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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin System regents have approved raising tuition for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students at most of the system's four-year schools starting next year. The regents approved the increases during a meeting at UW-Waukesha on Friday. Plans call for raising tuition by hundreds of dollars at schools in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, Stout and Whitewater this fall. Tuition for […]

KOHLER, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based Kohler Co. has scored wins in a legal battle over property taxes against the small village of the same name where it's headquartered.  Kohler Co. filed lawsuits against the village of Kohler saying the company overpaid in property taxes. The company disputes valuations on its American Club, Blackwolf Run, Riverbend and the Inn on Woodlake properties.  A judge ruled in one lawsuit that the village […]

Fond du Lac, WI announces an open call to artists to create an original piece of public art. Up to four sculptures created by four artists will be permanently installed in the Arts and Entertainment District in the center of beautiful downtown Fond du Lac.  The intent of this program is to increase awareness and understanding of public art; to present an affordable and accessible art experience for people of […]

On Friday, April 17, a group of Fond du Lac High School students will be participating in the Day of Silence which is being hosted by the Sexuality and Gender Equality (SAGE) Club. Designed as a day to show support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and other identities (LGBTQ+) or anyone who has ever been bullied due to gender identity or sexual orientation, the Day of Silence is […]

A Ripon woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Pizza Hut restaurant has avoided a trial scheduled to begin next week.  As part of a plea agreement 49 year old Melissa Littlefield entered an Alford plea to two misdemeanor counts of theft in a business setting.   Under the plea Littlefield does not admit guilt but acknowledges a jury may convict her.   Fond du Lac judge Richard […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Badgers junior forward Sam Dekker says he will skip his final season of eligibility and enter the NBA draft.  In a letter released Friday by the school, Dekker said he is excited for the next chapter of his life. Dekker averaged 13.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2014-2015 season and helped the Badgers to a school-record 36 wins, Big Ten regular season […]

Nobody was injured and five people were taken into custody following a high risk stop on Highway 41 in Washington County Thursday evening.   Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s lieutenant Mike Nolan says the initial call came in of a possible kidnapping in Kimberly with reports the suspect vehicle was heading south.   "We did have deputies in the area of Highway 41 and B .  Deputies did attempt to […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — No longer just a highway, U.S. 41 in eastern Wisconsin is now an interstate. Governor Scott Walker announced today that the decade-long process of designating the highway as an interstate was complete with approval from the Federal Highway Administration. I-41 begins at the I-94 interchange just south of the Illinois border and continues north to Milwaukee at the I-894 interchange north to Green Bay where it […]

A  Fond du Lac man arrested in connection with a fight last month that seriously injured another Fond du Lac man has been charged.  Twenty six year old Elias Falcon-Silva made his initial court appearance this week on charges of aggravated battery and disorderly conduct.  Bail was set at $10,000 cash.   He initially fled the scene and was later arrested after getting off a bus in Dallas, Texas.   Assistant police […]