Ripon, 6/1/24 – The City of Ripon, The Parks and Recreation Department, and the Ripon Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the collaboration for "Red, White, and BOOM!": a Fourth of July Celebration set to light up the skies and hearts of the Ripon community. Scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, the festivities will take place at Murray Park at 6:00pm and will offer family-friendly activities and concessions leading up […]
Nobody was injured and a Fond du Lac man is in custody following an armed standoff. Shortly before 7pm Sunday police were called to a Donahue Court apartment for a report that a man had pointed a gun and pistol whipped an individual and then barricaded himself in the apartment. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's log there were a couple of children in the apartment. Police blocked off […]
North Fond du Lac police are investigating a report of gunshots fired and a pet dog being injured over the weekend. On Saturday police were called to a residence in the 1800 block of Minnesota Avenue for a report of two dogs fighting in a yard and a citizen firing a gun. According to police a dog was transported to an emergency facility but it was unclear if the dog had been shot […]
WFDL news has learned the wardens at two Waupun prisons are stepping down. A spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections told WFDL news Waupun Correctional Institution warden Randall Hepp and Dodge Correctional Institution warden Jason Benzel have announced their retirements and their replacements were announced earlier this week to DOC staff. At Waupun Correctional Institution, current Deputy Warden Bradley Mlodzik is being promoted to warden. At Dodge Correctional Institution, Dan […]
FOND DU LAC – This summer, Holy Family Catholic Community will serve up sandwiches and healthy treats to local children and adults when it launches its new lunch program, Summer Bites. Caring for those in need is a tenet of Holy Family Catholic Community’s mission. In 2020, Holy Family Catholic Community started its Blessed Bites meal-to-go program with the goal of feeding those who are hungry, particularly during the pandemic […]
Hello Waupun! First, the Sculpture Tour sculptures have shown up. Thanks to the hard work of one of my favorite Waupunites, Jeni Maly, Waupun is taking the City of Sculpture branding to the next level. Beginning this year, Waupun will feature a rotation of sculptures, sponsored by different businesses, artist, organizations, and non-profits, to celebrate Waupun and our legacy as Wisconsin's Sculpture City. I'm so thankful for Jeni and the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed a bankruptcy attorney Friday to replace a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate. Evers announced that he has appointed Tim Nixon to succeed Robert Atwell. Nixon works on law firm Godfrey & Kahn's Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Team. He holds a bachelor's degree from UW-Green Bay and […]
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 incidentals. […]
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #229, ordering that the Progress Pride Flag be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in celebration of Pride Month. The Progress Pride Flag will fly over the East Wing of the State Capitol building beginning at noon on Fri., May, 31, 2024, and ending at sunset on Sun., June 30, 2024. Additionally, Executive Order #229 authorizes […]