MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state. A mobile voting van was used once in Racine. It allowed voters to cast absentee ballots in the two weeks leading up to the […]
Venuworks Oshkosh is thrilled to announce its upcoming Job Fair, set to take place on September 24, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oshkosh Arena 1212 S. Main St. Oshkosh, WI 54902. This job fair is an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking employment in the vibrant world of event management and entertainment. Venuworks Oshkosh is hiring for a variety of positions to support its diverse events and […]
HOLLANDALE, WI – Dr Jill Underly, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced this week that she will be a candidate for re-election in the April, 2025 Spring General Election. Underly was elected the State Superintendent in 2021, following service as a local district superintendent in a small rural community in southwestern Wisconsin. She was previously a principal and a classroom teacher, and also worked as a state consultant to Title […]
A library card isn’t just for checking out books; it’s a ticket to a world of opportunities and knowledge. Signing up for a free card from the Fond du Lac Public Library opens the door to movies and mobile hotspots, audiobooks and outdoor games, and so much more. The Fond du Lac Public Library is inviting the community to participate in Library Card Sign-Up Month, a program sponsored each September […]
A Ripon man has been convicted of providing fentanyl that led to an overdose death. Michael Manske has pled no contest to four counts including First Degree Reckless Homicide, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place, Possession of THC and Drug Parapernalia. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 21st. Co-defendant Maison Springston pleaded guilty last month. Co-defendant Joseph Schmidt Rehbein will be sentenced in December and two others are still awaiting […]
Three municipal clerks in Dodge County decided against using absentee ballot drop boxes after the Dodge County Sheriff asked them not to. According to records obtained by WisPolitics Republican sheriff Dale Schmidt emailed clerks in Ashippun, Hustisford and the town of Beaver Dam, warning it could create the appearance of fraud and "degrade trust in our system." Schmidt told WisPolitics he wasn't pressuring the clerks, but only seeking to ensure they were following best practices […]
Fond du Lac city officials are monitoring a growing homeless population in the city. City manager Joe Moore there has been an increase in the number of people who are homeless in the city. "We have seen in 2024 more people coming to the library and spending the entire day there," Moore told WFDL news. "We've seen many more people on Main Street, in some of the areas on the […]
A community initiative, the Standing Strong Against Falls Coalition, was launched in Fond du Lac County to tackle the growing issue of fall-related injuries among elderly residents. Paula Condor with Rebuilding Together Fox Valley says falls are a leading cause of injury and hospitalization in Fond du Lac County posing a significant threat to the health and well-being of the community. Wisconsin has the highest death rate due to falls in the […]
Photo caption: The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation hosted a successful Charity Open with support from Jeff and Andrea Nuss, (right) as senior chairpersons, and Dr. Michael and Leslie Vander Kooy joining as junior chairpersons (left). The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation recently hosted its 36th annual Charity Open, presented by the Michels Corporation, celebrating another successful year supporting local hospice and cancer patient care. Since 1989, the Charity Open has raised more than […]