8-7-20 sandbar bash in winnebago county raises concerns

Area health officials are reacting with concern after a large gathering was held in Winnebago County last weekend.   Images of a large crowd, without masks, drinking and wading in shallow water on Lake Butte des Morts began circulating on social

8-7-20 noah’s ark in wi dells closes for the season

LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — A popular Wisconsin Dells attraction will remain closed for the rest of the season after two employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Noah’s Ark Waterpark announced Wednesday that it has decided to

8-7-20 fdl north main street project completed

The biggest street reconstruction project in the city of Fond du Lac this year is done.   North Main Street  reopened this week after being closed since March for a major reconstruction project.  Public Works director Jordan Skiff says

8-7-20 cheese name protections

The Fond du Lac County Dairy and Livestock extension agent says common food name protections in future trade agreements are critical for Wisconsin dairy farmers.   A group of 61 U.S. senators,  including Democratic senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin,  recently sent

8-7-20 utility regulator-bias allegations

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former state regulator applied to become CEO of one of Wisconsin’s largest utility companies just months after voting to approve two of its projects. That’s prompted opponents of the plans to accuse

8-7-20 fatal shooting in oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) —  Oshkosh police have made an arrest in a shooting this week that left one person dead and two others wounded. Officers responded to a south side residence Tuesday about 8:30 p.m. where they

8-7-20 evers hands uw system $32 million for safe return

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System will get about $32 million in federal aid to pay for coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment when students return to campuses next month. Gov. Tony Evers and

8-7-20 wedc secretary makes stop in fdl

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation secretary says   “We’re All  In”  for working together to stop the spread of COVID-19.   Secretary Missy Hughes made a stop in Fond du lac Thursday to meet with business and government leaders to