Dodge County Human Services and Health has confirmed the first Dodge County death associated with COVID-19. The individual was a male in his 60s and was hospitalized out of state while traveling. “It is with great sadness that we confirm that a Dodge County resident has passed away due to COVID- 19,” said Abby Sauer, Dodge County Public Health Officer. “We are saddened by the loss of one of our community members, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says an application has been submitted to begin developing an alternative care facility at Alliant Energy Center, in the event of a surge in COVID-19 cases. The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Wisconsin has risen by 128. State health officials say Sunday that the total number of cases in the state is now 3,341. There ARE 60 confirmed […]
The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer was asking Fond du Lac County residents to continue safe practices this Easter holiday weekend to stop the spread of the coronavirus. This is the first major holiday since the governor issued his safer at home order and Kim Mueller says unfortunately that means no large gatherings involving extended family members. "We're asking for people to celebrate Easter, but celebrate it with […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says he doesn't know when Wisconsin businesses will be allowed to re-open, but he predicts it won't all happen at once and that it may not happen when his current order closing them expires on April 24. Evers comments Friday came as Republicans criticized his handling of the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Evers called for a ratcheting down of rhetoric, particularly […]
Two of the most conservative members of the Wisconsin Senate on Friday accused state health officials of stoking fear over the coronavirus and warned that extending a stay at home order into May could lead to civil disobedience. Republican state senators Steve Nass, of Whitewater, and Duey Stroebel, of Cedarburg, were both highly critical of how governor Tony Evers’ administration has reacted to the COVID-19 outbreak. Stroebel called for a “fresh look” to re-evaluate […]
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Celebrate Waupun has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Festival organizers say with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, including an unknown time frame of non-essential business closings and social distancing requirements the decision was made to cancel the event this year. “We can’t in good conscience go ahead with Celebrate Waupun and bring thousands of people together over two and a half days (even if the cases of COVID-19 diminish and […]
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational Areas will close at the end of the day Thurs., April 9, and will remain […]
The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership has launched a COVID-19 grant program to assist downtown businesses impacted by the pandemic and governor’s order closing all non-essential businesses. Downtown Partnership executive director Amy Hansen says downtown businesses that meet the criteria have until 5pm Friday to apply for a grant up to $5000. Hansen says a handful of downtown businesses are still operating during the Order, but the bigger question, is how […]