Month: June 2017

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections says it is conducting an internal investigation following a  WFDL  news report that two prison wardens broke DNR rules by over-harvesting walleye on Lake Erie. Deputy warden at the Green Bay Correctional Institution Steve Schueler,  Columbia prison warden, Mike Dittman and three retired former wardens and a sergeant were fined, received a ten day suspended jail sentence and all lose their fishing privileges in Ohio […]

A portion of West Scott Street in Fond du Lac will be closed starting Monday.  The Fond du Lac Public Works Department says the westbound lane of West Scott Street between Hickory Street and Seymour Street will be restricted to one lane of traffic and the eastbound lane of traffic will be closed to through traffic.  The closure will allow the water utility to make repairs to the water service. […]

Governor Scott Walker will visit the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac on Monday to highlight the importance of investing in a local "creative economy" when it comes to attracting talent and developing Wisconsin's workforce. What:   Remarks at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts WHEN:      Monday, June 12, 2017 Event Start: 3:45 p.m. WHERE:   Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Great Hall 51 Sheboygan […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Want a picture with President Donald Trump and Gov. Scott Walker?   Be prepared to fork over $10,000.  That's how much a picture costs with Walker and Trump at a Wisconsin fundraiser on Tuesday. An invitation to the fundraiser obtained Friday by The Associated Press indicates that a VIP photo, host reception and preferred seating runs $20,000.  Just getting in the door is a cool $1,000. […]

Walleye Weekend is underway with plenty of activities for the entire family.  Fond du Lac’s premier summer tourist attraction centers around the Mercury Marine National Walleye Fishing tournament.  In addition to food and games, the three day event also features music on three stages at Lakeside Park.  One of the bands performing  on the main stage Saturday afternoon is a group of high school friends called Orange Afternoon.  Fond du […]

Did you know that 70 percent of people who die from heat are seniors? Officials say most didn't have air conditioning and many of the deaths could have been prevented, if someone had checked on their welfare. That’s why state health officials are  reminding everyone how important it is to check on your neighbors and loved ones as we brace for some very hot and humid weather.  According to the […]

City of Fond du Lac - Weekly Construction Update The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving though any work zone. Seventh Street from South Main Street to South Park Avenue Schedule:  May 2017 to September 2017 Description:  The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, […]

Fond du Lac police say it appears an employee at Applebee’s restaurant was trying to frame a co-worker when he sent a threatening letter to the company’s corporate headquarters.   Assistant police chief Steve Klein says Applebee’s near the Forest Mall closed down Thursday afternoon after the company's corporate Human Resources office received a threatening letter stating an employee was going to shoot up the place.  Klein says investigators learned another […]

The president of the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation, Steve R. Jenkins, has accepted a job as president of the Sandoval Economic Alliance in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Rio Rancho and Sandoval are part of the Albuquerque metro area.  Jenkins had been the president of the FCEDC  since February 2012.  He announced last month he was stepping down following the decision to combine the FCEDC and Association of […]