A Fond du Lac lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would require local governments to set aside money each year to pay for post-retirement health care coverage for municipal workers. Currently, local governments cover the costs on a “pay as you go” annual basis. State representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt says the bill would fund the post retirement benefits for newly hired employees on an actuarial basis. "As employees go through their […]
The president of the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation says the Emergent Technology Center has the potential to take Fond du Lac to the next level. The 12 week intensive program helps people who have a business idea but need a hand learning how to get it in front of an investor. FCEDC president Steve Jenkins says four companies were selected for the program last year. "They had […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker on the Legislature's audit committee is defending Gov. Scott Walker's floundering job-creation agency during a hearing. The panel met Wednesday to discuss a May audit reviewing the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's performance. The audit noted that WEDC's contracts with grant and loan recipients haven't complied with state law and the agency hasn't demanded proof that award recipients are actually creating or retaining jobs. […]
Mike Melzer, of Allenton, (right) is the grand prize winner of this year’s Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Charity Open Raffle first place prize - a 2015 Ford Escape or $15,000 cash prize. Melzer is shown accepting the cash prize with Michelle Ries (left), Foundation events coordinator. Outstanding is the best way to describe the overwhelming support and generosity shown by individuals and businesses at the 2015 Agnesian HealthCare Foundation Charity Open, […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee leaders plan to announce that a chunk of downtown land has been sold to the city's NBA team for $1 as part of the drive to build the Bucks a new arena complex. County Executive Chris Abele said in a statement Wednesday that the sale will transform a vacant space into a development that will create thousands of jobs and generate millions in revenue. The land […]
The kids are back to school, and the Fond du Lac Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention to their surroundings while driving. Motorists are asked to pay extra attention around schools. Children are often excited with the start of a new a new school year and may not be paying close attention to traffic. Parents should take the time to familiarize themselves with school safety […]
Filming has concluded, final edits are complete and the countdown has begun for the debut of the 2015 Pink Glove Dance video by Agnesian HealthCare and the Fond du Lac Family YMCA. The Pink Glove Dance is a video dance competition offered through Medline, and is designed to bring awareness and raise money towards cancer research. Agnesian HealthCare has been a proud participant in this charity event for the […]
The Fond du Lac Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Citizen's Police Academy that will start on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The Citizen's Police Academy is a program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Fond du Lac Police Department. It is not a "training" class, but it is an exciting informational class. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the Fond du Lac Police Department. […]
As DNR officials work to try to prevent an invasive fish species from getting into Lake Winnebago comes anechdotal reports the round goby may have already entered the system. Fisherman found the round goby below the Neenah Dam last week prompting officials to close the lock until they can determine how widespread the problem is. The DNR’s Lake Winnebago fishery biologist, Kendall Kamke told WFDL news he’s received reports from […]