Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corp. has won a major contract to build a new combat vehicle to replace a large share of the military's Humvee troop carriers. The Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to Oshkosh Defense. The $6.7 billion contract is expected to support thousands of jobs. The JLTV would replace about 55,000 Humvees by 2040. Around 49,000 would be built for the Army with […]
The Department of Defense has awarded the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to Oshkosh Defense. Republican state senator Rick Gudex of Fond du lac says the $6.7 billion contract is expected to support thousands of jobs in the Fox Valley. “This is great news for the Oshkosh Corporation and the entire Fox Valley area. The Oshkosh Corporation and its employees play an integral part in the economy for […]
Nobody was injured when a Waupun woman accidentally slammed her car into a house in Waupun. The accident happened Tuesday morning at 112 Elm Avenue. The driver, 69 year old Sandra Fretschel, told police she was attempting to park her car in the Waupun Memorial Hospital parking lot when the accelerator stuck. The car went across Elm Avenue, striking the house.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The CEO of the state economic development agency that's been besieged with problems since Gov. Scott Walker created it in 2011 is stepping down. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary Reed Hall said Tuesday he plans to retire from the agency. WEDC Board Chairman Dan Ariens thanked Reed for his leadership during a "challenging" time for the agency. Its troubles have included not tracking past-due loans, leadership […]
A Ripon man accused of hiding his brother's body has been found competent to stand trial in Fond du Lac County. Investigators say Robert Diamentis placed the body of his 45 year old brother in a barrell at a residence on Olden Road after his brother died back in February. The body was discovered in May when sheriff’s deputies made a welfare check. According to a criminal complaint Diamentis told […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — A Thrivent Financial adviser in Wisconsin faces charges after police say she stole $400 from a client. Jean Walsh-Josephson of Oshkosh is charged with felony forgery and misdemeanor counts of theft and obstruction. She is free on a signature bond ahead of a court appearance Sept. 3. Lt. Kevin Konrad says Oshkosh police arrested Walsh-Josephson on Aug. 13 after beginning an investigation. In an Oshkosh police […]
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) is accepting applications for fall internships in his Washington, D.C. and Fond du Lac offices. Intern applicants should submit a resume and references to Matt Furlow at matt.furlow@mail.house.gov. “I encourage college students in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District to apply for an internship in my office,” said Congressman Grothman. “Internships provide opportunities to learn more about the way our laws are made and how the federal government […]
The Fond du Lac school superintendent says he’s hopeful that an expected increase in enrollment and property values will help reduce a tax rate in the proposed Fond du Lac School District budget. The Fond du Lac School board has approved the preliminary budget that includes a nearly five percent tax rate increase and staff reductions through attrition. Superintendent Dr. Jim Sebert says the district expects to see an increase […]
Fond du lac police say alcohol was found in the system of two twin toddlers who were severely beaten last month at a Fond du Lac apartment complex. One of the infants died and a Chicago man, Daniel Griffin was arrested and charged last week with reckless homicide and child abuse. Assistant Police Chief Steve Klein says standing on top of both infants putting his full weight on them. "Obviously […]