Street marking paint accidentally spilled into the Fond du Lac River Thursday causing a brief concern. Firefighters responded to a report of a “yellow cloud” by the bridge over the Fond du Lac River at Western Ave and discovered a bright yellow substance discharging into the Fond du Lac River. The discharge was tracked back to the Fond du Lac County Highway Garage on Dixie Street. It was determined […]
Dozens of law enforcement members and the public gathered at Hamilton Park near downtown Fond du lac Thursday to pay tribute to officers who have been killed in the line of duty. The Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held Thursday as part of National Police Week . Police Chief Bill Lamb says four law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in the city of Fond du […]
A new exhibit at the Fond du Lac Children’s Museum focuses on the factors that impact the healthy development of a child’s brain. Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held this week for the Agnesian HealthCare Brain Matters exhibit. Museum director, Andrea Welsch, says the giant, glowing brain sculpture measures 14 feet wide by 18 feet tall. "We are working with Agnesian HealthCare and we had a conversation with leaders there about […]
Henning’s Cheese located in Kiel has announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Colby Jack cheese due to a temporary pasteurizer malfunction. The company says due to the malfunction, verification of proper pasteurization is not possible. No illnesses have been reported and no other Henning’s Cheese products are affected by this recall. About 1,000 pounds of product were distributed statewide. Consumers should only be […]
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says an investigation into Russia's election meddling and possible ties to the Trump campaign should remain right where it is — with the FBI and not with a special prosecutor. Ryan stopped at a southern Wisconsin manufacturer Thursday where he promoted Republican tax reform plans. The speaker says the investigation involves deeply classified intelligence collection and should not be turned over […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican bill that that would let Wisconsin's universities punish students who disrupt free speech is getting its first public airing in the state Legislature. The Assembly higher education committee held a public hearing Thursday on the proposal backed by Speaker Robin Vos and other Republicans. The measure calls for UW system officials to suspend or expel students who engage in disorderly conduct that interferes with […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Assembly passed a Republican proposal that would subject more people in state-run work programs to drug screening. The Assembly approved 62-35 a bill from Rep. Cody Horlacher that would add a handful of state-run work programs to the list of those that require applicants to undergo screening for drug abuse and get treatment when needed. Democrats say the idea sounds good politically but is […]
The Fond du Lac city council has approved a new contract agreement with the Fond du Lac police union. The two year agreement calls for a 3.5 percent wage increase this year and a 3.25 percent increase next January. The agreement addresses the post-retirement benefit liability concerns the city has been discussing the last several years by replacing a post-retirement year of free health insurance with a new plan that […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency as the state faces heightened wildfire conditions. Walker issued an executive order Wednesday directing all state agencies to assist with potential wildfire response and recovery efforts. The order also directs the Wisconsin National Guard to help the state Department of Resources pre-position firefighting equipment as necessary and authorizes the National Guard to call personnel to active duty. […]