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MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report on Attorney General Josh Kaul’s decision to sell a new office in the Department of Justice to out-of-state Democrat megadonor Michael Bloomberg: “I am greatly alarmed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s report this morning on Attorney General Kaul’s decision to sell a prosecutor position in the Department of Justice’s Public Protection Unit to out-of-state […]

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 21, 2024 – Road America announced today that Mission Foods will proudly serve as the Title Sponsor of Road America’s popular Beach Viewing Area and Turn 10 Bridge. The multi-year agreement also names Mission Foods the Official Tortillas and Tortilla Chips of the revered four-mile, 14-turn road course.  The Mission Bridge and 2Fast2Tasty Beach debuted during the May 17 SVRA Spring Vintage Festival, where fans could cross […]

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FAIR - 2024 SAT JUN 15 | 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE Sponsored by Ripon Noon Kiwanis, this free annual event focuses on connecting kids and families to community resources while serving up tons of fun! In recognition of 100 years of service, this year’s event will be better than ever. Ripon Noon Kiwanis provides goody bags to the first 200 kids (8 years […]

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Multiple people were killed when a tornado tore through a small Iowa town and left a wide swath of obliterated homes, crumpled cars and splintered trees. The tornado destroyed much of the town of Greenfield. Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla says at least a dozen people were injured amid widespread devastation in Greenfield. And outside the town, massive wind turbines were buckled and twisted to […]

Waupun, Wis. – At approximately 8:30 p.m. the city was hit by strong thunderstorms that were associated with a tornado warning in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. Damage assessments are underway. An estimated 270 customers lost power in the central portions of the city. Electric crews from Waupun Utilities are dealing with downed trees and power lines and mutual aid from Juneau Utilities is enroute to assist. Residents are […]

Severe thunderstorms rolled through Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon and evening prompting multiple tornado warnings in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties.  National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Wagner says the severe weather outbreak started in Iowa and moved to the northeast into Wisconsin.  Dodge County emergency management director Joe Meagher says strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, causing power outages.  In Fond du Lac County, trees were reported down in the western […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Someone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke. The plants sprouted in a tulip garden outside the Capitol building. Tatyana Warrick, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Administration, told The Associated Press on Friday that workers had removed the plants, but that her agency couldn’t determine if they were marijuana or hemp. […]

New AAA research exposes the crash danger of spillover speeding.  According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads.   State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmusz says the study found that drivers will be moving faster when transitioning onto local streets.  Jarmusz says in general higher speeds result in more severe traffic crashes.  Jarmusz says local streets are designed for slower […]

SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is launching a new training tool this summer.   Regional Manager for Clinical Education with SSM Health Wisconsin Region Mel Thompson says  the virtual reality training will be rolling out at SSM Health's three hospitals in Fond du Lac County for clinical staff.  Thompson says VR training will enhance and work side-by side with SSM Health's current training opportunities for caregivers.