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MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined representatives from the National Football League (NFL), Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, and other local elected officials and leaders in Milwaukee at the Lake Express Ferry Terminal to celebrate the official hand-off of the NFL draft, which is coming to Green Bay in 2025.  “Hosting the 2025 NFL draft is a win-win-win for […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – Look out for speedy Spiders on the basepaths! Each time a Dock Spiders player steals a base at home this season (including playoffs), Silica For Your Home will donate $50 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac. The 2024 season marks the second season of the popular program that has supported youth in the community. Silica For Your Home and the Dock […]

The SSM Health Behavioral Health team at 40 Camelot Drive in Fond du Lac will be hosting two HeartMath Biofeedback Groups this summer to help participating children improve their mental and emotional well-being, increase calmness and focus in school and home situations, prevent depression and stress-related disorders, and reduce anxiety and fatigue.  Sessions start on Monday, June 10 with Robyn Williams, LPC, as facilitator.  “HeartSmarts Adventures: Learn to Self-Regulate Emotions and Behaviors […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Alex Prunty, of Kewaskum, will serve as Moraine Park’s alumni speaker at the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 18. Prunty graduated from Moraine Park’s Engine Research and Development program in 2013.   For the past three decades, the Prunty brothers have been synonymous with asphalt short track racing in Wisconsin. Since 1991, the Prunty family has clinched 15 championships at Slinger Speedway, showcasing their enduring legacy […]

A Fond du Lac man was arrested after climbing on the roof of International Paper and a stand off with police. Police say the man was dressed in camouflage and exhibiting bizarre,erratic behavior,  and making threats toward law enforcement.  The man also has been recently exhibiting escalating behaviors around the City and the FDLPD was looking to take him into custody for felony retail theft, criminal trespass to a dwelling, […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a mostly symbolic move that comes less than six months before the November election.  The overrides included bills combatting PFAS pollution, setting a population goal for gray wolves and requiring a new post-election audit.  But despite the Senate's votes, all of Evers' overrides are likely to stand.  To be successful, two-thirds of both the […]

Anti-smoking groups are suing the U.S. government over a long awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, which has been stalled at the White House for months.  The lawsuit aims to force federal officials to publish a rule banning menthol cigarettes, which are mostly used by Black smokers and young people.  Johanna Brotz is the Fond du Lac County Tobacco Prevention and Control coordinator.  Brotz says banning the minty flavor could prevent hundreds of thousands […]

The Waupun Police and Fire Departments and Dodge County Sheriff's Office teamed up recently to conduct a mock crash with Waupun High School students.  Waupun Police Chief Jeremy Rasch says the mock fatal drunken driving crash comes with prom and graduation season fast approaching.  Rasch says the purpose is to educate students on what agencies do following a crash including providing medical care and investigating the crash.  Rasch says its a […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #225, calling a special election for the 4th Senate District, and Executive Order #226, calling a special election for the 8th Congressional District.  The 4th Senate District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation of State Sen. Lena Taylor following her appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The 8th Congressional District seat is currently vacant due to the resignation […]