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Mitchell Airport denied Trump campaign request to hold rally, forcing move to Waukesha

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 7:51pm

President Donald Trump's Saturday night rally will be held at the smaller Waukesha County Airport.

      

Fond du Lac, Dodge counties each report 16% of total COVID-19 cases to date in last week

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 6:07pm

Anyone in Fond du Lac County with even minor COVID-19 symptoms is asked to call 1-844-225-0147 for free testing.

      

Appeals Court blocks Gov. Tony Evers' limits on public gatherings and capacity in Wisconsin restaurants and bars

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 6:06pm

Friday's decision temporarily bars the limits until the appeal has concluded.

      

Stimulus programs were a lifeline for these Wisconsinites. They're still hoping for more.

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 5:35pm

Many Wisconsinites used their stimulus checks to pay bills, debts, save for future emergencies, and even give back to the community.

      

SPELL for Great Futures raises $26,750 for Boys & Girls Club

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 4:18pm

The Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac held its 7th annual SPELL for Great Futures and raised $26,750 in support of its youth academic programs.

      

Mercury Marine has earned a 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 4:11pm

Mercury Marine has earned a 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from Focus On Energy.

      

Trump adds another stop in Wisconsin on Tuesday, marking 2 visits in 4 days

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 3:47pm

President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a race track in West Salem three days after staging a rally in Waukesha.

      

Wisconsin just saw the five deadliest days of the coronavirus pandemic so far

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 3:43pm

The seven-day average for daily deaths is 24; one month ago, it was four. The rising death toll is a direct result of the rise in cases weeks earlier.

      

Wisconsin Republicans have been facing an outbreak among lawmakers and aides. But they don't want to talk about it.

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 1:23pm

Republicans have faced criticism for failing to put forth a plan to combat COVID-19 as the state sees one of the worst outbreaks in the country.

      

If you're a voter with disabilities in Wisconsin, here's what you should know

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:41pm

Voters with disabilities have rights, but statistically get left behind. Here's what you should know.

      

Stock the Shelves: Feeding America looks to push state hunger relief system towards healthier foods

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 9:33am

In the coming years, food pantries could offer healthier foods in greater proportions than they do now.

      

How a boy from Rudolph learned to live with muscular dystrophy and became a Dane County judge

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 7:12am

As muscular dystrophy eroded his ability to control his body, Jacob Frost honed his mind, competitiveness and optimism.

      

Stock the Shelves: Many students struggle with food insecurity throughout unconventional semesters

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 6:33am

Throughout the Fond du Lac School District, 47.4% of students are eligible for free or reduced priced meals, according to Nicole Noonan, the district's communications coordinator.

      

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson files statement of candidacy for 2022 Senate race

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:59pm

It's the Senate seat held by two-term Republican Ron Johnson, who has not announced if he's running for re-election.

      

UW-Madison to continue hybrid learning next spring, along with expanded COVID-19 testing

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 5:21pm

UW-Madison officials announced Wednesday that hybrid learning will continue this spring, along with a major expansion in COVID-19 testing capacity.

      

'We don't need to come in': Top Republican says the governor has all he needs to fight COVID-19

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 5:15pm

Sen. Alberta Darling said the governor has all the powers he needs to deal with COVID-19, even as she and other Republicans have gone to court to try to limit his abilities.

      

Coronavirus activity widespread across Wisconsin as state passes 1,700 deaths from the virus

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 3:33pm

In mid-September, 15 Wisconsin counties met the threshold for "very high" disease activity. On Thursday, 68 met the requirements.

      

Donald Trump schedules Saturday night rally at Waukesha County Airport

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 3:11pm

Doors open at 4 p.m. with the event scheduled for 7 p.m. at Stein's Aircraft Services, 2651 Aviation Drive, Waukesha.

      

Wisconsin men charged with scamming $1 million out of COVID-19 relief program meant for small businesses

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 2:34pm

Indictment charges 5 men with getting nearly $1 million in emergency small business loans for phantom companies via a Green Bay financial institution.

      

Purdue Pharma, whose OxyContin helped fuel the opioid epidemic, agrees to pay $8 billion

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 2:25pm

Nearly 25 years after its OxyContin product helped fuel the opioid epidemic, Purdue Pharma agrees to pay $8 billion in DOJ settlement.

      

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