Month: August 2021

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin state Sen. Chris Larson is withdrawing from the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate and throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. The two-term Republican incumbent, Ron Johnson, has not yet indicated whether he’s going to run again. Larson, from Milwaukee, is up for re-election next year in the state Senate, but did not indicate what path he will take politically. Larson hasn’t been able […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The retired Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who is leading a review of the 2020 presidential election says a very thorough examination of the election is warranted, but the purpose of the investigation is not to overturn the results. Retired Justice Michael Gableman made his comments Sunday.   It was one of the first times he's spoken publicly about the review backed by former President Donald Trump's supporters. […]

An 18-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after authorities say he fired a handgun into the air as hundreds of fans were celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks victory in the NBA Finals. The man was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon. According to a criminal complaint, officers responded to a report of shots fired near the Deer District. One […]

STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wis. (AP) — The bodies of a father and daughter have been recovered from an Adams County lake. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about two missing boaters at Petenwell Lake in the town of Strongs Prairie about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A diving crew recovered the bodies of 41-year-old Andrew Nett and his 13-year-old daughter, Aurora Nett, on Monday. Adams County sheriff’s officials say several children were struggling […]

Like gardening in general, school gardening has become hugely popular during the pandemic. School gardens can teach hands-on lessons in health, science, social studies and even the humanities. Keeping a school garden going strong takes a continuous supply of expertise, labor and funding. But experts and teachers say they're finding some creative ways to make it work. They suggest that schools looks to nearby resources, including universities, church groups, botanical […]

A 21 year old Fond du Lac man is in custody following a high speed chase.  It started at 1:35am  Tuesday when a sheriff’s deputy  attempted a traffic stop  on a vehicle for a speed violation on Hwy 26 near Hwy 23 in the Village of Rosendale.   The chase continued for approximately three miles before the vehicle pulled over.  All of the occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident.   Assisting with […]