Two people from Milwaukee and Green Bay were arrested following a high speed chase in Fond du Lac County. Shortly before 7:30pm Monday the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office received a report of that a driver of a UHaul truck involved in an armed robbery and shooting incident in Omro was southbound on Interstate 41 heading toward Fond du Lac. A Sheriff's deputy clocked the vehicle at 100 miles an […]
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment. The committee’s unanimous decision last week sets up a vote by the University of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents to fire Joe Gow. Gow is on paid leave because he holds a tenured faculty appointment and wants to return to teaching. The […]
Officials are demanding to know how an armed man was able to get to the top of a building and shoot former President Donald Trump. A report of a suspicious man had reached police and witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a roof nearby where Trump was speaking. The attempted assassination left Trump and two other men wounded. A former fire chief, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed while protecting his […]
The chairman of the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County says following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump now is the time for unity, not a time to assign any blame. On AM 1170s Between the Lines program Timothy Bachleitner read a prepared statement following the shooting over the weekend in Pennsylvania. "Our hearts are heavy with concern and our thoughts and prayers are with president Trump and […]
The Fond du Lac County Health Department expects the number of whooping cough cases in Fond du Lac County to increase. The Department announced last week that it was working with 15 cases of pertussis and their providers to ensure they are treated with appropriate antibiotics and to minimize any exposure to others in the community until they are no longer contagious. Public Health Services supervisor Michelle Robbins says infected people can […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee after GOP leaders let the lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release Friday that the new office will open Aug. 3, but didn't provide further details. Party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn't immediately respond to an email. The Republican National Committee had set up a Hispanic outreach center […]
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Lottery is joining lotteries across North America in celebrating the sixth annual Lottery Week, beginning July 15. From funding crucial programs to fostering economic growth and supporting local initiatives, lotteries play a vital role in the lives of millions. Lottery Week recognizes the collective contributions of lotteries throughout the United States and Canada to the communities they serve. Since its inception in 1988, the Wisconsin […]
The Dodge County Fair will open its gates for the fair season on Wednesday, August 14. The 2024 Dodge County Fair season is filled with five jam-packed days of free entertainment, live music and demonstrations on August 14-18. Opening day’s schedule will include: pig, duck and goat races, the Ready Go dog show, Nick’s Kids Show and Wild World of Animals Show, showmanship competitions, as well as $30 wristbands from 1-5pm and 6-10pm on […]
A Brandon man was seriously injured in a pickup rollover crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened at about 7:30pm Monday on Highway TC. Sheriff’s deputies spotted the driver running near a residence on TC. The 32 year old man was transported to Theda Care hospital in Neenah with a serious arm injury. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.