A Fond du Lac woman who was the subject of a Silver Alert has been found safe. Sixty one year old Mary Mann was reported missing Friday morning near the area of 6th Street and South Park Avenue. The Fond du Lac Police Department reported shortly before 5pm Friday that she was found safe.
A North Fond du lac man has been convicted of setting multiple fires in Fond du Lac County. Michael Miller has been convicted on two counts of arson, five counts of possession of child pornography, two counts of 1st Degree Reckless Endangering Safety, Burglary, and two counts of Criminal Damage to Property. When he is sentenced September 23 he faces a possible maximum sentence of 150 years in prison. Fond du Lac […]
West Johnson Street and Pioneer Road Intersection – WI DOT Project Schedule: June 6, 2022, to August 9, 2022 Description of work: The project is to provide the intersection of Johnson St and Pioneer Rd with dedicated left turn lanes on Johnson St and dedicated right turn lane for westbound Johnson St onto Pioneer Rd. This work will also upgrade the traffic signals at the intersection. June 27 to July […]
Taylor Park Pool – Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday (June 27-July 3 rd ) Open 10am-5:45pm 10:00 - 11:50am Adult Lap Swim/Water Walking 12:00 - 4:30pm Open Swim 4:45 - 5:45pm Adult Lap Swim/Water Walking 6:00 - 8:00pm Open Swim- Friday Only 10:00 – 4:15pm Open Swim – Saturday & Sunday Only Daily Fees: $3.00 Afternoon (12:00pm – 4:30pm) $2.00 Evening Open Swim (6:00pm – 8:00pm) […]
On Saturday, June 25 at Holy Family Church, Father Edward Sippel will celebrate two milestones that few reach—his 75th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood, and his 100th birthday. The Fond du Lac native was born in July 1922 to Louis and Della Sippel, who raised him in a “Christ-centered” life, leading through example with their volunteer work such as at St. Vincent de Paul. He attended St. Lawrence […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee has served notice that he'll try to convince a jury that he was mentally ill during the incident and shouldn't go to prison. Prosecutors say Darrell Brooks Jr. drove into the parade in Waukesha on Nov. 21, killing six people. On Monday he entered a plea of not guilty by reason of […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin has halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision. Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable was expected to be the center of yet-to-be-filed lawsuits. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President Tanya […]
A longtime Fond du Lac broadcaster has been inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Fond du Lac radio station owner Chris Bernier was one of four broadcasters added to the WBA Hall of Fame during the induction event this week. Bernier is the president and CEO of Armada Media with radio stations in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin. Bernier describes himself as a small-market guy. He […]
The 10 th annual Celebrate Waupun is being held this weekend at Tanner Park in Waupun. Waupun Festivals president Nick Rusch says the three day event features carnival rides, food, music, and more. The festival opens at 2pm Friday, with a fish fry starting at 4pm. The festival opens at noon Saturday, and includes a “city of Sculpture” trolley ride. Events continue Sunday wrapping up with a fireworks show at 9:30pm.