Fond du Lac, Wis. (July 7, 2015) – Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion and technology, signed new dealers spanning almost 20 different states, many in key saltwater markets, from the end of the Miami International Boat Show in late February until the end of June. During that time, Mercury is averaging one new dealer partner every 2.9 days all across the United States. This news comes […]
A Milwaukee woman has been convicted of killing a Town of Fox Lake man in August of 2014. At a plea hearing Monday, 31 year old Kriscilla McHenry pleaded no contest to an amended charge of second degree intentional homicide in Dodge County Circuit Court. She was facing a charge of first degree intentional homicide. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. McHenry is accused of killing 43 year old Michael Soeller. […]
THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AIR QUALITY NOTICE FOR PARTS OF WISCONSIN. THE WILDFIRE SMOKE THAT HAS BEEN OVER WISCONSIN FOR SEVERAL DAYS IS NOW BEING BROUGHT DOWN TO THE SURFACE. A COLD FRONT HAS PASSED THROUGH THE STATE DURING THE LATE NIGHT HOURS OF MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MORNING. TYPICALLY...THE AIR BEHIND A COLD FRONT IS DESCENDING THROUGH THE ATMOSPHERE.THIS DESCENDING MOTION IS WHAT IS […]
The City of Fond du Lac’s Parks Department would like to notify the public of the temporary closure of the Fond du Lac Fairgrounds Aquatic Center Pool. The pool will be closed today, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th due to a mechanical issue. The pool is expected to re-open Wednesday July 8th. The public is reminded that pool passes for the Aquatic Center can also be used at the […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks' president is trying to persuade Wisconsin lawmakers to devote $250 million in tax dollars to a new arena. Peter Feigin told the Legislature's budget committee Monday that the arena would be an economic boon. Feigin says the project would create thousands of construction jobs, and that the team, as it improves, would bolster Milwaukee's reputation. He also noted that without a new […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate will take up the state budget, a 6 percent raise for state troopers and a new compensation plan for thousands of other state workers that contains no general wage increases on Tuesday. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said last week that his chamber would act first on the state budget. A spokeswoman for Vos didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Senate Majority […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take a nearly $59 million hit this budget year under a total $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget. System officials released their 2015-16 budget Monday. The plan also shows UW-Milwaukee taking an $18 million cut. The other 11 four-year campuses will see cuts ranging from $851,000 to $7.7 million. The budget materials did […]
SHAWANO, Wis. (AP) — A line of tornadoes has moved across northeastern Wisconsin, causing some damage in the rural area. The National Weather Service in Green Bay says spotters reported four tornado touchdowns in a line stretching about 50 miles Monday evening. Weather service meteorologist Rich Mamrosh says some home and barn damage was reported, but no deaths or injuries. Mamrosh says the tornadoes were unusual because they were not […]
A 16 year old boy and an adult male have been arrested following a disturbance at the Fond du Lac skateboard park over the weekend. Assistant police chief Steve Thiry says on Saturday a group of young children, ages 6-11 left the park after they were confronted by an older group of teenagers. The young kids returned with their parents where the incident escalated. Two bicycles were damaged and […]