The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says a Wisconsin Dells man made up a story that he had been shot after he stopped to helped a stranded motorist. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says an investigation found no corroborating evidence to the claim by 28 year old Jason Raasch. Raasch said he was shot in the abdomen after he stopped to help the occupants of a car parked on the side of Highway […]
A man and woman from Oshkosh have been bound over for trial in connection with a robbery at the Guaranty Bank in Fond du Lac last month. Probable cause was found at a preliminary hearing Friday for 26 year old Maranatha Henderson and 35 year old Shafia Jones. Police detective Bill Ledger says Henderson admitted to robbing the bank and says Jones wrote the robbery note that was handed to […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he "absolutely" expects to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his first visit to Israel next month. Walker, a Republican, told The Associated Press in an interview ahead of his departure on a European trade mission that the Netanyahu meeting in mid-May is not yet confirmed, but that it's his "hope and expectation" it will happen. A spokeswoman for Walker's […]
Two people received non life-threatening injuries in a one vehicle rollover crash in Dodge County Friday. Rescue personnel were called to the scene at the intersection of Highways W and A in the town of Trenton. A Preliminary investigation shows that 18 year old Jesus Ramos-Soto, from Waupun, was driving an SUV north on W approaching the stop sign at the intersection with Cth A. The Explorer went into a […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System regents have approved raising tuition for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students at most of the system's four-year schools starting next year. The regents approved the increases during a meeting at UW-Waukesha on Friday. Plans call for raising tuition by hundreds of dollars at schools in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, Stout and Whitewater this fall. Tuition for […]
KOHLER, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based Kohler Co. has scored wins in a legal battle over property taxes against the small village of the same name where it's headquartered. Kohler Co. filed lawsuits against the village of Kohler saying the company overpaid in property taxes. The company disputes valuations on its American Club, Blackwolf Run, Riverbend and the Inn on Woodlake properties. A judge ruled in one lawsuit that the village […]
Fond du Lac, WI announces an open call to artists to create an original piece of public art. Up to four sculptures created by four artists will be permanently installed in the Arts and Entertainment District in the center of beautiful downtown Fond du Lac. The intent of this program is to increase awareness and understanding of public art; to present an affordable and accessible art experience for people of […]
On Friday, April 17, a group of Fond du Lac High School students will be participating in the Day of Silence which is being hosted by the Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) Club. Designed as a day to show support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and other identities (LGBTQ+) or anyone who has ever been bullied due to gender identity or sexual orientation, the Day of Silence is […]
A Ripon woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Pizza Hut restaurant has avoided a trial scheduled to begin next week. As part of a plea agreement 49 year old Melissa Littlefield entered an Alford plea to two misdemeanor counts of theft in a business setting. Under the plea Littlefield does not admit guilt but acknowledges a jury may convict her. Fond du Lac judge Richard […]