Two people died after drowning near a sandbar in the Wisconsin River on Thursday afternoon. The body of a 25 year old man was recovered Thursday and the body of a 24 year old man was recovered by the Columbia County Dive Team Friday. Investigators say a group of adults were enjoying the water from a nearby sandbar when one of the adults was overcome in the water. Several party members attempted […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed two packages of Republican-backed bills that would have set new requirements for unemployment benefits and prevented local governments from banning gas-powered engines. In veto messages, Evers accused the GOP-controlled Legislature of trying to undermine local governments and make things harder for people searching for work. The governor also signed two bills on Friday making the parole process more transparent […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Efforts by the Biden administration have been helping create new factory jobs as part of a push to bring high-speed internet to the whole country. Those jobs coincidentally help to back up President Joe Biden’s messaging for the 2024 elections. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Thursday that up to 200 new manufacturing jobs would be coming to the swing state of Wisconsin. The workers at the […]
Hundreds of people gathered at Fond du Lac’s Lakeside Park Friday evening for the annual Fond du Lac Relay for Life. The event raises money in the fight against cancer. American Cancer Society’s Megan Lane says the fundraising goal was $80,000. "Cancer is a disease that has touched all of us in some sort of way," Lane told WFDL news. "Relay for Life is an amazing community for anybody impacted […]
E Johnson Street Bridge – Over DeNeveu Creek Description: The project includes bridge restoration…repainting the bridge railing, painting the concrete parapets, curb and gutter, clearing trees and slope restoration. Crews will also install an epoxy overlay on the deck and sidewalk. August 7 to August 11: Contractor will continue work on the bridge, clearing trees, removing stumps, replacing settled curb, gutter, and installing riprap. Traffic Impacts: E Johnson Street will […]
The Fond du Lac Department of Public Works would like to inform the motoring public of traffic lane closures on East Johnson Street between National Avenue and Prairie Avenue. Phase One – Starting Wednesday, August 9 by 06:00 am the westbound lanes (north lanes) on Johnson Street will be closed and remain closed until Wednesday, August 16. Phase Two – Starting Wednesday, August 16 by 06:00 am the […]
Nationwide, 1 in 7 adults report experiencing a substance use disorder. Substance use disorders are common and affect all communities, including Fond du Lac County. Since 2020, Fond du Lac County has lost 82 individuals alone to overdose deaths. “Every day, we feel the impact of substance use disorder in our community. Overdoses have taken too many lives and we need to recognize addiction as the disease it is and […]
Fond du Lac Morning Rotary Club installed the following Rotarians to lead the club during 2023-2024 Rotary year: President, Adam White; President-elect, Christine Schiek; Club Secretary, Mike Retelle; Treasurer, Mark Daniels; Immediate Past-president, Linda Selk-Yerges; Foundation Committee Chair, Ted Miller; Sergeant at Arms, Hiram Rabadan-Torres; Club Directors: Jeff Reed, John Hawkins, Kim Laws, Christine Martin, Michael Schumacher, Barb Wirkus, Deb Witkowski. The 2023-2024 Rotary focus is to “Create Hope in […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh plan to lay off scores of employees, offer early retirement deals and impose furloughs as they grapple with a projected $18 million deficit. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced the moves Thursday. He says years of declining enrollment has created the deficit. He says the university plans to shed about 200 employees through a combination of layoffs and early retirements. Leavitt says […]