Waupun first Ice Fest celebration was held over the weekend. Waupun mayor Rohn Bishop says the event featured over 60 ice sculptures. "The ice sculptures are one thing to see. There's a fire and light show at the Waupun ice arena, magic show at Go Dutch Solutions, and horse drawn carriage rides that will give tours of some of the permanent sculptures in the downtown area," Bishop told WFDL news. […]
The Fond du Lac School District STEM Academy has a new principal. Roberts Elementary School principal Amy Kunstman has been hired to the post. Before Roberts Elementary, Kunstman was an assistant principal at Theisen Middle School. Kunstman will continue her duties as the District Fine Arts Coordinator, a position she has held since 2018. Ms. Kunstman earned a Master's in Education degree from Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee) and obtained her administrative license from […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A constitutional amendment supported by Republicans that attempts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Wisconsin won approval Thursday in the state Assembly. The measure is the latest effort targeting DEI efforts nationwide, but it is a long way from becoming law in Wisconsin. It must also pass the Senate this year and then the full Legislature next session before it would go to a statewide vote to […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Multimillionaire Republican businessman Eric Hovde is planning to launch a bid for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Hovde campaign spokesperson Ben Voekel said Thursday that Hovde will be announcing next week. Reelecting Baldwin to a third term is critical for Democratic hopes to maintain majority control of the Senate. Hovde has been laying the groundwork for a run for months, lining up support […]
A suspicious death in Fond du Lac has become a homicide investigation. Fond du Lac police chief Aaron Goldstein says 20 year old Annaka Winter Trudell of Fond du Lac faces a charge of First Degree Reckless Homicide in the death of 33 year old Ashley Ann Calo of West Bend. Calo was found slumped over the steering wheel of her car near Attitude Sports in Fond du Lac Tuesday night […]
The city is hoping a former downtown tavern can be converted into much needed housing. The city will be applying for a $250,000 state economic development grant to support a $1.4 million renovation of the former Beernuts/Brickle building on South Main Street. City manager Joe Moore says the property will be used for housing and commercial space. Moore says additional residential units will add to a much-needed inventory of housing options in the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is dead. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday that there will still be a public hearing to build support for passage next session, but it won’t occur until after the Assembly has adjourned for this year. The measure drew opposition from some for being too conservative in severely limiting who could have access to medical marijuana and […]
Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College is hosting a College Preview Day for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Campus Conference Center. During the event, students have the opportunity to tour campus, visit program areas, connect with MPTC staff and students, win prizes and more. Learn more and register at morainepark.edu/visit-us/college-preview-day/. Registration closes on March 6.
SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $6,000 to the Fond du Lac County United Way to help support its Ride United program. Ride United was established in 2018 to support United Ways and 211s in reducing transportation barriers to help people in need across the United States. It can help individuals secure transportation to a medical, dental, or mental health appointment, a job interview, school appointment, grocery store or […]