The Fond du Lac County Board has approved the formation of an ad hoc committee to continue to map out plans for a future new, expanded Fond du Lac County Jail. County executive Sam Kaufman says the current jail is at capacity and something needs to be done. Kaufman says the county no longer receives revenue from housing out of county inmates. The county is planning to build a new jail on […]
The Fond du Lac County Board has voted to spend $500,000 in federal ARPA funds for building improvements at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. County executive Sam Kaufman says the improvements are in addition to a major renovation of the grandstand music stage at the Fairgrounds. Kaufman says renovations are needed at the cow palace, expo center and some of the smaller buildings on the Fairgrounds.
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its May 2024 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, the first report from the traditional peak season for home sales. May 2024 home sales rose 11% compared to May 2023, and the median price rose to $315,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the past 12 months. Despite the increase in sales, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 63 basis points over […]
Photo caption: Carly Salter, MD, an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic family medicine physician, was recently recognized with an OAK (One of a Kind) Award following nominations from two patients. One nomination also specifically mentioned Dr. Salter’s nurse, Mary Sorrell. Carly Salter, MD, an SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Family Medicine physician, is being recognized as an SSM Health OAK (One of a Kind) Award winner. […]
Dorf Kapelle will give its 27th Buttermilk Festival performance on Wednesday, June 26. The concert starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park, Fond du Lac. Jon Dietz and his son, Zack, will entertain on concertina and tuba, beginning at 6:15 p.m. and during intermission. In the event of unsuitable weather, the concert will be moved to the County Fairgrounds. Now in its 37th year, the […]
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, July 16 in the Plaza Level Conference Center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. Appointments are encouraged. Donors will get a choice of a sun shirt, a donation to Make-A-Wish, or a gift card. Donors should eat before donating and bring a photo ID. The last date to donate elsewhere is May […]
A Milwaukee man wanted by police on an outstanding warrant was arrested Wednesday night following a high speed chase in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties. The chase started after a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation on northbound Interstate 41 near Lost Arrow Road. The vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed and turned south driving into Dodge county where the car […]
Two people were killed in a four vehicle crash in Dodge County. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon on State Highway 33 between Pierce and Town Hall Roads. An 84 year old man and 79 year old woman, both from Hustisford were pronounced dead at the scene. A 71 year old Shorewood man was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. A 17 year old male from Mayville, and 43 year old Kewaskum woman were […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto that locked in a school funding increase for the next 400 years, the justices announced Monday. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center filed a lawsuit in April arguing the governor exceeded his authority. The group asked the high court to strike down the veto without waiting for the case to go through […]