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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report suggests people are buying dramatically more alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum released findings Wednesday that show revenue from state excise taxes on alcohol during the year that ended June 30 increased almost 17% over the $63.3 million they brought in the prior year. The increase likely will be the largest percentage jump since 1972 if the preliminary data […]

Less  than a week after not voting on a mask requirement for the school district the North Fond du Lac School Board has met again in special session and established new criteria for masking.   Under the new threshold, if a certain number of students have COVID-19, or if the District has a high transmission rate there would be a 15 day masking requirement.  North Fond du Lac superintendent Aaron Sadoff says it’s a […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy are being offered free COVID-19 vaccines — one of many precautions being taken at the military base to prevent the spread of the virus. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says all Afghans and U.S. residents coming from Afghanistan are tested for COVID when they first arrive to the U.S. and have the option to get a COVID-19 vaccine either at […]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s largest performing arts organizations will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours to attend their indoor performance. The rule applies to the smash touring musical “Hamilton” and popular holiday shows “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker.” More than a dozen arts group have signed on to the agreement. The Journal Sentinel reports that the policy matches similar protocols at New York’s […]

The Oakfield School District has dropped it’s mask requirement.  Following a special meeting Thursday night the school board voted in favor of a mask optional policy, but would implement a 15 day mask requirement if certain COVID metrics were met in terms of student illness.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19. Gov. Tony Evers announced the extension on Friday. Evers says that extending the incentive will give an opportunity for even more people to get vaccinated. The program began Aug. 20 and was originally scheduled to end on Monday. Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 1, more than 65,000 people […]

With continued dramatic increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive tests Agnesian HealthCare is modifying its visitor guidelines at all three of its hospitals in Fond du Lac County. Starting Friday, September 3, the following visitor guidelines will be in place: Patients can designate one visitor each day during their stay. No visits for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients except for limited situations. Only one primary support person in Women & […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nine out of 10 people on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including faculty, staff and students, are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The university reported the figures on Thursday. Chancellor Rebecca Blank said she is proud of the impressive numbers, which are far ahead of  the statewide average. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that only 62% of adults were fully vaccinated statewide as of Wednesday. […]

The North Fond du Lac superintendent says he regrets not allowing the school board to vote on a mask policy, but says he made the decision when a special meeting devolved toward the end of the meeting.  The meeting was called Tuesday to reconsider the district mask optional policy.  "First off I want to say to the community that I am sorry of what went down.  A lot of what went […]