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CROSS PLAINS, Wis. (AP) — A man competing in Ironman Wisconsin fell ill Sunday during the bike portion of the grueling triathlon and later died at a hospital, officials said Monday.  Ironman Wisconsin said in a statement posted on Facebook that the competitor, whose name was not released, needed medical attention during the bike portion and died at a local hospital after being assisted by a race staff member and an off-duty […]

SAUKVILLE, Wis. (AP) — New Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin says he is looking forward to forming a great partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the two-time league MVP plans to hold off on signing a contract extension with the team.  Antetokounmpo told The New York Times last month that he wanted to see how committed the Bucks are toward winning another championship before deciding whether to sign a long-term deal to stay in Milwaukee. The two-time MVP also […]

For the first time in its 37-year history, SSM Health Adult Day Services, 420 E. Merrill Avenue in Fond du Lac, is now utilizing its own handivan for client outings or unexpected transportation needs thanks to a $33,425 donation from the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation.   The handivan addition is allowing Adult Day Services clients and staff to get out and about and have experiences in the broader community.   “Activity outings are […]

Come to a wonderful gospel tribute to Elvis and Johny Cash this Saturday at 6pm at the Peniel Welsh chapel. Depending on the weather it will be outside.  The Elvis and Johny Cash tribute artists will sing the best of Elvis and Johnny Cash Gospel Songs. There will be a female artist who will also sing Gospel Songs.   A free will offering for maintenance, restoration and community outreach will be […]

A Fond du Lac man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the village of North Fond du Lac. On September 8 the 19 year old suspect is accused of walking from an address in the city of Fond du Lac to the 700 block  of Michigan Avenue in North Fond du Lac and firing five rounds into an  occupied living room from a short distance before […]

2023 Mill & Overlay Program Schedule: August 7 through September 8 Description: The project includes manhole adjustments, spot curb and gutter replacement, milling pavement, and overlay of asphalt. Project Locations:  Roosevelt Street from Arndt Street to Winnebago Drive  Division Street from Reid Terrace to National Avenue  Mohawk Avenue from north of Harborview Drive to north of Boat Launch September 11 to September 15: Weather pending the schedule […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin sawmill has agreed to pay about $191,000 and submit to multiple sanctions after a 16-year-old boy was killed on the job this past summer. Michael Schuls was pinned in a wood-stacking machine at Florence Hardwoods in July. He died two days later. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday that the mill agreed in late August to a federal consent decree that calls for […]

The Ledge Games (TLG), a local timber competition for charity, returns to Red Cabin at Green Acres on Saturday, September 30, 2023, for its eighth year of competition.  Each year the event welcomes hundreds of spectators and more than 100 amateur lumberjacks and jills, who compete for the titles of Man and Woman of the Ledge.  Competition will test both competitors’ strength and finesse with events including caber toss, hammer […]

Start Septemberfest with a hot stack of pancakes and sausage! The Ripon Noon Kiwanis will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast as part of Septemberfest, Saturday, September 16 from 8-11am, on the Village Green.  Cost is $10, children 10 and under are FREE! The breakfast includes sausage, apple sauce, assorted beverages and of course, pancakes. And what better to go with pancakes than a free toppings bar, filled with all the […]