There are two new faces on the Fond du Lac School Board. Katie Moder was the top vote-getter in the race for two seats on the board. The former Fond du Lac School district teacher, principal and Pupil Services director was elected to a three year term with nearly 7,000 votes. "It's really exciting," Moder told WFDL news. "I'm just so thankful for all of those who supported me." Challenger […]
Waupun attorney Todd Snow has been elected to a municipal judge position in Beaver Dam. Snow defeated Beaver Dam attorney Maryann Schact in Tuesday's election. The multi-jurisdictional court handles municipal matters and traffic citations for Beaver Dam, Mayville and Waupun.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A tornado struck Missouri, causing an unknown number of injuries, as severe thunderstorms packing the threat of more hail and tornadoes were forecast across parts of the Midwest and South. Wednesday's storms threatened a region that includes portions of the country still reeling from deadly weekend weather. The Storm Prediction Center says up to 40 million people from Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit to Memphis, Tennessee, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has warned former President Donald Trump to refrain from rhetoric that could inflame or cause civil unrest. Trump, speaking briefly during his arraignment Tuesday, told the judge he was pleading “not guilty” and was advised of his rights by the judge. Judge Juan Merchan also warned Trump that he could be removed from the courtroom if he was disruptive, but Trump spoke only a […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether they’ll continue to use it. Many are defending their presence on the platform, saying they have a responsibility as public officials to meet voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. Yet the lawmakers active on TikTok remain in the distinct minority. Most in Congress are in favor of limiting the […]
The City Council has approved a No or Low Mow May pilot program for 2023. The initiative behind the program is to increase the habitat for bees and other pollinators. City residents will be allowed to let their grass lawn grow in the month of May without being in violation of City Ordinance 746-10, which limits the height of grass to six inches. Information regarding registration and participating properties can […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio offered a reminder that negotiations were still in the “early innings” as he discussed legislation on financing renovations to American Family Field. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a proposal earlier this year to spend $290 million on repairs to American Family Field under an agreement in which the Brewers would extend their lease by 13 years. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said […]
According to a new study Mercury Marine has a $5.4 billion annual economic impact on the local Fond du Lac community – an increase of almost 10% from just three years ago. The study by Envision Greater Fond du Lac shows that Mercury continues to be one of the top employers in the state of Wisconsin, now employing more than 4,200 people at its global headquarters in Fond du Lac, an increase of […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Fond du Lac Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s annual Samaritan Cash Raffle. The top prize is $50,000. The 2023 drawing is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 10 on the Greater Fond du Lac’s Facebook page. The raffle is being sponsored in part by the Fond du Lac County Medical Society, and Shea Electric & Communications, LLC. The SSM Health Samaritan Clinic - which opened […]