Wisconsin will go for its highest-ranked nonconference win in 50 years when No. 4 Alabama visits Saturday. If the Badgers win as 16 1/2-point underdogs, it would be their biggest nonconference win since they upset a No. 4-ranked Nebraska in 1974. Nebraska was in the Big Eight then. No. 9 Oregon visits an Oregon State team that will be highly motivated in the wake of the Pac-12 breakup. Washington visits […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says she expects the number of people sickened by a multistate salmonella outbreak caused by raw eggs to grow. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says so far there have been no salmonella cases reported in Fond du Lac County. Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following the outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a […]
Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV arriving across Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. An updated COVID-19 and a new annual flu vaccine are now available to protect against COVID-19 and flu strains circulating this season. RSV vaccines are also available for people who are eligible, including most older adults and people who are pregnant. An RSV antibody to protect infants from […]
photo identification, pictured left to right: Adam White (Past-President), Christine Schiek (President), John Hawkins, Jeff Reed, Deb Witkowski, Christine Martin, Dr. Ted Miller, Michael Schumacher, Mark Daniels (Treasurer), Tim Taylor (Sergeant at Arms); Barb Senn. Missing: Kim Laws, Mike Retelle Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club installed the following Rotarians to the lead the club during 2024-2025 Rotary year: President, Christine Schiek; President-elect, Kim Laws; Club Secretary, Mike Retelle; Treasurer, […]
MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 34 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship and innovation. "Wisconsin's businesses are often leading the way when it comes to environmental protection," said WMC's Director of Environmental & Energy Policy […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the state's top elections official could remain in her post after Republicans who controlled the state Senate sought to fire her last year. The liberal-controlled court said it would hear the case but did not immediately set a date for oral arguments. The court almost certainly will not rule before the Nov. […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur still isn't ruling out the possibility Jordan Love could play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts as the quarterback recovers from a knee injury that has kept him from practicing. Love injured his left medial collateral ligament Friday on the third-to-last play of the Packers’ season-opening 34-29 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. LaFleur said Love doesn’t necessarily have to practice this week […]
September is Preparedness Month. Fond du Lac County Emergency Management director John Ross says it serves as a reminder of the importance of planning and preparing for possible emergencies we may face. Ross says emergencies can range from a fire in your home to natural disasters such as flooding or tornadoes, and man-made disasters. Ross says develop a family emergency plan of what to do in the event an emergency or disaster […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court voiced concerns Tuesday about the motives of a conservative activist who is seeking guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters. The lawsuit is the latest attempt by those who questioned the outcome of the 2020 presidential race to cast doubt on the integrity of elections in the presidential swing state. Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky said during […]