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In an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle,  the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection  is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions. The order is effective beginning Wednesday June 19.   The virus has been detected in dairy cattle in 12 states including Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.  In order to move lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions within […]

A new study says a planet-first diet cuts the risk of death by nearly a third.  The diet consists of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says fruits and vegetables are high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and antioxidants.  The study found that a planet friendly diet also dramatically cuts the release of greenhouse gases, in turn helping the planet.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office are continuing their investigation following the arrest of four Fond du Lac men in connection with several vehicle entries in the village of Eden.  Sheriff's Lieutenant Alex Volm says detectives are trying to determine if the incident is isolated or if the suspects were involved in other vehicle break ins.  Volm says it's a reminder for people to make sure their vehicles are locked.  The […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – Airline industry profits are projected to exceed $25 billion in 2024 according to the International Air Transport Association, but scammers continue taking advantage of consumers by fabricating flight cancellation notices and tricking consumers when they are trying to contact airline customer service agents. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers to charge travelers for rescheduling fake flights. If you are buying […]

Lakeland University and Moraine Park Technical College will address the nursing workforce shortage by partnering to create a new educational pathway for future nurses that focuses on real-world experience.  Beginning this fall, students can simultaneously enroll in both schools on their way to earning an associate degree in nursing from Moraine Park Technical College and a bachelor of science in nursing from Lakeland in four years.  Along the way, students will supplement […]

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – June 14, 2024 – As the year-long 100th Anniversary Celebration of the iconic Cream Puff continues, the Wisconsin State Fair and Original Cream Puffs are thrilled to reveal even more delicious details of this stellar celebration at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 1 – 11 in West Allis.  So much has changed in the world in the last 100 years, but Fairgoers in Wisconsin can always count on the Original Cream Puff. Beginning in […]

A motorcycle vs deer crash sent a Fond du Lac County man to the hospital with serious injuries.  The crash happened shortly after 2am Sunday on southbound Interstate 41 near county highway OO.  A 56 year old South Byron man was flown by helicopter to Theda Care Regional  Medical Center in Neenah with serious injuries.  He was not wearing a helmet.

A Huber inmate walkaway from the Dodge County Jail is in custody.   Thirty two year old Cody Griswold had left jail around midnight Thursday in his vehicle for a medical appointment at the  Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam but never arrived at the facility and  did not return to the jail.     The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says Griswold turned himself in about 5pm Friday.

Fond du Lac's largest employer is laying off hundreds of workers.  Mercury Marine has announced  it will cut nearly 300 jobs at its Fond du Lac  headquarters.  The company says the layoffs are due to a "softening of consumer demand" in certain markets.  The company employs more than 3,500 full-time workers in Fond du Lac.  Merc says the company has a $5 billion annual economic impact in  Fond du Lac County.