MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to […]
The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee. The quadrennial event takes place not only as Trump leads a party in lockstep behind him, but also as Democrats roil over President Joe Biden’s viability and if they should replace him as their nominee. Follow the AP’s Election-2024 coverage […]
Nobody was injured and a 19 year old Fond du Lac man is in custody following the robbery of a Fond du Lac Kwik Trip convenience store. Shortly after 3:30am Monday police were called to a North Main Street Kwik Trip after a suspect placed a note on the counter demanding money. No weapon was displayed. The suspect grabbed all the money from the cash registers along with some food and cigarette items before fleeing. […]
A Hartford man is in custody following a high speed chase that ended on a golf course. The chase started shortly after 3pm Saturday when a Dodge County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle on County Highway O in the town of Ashippun. Following a short chase the operator abandoned the motorcycle and fled on foot through the Erin Hills Gold Course where he was apprehended. Forty four year old Mark […]
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) both returned their blue slips to the Senate Judiciary Committee, giving their formal stamp of approval on their pick for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Both Senators from the state of the nominee must return their blue slips in order for federal judicial nominees for district courts to move forward in the […]
The Department of Public Works would like to inform motorists the one-day complete closure of South Pioneer Road (also known as CTH VV) between Sullivan Drive. The closure will begin Tuesday, July 16 at 0500 and remain in place until the end of day Tuesday. South Pioneer Road will re-open to two-way traffic at the end of day. The closure will be in place to allow the Construction and Maintenance Division […]
Donald Trump’s campaign said he's “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania and the former president says he's looking forward to speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week. The 20 year old gunman was shot and killed by secret service. Trump called for unity after his apparent assassination attempt and said he looks forward to speaking this week from […]
Food, music, dancing, and games traditional of Latin America were featured at Holy Family Catholic Community’s Latin Flavor Carnival Sunday. Established in 2022, the Latin Flavor Carnival is a celebration of the diverse Hispanic community that makes up not only Holy Family Parish, but also the area, state, and nation. Over the past five years, the Hispanic community has grown in the parish, and has come to include people with […]
Fond du Lac residents gathered Saturday evening to hear a local favorite, the Astronomers, at the THELMA outdoor stage on Saturday, July 13th on Sheboygan Street. Led by frontman Michael Stensland, and producer Ben Baker, the duo boasts a dynamic and energy-filled performance that blends pop, rock, and electronic elements, resulting in a sound that’s uniquely their own.