MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Legislature are looking to call an extraordinary session to deal with the state budget and bills that would repeal the state's prevailing wage for construction workers and prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Also on the agenda is a new contract for state troopers that would give them a 6 percent raise, a new two-year compensation plan for state employees that […]
The Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation hopes changes to its Revolving Loan Fund program will encourage more business expansion. FCEDC president Steve Jenkins says beginning with loans approved after July 1st, businesses may qualify for rates as low as one percent. Jenkins says interest rates will begin at four percent and companies may qualify for a rate reduction as low as one percent depending on factors that include […]
PLYMOUTH, Wis. (AP) — Sargento Foods is planning to invest $30 million in its facilities in northeastern Wisconsin and add 140 jobs. Sargento says it will build additional space for production, storage and employees at the Kiel plant. It will also double the size of its technical center in Elkhart Lake. The new jobs will be added at the two locations and at the company's headquarters in Plymouth. The Wisconsin […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has announced his departure. James Santelle said Thursday he will retire from his position in the days ahead after 30 years of employment with the Department of Justice. The 56-year-old Santelle says he'll complete a number of projects and initiatives before leaving office. Santelle has served as U.S. attorney in Milwaukee for 5½ years.
The Big Band Luisenschule from Mülheim, Germany will present two concerts in Fond du Lac during a 3-day visit to the community under the auspices of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Touring Program. The first concert is at Holy Family Church on Tuesday, July 7 at 6:45 p.m. followed by an outdoor performance at Buttermilk Creek Park on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:15 p.m. Both concerts are free […]
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) announced today rock ’n’ roll legends The Smithereens will perform for free in the street in front of THELMA Sunday, July 12. The concert is set to begin at 2 pm with a cash bar and food available beginning at 1 pm. The Smithereens is the band for anybody with an appreciation of New Jersey’s rock ’n’ roll history, and for anybody who […]
One person received minor injuries in a two vehicle accident in Fond du Lac. The car versus semi accident happened on Highway 151 near Highway 41 shortly after noon. Both lanes of 151 were blocked until the scene was cleared shortly after 1pm.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident Wednesday night in Dodge County. The crash happened on Payne Road near Taylor Road in the Town of Rubicon. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department says 21 year old Nathan Hennes of Rubicon was traveling east on Payne Road when the motorcycle left the road and struck several trees. Hennes was transported to Hartford Hospital and immediately flown by Flight for Life helicopter […]
A man from the Netherlands has been convicted of stalking a Fond du Lac High School student. As part of a plea agreement Hendrickus Descendre pleaded no contest to one count of stalking. A second count of stalking and two counts of identity theft to harm a person’s reputation were dismissed and read into the record. He was credited for time served in jail and will be deported. According […]