Waupun area residents didn't let rain Friday night put a damper on the 12th annual Celebrate Waupun over the weekend. The event started Friday and continued through Sunday at Tanner Park. The event featured carnival rides and games, food and drinks, music, face painting, ax throwing and fireworks show Sunday night.
MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “Everyone, from kids to adults, should take a moment to review safety and preparedness plans to ensure the holiday is memorable and worry-free.” In 2023, there were 126 emergency room visits in […]
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is taking the community out to the ballgame this Fourth of July, with their first Community Softball game; Thursday, July 4th on the Diedrich Agency Field/Diamond 1 at Murray Park. The game will be 16” slow-pitch softball, open to participants ages 12 and older; no gloves required (but allowed). Registration starts at 5pm, the game will start at 6pm. The Noon Kiwanis have decided to waive the registration fee […]
Police are looking for suspects in the theft of more than $6,000 worth of beauty products from Walgreens stores in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Kaukauna and DePere. Police say four people are accused of stealing the items from the stores in the afternoon of June 20th. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Hello Waupun, As we get ready to celebrate Waupun at Celebrate Waupun, I was reminded that we have many great things to celebrate about Waupun! First, 2024 has been a tough year. Hail, severe storms, and the flooding event have all happened in a month's time. I can't say enough good things about the city staff. City Administrator Schlieve and I were at city hall during the flooding, Our Utilities […]
A Neosho man received life-threatening injuries in an alcohol-related motorcycle crash in Dodge County. The crash happened shortly after 5:30pm Thursday on Grant Road west of County Road P in the township of Rubicon. A preliminary investigation shows a motorcycle westbound on Grant Road when the operator lost control and the bike overturned. The 27 year old operator was ejected and flown by helicopter to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help after an elderly man was found dead following a traffic crash. Shortly after 2pm Thursday, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a car in the ditch on US Highway 151, south of State Highway 49. First responders found the driver, a 91 year old Waupun man dead in the car. The crash and death remain under investigation. Anyone who may […]
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing person. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says deputies are searching the Clyman area for 37 year old Crystal Rasch. Schmidt says his office is not releasing details of this investigation and is not asking for volunteers to assist with the search, and is asking that people avoid the area. Law enforcement presence will be increased in the Clyman area and potentially other areas of the county. […]
Pioneer Road – Martin Avenue to CTH V Schedule: April 24 through September 28, 2024 Description: The WI Dept of Transportation, along with Fond du Lac County, and the City of Fond du Lac awarded this project to Vinton Construction. Construction includes common excavation, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter, an asphalt pedestrian path and roadway, traffic signals & roadway lighting, permanent signing, and other […]