The C-D-C says one in 36 children around the U-S has autism spectrum disorder. Rates are much higher than a decade ago, and support organizations hope Wisconsin communities do more to make individuals feel welcome, including adults on the spectrum. April is Autism Acceptance Month. Not only do advocates want to empower those with a diagnosis to live their fullest possible lives, but they also ask those around them to […]
Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin and knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe. This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. ReadyWisconsin's Andrew Beckett says Wisconsin made history this year when two tornadoes touched down in early February, which were the first confirmed tornadoes in the state that month since record keeping began. Beckett says Wisconsin averages nearly two […]
The North Fond du Lac Police Chief says he believes the Winnebago County District Attorney made the right decision not to charge an officer involved in a deadly shooting incident following a traffic stop in the village and subsequent chase. The Wisconsin Department of Justice investigation found that officer Bryce LaLuzerne acted appropriately when he fatally shot the the suspect. NFDL Police Chief Pete Vergos says officer LaLuzerne had initiated a traffic […]
Over the next two months, there will be national recognition weeks for the following individuals: National Telecommunicators Week: April 14-April 20 National Administrative Professionals Day: April 24 National Correctional Officer Week: May 5-May 11 National Police Week: May 12-May 18 The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is always doing what it can to recognize our employees, and not only during these weeks. Each year we look to find new ways to […]
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring. The Red Cross depends on thousands […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s annual Samaritan Cash Raffle, with the top prize of $50,000. The 2024 drawing is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 8 on the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Facebook page. First prize is $50,000; second prize, $10,000; third prize, $5,000; fourth & fifth prize, $2,500; sixth to 10th prize, $1,000; and 11th to 20th prize, $500 each. The raffle is being […]
A 19 year old Fond du Lac man is in custody following a high speed chase. The chase started shortly before 1:30 Sunday morning when a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on southbound Interstate 41 at Lincoln Road. The vehicle ran over a tire deflation device on 41 at Scott Street and ended when the suspect vehicle struck a police squad on the Military Road off ramp. While traveling up the […]
2024 is the year of the cicada. In the coming months, certain states, including Wisconsin, will experience a rare, natural event...the emergence of two separate broods of cicadas. UW Madison extension entomologist PJ Leisch told AM 1170s Between the Lines program the insects that will be found in counties mainly to the south of Fond du Lac and Dodge counties are known as the 17 year Brood XIII cicada. Leisch says […]
Blind people from throughout Wisconsin gathered in Fond du Lac over the weekend for the 49th annual National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin state convention. President of the NFB of Wisconsin Ben Dallin says the theme of this year's convention was Springing into Action: Advocating for an Accessible Future. Secretary of the NFB's Board of directors, Everett Bacon says there are several accessibility concerns facing blind people today including website […]