MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is retiring after four years on the job. Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that Preston Cole would be retiring on Wednesday. Cole has served as secretary of the department since Evers took office in 2019. Evers’ spokesperson Britt Cudaback said a replacement would be named as soon as possible. Under Cole’s leadership the agency has launched efforts […]
W. 1st Street between Main Street and Macy Street will be closed Wednesday, November 23 to allow a roofing contractor to place a crane and remove equipment/material from the adjacent building roof. Access to Darling Place will remain open. Division Street from Brooke Street to Moore Street, Taylor Street from Brooke Street to dead end, Lewis Street from Brooke Street to dead end, Moore Street from Division Street to Lewis Street […]
Wisconsin interim head coach Jim Leonhard says his players are still grieving the loss of former Badgers receiver Devin Chandler and believes it might keep some from being focused enough to play Saturday at Nebraska. Chandler and Virginia teammates Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry were returning from a class trip Sunday night when authorities say they were killed by a fellow student and former football player. In an exclusive […]
Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney says while he is disappointed he didn't win in his race for state attorney general there is nothing he would have done differently in his campaign for the office. Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul narrowly defeated the Republican Toney in last week's midterm election. "Certainly wasn't the result we wanted, some disappointment but I'm so grateful to friends, family, supporters, law enforcement across […]
Amy Haase says she is looking forward to the challenge as the new Fond du Lac County Communications and Emergency Management director. The Dodge County Emergency Management director will begin her new duties next month. She has held every position in the Dodge County Emergency Management Office. "I started in emergency management in Dodge County in 2006 as their part-time administrative assistant. I moved to the deputy director in July […]
Monday November 21 will be the final day for COVID-19 testing at Ripon College. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says free COVID-19 testing will continue indefinately at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center. Mueller says dozens of people continue to get tested at the Fairgrounds. Testing at the Fairgrounds takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8am to 4:30pm.
The City of Fond du Lac is seeking public input on the vision for long-term improvements along the Downtown Riverfront and the North Main Street Corridor on November 28th, 2022 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 151 E. 1st Street. As part of continued efforts to enhance the quality of life and being an attractive place to live, work and play, the City is looking for […]
For the second year in a row St. Mary's Springs Academy has exceeded expectations in the latest school report card from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. "Our ‘exceeds expectations’ ranking on the state school report card is a direct result of our intentional investment in continuous improvement initiatives," states Stacey Akey, President of St. Mary's Springs Academy. "As a school, we are focused on continuous improvement, specifically improving student […]
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a Fond du Lac woman. Police chief Aaron Goldstein says the 57 year old Fond du Lac man faces charges of first degree intentional homicide and resisting in the death of 51 year old Jacquelyn Jo Rooney. Rooney was found dead Saturday in her East Merrill Avenue apartment. The Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy. The cause of death […]