MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing for tougher bail policies after a man who is charged with driving his SUV through a suburban Milwaukee Christmas parade, killing six people and injuring more than 60, had been released on $1,000 bail in a domestic violence case. There have been bipartisan calls for bail reform following the Waukesha Christmas parade deaths and details about the bail amount set for […]
Fond du Lac's Chegwin Elementary School has a new principal. The Fond du Lac School District has hired Nate Groves to the post. Groves has been serving as the Interim Principal for the school since July of 2021. Prior to that, Groves served as the Assistant Principal at Fond du Lac High School since 2019. “I am pleased to recommend Mr. Groves as the principal of Chegwin Elementary School,” said Dr. Jeffrey Fleig, Superintendent […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Interim University of Wisconsin President Tommy Thompson has submitted his letter of resignation effective March 18, a move that comes as the committee working to name a permanent leader prepared to select finalists for the position. The 80-year-old former governor took on the job as interim president of the UW System on July 1, 2020. He came on board after a failed search to find a […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin state senator who has been one of the only Republican critics of the GOP-ordered investigation into the 2020 election will not be seeking reelection. State Sen. Kathy Bernier announced Friday that she would retire at the end of the year. Bernier is chair of the Senate’s elections committee and spent 12 years in the Legislature after a 13-year career as a county elections clerk. […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin says there is “zero chance” the GOP-controlled Legislature will take over the awarding of the state’s 10 presidential elector votes in 2024, even as Democrats worry that is their goal. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press in an interview Friday that he also opposes dissolving the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission, which oversees elections, […]
Roads are still slippery in spots following this week's snowfall. No injuries were reported following a vehicle crash Friday morning at the intersection of Division and Macy Streets.
Dear Fond du Lac School District School Families and Staff, Due to the recent sudden increase in COVID-19 cases among our students and staff, and in an effort to maintain in-person learning, this message is to inform you that all staff and students will need to wear a mask starting tomorrow, Friday, January 7 through Monday, January 24, 2022. Our priority this school year has been to provide in-person instruction. […]
As all three SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region hospitals - including Ripon Community Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital - continue to see dramatic increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive tests, the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region is modifying its visitor guidelines to help protect the vulnerable patients it serves. These guidelines apply to all locations, including clinics, hospitals and other locations. This does not […]
With an arctic air mass settling in over Wisconsin ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take steps to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Katie Rousonelos with Ready Wisconsin says the extremely cold air will lead to dangerous conditions that can affect people and pets in a matter of minutes. Rousonelos says pets and livestock can get frostbite if exposed to the elements. In your home check your […]