The state DNR sturgeon biologist says the spearing season continues to be slow with treacherous ice conditions on the Lake Winnebago system. "So on both Lake Winnebago and the upriver lakes we have 201 sturgeon that have been speared," DNR sturgeon biologist Margaret Stadig told WFDL news. "...about 140 on Lake Winnebago and just under 60 on the upriver lakes." Stadig says the largest sturgeon speared so far weighed 113 […]
A new estimate shows rural Americans and men are more likely to suffer from hearing loss. That doesn't surprise SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac audiologist Dr. Angela Eggebrecht. "It does not surprise me at all," Dr. Eggebrecht told AM 1170s Between the Lines program. "Living in the Fond du Lac area we are in that rural area, we see lots of farmers as well as hunters. I do feel that […]
United for Diversity held the 15th annual Celebrate Community over the weekend at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. United for Diversity's Kristel Lougher says the event was packed with art, culture, food, and music. United for Diversity's Tracy Abler says the event takes on an even greater importance with diversity efforts in general under attack across the country. "It always seems to come down to fear and the idea […]
Waupun first Ice Fest celebration was held over the weekend. Waupun mayor Rohn Bishop says the event featured over 60 ice sculptures. "The ice sculptures are one thing to see. There's a fire and light show at the Waupun ice arena, magic show at Go Dutch Solutions, and horse drawn carriage rides that will give tours of some of the permanent sculptures in the downtown area," Bishop told WFDL news. […]
The Fond du Lac School District STEM Academy has a new principal. Roberts Elementary School principal Amy Kunstman has been hired to the post. Before Roberts Elementary, Kunstman was an assistant principal at Theisen Middle School. Kunstman will continue her duties as the District Fine Arts Coordinator, a position she has held since 2018. Ms. Kunstman earned a Master's in Education degree from Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee) and obtained her administrative license from […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A constitutional amendment supported by Republicans that attempts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Wisconsin won approval Thursday in the state Assembly. The measure is the latest effort targeting DEI efforts nationwide, but it is a long way from becoming law in Wisconsin. It must also pass the Senate this year and then the full Legislature next session before it would go to a statewide vote to […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Multimillionaire Republican businessman Eric Hovde is planning to launch a bid for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Hovde campaign spokesperson Ben Voekel said Thursday that Hovde will be announcing next week. Reelecting Baldwin to a third term is critical for Democratic hopes to maintain majority control of the Senate. Hovde has been laying the groundwork for a run for months, lining up support […]
A suspicious death in Fond du Lac has become a homicide investigation. Fond du Lac police chief Aaron Goldstein says 20 year old Annaka Winter Trudell of Fond du Lac faces a charge of First Degree Reckless Homicide in the death of 33 year old Ashley Ann Calo of West Bend. Calo was found slumped over the steering wheel of her car near Attitude Sports in Fond du Lac Tuesday night […]
The city is hoping a former downtown tavern can be converted into much needed housing. The city will be applying for a $250,000 state economic development grant to support a $1.4 million renovation of the former Beernuts/Brickle building on South Main Street. City manager Joe Moore says the property will be used for housing and commercial space. Moore says additional residential units will add to a much-needed inventory of housing options in the […]