Month: August 2024

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says investigators have identified several teenage and adult suspects in connection with a widespread deer poaching scheme spanning 200 square miles in Fond du Lac, Dodge and Washington counties.  Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says the poaching was uncovered last month when several deer heads were discovered in the garbage on property in the southeast portion of the county.  Waldschmidt says describes the poaching as "thrill […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: "Vice President Kamala Harris picked a good one in my colleague and good friend across the river, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.  "As former educators, Tim and I believe in doing what’s best for kids, leading with kindness, empathy, and respect, and working hard to get […]

Mayor Rohn of Waupun is endorsing Representative Mark Born for the new 37th Assembly District. "I've known Mark for years, he and I worked together before he was in the legislature. With the new gerrymandered maps, Mark is now our new representative and Waupun is lucky to have Mark. He's a member of the Joint Finance Committee and the second most important member of the Republican Majority. Mark has had several […]

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.             St. Agnes Hospital also received two other honor designations, including: Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll, after meeting specific criteria that reduces the […]

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating a semi crash on Interstate 41 in Fond du Lac.  The crash happened shortly after 7am Tuesday on 41 at the Highway 151 off-ramp.   A preliminary investigation found that a southbound semi had attempted to exit interstate 41 at Hwy 151 and lost control on the wet pavement. The semi jack-knifed and overturned in the eastbound ditch of interstate 41.  A 150 gallon fuel tank […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate. The Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter has helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and aid to families. No Republican presidential candidate has carried Minnesota since 1972, but Donald Trump and his campaign insist that Minnesota is in play this year. Walz […]

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office continues to follow up on tips as they search for the operator of a motorcycle involved in a high speed chase over the weekend.  The chase Saturday night on Highways 175 and 151 reached speeds of 130 miles an hour before it was terminated.   Sheriff's captain Chris Randall says witnesses have reported the  motorcycle driving recklessly in other areas of the county recently.  […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – The City of Fond du Lac is hosting a public information meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 regarding the City’s Housing Study and Action Plan. The meeting serves as an opportunity for residents to share their input on the City’s current and future housing needs.  “The Housing Study and Action Plan is designed to help ensure that housing opportunities are provided for households of all types, ages, […]

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the death of an Oshkosh man found in Lake Winnebago.  The body of 65 year old David Prieto was found Friday floating in the lake near the Fahrney Point Boat Ramp/Kalbus Country Harbor area in the town of Black Wolf.  First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Prieto was pronounced dead at the scene.   His boat was found in the area.  Autopsy results are pending.