A Fond du Lac woman is in custody following a high speed chase in the city of Fond du Lac. Shortly after 11:30pm Tuesday officers responded to the area of West Johnson Street and North Peters Avenue for a reckless driving complaint. The chase went eastbound on Johnson Street where the vehicle made a u-turn at North Seymour Street, before initially pulling over, and then speeding away westbound on Johnson at speeds up to 65 […]
Fond du Lac's ADVOCAP welcomed the public to an Open House Tuesday showcasing their new Opportunity Center and its impact for low-income individuals in the city. Since opening in November, the Center has quickly become a vital resource for those in Fond du Lac seeking to overcome challenges like homelessness, job loss, and financial instability. Through its comprehensive intake process, the Opportunity Center’s dedicated team has been able to work […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of the most outspoken officers who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, is emphasizing President Donald Trump's pardons in Wisconsin's high profile Supreme Court race. Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn on Tuesday criticized the Republican-backed candidate for the court. Dunn says candidate Brad Schimel is “clearly playing both sides” of the issue when it comes to pardoning people who attacked […]
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A portion of West Division Street in Fond du Lac is closed for a few days starting Wednesday. West Division between Hickory and Boardman Streets will be closed beginning at 7:00 am and remain closed until end of day Monday, February 3. The closure will be in place to allow for water utility repairs and temporary pavement restoration.
The Senate has confirmed former Wisconsin Republican congressman Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation . Duffy returns to public office for the first time in nearly six years. The 53 year old Duffy was confirmed on a 77-22 vote. He was among President Donald Trump's least controversial cabinet picks and garnered bipartisan praise at his confirmation hearing earlier this month. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released […]
FILE - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz attends her first hearing as a justice Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday asked that a liberal state Supreme Court justice step aside in a pending case that seeks to overturn a 2011 law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most state workers. If Justice Janet Protasiewicz agrees not to […]
The investigation into the arson fire of a duplex in Lomira last week continues. A 21 year old Lomira man was arrested shortly after the fire last Thursday afternoon in the 900 block of Main Street. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says neighbors had reported a suspicious person near the house just prior to the fire. Sources told WFDL news that gasoline may have been used as an accelerant to start the […]
Two area school boards are taking a different approach to finding a new superintendent. The Ripon Area School District has hired a firm to lead the search for its next superintendent. A planning session is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, with the hope of hiring a new superintendent by April. Superintendent Mary Whitrock announced she is retiring at the end of June following 12 years at the helm. The Fond du […]