Month: December 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirms that a  Dodge County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease  in May has been depopulated.  Of the 172 animals depopulated, 23 tested positive for the disease.  In total, there were 26 positive cases of CWD.  Three deer had died prior to depopulation. The farm was quarantined in May 2023 when a 9-year-old doe tested positive for CWD.  A quarantine means […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Excessive compliance costs have forced Wisconsin regulators to stop developing groundwater standards on PFAS chemicals. Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday that the Department of Natural Resources has had to stop drafting the standards because an economic impact projection put the cost of compliance for industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants at $33 million over the first two years the standards would be in effect. Then-Republican Gov. […]

The Fond du Lac County executive says wages for county employees need to be adjusted so the county can remain competitive.  A consultant presented a compensation analysis at Tuesday night's county board meeting.   County executive Sam Kaufman  says Fond du Lac County wages are behind other counties in several areas and he says that has become problematic when it comes to filling positions.   Kaufman says while some departments pay on average compared […]

SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has awarded its quarter three BEE (Be Exceptional Everyday) Awards.  The BEE Award is specifically designed to recognize staff members who demonstrate great teamwork and communication skills, collaboration, professionalism, exemplary service, and a commitment to excellence.       Bridget Falk, Diabetes Services, SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital: Bridget was one of the presenters for the Diabetes Education class in September. She gave a marvelous presentation about diabetic […]

The Fond du Lac School District has established enrollment dates for 5-year-old Kindergarten students attending the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment will begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and will run through Friday, January 19, 2024.   During the week of January 16, parents and guardians of prospective kindergartners can enroll their child between 9a-2:30p in person. Parents and guardians are also asked to bring proof of their child’s age in the […]

METTAWA, Ill. (December 20, 2023) – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest marine technology company, recently announced its annual Sustainability Leadership Awards which celebrate the Company’s commitment to sustainable, responsible practices by recognizing outstanding environmental contributions of individuals and teams at Brunswick facilities around the world. Now in its third year, the award nominations represented teams from 11 facilities and seven countries around the world.  Combined, the estimated annual environmental […]

Nobody was seriously injured following a fire that damaged a Fond du Lac home.  Shortly after 7pm Tuesday firefighters were called to 369 North Street and quickly knocked down the fire but not before flames caused heavy damage in the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the house. One person was treated at the scene.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

A Fond du Lac man convicted  in  connection with a stabbing incident outside a Fond du Lac tavern is going to prison.  Fond du Lac County Circuit judge Tricia Walker  sentenced 32 year old Vickendricka Jones to 19 years in prison followed by 20 years extended supervision.  In August Jones  pleaded no contest to attempted  first degree intentional  homicide.  Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney says the stabbing occured outside the […]

A swearing in ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for a new K9 officer in the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's  Office.  Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt held K9 Josie's right paw as he administered the oath of office.  The purebred black lab is working alongside crisis social worker Sheila Seaborg.  "Josie is very helpful.  She can do in two minutes what takes us an hour sometimes,"  Seaborg told WFDL news.  "When people see […]