Guns N’ Roses have named Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, just a day after the band announced they had amicably parted ways with Frank Ferrer, who had been with the group since 2006 (making him their longest-tenured drummer). Carpenter has been a member of the group Awolnation for the past decade, appearing on their last five albums. He also played with bassist Duff McKagan’s band Loaded between 2009-2011, appearing […]
Counting Crows will release their new studio album, Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets! — a collection of music that includes the four songs frontman Adam Duritz and the band debuted in 2021 as the Butter Miracle: Suite One EP, along with an additional five tracks. The band will also embark on The Complete Sweets! Tour in support of their forthcoming album, kicking off on June 10th in Nashville through Aug. […]
DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin backup forward Carter Gilmore made a sweet 3, then turned to the Montana fans and signaled for them to “shhhh.” Back on defense, he took a charge from one Montana player, then altered another’s shot. By the time Gilmore’s flurry was over Thursday, the game pretty much was, too. The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years, 85-66 over the Grizzlies. “He's […]
The local unemployment rate jumped significantly to start the new year. The state Department of Workforce Development says the January unemployment rate in Dodge County was 3.1 percent..up from 2.4 percent in December. The Fond du Lac County rate was up seven-tenths of a percent to 3.3 percent. The city of Fond du lac’s jobless rate in January was 3.8 percent, up from 3.1 percent in December. The preliminary unemployment rates increased in all 13 […]
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of the one week closure of S Hickory Street between Emma Street and Ruggles Street. The closure will be in place Tuesday, March 25 th at 7:00 am and remain closed until end of day Monday, March 31 st . The closure will be in place to allow for water utility repairs and pavement restoration.
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Agriculture in the Classroom program has awarded $5,000 to educators and agriculture literacy programs. Grant dollars will support innovative core curricula initiatives that incorporate agriculture concepts while helping students meet academic standards and develop career readiness skills. “Agricultural literacy allows educators to embed cross-curricular connections that incorporate social studies, science, health and nutrition, math, art and more while helping students to build awareness and understanding […]
Fond du Lac, WI – The Gratitude Club, a cornerstone of Fond du Lac’s recovery community, is pleased to invite the public to an Open House on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at its location, 295 Ruggles Street, Fond du Lac, WI. Often referred to as "Fond du Lac’s best-kept secret," the Gratitude Club provides a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals on their recovery journey. […]
MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced over $6.3 million in funding to 58 agencies across the state through the Specialized Transit Program to improve local transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The joint federal and state program provides grants to help with specialized transportation services such as mobility management, operating assistance, and vehicle purchases. “We must continue our work to […]
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its February 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, highlighting a promising improvement in sales during the off-peak season while continuing to see the market struggle to keep up with an excess of demand. In February, compared to the same month in 2024, Wisconsin home sales increased 7.0% – more than three times the rate of growth in January. Additionally, the median price […]