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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Deaths and confirmed cases of the coronavirus are spiking in Milwaukee’s black community, leading public health and civic leaders to sound an alarm. They warn that decades of social, political and economic disadvantages are creating a toxic stew that puts people’s lives at risk in Milwaukee like no time before. Fears about the virus striking inner city, poor neighborhoods harder than others was reverberating across the […]

The Governor has deemed K-12 education to be essential in a few ways that will allow us to continue to serve our students. Fortunately, all planned virtual and remote learning will continue for kids. Food service will continue as planned each week day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our seven community sites. The District Administration Center at 72 West Ninth Street will continue to be open and technology […]

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Administration (DOA) has adjusted the eligibility requirements for residents who are seeking heating and electric assistance through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP).   Eligibility will be now based on the household’s previous month of income, rather than the former requirement of the previous three months income. This move was made to ensure those who are recently affected by the COVID-19 […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's top health leader is urging patience, saying it will take “several weeks” before the impact on a stay-at-home order is seen in the number of cases of the coronavirus. The state Department of Health Services reported Friday that there were 842 cases in the state on Friday, up from 707 the day before. The state said there have been 13 deaths, but local health departments […]

Local health care leaders are launching an interactive program Monday that allows local residents to ask questions about the coronavirus.    The weekly update will be held at 3:30pm every Monday on Sunny 97.7FM WFDL and AM 1170 and 93.7FM The Source.  A panel of experts will answer questions from the community that are submitted to the radio stations.   The list of speakers for the first session includes Fond du Lac County Public Health […]

The city of Fond  du Lac is changing four polling locations for the April 7 election due to the  COVID-19 pandemic.  Residents who vote in wards five, six, 11 and 12 will vote at the Public Library.    People who live in wards 9, 10 and 13 will vote at the city county government center.   The Police Department, South Main Street Fire Station, Senior Center and Aquatic Center will not be used […]

The city of Fond du lac is reviewing if any staff adjustments will be made in the days and weeks ahead following Governor Tony Evers’  new order closing more nonessential businesses.   City manager Joe Moore says the city has been directed by the state to evaluate essential and nonessential employees and determine essential  operations for the purpose of continuity of operations.  Moore tells WFDL news the city will consider whether to adjust work […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials report another jump in the number of positive COVID-19 tests. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday reported 707 positive cases of the coronavirus. That's more than 120 cases since Wednesday, when 585 positive tests were reported. The number of deaths in Wisconsin caused by COVID-19 stands at eight. Milwaukee County has the most cases, 347, followed by Dane County with 114. […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says a discrepancy has been cleared with the Department of Health Services website on whether there is community spread of the coronavirus in Fond du Lac County.   Kim Mueller says she was surprised that the state website indicated there was community spread locally, because that was not her understanding.    Community spread is defined as one or more cases not linked to a positive case.   Mueller says she […]