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MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin authorities on Thursday promised a thorough investigation of the fatal police shooting of a student who they say was armed outside a middle school, as families in the community gathered to comfort one another.  Authorities did not release additional details on the inquiry being led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and have not released the name of the student.  "When faced with a deadly threat, they […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track individuals who may have been exposed to the measles virus after the first case of measles  was confirmed in Wisconsin in Dane County.  DHS identified four locations in southern Wisconsin that may have been exposed to the virus.  Fond du Lac County Public Health officer Kim Mueller says the next step is working to identify and   directly notify people who may have been […]

Construction is underway on a major renovation project in the Rosendale-Brandon School District.  Groundbreaking ceremonies were held recently for an expansion that will increase space at Laconia Middle School and High School, starting with a new cafeteria and high school classroom addition.  High School principal, Diane Raue, says subsequent phases will include a secure front entry, office space, gym and locker room, renovations to existing areas, building-wide maintenance, additional parking and improved traffic […]

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Waupun Police Department and Waupun Fire Department with a mock crash at the Waupun High School with students observing the response and coordination of the first responders. During the scenario, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted the Waupun Police Department by providing a patrol deputy and members from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Team.  The mock crash was an informative scenario […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Sheboygan County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Cory Roeseler’s retirement, effective June 3, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To apply, please complete the “Register of Deeds, Coroner, and Sheriff” application form that can be found on the “Apply to […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County (BBBS) has a new home for mentoring. The nonprofit organization is purchasing a building located at 987 S. Main St. in Fond du Lac to serve the growing number of children in their program. The purchase of the new facility will be finalized in August, helping BBBS create a safer, more inviting, and functional space for local youth.  “We’ve grown significantly […]

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump returned briefly to the campaign trail Wednesday and called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.  Trump's remarks at events in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan were being closely watched after he received a $9,000 fine for making public statements about people connected to the […]

North Fond du Lac police are investigating a strong armed robbery.  Shortly after 8pm Tuesday police received a call that a man had been beaten and robbed near the intersection of Polk Street and Audrey Court.  The victim , a Waukesha man, told officers he knows the suspects and that they are also from Waukesha.   A preliminary investigation indicates the victim contacted the suspects, asking them to come to North Fond du Lac.  The […]

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) — Police shot and killed a student outside a Wisconsin middle school Wednesday after receiving a report of someone with a weapon, the state's attorney general said in the first law enforcement briefing on gunshots that sent children fleeing and prompted an hourslong lockdown of local schools.  Authorities had previously said an active shooter who never got inside the building was “neutralized” outside Mount Horeb Middle School. […]