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MADISON, Wis. -- An All or Nothing $100,000 top prize-winning ticket was sold for the Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Evening drawing. Purchased at 9th Avenue BP, 2165 W. 9th Ave. in Oshkosh, the winning ticket matched 11 of 11 numbers drawn. The winning numbers were 1-2-3-4-6-11-12-13-14-16-22.   Wisconsin Lottery retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive a two percent Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive, up to $100,000.  All or Nothing players can win the $100,000 top […]

Night football historically has been a rarity in the Big Ten after the first Saturday in November. The conference’s billion-dollar-a-year television package will make it a regular thing beginning next week when Michigan State visits Ohio State for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff. The rationale for the general prohibition was that the conference’s traditional footprint in the upper Midwest made November night games a hardship for teams and fans because […]

Recent reports to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker by consumers in various states including Wisconsin indicate that scammers are calling and emailing, claiming to be with Spectrum Cable.  The callers state that “you qualify” for a discount on your cable bill or offer to “lower your cable bill in half” - if you pay up front for one year’s service. Payment is requested in the form of Target […]

MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the time change to tackle tasks that can help protect your life and property.  “It’s time to fall into good safety and preparedness habits,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg […]

– Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Fond du Lac County Alumni will host Empty Bowls on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This year, guests can choose between dine-in service or take out (12:30 p.m. only). Sponsors this year include Charter Communications/Spectrum, Bank First, Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis, Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Benevolent Association, Fond du Lac Noon Rotary, Society Insurance, and SSM Health.  Empty […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday sued the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions, including signing off on pay raises for university employees that were previously approved.  Evers is asking the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to take the case directly, bypassing lower courts.  Evers said it was “a bridge too far” and “just bull s---” that Republican state lawmakers were telling 35,000 University of Wisconsin […]

The Green Bay Packers have reportedly agreed to trade cornerback Rasul Douglas to the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.   CBS Sports reported Douglas and a fifth-round pick were traded to Buffalo in exchange for a third-round selection.  Douglas, 29, has an interception and 32 tackles in seven games, all starts this season. He has 10 interceptions in three seasons for the Packers, who have struggled to a […]

Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says the new house speaker is an extraordinary individual.   Republican Mike Johnson was elected the new speaker of the House last week.  Senator Johnson says he looks forward to meeting with speaker Johnson this week.  "Everybody likes him, nobody dislikes him,"  Johnson told WFDL news.  "A man of faith, a sound conservative.  I'm really looking forward to working with him."   By November 17, the Congress […]

CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the discussions tells The Associated Press that Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has met with the Cleveland Guardians about their managerial opening. Counsell has led the Brewers to the postseason five times in the past six years. He spent most of the day at Progressive Field for an interview with the Guardians, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]