The Fond du Lac Police Chief says he believes kids started a fire that damaged a Fond du Lac High School concession stand restroom last week. Chief Aaron Goldstein says a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Nobody was injured in the fire last Wednesday afternoon. The Wisconsin Arson Tipline is 1-800-362-3005. The Crime Alert Line is (920) 322-3740. You can remain […]
The Fond du Lac School Board continues to discuss it's options facing a potential record budget deficit. The school board held a workshop session this week to discuss the 2024-25 preliminary budget. School District chief of Finance and Operations Mike Gerlach says the District faces a $5.2 million deficit in next year's budget. He says one option is asking voters for permission to spend money through an operations referendum. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Fleig says […]
MADISON, Wis. – Thunderstorms can develop quickly, and knowing what to do and where to go can help you avoid dangerous lighting strikes. June 18 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to protect themselves while spending time outdoors “Even if the sky directly overhead may be clear, lightning can travel several miles from the center of a storm,” warned Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator […]
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 12, 2024) — The daily lineups for the popular afternoon and evening airshows are set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, the annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association. The 71st edition of the event is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “‘Oshkosh’ is a word that for aviators means the best of the best, and that includes the air […]
MILWAUKEE (June 12, 2024) — Join the American Red Cross at the Milwaukee County Zoo Blood Drive, Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the zoo’s Peck Center, 10001 W. Bluemound Road. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. All presenting donors will receive free same-day zoo admission, parking, and two free tickets to Summerfest, while supplies last. Blood and […]
For the past 5 years, the Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club has been engaged in a cooperative venture with Fond du Lac School District’s elementary schools. This project is part of a broader initiative called “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors.” A book is a “Mirror” if the child can see themselves in the story, a “Window” if the child gets a feeling for what different children experience, or […]
A suspect in a weekend shooting incident in Fond du Lac is in custody. Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says 32 year old Ansheretta West turned herself in late Wednesday afternoon. She is accused of shooting a 20 year old Fond du Lac man in the leg at a Hamilton Place residence over the weekend. West faces a charge of Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide.
Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Tourism says 2023 was another record breaking year for tourism. According to 2023 economic impact data, the tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record of $23.7 billion set in 2022. Destination Lake Winnebago Region's Craig Molitor says he believes the increased tourism spending is largely due to pent up demand. Molitor says economic impact growth was up […]
An awkward and uncomfortable moment at last week's Fond du Lac High School graduation ceremony when an adult in the audience in appropriately interrupted a speech by one of the graduating seniors. Layan Manasrah is one of the top academic students in her graduating class and she dedicated her speech to children around the world who would not graduate this year including the children in Gaza. The student body and […]