MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources board is set to vote on tighter elk harvest limits in 2020. Hunters were allowed to kill up to 10 bulls during the state's second elk season last year. DNR officials want to reduce the limit to six this year. They say state hunters should be allowed to kill three and Chippewa tribal hunters can take three. They say hunters […]
Gov. Tony Evers has congratulated the Class of 2020 on their graduation. Students and their friends, families, and supporters across Wisconsin are celebrating this important accomplishment but are unable to participate in traditional graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As folks continue to celebrate while staying safe, the governor offered his congratulations to the Class of 2020 and made a video for use in virtual ceremonies. The video is […]
The Fond du Lac School District is pleased to announce that “Parents During the COVID-19 Crisis” have been selected for the 2019-20 Friend of Education Award. The Fond du Lac School District in partnership with the Fond du Lac Education Association select an individual or group each school year to recognize as a Friend of Education. “We wanted to recognize all parents for the incredible way they adapted and partnered […]
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association recognizes outstanding achievement by member Wisconsin radio and television broadcasters every year. All entries must have been “on-air” or published during each calendar year. Award markets are sorted by size, and the contest is judged by radio and television peers from outside the state of Wisconsin. Radio Plus, Inc. radio stations earned several awards in the Medium Market category. WFDL News Director, Greg Stensland, took home […]
The COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve. To date, Wisconsin has a confirmed case count of 14,396 individuals who have contracted the virus. In Dodge County, we have 137 confirmed cases, with 65 currently active. As more businesses open up, and testing becomes more readily available, we will see an increase in active cases. In response to the lifting of the Safer at Home restrictions last week, Dodge County Public […]
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac is taking a phased approach to reopening during the pandemic and will reopen Tuesday, May 26 with two new art exhibitions. “It’s important to us that our guests are comfortable and of course, the art is celebrated so we are taking all necessary precautions and ensuring that THELMA staff are trained on the new procedures and the building is sanitized,” […]
The Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds swimming pool will not be opening this summer. The city of Fond du Lac says unfortunately, due to lifeguard shortages, the Fairgrounds Aquatic Center will not be able to open. The City says it is working with the Fond du Lac Recreation Department and the Fond du Lac County Health Department on a plan to possibly open Taylor Park Pool in the near future.
Horicon police say a construction worker died after being struck by falling debris at the Horicon Junior/Senior High School this week. Police say the worker, a man in his 30s, died Wednesday and that no foul play is suspected. The Occupation Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
National Exchange Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, has announced a $10,000 grant to ADVOCAP of Fond du Lac and a $10,000 grant to The Arc of Fond du Lac "as these two pillars of community support continue to serve the needs of our communities during this health crisis." The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is offering a COVID-19 Relief Program to […]