A Campbellsport man has been arrested for his fourth OWI. Sixty one year old Christopher Bakken was arrested Saturday evening after he was pulled over by a state patrol trooper on Interstate 41 in Fond du Lac County. Bakken was taken into custody after failing a field sobriety test.
The Milwaukee Bucks want their postseasons to match the success of their regular seasons. That pretty much explains why the Bucks opted to fire coach Mike Budenholzer after he led Milwaukee to the NBA’s best record in three of his five seasons on the job. Budenholzer coached the Bucks to their first title in a half-century in 2021 but posted a 4-4 record in playoff series his other four seasons, including this year's first-round exit. “From a […]
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. At a coronation with displays of royal power straight out of the Middle Ages, Charles was presented with an orb, a sword and scepter. He had the solid gold, bejeweled St. Edward’s […]
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #197 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 7, 2023, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty. “Every day in communities throughout our state, Wisconsin firefighters bravely put their lives on the line to protect the […]
Lighthouse Drive – Lakeside Park Schedule: April through May Description: The project includes the reconstruction of Lighthouse Drive with new pavement, multi-use path, street lighting, parking stall layout, restoration, and tree plantings. May 8 to May 12: Weather pending, the paving contractor will be placing asphalt pavement. Traffic Impacts: Lighthouse Drive is closed to through traffic. Eleventh Street – Park Avenue to Vine Street Description: The project includes gas main […]
The Ripon Area United Way is merging with the Fond du Lac Area United Way. Ripon Area United Way Board president Jeff Puhlman-Becker says the merger has been in the works for a couple of years. Puhlman-Becker says the merger will help maximize both organization's impact and resources. Fond du Lac Area United Way executive director Amber Kilawee says she is excited about working with the Ripon community. Puhlman-Becker will serve on […]
Moraine Park Technical College has named Vernon Jung, of Kewaskum, as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus. Jung graduated from Moraine Park in 1983 with a degree in Machine Tool Technics and built a successful career in the tool and die industry. He has worked in the industry since graduation, and as the Principal of Team Technologies has become a reputable and respected business leader and has continued to move the industry forward […]
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #196 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 6, 2023, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. “We are glad to be able to welcome […]
Moraine Park Technical College has announced its top three candidates for the College’s next Vice President (VP) of Teaching and Learning. The current VP, Dr. Jim Eden, announced his retirement last year and since then has been the College has been in an active recruitment process. Dr. Eden will retire on June 30 and the new VP of Teaching and Learning will begin on July 1. After a nationwide […]