Bail has been set at $500,000 for an Oshkosh man accused of sexually assaulting four children when he lived in Ripon in the 1990s. Chris Ziemer made his initial Fond du Lac court appearance on four counts of repeated sexual assault of a child and one count of sexual assault of a child younger than 13. According to a criminal complaint two of the alleged victims are Ziemer’s nieces. All […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that outlaws non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy. Walker signed the bill on Monday, one week after he officially launched his campaign for president. Wisconsin becomes the 15th state with a 20-week abortion ban. Under the new law, doctors who perform an abortion at or after 20 weeks in non-emergency situations could face up […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential contender Scott Walker is struggling with the issue of gay Boy Scout leaders. The Boy Scouts of America has taken steps to end the blanket ban on gay adult leaders and let Scout units set their own policy. That prompted Wisconsin's governor to express support for the ban. The governor told the Independent Journal Review website the ban "protected children and advanced Scout values."
WFDL news has learned a Fond du Lac man has been arrested in what is described as a major cocaine bust. The 48 year old Fond du lac man faces charges of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. He was arrested last week following an investigation by the Metropolitan Enforcement Group Drug Unit and Fond du lac police. Investigators seized more than 100 grams of cocaine.
The Fond du Lac County Highway Commissioner is warning motorists to slow down and be safe in the wake of three workzone fatalities in Wisconsin so far this year. Highway commissioner Tom Janke says highway workers have been killed in Calumet, Shawano and Lincoln counties in April, May and just last week. Fond du Lac County Highway worker Dennis Roesler was killed in a Highway 41 workzone just before Christmas […]
WATERFORD, Wis. (AP) — Several people got scrapes and multiple vehicles were damaged as high winds hit a balloon festival in southeastern Wisconsin. It happened at the Waterford Balloonfest, where balloons were grounded because of stormy weather conditions Saturday. Racine County Sheriff's Lieutenant Dan Klatt says a front went through around 7:30 a.m. when tethers on at least one balloon broke free. He says several people trying to get control […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brett Favre returned to Lambeau Field, where the Green Bay Packers inducted their former MVP quarterback into the team's Hall of Fame Saturday night. Saturday night represented the culmination of a long reconciliation between Favre and the Packers. Favre's Number 4 jersey will also be retired in a ceremony inside Lambeau. More than 67,000 people were expected to watch in the stadium bowl on video […]
Allen L. Sabel Birthday: May 8, 1987 Race: White Height: 5’9” Weight: 216 Hair: Brown (Balding) Eyes: Blue The Fond du Lac Police Department has been notified of a change of address for Allen L. Sabel. Sabel was previously released from prison and had been residing at 457 Thomas Street. Sabel was convicted of Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child on January 3, 2006. Sabel has reached his […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When University of Wisconsin researchers study stem cells, they typically seek to create skin and organs. This summer, they seek to create scientists. Twenty two small-town high school students and teachers joined UW-Madison students and researchers in donning lab coats and blue plastic gloves to experiment with live human stem cells. The four-day experience was part of a program that encourages science careers and aims to […]