A Fond du Lac man wanted on a reckless homicide charge has been arrested following an altercation with police officers. Shortly after 5pm Wednesday a Fond du Lac police officer observed the suspect riding a bicycle on 6th Street. The suspect stopped but did not respond to the officer's verbal commands. According to police the suspect threw chunks of concrete striking a squad car, and an officer in the leg, and […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released his 2023-25 budget to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday. He detailed plans to boost school funding and cut taxes, but Republicans have promised to scrap most of Evers' ideas and start from scratch, as they have in the last two budget cycles. Here's a look at some of the major proposals in the spending plan: BY THE NUMBERS: — Spend […]
The City of Fond du Lac is seeking public input on the design and programming of its downtown Riverfront District, and reinvestment opportunities for the North Main Street Corridor. Input from residents and visitors who work, live and shop in this area can be provided through two online surveys, available through February 28th: Downtown Riverfront: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDL-Riverfront North Main Street: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDL-MainSt “The public’s input on these long-term plans is essential to […]
Fond du Lac-Columbia- Including the cities of Fond Du Lac, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, and Lodi ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Lowest amounts in the northwest portion of the county and highest amounts in the southeast portion of the county. * WHERE...Fond du Lac and Columbia Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 […]
Mercury Racing has launched a celebration of 50 years of Wide Open performance with a special event preceding the start of the Miami International Boat Show. The evening featured the introduction of the new Mercury Racing V10 400R outboard and Ventera performance propeller, and the announcement of year-long activities scheduled to highlight the Mercury Racing 50th Anniversary and its legacy of innovation and the passionate pursuit of power. “For a half-century the […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A website that tracks vintage motorcycle sales says a rare Harley-Davidson motorcycle built in 1908 has become the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction. Data on vintagent.com shows that the Strap Tank Harley-Davidson sold for $935,000 after auction fees last month at the Mecum Auction in Las Vegas. The bike was named Strap Tank because its oil and fuel tanks are attached to the frame with […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A state lawmaker wants officials in Green Bay to remove recording devices they installed in City Hall. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that the city installed microphones between the winter of 2021 and the summer of 2022 on City Hall's first and second floors. Republican state Sen. Andre Jacque told the newspaper he was stunned to learn the equipment had been installed and is demanding […]
No serious injuries reported after a car struck a Sheriff's squad car Wednesday morning. The crash happened shortly after 8am on Highway 151 near Deadwood Point Road north of Fond du Lac. Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says a deputy was turning around to make a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle when it was struck by a car that was traveling behind the squad. Both vehicles received minor damage. The car driver […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A woman accused in a grisly killing and dismemberment case in Wisconsin has attacked her attorney during a court hearing, moments after a judge agreed to delay her trial. Twenty-five-year-old Taylor Schabusiness was seated in a Brown County circuit court Tuesday when her attorney asked the judge for an additional two weeks for a defense expert to review her competency to stand trial. Moments after […]