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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate, in a surprise move, are proceeding with trying to force a vote on firing the state’s nonpartisan top elections official before the 2024 presidential election. The Senate voted Wednesday night to move ahead at a later date with a public hearing, and ultimately a confirmation vote, on the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe for a second term overseeing elections in the […]

Fond du Lac city officials say a newly renovated Lakeside Park Lighthouse and Lighthouse Drive construction project will greatly enhance the park.   Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Thursday marking completion of the projects, along with   a new boardwalk at Lakeside Park West.  Fond du Lac city councilmember and Advisory Park Board representative, Brett Zimmerman says it's exciting.  "We're embracing the future and respecting the past,"  Zimmerman told WFDL news.  Zimmerman says the loop […]

AAA is forecasting record-breaking travel volumes for the July 4th weekend.  State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmusz says a record  more than 1.1 million Wisconsin residents will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more between Friday June 30 and Tuesday July 4.  Jarmusz says nationally travel figures are also expected to set new records.  Jarmusz says gas prices will remain lower than last year's Independence Day holiday.  Friday, June […]

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Independence Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.  The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Wisconsin  offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.  This is the 25th year The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program. When […]

Rolling Meadows Drive from Johnson Street to Scott Street – Start of work June 28th , 2023  Rolling Meadows Drive – Phase 1 –The contractor will begin rehabilitation work on the inside lanes of Rolling Meadows Drive June 29. During this phase, two-way traffic on Rolling Meadows will remain in place; with some crossover traffic restrictions. The contractor anticipates this phase will be completed in a two-week period; however, […]

Division Street Bridge (over DeNeveu Creek) and Concrete Rehabilitation West of Reid Terrace to East of SSM Hospital Intersection Project Duration: Friday, June 23 to July 21, weather pending Description: The project includes replacing the deteriorated Division Street Bridge deck overlay, bridge approaches and sidewalk repairs. City crews will be replacing deteriorated concrete pavement east of the bridge in conjunction with the bridge work. July 3 to July 7: The […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A two-year spending plan that cuts taxes across all income levels,  and gives the University of Wisconsin nearly half a billion dollars less than it asked for has cleared the Republican-controlled state Senate on a party-line vote. Republicans on Wednesday rejected Democratic amendments that would have increased funding for schools and UW, restored funding for a school safety office and a child care program and refocused […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A proposal overhauling how reading is taught in Wisconsin elementary schools is headed to Gov. Tony Evers for his consideration after the Senate passed the measure with bipartisan support on Wednesday. The Republican-authored bill is designed to increase reading scores by requiring more frequent tests of students, coaching and a curriculum that emphasizes phonics, the relationship between sounds and letters, over memorization. Evers, a former state […]

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY ISSUED FOR ALL OF WISCONSIN... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for PM2.5 which will remain in effect until noon Thursday, June 29th. This advisory affects all of southern and south central Wisconsin.  Smoke originating from Canadian wildfires is spreading from north-to-south.  We expect this situation to remain highly dynamic over the coming days and will adjust messaging as needed. Smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouded […]