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The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office says two teens accused of planning a school shooting in Campbellsport had a list of possible targets.   The two 9th grade boys were arrested Tuesday and placed in secure detention awaiting a future court hearing on criminal charges.   Sheriff’s captain Chris Randall says the boys had made what he described as significant threats.  "My understanding is, yes,  some names were specifically mentioned,"  Randall […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion.   As you prepare to celebrate, there are a few common scams that you need to be aware of. Whether hoping to spark a new relationship or buying gifts for loved ones, beware of these three scams regularly reported to BBB. Impostor websites Consumers […]

Photo caption: Amber Kilawee (second from right), Fond du Lac Area United Way executive director, accepts a $2,500 donation from the SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff, including DeAnn Thurmer, hospital president; Molly Meier, DPM, chief of staff; and Nicole Gill, hospital VP, clinical administrator. The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Medical Staff has donated $2,500 to the Fond du Lac Area United Way to support the Ripon Area […]

MIAMI (Feb. 12, 2025) — Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today introduced Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Outboards with Thruster, the latest addition to its portfolio of joystick vessel controls. The system was revealed today at the Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show in Miami Beach, Florida. Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Outboards with Thruster seamlessly integrates Joystick Piloting with bow thruster control to provide full 360-degree maneuvering and the […]

MIAMI (February 12, 2025) – Mercury Racing, a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin based global provider of high-performance marine propulsion, today, has announced the launch of its new Altitude propeller line during the opening of the Miami International Boat Show. Altitude propellers are designed for outboard-powered hulls that benefit from a thru-hub exhaust propeller, for those who are seeking ultimate top-end speed on 90+ mph applications without sacrificing low speed maneuverability and […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has rejected a Republican request that she not hear a pending case that seeks to restore collective bargaining rights that tens of thousands of teachers, nurses and other state workers lost in 2011. Her decision came at the same time that the court, without comment, declined to hear the case as unions requested before it first goes through a lower […]

The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection has released its Top Ten consumer complaints of 2024.  Division Administrator Michelle Reinen says landlord-tennant issues remain the number one category.  Reinen says telemarketing was the second most-reported consumer complaint category of 2024.   Home improvement is third on the list followed by identity theft.  Telecommunications was number five, followed by medical services complaints.  Rounding out the top ten were complaints involving motor vehicle repairs […]

The Fond du Lac County Board this week got it’s first look at a proposed Justice Center.   A presentation was made at Tuesday night’s county board meeting for a more than $390 million facility that would house a new jail, Sheriff’s Office, dispatch, District Attorney 's Office and court system.  County Board chairman Steve Abel says while something needs to be done to address an overcrowded, outdated county jail he […]

MADISON, WI (Feb. 11, 2025) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 14 points to 100 – the third highest recorded reading – after two months of decline. “Overall, small business owners remain optimistic regarding future business conditions, but uncertainty is on the rise,” said, NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg. […]