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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago.  The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that its scientists in December positively identified the remains of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing of Columbus.  Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during an armed night reconnaissance mission over the then-Democratic Republic of […]

Bail has been set at $500,000 cash for a Menasha teen accused of setting fire to Republican congressman Glenn Grothman’s Fond du Lac office because he was upset over the TikTok ban.  Nineteen year old Caiden Stachowicz made his initial Fond du Lac court appearance Wednesday on multiple charges including arson to a building, attempted burglary, criminal damage to property and terrorist threats.  According to a criminal complaint Stachowicz admitted to setting […]

Fond du Lac, Wisc.: Moraine Park Technical College welcomes Bethany Rusch as the next Vice President of Finance and Administration. Effective December 19, Rusch assumed her role as part of the president’s cabinet–serving as one of four executive leaders under President Bonnie Baerwald. In this role, Rusch will provide strategic leadership and coordinate innovative solutions for all financial services, talent and facility functions in alignment with the College’s values and […]

Weather impact: Give Red Cross blood or platelets now Winter storms, California wildfires generate significant blood drive cancellations; thousands of blood products uncollected MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Jan. 22, 2025) — The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact of severe winter weather and wildfires. Donors of all blood types – particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets– […]

MADISON - Wisconsin employers are plagued by increasingly higher health care costs, according to a new survey of businesses in the state. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers' association - released more data from its latest Wisconsin Employer Survey on Tuesday, detailing findings related to state policy.   Wisconsin's health care costs remain the fifth highest in the country, and 88% of survey respondents predict their costs will […]

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) voted to pass the Laken Riley Act, which will give local law enforcement and ICE more tools to combat illegal immigrants who commit crime in the United States. The Laken Riley Act requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain and/or issue a detainer for illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting offenses, any assault of a law enforcement officer offense, or any […]

A Ripon man convicted of providing  drugs that led to an overdose death is going to prison.  Twenty three year old Michael Manske has been sentenced to a year  in prison and five years extended supervision.  Manske earlier pleaded no contest to four counts including  first degree reckless homicide, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of THC and drug parapernalia.   Manske was one of five people charged in connection with the death of a […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters, but the case could return. The court did not rule on the merits of the case, instead saying in its 5-2 decision that a lower appeals court did not follow proper procedure when it issued a ruling saying the records should be released. Here's […]

A Fond du Lac street will be closed for several days starting Wednesday.  West Division Street  between Hickory Street and Boardman Street is closed beginning at 7:00 am Wednesday and will remain closed until the end of day Monday January 27th. The closure is  in place to allow for water utility repairs and temporary pavement restoration.