MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Brad Schimel says he is putting drug smugglers and dealers on notice that they are "public enemy No. 1" as he begins his tenure as Wisconsin attorney general. Schimel was sworn in as attorney general on Monday. Schimel won election in November, taking over for fellow Republican J.B. Van Hollen who decided not to seek a third term. Schimel, the former Waukesha County district attorney, […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't believe Republicans who control the Senate will vote for a gas tax increase to help pay for roads projects. Fitzgerald said Monday he doesn't think the votes are there for the gas tax hike as proposed by the state Department of Transportation. Raising gas taxes was part of a $751 million package of tax and fee increases […]
A North Fond du Lac man was taken into custody at gunpoint following a chase with police. The incident happened around 1am Dec. 30 when officers attempted to stop a vehicle with heavy front-end damage and missing a rear tire. The chase proceeded on Merrill Avenue and East Johnson Street despite the loss of a second wheel with speeds up to 50 miles an hour. The vehicle crashed into […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Florida sports betting consultant has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he allegedly threatened a customer into giving him more than $25 million. Adam Meyer appeared with his attorney in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Meyer's trial was set for March 16, and a judge continued his $1 million signature bond. According to the indictment, Meyer runs Real Money Sports and advises customers on professional […]
Fond du Lac police are looking for a man who allegedly made threats against workers at the Solutions Center warming shelter. According to a police report the 67 year old man threatened to shoot the windows out of the building. The man became upset when he was told to leave after getting into a fight with another man at the shelter. The man also allegedly called the warming shelter the […]
At about 4:37 p.m., the Beaver Dam Fire Department was notified of smoke coming from the building at 1322 N. Spring Street in the City of Beaver Dam. This building is the former Green Giant facility and is now used for storage. The owner of the building reported there were several boats, RVs, cars, and trailers stored inside. Police and fire units from Beaver Dam responded and found heavy smoke […]
An electrical problem apparently started a fire that damaged the basement of a home in North Fond du Lac. Firefighters were called to the scene on Minnesota Avenue Sunday afternoon to a report of a fire in the basement of a home. An officer on the scene reported heavy smoke in the basement and flames visible. The fire was contained to the basement of the home. No injuries were reported.
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A Fond du Lac County man was injured after he was attacked by a deer he shot while crossbow hunting. The Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened Friday evening on the Peebles Trail near Highway K in the town of Taycheeda. The Sheriff’s Office says the 72 year old man was tracking the deer when the animal struck him in the leg with her head. The […]