A Fond du Lac man has been convicted of making terrorist threats for threatening Wisconsin legislators with political violence and murder. Seventy five year old James Stearns was convicted following a court trial by Fond du Lac judge Anthony Nehls. In an email to a talk radio host Stearns threatened to murder any legislator who voted in favor of a bill that would allow teachers or administrators to be armed […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love wants to reward the Green Bay Packers for betting big on him once again. The Packers traded up in the draft four years ago to select Love in the first round. They cleared the way for him last year by trading four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. Now they’ve made him one of the NFL’s highest-paid players. Love’s new four-year, $220 million contract extension enables […]
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a fatal one vehicle crash in Dodge County. According to the Sheriff's Office 62 year old Lori Williams from Marshall died in the crash early Sunday morning at Highways A and 151. A preliminary investigation shows Williams was driving an SUV southbound on 151 when it veered across the median, vaulted over the northbound lane of Highway A , landing on the southbound lane […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin. Thomas Oldenberg is a voter from Amberg, Wisconsin. He filed a lawsuit in February arguing that voters who request absentee ballots through the state's MyVote database must include a physical copy of the request in the ballot return envelopes. State election officials have maintained that language on the envelope stating that the […]
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to inform you of the results from the recent nomination process for the contested races within Fond du Lac County. On July 25th, the members of the Fond du Lac County Republican Party convened to hear reports from the executive team, discuss the newly drawn legislative maps, and hear from candidates. During the meeting, we reviewed the by-laws concerning the endorsement process […]
The Fond du Lac County Jail Ad Hoc committee held it's first meeting last week. The committee was formed to explore options for a new or expanded jail. County Board supervisor and committee member Tom Dornbrook, says Dr. George Koonce from Marian University was named committee chair and board supervisor Dean Will was named vice chair. The county has purchased land for a new jail near the county Highway Garage on Hickory Road. Dornbrook […]
Several bridge replacement projects are on the schedule for the city of Fond du lac over the next few years. City engineer Chris Johnson the first project next year is the Promen Drive bridge at Lakeside Park. Johnson says construction on the Promen Drive bridge will begin next summer after Walleye Weekend. Replacement of the Hickory Street bridge over the Fond du Lac River is slated to begin in 2029.
The Buttermilk Festival will present KATE VOSS AND THE HOT SAUCE at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park this Wednesday, July 31, at 7:15 p.m. A true variety band, Kate Voss and The Hot Sauce draws on Kate Voss’ varied background with jazz, blues, pop, country, oldies, and Americana. As a full-time musician, Voss has cultivated a stage presence that charms and delights folks. Her show covers everything […]
Karmen Voigt, RN, Emergency Room, was recently recognized as a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. Patrick died […]