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Often times we hear about scammers preying on the elderly, but new Better Business Bureau research shows contrary to what you may think young adults report losing more money to scams than older age groups.   Better Business Bureau in Wisconsin president and CEO, Jim Temmer says the report found that employment scams continue to be the riskiest scams for people ages 18-24,  making up almost 30-percent of scams reported by this age […]

 Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Raina Lyman, received the Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) Credential through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).  The EDP designation requires candidates to have two years of full-time experience in economic development, complete the necessary education requirements, and pass the certification examination. It is designed for professionals who work with entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as those who support them […]

Gloria Nelson has onboarded many volunteers and staff as the events and operations manager for the Fond du Lac County Historical Society, which manages 30 buildings. This includes providing temporary work experiences for state vocational rehabilitation consumers under a partnership that Nelson terms a win-win.   "Sometimes people just need somebody to come alongside them and just give them a chance to realize what they can do, and they find they […]

The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November.   “Our club is delighted to be offering our holiday cheese boxes again this year,” said Kiwanian, Brian Reilly. “Our cheese sale is one of the major fundraisers we do to help support our projects throughout the year.”   Those projects include collaborating with the Early Bird Kiwanis and Fond du Lac County on the […]

Fond du Lac, Wis. (November 6, 2023) – Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting with member organization, LakeHouse Fond du Lac (formerly Lake View Place), to celebrate their recent name change and new management company.  LakeHouse Fond du Lac is an assisted living community that offers compassionate care in a beautiful setting. They develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident; a full-time licensed nurse is also on […]

Nobody was injured in a fire that signficantly damaged a Fond du Lac home.  Shortly before 3am Monday firefighters were called to a report of a fire at 130 West Division Street and upon arrival found heavy smoke and fire in the kitchen area.  The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before it caused extensive damage to the home.  Three pet dogs and a bunny were rescued from the home.  Two children were sleeping upstairs […]

Authorities are continuing to investigate the death of an inmate at the Waupun Correctional  Institution.   The state Department of Corrections has identified the inmate as Cameron Williams.  A DOC spokesman says Williams was found dead in the prison's segregation unit Monday, October 30.  The spokesperson told WFDL news no other details were being released at this time.

No injuries were reported and a suspect wanted by police is in custody following an incident in Dodge County.  Shortly after 2pm Friday a state patrol trooper in Lomira located a vehicle and two suspects involved in a serious crime in Appleton.  The suspects attempted to flee and entered a Lomira business.   It was believed at least one of the suspects had been armed with a firearm.  As troopers and deputies responded, one […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this week, as phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off.  The downside: This week across most of the U.S., the sun will set well before many folks step foot out of the office, leaving them to run errands or take walks in utter darkness. Daylight saving time […]