Byron
LATEST NEWS
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case to enshrine abortion rights in state Constitution
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Planned Parenthood that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state’s Constitution. The court’s liberal majority handed down the order to hear the case. Last week, Wisconsin’s high court launched an investigation after Wisconsin Watch released the court’s decision to take up the […]
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Waupun Man Injured Following ATV Crash
(Waupun) A Waupun man was seriously injured following an ATV crash early Monday morning. Officers with the Waupun Police Department responded to North Madison Street at East Franklin Street around 1:26am. It was reported that a male subject was lying in the roadway with injuries. The 39-year-old man was transported...
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin public schools to get less in state money
(The Center Square) – Nearly a third of Wisconsin’s public schools are going to get less money from the state for the next school year. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Monday announced the general state aid estimates for July. “Estimated general school aids for 2024-25 total $5.58 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from 2023-24,” DPI stated. “Payments to districts will increase an estimated $234.3 million because of...
7-2-24 downtown fdl restaurant closes
A downtown Fond du Lac restaurant has closed it’s doors. Copper Cock tavern closed June 30th. The owner posted on the restaurant’s website the decision to close the restaurant, thanking family and the Fond du Lac community.
Witte Vegetable Farm closed for 4th of July, new hours starting July 8 | By Gus Witte
July 3, 2024 – Washington Co., WI – Witte’s Vegetable Market, 2313 County Hwy NN, in West Bend, WI, is a family owned-and-operated farm that sells vegetables and fruits. I don’t know how many times I have to remind myself that no two farming seasons are ever the same but this season sure has been a smack in the face. I seriously can’t remember another season where it just kept raining this frequently. However, we control what we can and the rest we leave to the Lord.
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road
The Chucks Lose a Slugfest with Fond Du Lac – Finish the Series On the Road. The Chucks fall 7-17 to the Dock Spiders and move to 20-5 on the season. The Chucks pitching staff had another tough outing, forcing the Chucks to battle for a series split tomorrow.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.