Month: June 2024

One hundred twelve Cadets from 40 counties will graduate from the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy in a ceremony Wednesday, June 19 at Mauston High School, earning their high school equivalency diploma and earning up to 16 college credits.  The voluntary Challenge Academy is a cost-free alternative education program which re-shapes the lives of 16-to-18-year-olds at risk of not graduating from high school. It uses a structured, military-style environment and state-certified […]

The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is taking the community out to the ballgame this Fourth of July, with their first Community Softball game; Thursday, July 4 th on the Diedrich Agency Field/Diamond 1 at Murray Park. The game will be 16” slow-pitch softball, open to participants ages 12 and older; no gloves required (but allowed).  Registration starts at 5pm, the game will start at 6pm. Registration is $10 per player.  Players […]

A Fond du Lac man was transported to the hospital after being stabbed with scissors and a suspect is in custody.  Shortly before 10:30pm Monday  Fond du Lac police were called to a disturbance in a residence in the 100 block of East 1st Street.  Officers set up a perimeter and several individuals exited the residence,   however the victim and suspect did not.   Police located a 41 year old  Fond du Lac […]

Hot temperatures are in the forecast for a second day in a row across Wisconsin.  In Fond du Lac County the National Weather Service is forecasting a high temp in the low 90s with a heat index close to triple digits Tuesday.  The extreme heat buckled pavement on roadways in northeast Wisconsin Monday.  Both  lanes of northbound Highway 151 at county Highway D in Fond du Lac County were closed for almost 7 hours after […]

Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to go can help you avoid dangerous lighting strikes.  June 18 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin's Andrew Beckett says everyone should learn how to protect themselves while spending time outdoors.  According to the National Lightning Safety Council, 14 people were killed by lightning in the United States and its territories in 2023. At least one person was killed by a lightning strike […]

In an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu in dairy cattle,  the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection  is requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions. The order is effective beginning Wednesday June 19.   The virus has been detected in dairy cattle in 12 states including Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.  In order to move lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions within […]

A new study says a planet-first diet cuts the risk of death by nearly a third.  The diet consists of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says fruits and vegetables are high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and antioxidants.  The study found that a planet friendly diet also dramatically cuts the release of greenhouse gases, in turn helping the planet.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office are continuing their investigation following the arrest of four Fond du Lac men in connection with several vehicle entries in the village of Eden.  Sheriff's Lieutenant Alex Volm says detectives are trying to determine if the incident is isolated or if the suspects were involved in other vehicle break ins.  Volm says it's a reminder for people to make sure their vehicles are locked.  The […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – Airline industry profits are projected to exceed $25 billion in 2024 according to the International Air Transport Association, but scammers continue taking advantage of consumers by fabricating flight cancellation notices and tricking consumers when they are trying to contact airline customer service agents. BBB Scam Tracker has received multiple reports of scammers creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers to charge travelers for rescheduling fake flights. If you are buying […]