MILWAUKEE (AP) — State Rep. Duey Stroebel has donated another $350,000 to his congressional campaign in recent weeks, as he runs for the Wisconsin seat now held by retiring Republican Rep. Tom Petri . Campaign-finance reports released late Thursday show that Stroebel has about $260,000 cash on hand. That gives him an edge over his two top rival candidates. State Sen. Joe Leibham, has about $170,000 and state Sen. Glenn […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A court-ordered change to Wisconsin's photo identification law designed to cut down on voter fraud is creating confusion that some say may lead to more lawsuits and, ironically, fraud. Policy makers, attorneys and voter ID experts were struggling Friday with how to interpret a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling. The court said in order for Wisconsin's voter ID requirement to be constitutional, the state can't require applicants […]
The City of Fond du Lac Police Department in collaboration with the Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services, Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office, Fond du Lac School District, Probation and Parole, and Fond du Lac County Public Health Department, have announced the creation of a Drug Endangered Children (DEC) program for the City of Fond du Lac. Officials will be hosting a press conference on Wednesday […]
The Department of Public Works would like to inform the public there will be dredging at the marina entrance starting Monday, August 4th. The City’s contractor, PCi Dredging, will be dredging a channel at the Marina entrance located east of the lighthouse. The dredge area will be approximately 80’ x 250’ and work will begin on the western side of the entrance. Markers and buoys will be placed indicating a […]
City of Fond du Lac - Weekly Construction Update The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving though any work zone. Drivers are also encouraged to visit the City of Fond du Lac web site at http://www.fdl.wi.gov and view a map of the 2014 construction projects which may […]
Fond du Lac High School registration will be held from 7am-5pm on Monday, August 18th for incoming 9th and 11th graders and on Tuesday, August 19th for incoming 10th and 12th graders. Please enter the school through the main entrance, Door 1. If your child is new to the Fond du Lac School District and they have been approved to attend, this will be the opportunity to meet with […]
Saturday, August 2, 2014, WISGOP will host U.S. Senator Ron Johnson at the Winnebago County Party Headquarters, as part of a statewide volunteer effort to energize the party. Event: Winnebago County Party Headquarters hosts U.S. Senator Ron Johnson When: Saturday, August 2, 2014 Where: Winnebago County Party Headquarters 738 North Main Street Oshkosh, WI 54901 Who: U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Party Activists […]
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Harley-Davidson plans to resume sales of its most popular model. The company says it will start selling two Road Glide touring models on Aug. 26 when its full 2015 lineup is released. It's previewing the Road Glide and Road Glide Special on Friday at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota and the National Bikers Roundup in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Company spokeswoman Maripat Blankenheim […]
The candidates for Fond du Lac County sheriff met face to face last night for the final time before the August 12th primary election. Sheriff Mick Fink and police detective Bill Ledger squared off in a debate at the Fond du Lac city-county government center sponsored by the Fond du Lac Reporter. The most heated part of the debate came near the end when Fink asked Ledger if he (sheriff) […]