Nobody was injured in a fire that damaged a home in Brandon. Firefighters from several departments were called to the scene at W12534 Liner Road for a report of an attached garage that was on fire. Fire Departments from Brandon, Waupun Alto, Markesan, Ripon, Lamartine, Rosendale and Fox Lake were called to the scene. The Red Cross was also called to assist.
A Fond du Lac teenager was arrested after police say he sent a fake text message to a friend that he shot himself and needed to go to a hospital. Police say the 17 year old boy was a passenger in a car when he sent the message. The friend called police who located the boy shortly thereafter. He admitted to officers he sent the text as a joke. He […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Government Accountability Board has set a Feb. 17 three-way primary for Glenn Grothman's Senate seat. The winner of the primary will likely take the seat because no Democrats or independents are running in the April 7 election. A GOP win would increase the Republican margin in the Senate to 19-14. The board on Tuesday removed a fourth Republican candidate, Fred Utecht of Belgium, from […]
Whereas, Fond du Lac’s adult school crossing guards provide support to the Fond du Lac Police with community safety by helping to ensure the safe passage of our youngest, most vulnerable pedestrians, children walking between home and school; and Whereas, adult school crossing guards must have a deep sense of responsibilty and dedication to our children to brave the harsh weather, split shifts, and heavy traffic; and Whereas, adult school crossing guards also play an […]
Fond du Lac bus driver Mary Christie receives proclamation on retirement after 27 years of service to the city
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Green Bay Packers fan and entrepreneur says running back Eddie Lacy, whose dreadlocks can be seen flying as he racks up rushing yards, is the inspiration for his cheese-themed headgear. Thomas Gryniewicz says his Chedlocks hat is a modern take on the famous cheese head wedges originally developed by Foamation Inc. in 1987. Gryniewicz says orders for his Chedlocks began picking up after he wore the […]
Nobody was injured in a fire that damaged a home in Brandon. Firefighters from several departments were called to the scene at W12534 Liner Road for a report of an attached garage that was on fire. Fire Departments from Brandon, Waupun Alto, Markesan, Ripon, Lamartine, Rosendale and Fox Lake were called to the scene. The Red Cross was also called to assist.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9:19 p.m. the Fond du Lac Fire Department was dispatched to a report of fire in a vacant building off of Forest Avenue between the railroad tracks and the river. Upon arrival firefighters found a small fire in a vacant building that caused moderate damage to the floor of the structure. Whether the fire was intentional or accidental it was caused by human intervention. […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is leaving details about how he plans to solve the state's budget shortfall for a speech next month. Walker did not talk in his State of the State speech Tuesday about how he plans to solve a $2.2 billion budget shortfall. And he was also vague about his plans to follow through on his campaign promises to cut taxes, even in the face […]