Gov. Evers Authorizes Pepin County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Kyle R. Hayden

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today authorized Pepin County to lower the United States and the State of Wisconsin flags to half-staff as a mark of respect for Firefighter Kyle R. Hayden, who was a volunteer firefighter of the Durand City Rural Fire Department and faithfully and honorably served and protected the people of Durand and the state of Wisconsin. The order is effective beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on May 20, 2019.

“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Kyle R. Hayden, a volunteer firefighter, and valued member of his community who was just getting started in his career of service to the state of Wisconsin,” Gov. Evers said. “Kathy and I are keeping the Durand City Rural Fire Department and the Durand community in our thoughts during this difficult time.”

A copy of Gov. Evers’ executive order #25 can be found here.

Office of the Governor

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Recent Press Releases by Gov. Tony Evers

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Mar 31st, 2026 by Gov. Tony Evers

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Gov. Evers Approves Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin Workers

Mar 30th, 2026 by Gov. Tony Evers

Governor approves bills strengthening worker’s compensation benefits for workers injured on the job and safeguarding state’s unemployment insurance system

Gov. Evers Vetoes Bill Requiring Wisconsin to Opt Into Nationwide Expansion of Private Voucher Schools Under Big Beautiful Bill, Slams Republican Attacks on Public Education in America

Mar 30th, 2026 by Gov. Tony Evers