polled our Facebook followers and determined our 2025 theme...whip out your plaid and grunge and your neon brights. We’re bringing […]
The victim of a fatal two vehicle crash in Fond du Lac County this week has been identified. According to the state Patrol 59 year old Paul Moore of Waupun died after his van was struck by a semi on Highway 26 early Thursday morning. A preliminary investigation shows the semi crossed the center line of Highway 26 near Hickory Road striking a southbound van. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's captain Chris […]
MADISON – Kari Schoenike of Dodge County and Clara Hedrich of Calumet County have been reappointed to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee by the organization’s Board of Directors. Their terms begin at WFBF’s Annual Meeting and Young Farmer and Agriculturist Conference, December 6-9, in Wisconsin Dells. “Kari and Clara have both provided valuable insight and perspective in their time as representatives on WFBF’s Promotion and Education […]
TOMAH, Wis. - More than 60 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company were mobilized to active duty November 30, during a deployment sendoff ceremony at Tomah High School. Following pre-mobilization training the Guardsmen will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations where they will synchronize and control logistics operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. 732nd CSSB Commander Lt. Col. […]
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2024, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, including 50 service members from Wisconsin, and reflect on the significance […]
DETROIT (AP) — The Green Bay Packers got an unexpected extra chance to stop the Detroit Lions' offense on Thursday night. They still couldn't do it. With 43 seconds left in a 31-31 tie, the Lions faced fourth-and-inches from the Packers 21. They were in easy field-goal range for Jake Bates, but coach Dan Campbell decided he didn't want to leave Green Bay any time on the clock. He kept his offense on […]
Snow-covered, slippery roads contributed to dozens of automobile crashes on area roads Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday morning including a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 26. According to the State Patrol a 59 year old Waupun man was killed when a semi crossed the center line of Highway 26 ner Hickory Road and struck a van. The crash happened early Thursday morning. Rescue personnel were called to reports of […]