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2-24-25 wild rose man arrested following high speed chase in fdl and winnebago counties

One man is in custody and nobody was injured following a high speed chase in Fond du Lac County.  Shortly after 8:30 pm Friday the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office learned a vehicle had traveled to Milwaukee to pick up drugs and was heading back toward Fond du Lac. A sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle on Interstate 41 near Church Road and followed the vehicle into the city of […]

todayFebruary 22, 2025

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2-24-25 judge rejects plea deal for wisconsin man accused of murder in seven year old’s abuse death

MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A judge has rejected a plea deal for a Wisconsin man accused of ordering a brutal punishment for his 7-year-old great nephew that led to the boy's death.  Prosecutors charged Timothy Hauschultz, of Manitowoc, in 2019 with eight counts, including felony murder, child abuse and battery, in connection with Ethan Hauschutlz's death on April 20, 2018.  Defense attorneys and prosecutors presented Judge Jerilyn Deitz with a deal Thursday that […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-24-25 wisconsin attorney general joins multistate coalition to defend the consumer financial protection bureau

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).  The CFPB is an independent agency that oversees big banks, lenders, credit card companies, and mortgage servicers and ensures companies are following federal consumer protection laws. Since its creation, the CFPB has helped millions of […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-24-25 fond du lac education association announces support for operations referendum

Fond du Lac, WI — The Fond du Lac Education Association (FEA) has formally announced its support for the Fond du Lac School District Referendum, which will appear on the April ballot. The decision was made during the FEA’s January General Membership Meeting, where educators discussed the potential impact of the referendum on student achievement.  The referendum, if approved, will address  funding needs within the district to ensure continued growth […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-24-25 ssm health waupun memorial hospital introduces pulmonary rehabilitation program

Photo caption: Angela Hahn and Thorne Wittstruck, will be providing pulmonary rehab services at SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital starting March 11. SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital, 620 W. Brown Street, is introducing an outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program starting March 11, 2025.  Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with pulmonary concerns - e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory symptoms - recover faster and live healthier. The program […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-24-25 bbb tip: how to hire a trustworthy and reliable general contractor

Milwaukee, Wis. – Home renovation projects like remodeling a kitchen, adding a new deck, or transforming your living space to an open floor plan – are big investments. If you’ve got the vision for your construction project, you want to hire a home renovator who can meet your expectations. You are in the market for a trustworthy general contractor.Hiring a reliable contractor can be daunting, but it’s one of the most important […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-21-25 fire destroys home in the town of metomen

Three people were injured and several pets died in a fire that destroyed a house in Fond du Lac County.  Shortly before 3am Friday firefighters were called to t he scene on Highway KK in the town of Metomen for a report of a house on fire and occupants jumping from the second story to escape the flames.  A Sheriff’s deputy arrived on the scene and observed an explosion from the […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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2-21-25 bucks’ portis suspended after he mistakenly took wrong painkiller

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league's anti-drug program.  Portis cannot play again until April 8 — the 79th game of Milwaukee's 82-game regular-season schedule — at the earliest. His suspension starts with the Bucks' game Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers.  “I was dealing with an elbow injury and using an […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025

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2-21-25 flood safety awareness week

MADISON, Wis. --- Flooding is one of the most common and devastating natural disasters with the potential to affect people, families and communities across Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to take steps to understand the risks flooding can bring. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Feb. 24 -28 as Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin.    “Flooding can happen without warning, whether it’s […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025