MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Senate committee has advanced a bill that would ban non-emergency abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy. In a meeting Thursday, the Senate Health Committee approved the fast-tracked bill on a 3-2 party-line vote with Republicans in support. Under the proposal, doctors who perform an abortion after 20 weeks in non-emergency situations could be charged with a felony and subject to $10,000 in fines […]
Back to School FDL, a one-day annual shopping opportunity for students needing help getting school supplies, will be held on Saturday, August 22 at the YMCA/Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club site at West Second Street. The Back to School FDL event is organized through a collaboration of agencies, businesses, churches, and community members, and is dedicated to ensuring that all students in need, who are enrolled or planning […]
Sunny 97-7, 96-1 WTCX, Great 98-7, and AM1170/103.3FM brought home WBA awards! Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards were announced and Radio Plus, Inc.stations took home lots! 96-1 WTCX - 1st Place - Best Sports Coverage for Game Plan Packer Show at Schmitty's Oar House 2nd Place - Best Sports Coverage to Nick Rusch for Play by Play coverage of the Springs State Championship 1st Place - Best Interview With Music […]
In a deal which would affect millions of Wisconsinites, and one in every six American households, Charter Communications is proposing an acquisition of Time-Warner Cable. Nationally recognized telecommunications expert Barry Orton, a UW-Madison professor, says this is bad news for consumers. While the companies involved say it will mean rates will be lower, Orton says that has never happened, and in fact the additional debt taken on by the new […]
AAA says after a steady increase since mid-April, it is possible that pump prices in Wisconsin may have reached a seasonal peak. Gas prices surged this spring due to a rally in crude oil prices from multi-year lows, seasonal refinery maintenance, the changeover to summer-blend gasoline and domestic refinery issues that have impacted regional production. State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmuscz says today’s statewide average of $2.72 per gallon is the […]
A Milwaukee woman accused of killing a Town of Fox Lake man last August is scheduled later this month to enter a plea to a charge of second degree intentional homicide. 31 year old Kriscilla McHenry appeared in Dodge County Circuit Court Monday for a status conference. Online court records indicate that McHenry’s defense counsel and District Attorney Kurt Klomberg representing the state have reached an agreement on the […]
An arraignment hearing for a Kenosha man charged in the cold case slaying of a Sturdevant teenager in Fond du Lac County has been rescheduled for Friday The hearing was postponed last month after the attorney for Dennis Brantner requested a judge substitution. The case was being heard by circuit judge Richard Nuss. The rescheduled hearing will be held Friday in Judge Gary Sharpe’s court. Brantner is charged with […]
A Waupun Correctional Institution inmate has made his initial Dodge County Circuit Court appearance on attempted homicide and battery charges after he allegedly tried to kill another inmate and injured a correctional officer. 28 year old Eric Conner is charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide and battery by prisoners. Conner is accused of making a shank and attacking the 27 year old inmate. Following the stabbing, correctional officers spotted […]
The Department of Public Works would like to notify pedestrian traffic of the sidewalk closure in the downtown area. The north sidewalk between the Macy Street Parking Ramp and the Marian Plaza on Main Street will be closed due to roofing work occurring at 30 S. Main Street. The closure will begin Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 A.M. and is expected to re-open at the end of the day Wednesday, […]