MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources board is set to reconsider changes it made to the fall deer hunt framework amid allegations of open meeting violations. Three former board members filed a complaint this month alleging that current Chairman Fred Prehn and current members Greg Kazmierzski, Terry Hilgenberg and Bill Bruins shared a plan to reduce quotas in 11 counties between themselves in a walking quorum, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. attorney for Milwaukee is stressing that additional federal agents being sent to Milwaukee by President Donald Trump will help local and state law enforcement solve violent crimes, not break up protests. Matt Krueger told reporters during a video conference Friday the agents' mission is to help solve violent crimes, not to patrol the streets. He says he spent Thursday explaining the mission to local […]
Two people were seriously injured in a fiery, alcohol-related crash in Fond du Lac County. The Sheriff’s Office says shortly after 9pm Saturday the driver of a car failed to negotiate a curve on Double D Road and Lake Drive, traveled into the ditch, before striking a tree and starting on fire. A witness in the area quickly extinguished the fire. The driver, 28 year old Lisa Hogan of Oshkosh, and a passenger, […]
A Sheboygan man was seriously injured in a head on collision on Highway 23 east of Fond du Lac and police are looking for the driver of a car that caused the crash. It happened shortly before 12pm Saturday on Highway 23 east of Tower Road. The Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Office says an eastbound car was attempting to pass several vehicles, when it encountered a westbound pickup truck, striking a […]
Wisconsin has recorded more than 1,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for a third day out of the past four. The latest figures Friday from the state Department of Health Services continue a spike in cases that began in mid-June and shows few signs of slowing. There were 1,018 newly reported cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total to nearly 47,000. The death toll was unchanged at 878. Wisconsin health Secretary […]
Main Street from Merrill Ave. to Johnson Street and Merrill Ave. from Portland to Macy Street Schedule: March 2020 through July 2020 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the storm force main, sanitary laterals, water main and laterals, storm sewer, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, restoration/landscaping, signals and lighting. July 27 to July 31: The majority of the project items are complete. The pavement marking contractor will begin the pavement marking […]
Fond du Lac Public Works says East 9 th Street between Lloyd Street and Martin Avenue will be closed next week. The closure will begin Monday, July 27 and remain closed until the end of the day Friday, July 31. The closure will be in place to allow the water utility to replace and restore two water services on East 9 th Street.
With the cancellation of Walleye Weekend this year due to the coronavirus pandemic , Fond du Lac Festivals has announced some new “distanced” events planned for next month. Fond du Lac Festivals is planning for the first Virtual Walleye Run/Walk, Virtual Family Fishing Tournament and a Drive in Movie. The Lakeside Triple Feature will be held on three nights at Lakeside Park at the end of August.
The Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus will hold a brat fry/bake sale on Thursday, August 20 10am-2pm or while supplies last at Pump N Pantry, 329 W. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac Featured Items: Brats, Hamburgers, homemade desserts; including homemade pies, baklava, and more Come enjoy a bite with The Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus