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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced five Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant in 2023.  BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture and food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market, and distribute locally grown food products. BLBW grants provide consumers with access to more Wisconsin-grown food products, including organic vegetables, hops varieties, […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hunters killed significantly fewer deer during Wisconsin's nine-day gun season this year than they did last year, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the state Department of Natural Resources.  After kicking off with a slow opening weekend, hunters reported a total of 173,942 deer harvested from Nov. 18-26, a 17.6% decrease from the 2022 season and roughly 11% below the state's five-year average. Hunters in northern Wisconsin […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen says he is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft.  Allen announced his plans Tuesday in a video he posted on social media.  “It’s always been my dream to play in the NFL,” Allen said. “And I believe I’m ready to chase that next step.”  In the video, Allen didn’t indicate whether he plans to play in Wisconsin’s bowl game. Wisconsin (7-5) will […]

Rosendale Intermediate and Brandon Elementary Schools are being honored.  The schools placed among the top 40 percent of elementary schools in Wisconsin,  making them both U.S. News & World Reports' Best Elementary Schools.  Schools were assessed on students who were proficient or above proficient in math and reading/language arts state test scores in the context of socioeconomic demographics.  Rosendale Intermediate School serves Rosendale area students in grades four and five. Brandon Elementary School […]

A former North Fond du Lac fire chief has been arrested again for child sex crimes.   Fifty seven year old  Paul Nelson  was orginally arrested nearly two years ago in Texas on Child Pornography charges and still faces prosecution in that case.   In the meantime Nelson moved to Montgomery County, Texas where he was arrested last week on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor and Possession with Intent to Promote Child Pornography.   […]

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped. Fifty-two-year-old Mequon-Thiensville School Board member Paul Buzzell had faced maximum penalties of 3 1/2 years behind bars and $10,000 in fines. Ozaukee County Judge Paul Malloy ruled Monday that a state law prohibiting voters from showing anyone else […]

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — An Oshkosh-based company and a Dutch firm have been awarded a $342 million contract to produce equipment trailers for the U.S. Army. Oshkosh Defense announced Monday that it will partner with Broshuis, B.V., to produce an estimated 557 Medium Equipment Trailers. The six-axle trailer and its tractor can transport military equipment weighing up to 60 tons. The Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a $263.2 million contract last […]

Fond du Lac's Mercury Marine and Alliant Energy's renewable partnership has received  regulatory approval.  The five megawatt Ledgeview Solar project will advance after the utility received approval from the state Public Service Commission.   According to a press release the 32 acre project in eastern Fond du Lac County will further Mercury Marine's sustainability initiatives and the region's growing commitment to renewable energy.   The project is expected to be operational next spring.  It will include […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Outagamie County Office Hours Wednesday, December 6 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kimberly Public Library 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136 […]