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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Julie Lassa as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Development.  “Julie has decades of experience with the agriculture industry, stakeholder relationships, and leadership,” said Romanski. “DATCP aims to be a resource to the industry and citizens of the state, and I know that Julie’s background and strengths will support her work as she joins the […]

The WASD School Board would like to inform you of the following sessions available to the public to learn more about our upcoming referendum:   Drop-in Sessions: Thursday, February 13 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St. Waupun) Thursday, February 13 - 3:15pm-7:45pm (Rock River Intermediate, 451 E. Spring St. Waupun) Monday, February 17 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun Community Center, 520 McKinley St. Waupun) Thursday, March 6 - 11:15am-12:15pm (Waupun […]

Two 9th grade students in Campbellsport are accused of making plans for a school shooting. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office the students were making direct plans, comments and threats to other students and staff about a school shooting. The students have been placed in secure detention awaiting a court hearing on criminal charges. The Sheriff’s Office says there is no immediate threat to public safety.    […]

A Hartford man accused of stealing his employees’ 401 (k) funds has been sentenced to prison.   The state Department of Justice announced that Shone Bagley was sentenced to three years in prison and five years extended supervision.  He was also ordered to pay full restitution.  A Waukesha County jury found Bagley guilty of theft in December.

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Following four consecutive years of declining enrollment numbers, Moraine Park Technical College has now seen two years in a row of increased enrollments.   To date, the College is noting a nine percent increase in full-time equivalent enrollments and the highest year-to-date program  student headcount in four years.   Overall program headcount is up by over five percent,  high school students taking advantage of dual credit and Start College Now have increased nearly 14 percent.  Enrollment […]

A winning $125,000 Badger 5 ticket, purchased at Hi-Way Hop BP  in Lomira, for the February 9  drawing.  The winning numbers were 5-12-14-17-26.  Hi-Way Hop BP is no stranger to big Lottery wins. In 2022, the store sold a winning $350,000 SuperCash! ticket.

(Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) will be holding four town hall meetings in Waushara and Winnebago County on Monday, February 17 and Friday, February 21.   Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Monday, February 17 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Anna Follett Memorial Center 155 N Front St Coloma, WI 54930 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Redgranite Municipal Building 161 Dearborn St Redgranite, WI […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, in releasing the text of the Senate’s fiscal year 2025 budget resolution.  The FY 2025 budget resolution will be the blueprint that unlocks the pathway for a fully paid-for reconciliation bill to secure the border, bolster our military, increase American energy independence, and begin the process of fiscal sanity. The FY 2025 budget resolution […]