Five people died in a fiery vehicle crash in Wisconsin, authorities said Saturday. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that the vehicle crashed into a tree Friday night off a roadway just south of Verona, a town about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Madison. The vehicle caught fire and all five occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities have not released their names and […]
A Fond du Lac County based non-profit organization that assists women in recovery from substance abuse and trauma is closing. Mahala's Hope president Rhiannon Diederichs says "It is with deep regret the decision to cease operations and close permanently." Diederichs says the organization has faced location challenges that have made it impossible to keep operations running. Since it's inception Mahala's Hope has served 248 women, affecting 280 minor children across several Wisconsin counties. The […]
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Army National Guard recognized the career contributions of two retired Soldiers October 19, during a Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony at the Department of Military Affairs facility on Madison’s north side. In the presence of family, friends, leadership, and service members, retired Col. Julie Gerety and retired Col. Jeffery Paulson became the 75th and 76th Guardsmen to be inducted. Gerety served as the Brigade Commander for the […]
Milwaukee, Wis. – Consumer experiences matter to Better Business Bureau – and businesses! BBB customer reviews allow customers to post reviews about marketplace experiences with businesses, brands, and charities. So, for our second "Thank a Business" month, BBB is asking everyone to take a minute and write a customer review. "Favorable feedback is a valuable asset for any business, and positive reviews go a long way," said Lisa Schiller, Senior Director of […]
A Fond du Lac Street will be closed for a couple of days this week. East Division Street between Park Avenue and Champion Street will be closed beginning Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 am and remain closed until end of day Friday, November 8. The closure will be in place to allow for water utility repairs and pavement restoration.
Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day. The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast for Tuesday is in Montana where there could be blizzard conditions, but that state is not a battleground and is strongly favored to go for Donald Trump. Key battleground states including Michigan and Wisconsin are expected to see some rainfall. Here are the Election Day forecasts for […]
The Wisconsin Women, Infants and Children program is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says in Fond du Lac County the WIC program serves 2000 people and provides access to key health building blocks at critical times in life. The Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health Services says WIC has helped reduce fetal deaths and infant mortality, reduce rates of low birth weight, iron […]
SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital is raising funds for school lunches for children in need. A coin collection canister will be located at the hospital in November to help raise money. One in five children in America live with hunger. Some children miss meals and are faced with daily uncertainty about food as their parents try and balance buying groceries and paying bills. The Waupun Area School District provides breakfast free […]
Minnesota governor Tim Walz is making a last minute push to get people to vote. Walz made the plea in an exclusive interview on AM 1170s Between the Lines program. "I'm just so excited. Yesterday in Wisconsin we (campaign) knocked on 215,000 doors, we've got those 50 offices open, and I think this thing is coming into focus for folks that they've got an opportunity to choose a leader who […]