MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump won’t rule out attempting to decertify President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in the state, even though GOP legislative leaders and attorneys from both sides have dismissed the idea as impossible and unconstitutional. Tim Michels said on Tuesday that he would “need to see the details” when asked if he would sign a bill to decertify […]
Two people were injured in two separate vehicle crashes in Fond du Lac County early Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3:30am a 64 year old woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after hitting a deer on Highway 151 just north of Highway 26. Shortly before 5am rescue personnel were called to a report of a car in a ditch on Highway 49 near County Highway E. Deputies found that […]
If a county committee meeting is any indication there doesn't appear to be much public appetite to sell or close the Fond du Lac Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Most of the people in attendance at Tuesday night's meeting spoke in favor of the golf course, some questioning why this was even being discussed. An ad hoc committee will be formed to further discuss the matter. With accrued deficits topping $2.5 million […]
The Municipal Service Center would like to provide information to City Residents on an upcoming Curbside Bulky Waste Lottery program occurring in July. The program will be at no cost to residents and limited to fifty City Residents that normally have their garbage collected by the City. Businesses and apartment complexes are not eligible for pickup. Residents wishing to participate in the program need to complete the Bulky Waste Lottery […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels once led an organization that fought a proposal to get tough on people who were in the country illegally, but he’s campaigning as someone opposed to illegal immigration. Michels is in a tight battle with former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch in the Republican primary race for governor. The winner will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in November. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is reporting raising more than $10 million over the first six months of this year as the Democrat prepares to face a tough reelection bid in the battleground state in November. The campaign for Wisconsin governor is shaping up to be the most expensive in state history. Outside groups are pouring millions into the race and Republicans vying to win the Aug. […]
The Fond du Lac County Clerk says absentee ballot drop boxes are safe and secure. Lisa Freiberg is reacting to the state Supreme Court ruling that the drop boxes may be placed only in election offices and that no one other than the voter can return a ballot in person. "Just like any other antiquated laws until a situation occurs they just sit on the books, people start interpretating things differently and […]
Area law enforcement has announced another arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation involving trafficking of illegal drugs during the Independence Day Holiday in the Fond du Lac area. The Lake Winnebago MEG Drug Unit, Fond du Lac County and Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested an out of state individual in possession of large quantities of illegal drugs following a traffic stop on Highway 151 in Fond du Lac County. […]
The Fond du Lac County executive says he wonders if the county can continue to afford be in the golf course business. Sam Kaufman says over a period of years the Rolling Meadows Golf Course has accrued a deficit of around $2.6 million. "I want the county to finally take a look at these numbers and make a decision," Kaufman told WFDL news. "Do we want to operate the golf […]