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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, on Teacher Appreciation Day, shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, in addition to proclaiming May 6 through May 10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Wisconsin. A copy of Gov. Evers’ Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation is available here.  The governor’s video message celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week is available for use here and at the link below. A full transcript […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (May 7, 2024) — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:  Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room […]

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) invites families, schools, and organizations across the state to join in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week, May 5-11, 2024. This year, OCMH has released new resources inspired by Wisconsin’s high school students. “Recognizing that young people are the experts on youth mental health, we are releasing recommendations and insights provided by high school student leaders who are committed to supporting mental wellness,” […]

Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were recognized over the weekend at the 2024 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance.  WFDL AM 1170 (93.7FM-FDL, 103.3FM-Waupun), Sunny 97.7 FM, and 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock (WTCX) were recognized with a dozen awards in the Medium Market category. Nick Rusch took home the first place trophy […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday.  Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke threw out the case that accused Wisconsin wildlife officials of violating the state’s open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters, reflecting how contentious the debate over wolf management has become in the state.  Ehlke ruled from the bench, granting […]

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a two vehicle crash Friday that sent a Fond du Lac man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  A preliminary investigation shows 34 year old Jeanna Giese of Fond du Lac was westbound on Highway Q and was turning into a driveway, when she pulled in front of an eastbound vehicle.  The driver of the eastbound vehicle, 77 year old Ronald Birschbach of Fond du […]

The street reconstruction season is underway in the city of Fond du Lac.  Public Works director Paul DeVries says the big project is the reconstruction of Pioneer Road in front of Theisen Middle School.   The project is slated for completion by the end of September.  DeVries says a stormwater retention pond is also under construction to the east of the Theisen football field.   Other major street projects this summer include 9th Street […]

SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue are teaming up to offer a free child seat safety check.  RN Care manager at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic OB/GYN Department, Maria Vossekuil, says the event will be held Monday May 13 at the South Main Street Fire Station in Fond du Lac.  Waupun Memorial Hospital emergency room nurse Devan Nehls says the recommendation is […]

A consultant recommends the city of Waupun combine city and community fire services  and expand it's paid on call roster.   Those are among several recommendations outlined in a recently completed Fire and Emergency Response staffing study.  Waupun city administrator Kathy Schlieve says combining city and community fire services would reduce duplication and save taxpayer money.   In a combination department the city would hire firefighter/paramedics and ambulance revenue would allow the city to […]