7-19-19 excessive heat warning
An Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect for all of southern Wisconsin today and tonight. The heat index will climb to 105 to 110 this afternoon, only dropping into the upper 70s to mid 80s for tonight. The morning
7-19-19 heat wave
The Fond du Lac County Emergency Management director is encouraging residents to drink plenty of water and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Bobbie Hicken says Fairgoers should drink plenty of water and
7-19-19 hot weather-livestock at the fair
The Fond du Lac County Dairy and Livestock agent says exhibitors are doing their best make livestock as comfortable as possible at the Fond du Lac County Fair. Extension agent Tina Coleman he key is providing a
7-19-19 grothman doesn’t think trump tweets were racist
Republican congressman Glenn Grothman says he doesn’t think President Trump’s tweets targeting four Democratic congresswomen of color were racist. The president set off a firestorm Sunday when he tweeted the four should go back to their home countries, though three were
7-19-19 wi economic development leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says he’s starting a search for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s next leader. State law prevents Evers from replacing current WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan before Sept. 1. Evers said Thursday
7-19-19 wisconsin roads
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is calling for a veto override after Gov. Tony Evers’ administration said Milwaukee’s street car could compete for $75 million in grant money. Senate Majority Leader
7-19-19 chronic wasting disease
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are working on technology to help pinpoint where hunters killed deer they turn for testing for chronic wasting disease tests. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Section Chief Tami Ryan
7-19-19 wi unemployment rate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is up slightly after two months at a record low. The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate for June was 2.9%, up slightly from the 2.8%
7-18-19 fatal rollover crash in fdl county
A Waupun man was killed in a one vehicle rollover crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened shortly after 6am Thursday on STH 49 north of Harmsen Rd in the Town of Alto. Evidence at the scene