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Madison, WI – Fond du Lac High School's Youth in Government delegation recently attended the statewide Model Government conference in Madison. The delegation showcased its students' skills and dedication in a simulation of state government operations across legislative, judicial and media branches.  The event was marked by several standout performances from Fond du Lac High School students. Cooper Kleinke’s legislative proposal received the honor of being signed into “law” by the […]

Calling all artists! The Ripon Noon Kiwanis and Ripon College Circle K clubs are pleased to announce, as part of the yearlong 100th anniversary celebration of Noon Kiwanis, an open Community Art Show. The show will be held in the Ripon High School commons on Saturday, April 13th, from 5:30-7:00 PM.  This show is open to ages from Kindergarten through Adult and is free for all who enter. The entry form can be […]

In accordance with Fond du Lac County's holiday schedule, the county offices in the City/County Government Center, the Portland Street Annex including the Veteran Services Office and the Department of Social Services will close at noon on March 29th, in observance of the Friday preceding Easter.    The Moraine Lakes Consortium call center will be closed all day on March 29th  The Sheriff's Office lobby window will be open from 8:00-11:00 a.m.   The […]

One person is in custody following a high speed chase that started in Fond du Lac County. Shortly after 6pm Monday the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the State Patrol of a speeding vehicle on southbound Interstate 41. The chase started near County Highway N and continued south at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour. The chase ended more than 20 miles later when […]

This month the World Health Organization reported findings from a recent Lancet study that revealed 1 in 8 people worldwide are living with obesity.  The latest data reveals that in 2022, 2.5 billion adults were overweight, 890 million were living with obesity, a figure that's more than doubled since 1990.  Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says obesity leads to a higher risk of several diseases.  "Even […]

The Fond du Lac School Board has approved a summer school program that includes a couple of new offerings and a new brand.   Superintendent Dr. Jeff Fleig says the K-5 Summer School is now the "Summer Adventure Academy," and for the first time two sessions of swimming lessons will be offered at the Aquatic Center.  "I think it's just something really important that we offer for our community.  We have a pretty large […]

The Dodge County Sheriff says his office is changing it's policy to become more aggressive in cracking down on drivers without a valid driver's license.  Sheriff Dale Schmidt says effective immediately the Sheriff's Office will no longer issue citations for Operating While Suspended, but will issue OWL citations and asking the District Attorney to prosecute in hopes of gaining compliance.  Schmidt says the change follows two recent cases involving chronic offenders.  A 21 […]

Green Lake, Wis. (March 18, 2024) – Eats for the Arts Restaurant Days, an initiative from the Thrasher Opera House, will kick off on Sunday, April 07, and continue through Saturday, April 13.  The event will feature participating restaurants around the Green Lake area, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Thrasher Opera House, so every bite you take helps to enrich our local arts scene!  Eats for the Arts: Restaurant Days […]

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of National Ag Day on March 19, I have had the opportunity to share the story of Wisconsin agriculture with industry groups, legislators, and consumers. Telling the story of Wisconsin agriculture is important for each of us as the impacts of this industry are far-reaching. Even those who are unfamiliar with how a cheese curd is made or how cranberries are grown are impacted by the […]