The City of Fond du Lac, in partnership with MSA, would like community feedback on the design of the new bridge that will replace the Promen Drive arch bridge in Lakeside Park. Construction is currently planned for 2025. The public involvement meeting will be Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Lakeside Park Pavilion, 71 Promen Drive. The Consultant will provide a brief presentation at […]
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced the Avator™ 20e and 35e electric propulsion systems. The new models join Mercury’s electric propulsion lineup alongside the award-winning Avator 7.5e outboard, which launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. Two more electric outboard products will be unveiled in the coming months as Mercury advances on its commitment to be the leader in electric propulsion. “We’re thrilled […]
A Fond du Lac man was seriously injured in a paraglider crash in Fond du Lac County. Shortly after 5:30pm Monday the pilot dialed 911 on his cell phone to report his powered paraglider crashed in a cornfield near Highway 151 and county highway K and thought both his legs may be broken. With the help of a drone and using GPS technology, the 34 year old man was rescued from the field […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday told the new liberal majority in a scathing email that they had staged a “coup” and conducted an “illegal experiment” when they voted to weaken her powers and fire the director of state courts. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler, in two emails obtained by The Associated Press, said that firing and hiring a new state court director was illegal and […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio expressed optimism about the status of negotiations involving renovations to American Family Field and indicated Saturday he wants to make sure the team stays in Milwaukee. The Brewers have called American Family Field home since 2001 and have a lease that expires in 2030. State Democrats and Republicans have been debating on stadium renovation funding plans for several months. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a […]
Students across the state are heading back to class and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging parents to make sure safety is part of their back to school planning. ReadyWisconsin's Andrew Beckett says it's important for parents and kids to know what they would do in the event of an emergency. Beckett says the first step is creating an emergency communications plan. If cell phones are allowed at school, program them with emergency contact numbers. […]
The Fond du Lac County Board chairman is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the county board. The appointment will fill the unexpired term of supervisor Ann Price who has announced her resignation effective August 31st. Price represents District 16, which includes wards 2-6 in the village of North Fond du Lac. Her term expires next April. Those interested in serving should send a resume and cover letter to the Fond du Lac County […]
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died. The family of Samuel Wurzelbacher says he died Sunday in Wisconsin. He was 49 and had pancreatic cancer. He was thrust into the spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He went from toiling as a plumber in suburban Toledo, Ohio, to […]
College students must spend money on tuition payments and school supplies to prepare for the new year. However, scammers are taking this opportunity to try to steal some of that money through various schemes and scams. One tactic used to get student's personal information is a phishing email that claims to be from the school’s “Financial Department.” Messages via text or email may appear, instructing the student to click on […]