Month: May 2024

Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were recognized over the weekend at the 2024 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance.  WFDL AM 1170 (93.7FM-FDL, 103.3FM-Waupun), Sunny 97.7 FM, and 95.1 & 96.1 The Rock (WTCX) were recognized with a dozen awards in the Medium Market category. Nick Rusch took home the first place trophy […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by animal welfare advocates seeking to invalidate Wisconsin’s new wolf management plan was dismissed by a judge on Monday.  Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke threw out the case that accused Wisconsin wildlife officials of violating the state’s open meetings law and disregarding comments from wolf researchers and supporters, reflecting how contentious the debate over wolf management has become in the state.  Ehlke ruled from the bench, granting […]

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a two vehicle crash Friday that sent a Fond du Lac man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  A preliminary investigation shows 34 year old Jeanna Giese of Fond du Lac was westbound on Highway Q and was turning into a driveway, when she pulled in front of an eastbound vehicle.  The driver of the eastbound vehicle, 77 year old Ronald Birschbach of Fond du […]

The street reconstruction season is underway in the city of Fond du Lac.  Public Works director Paul DeVries says the big project is the reconstruction of Pioneer Road in front of Theisen Middle School.   The project is slated for completion by the end of September.  DeVries says a stormwater retention pond is also under construction to the east of the Theisen football field.   Other major street projects this summer include 9th Street […]

SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue are teaming up to offer a free child seat safety check.  RN Care manager at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic OB/GYN Department, Maria Vossekuil, says the event will be held Monday May 13 at the South Main Street Fire Station in Fond du Lac.  Waupun Memorial Hospital emergency room nurse Devan Nehls says the recommendation is […]

A consultant recommends the city of Waupun combine city and community fire services  and expand it's paid on call roster.   Those are among several recommendations outlined in a recently completed Fire and Emergency Response staffing study.  Waupun city administrator Kathy Schlieve says combining city and community fire services would reduce duplication and save taxpayer money.   In a combination department the city would hire firefighter/paramedics and ambulance revenue would allow the city to […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – This year’s Dock Spiders Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Herr-Baker Field on the campus of Marian University from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rummage Sale and select Team Store items will be priced to move and will include game-worn team gear, numerous t-shirts, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers items, Northwoods League apparel, and much more. Rummage Sale items will not be eligible for […]

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year. The council members and their hometowns are: Jordan Berg, Neillsville Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge Ashton Brusveen, Cambria Jamie Damm, Columbus Gracy Fox, Burlington Logan Harbaugh, Marion Alexa Heitkamp, Mindoro Max Luedtke, Beaver Dam […]

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly today proclaimed this week, May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin. “Our teachers are the heart and soul of our education system - the impact they have stretches far beyond classroom walls,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “They are the unsung heroes in our communities who go above and beyond to help shape the next generation of leaders. I am so […]