MILWAUKEE (AP) — Several Wisconsin insurance companies are holding special sign-ups so same-sex couples can add spouses to their health plans. The special enrollment period is needed because gays and lesbians who got married this summer were unable to add spouses to their coverage amid the uncertainty surrounding the legal status of their marriages. People generally can make changes to a health plan during the year only after a "life-changing" […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin attorney general candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Happ have wrapped up their second debate. The race between Schimel, a Republican, and Happ, a Democrat, has turned fierce, with each accusing the other of being soft on crime. Friday's debate generated some sparks, too, when Happ accused Schimel of flip-flopping on whether he would defend a state law that bans outside groups from coordinating with candidates. […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Governor Scott Walker says his administration would continue to invest in worker training to provide Wisconsin's manufacturers with skilled employees. The Republican governor, who is facing Democrat Mary Burke, said investments in worker training are investments in economic growth in Wisconsin, providing skilled workers that allow businesses to take on more work. Walker said the state budget includes funding that, starting next year, will […]
A Dodge County attorney faces her third drunken driving offense after allegedly showing up drunk at court. According to a criminal complaint 50 year old Mary Harper of Beaver Dam was drunk when she showed up in court for a sentencing hearing on October 20th. Juneau police say Harper appeared to have trouble walking and speaking, according to the complaint. The Green Lake County District Attorney is handling the case. […]
The Boy Scout Food Drive results are in - the last food arrived Thursday afternoon and after all the weigh- ins were complete, 2,934 lbs of food was delivered to the Fond du lac Salvation Army fueled by the Ledge to Lakes Boy Scouts, Salvation Army Director of Social Services Ron Jacobson says that's 1/2 ton more than last year's total. Volunteers from the Fond du lac Fire Department helped […]
On Friday, October 24, the Fondy Cardinal football playoff game is at 7:00 p.m. at Fruth Field and the Community Theater's production of The Odd Couple is at 7:30 p.m. at the Goodrich Little Theatre. It is important to note that parking for both events will be at a premium. To assist in providing some direction, please note that the Administration Center Lot located on 9th Street and the Riverside […]
A Mount Calvary girl is living the dream of a lifetime this weekend…an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome. Kayla Doll is a 14 year old home-schooled girl from the Holyland in Fond du lac County chosen to hand a crown to the Pope. Kayla’s father Kevin says the family is part of an apostolic movement in the Roman Catholic faith called Schoenstatt. "This is a Catholic movement […]
Marian University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Park University of Missouri, a partnership aimed to offer students additional educational opportunities in the area of thanatology. “Park and Marian are uniquely positioned to collaborate,” said Dr. Janet McCord, associate professor of Thanatology. “Their undergraduate certificate program will prepare individuals for further study in thanatology at the graduate level at Marian and Marian students living in the Kansas […]
A former Florida man who recently moved to Fond du Lac has been chargeed in connection with a shooting incident in downtown Fond du Lac. Marcus Britton made his initial Fond du lac court appearance Thursday. Bail was set at $40,000 cash. Police chief Bill Lamb says the 29 year old Britton was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a report of shots fired in the area of 6th and […]