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EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 18, 2024) — The organization that develops, delivers, and sustains nearly every U.S. Air Force weapon system will be center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, as the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is among the highlighted units at this year’s event. The 71st edition of EAA’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  “The Air Force Materiel Command […]

AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season.  Storr said Thursday in a social media post that he was making this decision “with great excitement and humility.” Later Thursday, Kansas announced the additions of Storr and former South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo.  “Joining the Jayhawks is a dream realized, and I’m incredibly honored for this opportunity to be a part of the tradition and culture […]

A Fond du Lac boy who has a rare genetic disease has undergone a life-saving kidney transplant.  Five year old Greyson Neubauer was born premature and required hemodialysis within a week after birth.  His mother, Katie Rusch, says Greyson was diagnosed with what's called Denys-Drash, a rare genetic disease that affects only 500 people worldwide.  Rusch says it put Greyson at high risk for kidney cancer, and doctors removed Greyson's kidneys […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional. Evers signed a bill in July that created an early literacy coaching program within the state Department of Public Instruction as well as grants for schools that adopt approved reading curricula. The bill didn't appropriate any money, however. Evers signed another […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to return to Wisconsin next week for her third visit to the battleground state this year. President Joe Biden’s campaign announced Thursday that Harris plans to campaign in La Crosse on Monday at an event focused on abortion rights. Harris was in Madison last month and in Waukesha in January for the first of her trips focused on abortion. Wisconsin is […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil who is seeking a fourth term. Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, previously represented by former House Speaker Paul Ryan, leans […]

Thank you for supporting THELMA! Don't miss the 2024 Fond du Lac Jazz Festival this Saturday, April 20. The concert will feature five shows and an afterglow. THELMA members get in FREE, or non-members can buy tickets here for $20 each. Here is this year's impressive lineup: 4-4:30 PM Fond du Lac High School Jazz Band (Great Hall) 4:30-5 PM Theisen Middle School Jazz Band (Great Hall) 5:15-6:45 PM Lighthouse Big Band […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College has named Amanda Fryman, of Oakfield, as the College’s 2024 Distinguished Alumna.  Fryman graduated from Laconia High School in 2003 and immediately accepted a full-time position as a Consumer Loan Officer at a local financial institution where she had been an apprentice. While continuing to work, she enrolled at Moraine Park taking part-time night classes in 2004. She graduated from Moraine Park’s Supervisory […]

SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital, 845 Parkside Street, is hosting a community blood drive from 11 am - 4 pm on Tuesday, May 21.  The drive - through ImpactLife - is open to the public. Donors will get their choice of a gift card, T-shirt, or a donation to Best Friends Animal Society.  Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. To sign up, visit www.bloodcenter.org. Participants are asked to bring a picture ID.  Here’s a helpful […]