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Live music concerts returned to Fond du Lac's Buttermilk Creek Park this week with some new safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Fond du lac Area Musicians Board treasurer, Bob Shirek, says the Music Under the Stars series features many area smaller bands and musical groups that perform throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.  The first of eight concerts was held Monday night.  Concert goers were asked to wear face masks when entering, moving […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A company Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos runs received between $150,000 and $350,000 through the federal government's coronavirus small business lending program. That's according to lists of recipients the U.S. Treasury Department released Monday. That data shows Robin J. Vos Enterprises in Burlington received the money through the Paycheck Protection Program. The company manufactures popcorn and popcorn supplies. Vos' spokeswoman, Kit Beyer says the money allowed […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s latest round of testing for the coronavirus. Bucks officials confirmed Sunday that they had closed the facility and that they aren’t planning to reopen it before leaving for Florida on Thursday to prepare for the NBA’s resumption of the season at Walt Disney World. The Bucks owned an NBA-leading 53-12 record when play was suspended in […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — UW-Madison instructors are growing more worried that the campus can't safely reopen this fall as the coronavirus surges. The university plans to reopen but classes with more than 100 students will be held online only and in-person instruction for all classes will stop at Thanksgiving. The university's chapter of the Association of American University Professors released a survey that found nearly half of respondents weren't confident […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will play before significantly fewer fans at Lambeau Field this year, if they play in front of any at all. The Packers told season ticket holders Friday to prepare for a season unlike any the NFL has experienced because of the coronavirus pandemic. The team says social distancing will require the stadium’s seating capacity to be significantly reduced, and face coverings […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer is reminding residents to use safe practices while enjoying the Fourth of July holiday weekend.  Kim Mueller says if you aren’t feeling well don’t go out, and if you do go to a gathering make sure to protect yourself and your family by wearing a face mask and social distancing.   State health officials are urging people to stay home to prevent spread of the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials are urging people to stay home during the Fourth of July holiday to help stem a recent surge in coronavirus infections.  The state health department said Thursday that nearly 20% of total reported cases in the state have come in the last two weeks. The agency says the spike has been driven largely by young people congregating in bars. State Health Secretary Andrea […]

Live music concerts will be back again at Buttermilk Park, after the COVID-19 guidelines forced the cancelation of all gatherings of this nature until recent weeks. The Fond du Lac Area Musicians’ board of directors met recently and decided to produce the remainder of the Monday summer concerts, beginning Monday July 6 th . This series is called “Music Under the Stars”, and features many of the area smaller bands […]

As of July 1, Wisconsin farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.   As part of a new pilot program, the Farm Center can now connect callers to a 24/7 Farmer Wellness Hotline. The hotline can be reached at 1-888-901-2558. Licensed mental health professionals contracted by the department […]