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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.

With the presidential election just three months away many residents will be breathing a huge sigh of relief when it is over.  The election season has been intense and stress for many only increased after the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.  SSM Health psychologist Dr. Matt Doll says while there has always been polarization to some degree during presidential elections, he hasn't seen anything quite like what we're experiencing today.  "I do […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the first West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Wisconsin this year in a healthy blood donor from Washington County, whose blood screened positive for WNV, and in a dead bird from Chippewa County that tested positive for the virus. The positive blood donor is not considered a human case because they never developed any symptoms of WNV, which is required to be a […]

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office with cooperation from the state Department of Corrections is investigating another inmate death at the Waupun Correctional Institution.  Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says shortly before 7:30am Monday the Sheriff's Office was contacted by the prison regarding an inmate death.  Schmidt says an initial investigation indicates this was likely a self-inflicted incident.  Sources tell WFDL news an inmate was found hanging in his south cell […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis (Aug. 5, 2024) — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.  Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help […]

Give the Gift of Life! The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, August 20th at the Holyland Civic Center (St. Cloud Athletic Club), 911 Main Street, Saint Cloud, from 11:45 am until 6:00 pm.  With only 3% of people donating blood, there is an ongoing urgent need for blood donors!  Blood is needed every day.  When you give, others live.  PLEASE call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to […]