It’s amazing how much can transpire in just one year. Tucked away in the back portion of SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, SSM Health Eye Care services in Waupun might be one of the city’s best kept secrets. “We are so pleased with our first year of service,” according to Shane Smith, vice president of Medical Group Operations for the SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic. “It has been important […]
A two vehicle crash in Dodge County has claimed the life of a Watertown woman. The crash happened shortly before 8am on state Highway 60 near O'Connor Road about a mile east of Columbus. A preliminary investigation shows a vehicle was westbound on state Highway 60 when it crossed the center line colliding head on with an eastbound vehicle. The driver of the west bound vehicle, a 22 year old Watertown woman, was pronounced dead […]
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says a huber inmate walk away is in custody. Michelle Hawkins turned herself in to the jail Tuesday evening after failing to return from an interview earlier in the day.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's top Republican derided supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office as “whack jobs and morons,” predicting Tuesday that their effort would fail and they would be subject to fraud charges. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is being targeted for recall because he refused to impeach the state’s top elections official or proceed with attempting to decertify President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in Wisconsin. […]
Tuesday is the first official day of spring. National Weather Service meteorologist Taylor Patterson says this past winter was a record-breaker in Wisconsin in terms of above normal temperatures and lack of snow. Patterson says it's a weather pattern we tend to see when we have very strong El Nino events. Patterson says one of the most surprising things this winter was the lack of snow in northern Wisconsin. This winter […]
Despite having a very effective and easily available vaccine, measles outbreaks have continued to pop up in the United States over the last two decades. According to the CDC in 2023 there were 41 confirmed cases of measles. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says there were no confirmed measles cases in Wisconsin last year, but says because the disease can easily spread that could quickly change. While the […]
The Municipal Service Center would like to inform residents the new hours of operation for the City’s Bulky Waste Drop-Off Site. Effective April 1, 2024 the Department of Public Works Bulky Waste Drop Off Site, located at 490 Doty St. begins our Summer operating hours as follows: Hours of Operation: Hours (April 1 – November 30) Monday 9:00 to 3:15 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 to 6:00 Thursday 9:00 to 3:15 […]
Madison, WI – Fond du Lac High School's Youth in Government delegation recently attended the statewide Model Government conference in Madison. The delegation showcased its students' skills and dedication in a simulation of state government operations across legislative, judicial and media branches. The event was marked by several standout performances from Fond du Lac High School students. Cooper Kleinke’s legislative proposal received the honor of being signed into “law” by the […]
Calling all artists! The Ripon Noon Kiwanis and Ripon College Circle K clubs are pleased to announce, as part of the yearlong 100th anniversary celebration of Noon Kiwanis, an open Community Art Show. The show will be held in the Ripon High School commons on Saturday, April 13th, from 5:30-7:00 PM. This show is open to ages from Kindergarten through Adult and is free for all who enter. The entry form can be […]