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Three area students who intend to pursue careers in health care have been awarded scholarships from the SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff.   Scholarship recipients were chosen from among area high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health care. The following seniors are recipients of $2,000 scholarships. Lauryn Clark, a Markesan High School graduate, plans to attend Moraine Park Technical College to pursue a radiography degree. […]

Advisory for Ozone (Orange) Start Date/Time: Wednesday, May 31 - 10:00 am CDT End Date/Time: Wednesday, May 31 - 11:00 pm CDT Counties: Adams, Brown, Calumet, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Portage, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Shawano, Sheboygan, […]

(Ripon, Wisconsin)  - The Little White Schoolhouse has announced the appointment of Steve Arbaugh as its new Museum Director.  Arbaugh will be focusing on marketing communications, special events, and overall visitor experience.   According to a press release Arbaugh has a diverse background and passion for history, and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.  Having grown up in five Midwestern states,  "Steve has experienced the vibrant tapestry […]

TORONTO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a cervical strain.  The move was made retroactive to Sunday.  Winker, 29, is batting .204 with a .315 on-base percentage and .231 slugging percentage in 39 games this season.  Although Winker hit 24 home runs with Cincinnati as recently as 2021, when he made an All-Star Game appearance, he hasn’t homered at all this season. […]

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Sauk County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.  The positive result came from a 10-year-old doe. The 22-acre farm has been placed  under quarantine, where it will remain while DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarians and staff conduct the […]

RIDGELAND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a van-car collision that killed two people and injured 12 others, in northwestern Wisconsin. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department says the crash along Highway 25 north of Ridgeland occurred Monday evening when a van carrying 10 people was struck by a car carrying four teenagers. It says a 13-year-old boy from the car and a 54-year-old man riding in the van died from […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is almost certain to veto the measure should it pass the Republican-controlled Legislature. He has already promised to veto a different Republican-backed bill that creates exceptions for rape and incest. The new bill specifies that medical procedures intended to save a pregnant woman's life and are not […]

FOND DU LAC – As the Brown Bag Lunch Program celebrates its 30 th anniversary, Holy Family Catholic Community and The Salvation Army are once again partnering to feed hundreds of children and families through the program this summer.  The city’s longest-running summer lunch program began with the Salvation Army in 1993 as the organization recognized a need in our community. While during the school year children are ensured one […]

Madison, Wis. — Overture Center for the Arts announced today that cast and crew members from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac have been nominated for awards through its Jerry Awards program. This is the 5th year SMSA has participated in the Jerry Awards.  The program, named after Madison-area philanthropist and arts supporter W. Jerome Frautschi, encourages, recognizes and honors excellence in musical theater. Ninety-seven high schools and  […]