MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin collected about $71 million more in taxes during the last fiscal year than anticipated. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau released figures Wednesday showing the state took in about $14.54 billion during the year that ended June 30. The final estimate for 2014-15 collections in January projected the state would take in about $14.47 billion. The report shows much of that increase was attributable to a bump […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Olympian and University of Wisconsin track star Suzy Favor Hamilton says she plans to publish a memoir next month that will touch on mental health issues that she says drove her to become a call girl. Favor Hamilton told her Twitter followers Wednesday that the book, entitled "Fast Girl," will go on sale September 14th.
TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — The use of drones in the agriculture industry is attracting plenty of attention at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Just about every type and brand of farm machinery is showcased at the 70-acre site in the town of Sun Prairie. But the two drone exhibitors drew some of the biggest crowds on Tuesday, the first day of the three-day event. Farmers can use drones […]
In accordance with Fond du Lac County’s holiday schedule, all County offices in the City/County Government Center, the Sheriff’s Office Lobby Window, the Portland Street Annex including the Veterans Service Office, the Department of Social Services and the Highway Department will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015, in observance of Labor Day.
The local unemployment rate is down in the latest reporting period. The state Department of Workforce Development says the city of Fond du Lac’s jobless rate in July was 4.5 percent…down from 4.9 percent in June. The unemployment rate in Fond du Lac County dropped from 4.4 to 4.1 percent last month. In Dodge County the July unemployment rate stands at 4.4 percent, down from 4.7 percent the month before.
The Class of 2015 at Central Wisconsin Christian recorded the highest composite score in school history on the ACT test this past year, according to scores released Wednesday by the College Board. Nineteen of 22 members of the class (86%) took the exam, utilized by most colleges and universities as a college entrance exam. The class composite score for 2015 was 26.3, more than four points above the state average of […]
George Illetschko of Fond du Lac won the top prize in the August 22 SuperCash drawing. His winning ticket matched all six numbers of 2, 4, 11, 23, 24 and 39 to win the $350,000 prize. Illetschko purchased his winning ticket at Korneli's Main Street Express, 506 South Main Street in Fond du Lac. After taxes, Illetschko received a payment of $235,725. Korneli's earns a $7,000 retailer incentive (or 2% […]
WHAT: An initiative designed to address issues surrounding race in our community, including filling in the significant gaps in our knowledge about racial backgrounds, histories, and cultures. One of the goals is to get past race as a barrier and rather to see it as an inevitable and positive aspect of humanity – and as an opportunity to enrich our understanding of, and involvement in our community. HOW: The […]
A Fond du Lac jury has returned a split verdict against a Fond du Lac man charged in the beating and sexual assault of a Menasha woman. The jury found Daniel Sease guilty on two counts of strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery, but not guilty of sexual assault. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 10th. The charges carry a maximum penalty of more than 15 years […]