Legendary R&B vocalist Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88. According to a statement from her rep: “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.” A formal cause of death was not shared, but the music artist had been navigating ALS since 2022, […]
Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have announced their co-headlining summer tour. The 30 date tour, which also features Spin Doctors, will travel across the country after kicking off July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, before wrapping-up Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival. Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms said in a news release: “Hitting the road with our friends Blues Traveler is going to […]
BottleRock Napa Valley has revealed has revealed its 2025 lineup, headlined by Green Day,Justin Timberlake and Noah Kahan. The annual three-day festival, taking place in the heart of California’s Wine Country, is scheduled to return to the Napa Valley Expo on Memorial Day weekend – May 23-25. Other artists on the lineup include: Benson Boone, Khruangbin, Cage the Elephant, Ice Cube, Sublime, Kaskade, Goose, Public Enemy, 4 Non Blondes, Remi […]
Fond du Lac County Emergency Management is urging everyone to take steps to understand the risks that flooding can bring. Governor Tony Evers has declared this week as Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County Emergency Management director John Ross says be prepared and stay informed. Ross says it’s important to be aware of flooding risks and take steps to protect yourself and your property. Keep water out of […]
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office says he hopes two juveniles accused of planning a school shooting at Campbellsport High School realize the gravity of the situation. The 9th grade students were released to the custody of their parents following a juvenile court hearing. Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says the students’ parents have been very cooperative during the investigation. Waldschmidt says in essence the students have been placed under house arrest. "GPS […]
Home sales in 2024 increased, median prices surged, interest rates dropped and inventory inched higher throughout northeast Wisconsin including Fond du Lac County. According to the Wisconsin Realtors Association statewide existing home sales were 4.7% higher in 2024, while the median sale price rose 8.8% to $310,000. Statewide home sales in December rose 9.2% compared to December 2023. Winnebago County recorded 172 sales in December a 35 percent jump from a year ago. In […]
Milwaukee, Wis. – Buying an automobile or heavy equipment of any kind is a major purchase. Don’t let scam groups fool you into handing over your cash. Since 2022, Better Business Bureau® (BBB) received over 200 reports of consumers attempting to purchase a vehicle or other heavy equipment online, only to run into a scammer impersonating a reputable seller. Reports to BBB Scam Tracker 2022-2024: 2022: 64 2023: 80 2024: 69 Additionally, BBB […]
Wayland Academy students, staff, and faculty invite residents of Beaver Dam and surrounding communities to Culture Convention 2025—a celebration of global diversity and cultural appreciation. The event will be Saturday, March 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Lindsay Gym, centrally located on Wayland’s campus. There will be food, activities, performances, and a fashion show, as well as guest entertainment throughout the day. Countries to be represented at this year’s […]
Hello Waupun! It's almost spring! Days are getting longer, the weather looks to be improving, Spring Training Baseball is back, and so are the Knights of Columbus Fish Fries! This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Waupun KC's and at the weekly fish fry they have a cool display set up showing them through the years. The KC fish fry is a staple of the Lenten Season, and a great […]