A motorcycle operator was critically injured after colliding with a farm tractor in Dodge County. The crash happened Saturday afternoon on Jersey Road near Breezy Point Road when the motorcycle attempted to pass the tractor and collided with the forage wagon. A 42 year old Markesan man was flown by helicopter to the hospital with life threatening injuries. The tractor operator, a 38 year old Waupun man, was not injured.
One person was killed when a car struck a semi trailer in Dodge County. The crash happened Saturday morning on Highway 151 at County Highway M. A preliminary investigation shows a disabled semi pulling double trailers was parked on the northbound shoulder of 151 when a car drifted onto the shoulder striking the semi. A passenger in the car, 38 year old Kammey May Schultz. of Fall River was pronounced dead […]
A Fond du Lac man was arrested after barricading himself inside his apartment following a domestic violence incident and setting fire to the apartment. Friday afternoon police were called to the 400 block of East 2nd Street for a domestic violence incident. Police learned the 29 year old alleged victim was able to safely get to a neighboring home and the 31 year old suspect barricaded himself inside the residence with […]
The victims of a fatal head on collision in Fond du Lac County have been identified. The Sheriff's Office says 19 year old Grace Starlight Cruis Thull was eastbound on Highway 23 near Heinrich Road west of Fond du Lac Thursday afternoon when her car crossed the center line striking a westbound vehicle driven by 64 year old Gary Wustrack of Ripon. Wustrack and Thill were both pronounced dead at the scene.
As the FDA considers action that would remove menthol, groups across Wisconsin observed No Menthol Sunday this past weekend. Fond du Lac County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Johanna Brotz says menthol is an additive that makes smoking easier to start and harder to quit. Brotz says tobacco companies have had great sucess in marketing menthol products to communities of color. The East Central Alliance for Nicotine Prevention hosted a No Menthol […]
It was a beautiful weekend to take your kids to a park. United Way Fond du Lac is sponsored the annual Kids to Park Day at Fond du Lac's Lakeside Park, Village Park in North Fond du Lac and Columbus Park in Campbellsport Saturday. The event is celebrating across the country connecting kids and families with local, state and national parks to promote discovery and exploration of the outdoors. Some […]
Green Lake, Wis. (May 19, 2023) – An extensive mix of entertainers will perform at Thrasher Opera House this summer and fall. With a blend of past performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher, we are excited to welcome our guests to Summer/Fall Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive Director Rachael Avery says, “We're looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of genres, from blues, singer/songwriters, […]
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 22 to May 26: Pavement marking Monday. Traffic Impacts: Lighthouse Drive is closed to through traffic. Eleventh Street – Park Avenue to Vine Street Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and […]
The Student Summer Bus Pass is back! Kids ages 5-17 can ride the city bus unlimited from June – August for only $35! Ride to summer school, pools, parks and so much more! Bus drivers are currently selling Student Summer Passes. You can also pick one up from City Hall or Fond du Lac High School. Don’t miss on this great value, unlimited rides June 1 –August 31 st ! […]