Month: June 2022

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin elections officials say Donald Trump’s pick for governor can stay on the ballot, despite questions over the required paperwork he submitted to be allowed to run. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously on Friday to allow construction company co-owner Tim Michels to appear on the ballot for the Aug. 9 primary. Trump endorsed Michels over three other Republican candidates seeking to oust Democratic Gov. […]

A gas leak  forced an evacuation in the city of Waupun.  A construction crew hit a gas main Friday afternoon near Madison and Doty Streets.  Waupun Utilities shut off power to the area and nearby homes were evacuated.   Approximately 350 customers were affected.  The Waupun Senior Center was opened as a temporary shelter for anyone who needed power however it wasn’t utilized. After approximately one hour, power was restored to […]

The Fond du Lac Police and Fire Commission has narrowed the list of finalists for the next Fond du Lac Fire Chief to one candidate...interim Fire Chief Erick Gerritson.  Nine candidates from throughout the United States and Canada applied for the position.  At a June 9 meeting the commission reviewed the applicants and determined that one qualified candidate would be placed on the finalist list.  The commission will interview Gerritson June 14. The Police […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved freezing tuition for in-state undergraduate students again this year. The regents approved the freeze as part of the system's 2022-23 budget Thursday. System President Jay Rothman said the system would use $25 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to support the freeze. In-state undergraduate tuition has remained flat for the last nine years since Republican […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has found the investigator hired by Republicans to look into former President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss in the battleground state in contempt because of how his office responded to open records requests. The ruling Friday against the office led by Michael Gableman came after he berated the judge and refused to answer any questions on the witness stand. The Dane County circuit judge […]

A couple of street closures next week will impact Fond du Lac motorists.  The intersection of Martin Avenue and 14 th Street will be closed Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday  to allow a utility contractor to install a water main through the intersection.  Pioneer Road, south of Johnson Street will be closed to traffic starting Monday, and remain closed through Friday June 17. Pioneer Road from the south will remain open for local traffic and […]

The City of Fond du Lac’s outdoor swimming pools are opening for the season.  The Fond du Lac Parks Department says the Taylor Park swimming pool opened this weekend, will be closed Monday, reopening Tuesday for morning lap swim.  The Fairgrounds pool will open Monday.    Additional information including a schedule and hours of operation can be found on the Fond du Lac Rec Website  at www.fdlrecdept.com and regular updates will […]

No injuries were reported  following  reports of gunshots fired in Fond du Lac early  Friday morning.  Shortly after 12:30am Friday officers to called to the area  of North Peters Avenue and West Arndt Street and located several handgun casings. There were no reported injuries or property damage.  This incident remains under investigation.    Anyone with information  is asked to call the Fond du Lac Police Department.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new study has found that tourists spent nearly $13 billion in Wisconsin last year as the state rebounded from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the state Department of Tourism-commissioned study from Tourism Economics found tourism spending jumped 31.1% from 2020. Every county in the state saw a double-digit increase in direct spending, ranging from 14% more in Rusk County to 54.6% […]