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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has re-introduced the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act (No IRIS Act) to reduce undue red tape imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). The No IRIS Act is in the interest of protecting American safety, jobs, and ensuring chemical risk assessments conducted by EPA are driven by the best available science, rather than by political and ideological agendas.   This bill is […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University have established a transfer agreement that enables students earning an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) liberal arts degree to seamlessly transfer to Marian University at a confirmed junior status. The completion of the AA or AS degree fulfills the general education requirements for any bachelor's degree program at Marian University, allowing students to focus directly on […]

Incredible, free evening entertainment will take place each night of the 2025 Dodge County Fair, scheduled for August 13-17. Three concerts will take place on the Moraine Park Technical College Main Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Attendees only need to pay for their admission to the fair.   The timeless country music group, Diamond Rio, has confirmed their August 14th performance in Beaver Dam. Thursday night’s concert at 8pm will feature hits […]

Two 9th grade students at Campbellsport High School accused of planning a school shooting  have been released from secure detention following a hearing in juvenile court Wednesday afternoon.  The students were arrested last week after law enforcement learned they had allegedly made comments to other students and staffs about their plans for a school shooting.  The students were allowed to return to their homes with certain conditions including GPS monitoring.  The Fond du Lac […]

A Horicon man is in custody following a short pursuit that ended with a crash in a McDonald’s restaurant parking lot in Beaver Dam. The chase started late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 33 just outside Beaver Dam and ended when the vehicle struck a utility pole, signs and several parked vehicles in the McDonald’s parking lot. The 18 year old driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of non […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People who lost their homes to Hurricane Helene or California wildfires could get a sizeable tax break to move to Wisconsin. State Rep. Cindi Duchow and state Sen. Dan Feyen are sponsoring a bill that would give anyone who moves to Wisconsin from North Carolina or Los Angeles County due to the hurricane or the fires a $10,000 income tax credit for 2025. Duchow and Feyen […]

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Budget Address: “Governor Evers has shown once again that he believes he alone knows what is best for the use of your money. Instead of working with Republicans to address the needs of the state, Governor Evers is more focused on fighting for liberal wish-list items and tax and spend policies here at home.  “I […]

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2025 Budget Address and introduction of his Executive budget proposal tonight: “Tonight, the Governor laid out his wish list of ideas for the 2025-2026 state budget. Governor Evers has once again presented a budget chalked-full of unchecked spending, more government, and higher taxes. His so-called ‘budget’ is nothing more than a wish list that […]

JUNEAU, WI – The ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) of Dodge County is a proud recipient of the prestigious 2024 Ginny Gives® Award through the Dementia Society of America (DSA). Dodge County is honored to receive this esteemed award, recognizing the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of our Dementia Care Specialist Rob Griesel.   “We are so proud to be recognized by such an important organization focused on improving outcomes […]