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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children.  2023 Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jessie James, Assemblywoman Sheila Stubbs and Assemblyman John Spiros, expands Wisconsin’s alerts to include the new Missing Child Alert.  “The Missing Child Alert will provide an additional way to help locate missing children and get them […]

As summer winds down and back-to-school planning gears up, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites that now is the time to book appointments, communicate special health concerns with schools, and talk to children about issues that may impact their mental and emotional health. "While school can be an exciting time for many, it can also be a stressful experience for children. This may be especially true for […]

Dodge County Treasurer, Kris Keith, reminds taxpayers that any property still owing 2023 real estate tax will be issued a tax certificate (lien) against that property. Keith explains that Wisconsin law (Wis. Stats. 74.57) provides authority for this action. Certificates are issued against all parcels with current year delinquent taxes, even those whose owners may be in a bankruptcy.  Keith says, “We issue certificates on the first business day in September, […]

State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) has once again been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his exceptional work on behalf of county government during the 2023-2024 Legislative Session.  “As always, Senator Feyen has proven to be a strong advocate for county government both in Senate District 18, as well as for all of Wisconsin. We are appreciative of his leadership […]

Chairman Bachleitner Thursday August 8th, 2024 This past Saturday, we posed a critical question on our website: "Is Fond du Lac for Sale?" Now, we have our answer, and it’s nothing short of alarming. In Wisconsin, election-related activities are governed by strict transparency rules, including the requirement to submit Campaign Finance Reports. During quieter periods, these reports are filed every six months. However, during the busy primary and election seasons,  […]

Sherry Thurk, an SSM Health Pharmacy clerk in Waupun, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Award.  Thurk was nominated by a local couple that utilizes retail pharmacy services in Waupun.  The nomination shared, “Sherry is a wonderful person! She has helped us with insurance and payments. She always makes sure my husband has the right pills. She always has a smile and asks, ‘How can l […]

WEST ALLIS — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission met at the Wisconsin State Fair and approved a total of approximately $262 million in key projects across the state. “The projects approved today are critically important for folks across our state, including upgrades to the Milwaukee Mile Speedway to ensure we are ready for the Milwaukee Mile in 2025, the construction of a new technology and education center at UW-Green […]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris declared herself and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “joyful warriors" against Donald Trump on Wednesday as they spent their first full day campaigning together across the Midwest. They got an unusual glimpse of how hotly contested the region will be when they overlapped on a Wisconsin tarmac with Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance.   The Democrats visited Wisconsin […]

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he had a “bit of fun” Wednesday trying to catch up with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on an airport tarmac the two shared as part of dueling campaign travels.  “I just wanted to check out my future plane,” he joked with reporters after walking off former President Donald Trump's campaign plane and walking straight over to Air Force Two, which had […]