Month: November 2014

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin politicians, business and agriculture leaders and advocates are reacting to President Barack Obama's plans to shield as many as 5 million immigrants from deportation. The Washington, D.C.-based Migration Policy Institute says there were about 76,000 immigrants living illegally in Wisconsin in 2012.  Under Obama's plan, deportation protections would be extended to parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as long as those parents have been […]

In accordance with Fond du Lac County’s holiday schedule, the County offices in the City/County Government Center, the Sheriff’s Office lobby window, the Portland Street Annex including the Veteran Services Office, the Highway Department, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Community Programs will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2014, in observance of Thanksgiving.

City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed on November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  There will be no refuse or recycling collection on Thanksgiving or the day after Thanksgiving.   The Municipal Service Center will also be closed on November 27th and 28th for all services, including refuse and recycling collection and bulky waste drop off. Refuse and recycling normally collected on Thursday will […]

MADISON -- Opening weekend of the gun deer season, a special time of year for hunters throughout Wisconsin, is Saturday.  This year, hunters will see some important rule changes implemented as a result of Deer Trustee Report recommendations and extensive input from the hunting public.  While many of your favorite hunting traditions will endure, hunters are encouraged to take some time this week to make sure they are ready for any […]

The Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire this week that significantly damaged an auto dealership.  Investigators say the fire Wednesday night at Carl’s Auto Repair and Sales on North Rolling Meadows Drive appears to have started outside the southwest corner.   The cause of the fire is undetermined and no injuries were reported.   The sheriff’s office is investigating evidence and any video footage that  is […]

Nobody was injured in a fire that destroyed a Fond du Lac home Friday morning.  Troy Haase with the Fond du Lac fire department says firefighters were called to 180 Ledgeview Drive near Park Avenue.  Haase says the parents had taken their kids to school and when they returned 20 minutes later the house was on fire.  Haase says it appears the fire started in the kitchen but the cause […]

A plea deal for a Fond du lac man accused of failing to prevent his wife from abusing two children has fallen through.  Troy Riehl is charged with five counts including party to the crime of child neglect and abuse and failure to prevent child abuse.  According to a criminal complaint Riehl did not physically abuse the two boys, but did nothing to protect them. At a hearing last week, […]

A fundraiser is being held this weekend for a 13 year old Fond du Lac boy who was injured earlier this month in a  car versus bicycle accident.  Grant Corbin has returned home from Children’s Hospital to continue his recovery after suffering serious head injuries in the accident.  Doctors say he won't need reconstructive surgery to fix fractures on his face, but he will have to have surgery to replace […]

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting another investigation in Oshkosh, but won't divulge the reason.  FBI agents in unmarked vehicles were parked outside an apartment building and garage on Thursday. Oshkosh police say they are not involved in the investigation.  FBI spokesman Leonard Peace says there's no danger to the public.  Police spokesman Joe Nichols says the latest investigation is not related to a joint […]