Area law enforcement was out in force this holiday weekend as motorists headed out for the long Memorial Day holiday weekend. Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says a lot of people were pulling a trailer for the first time since last summer. Waldschmidt says make sure to make sure to lock and strap equipment down that you're traveling with so it doesn't fly off the trailer. The […]
Two people escaped serious injuries in a two vehicle crash in Dodge County. The crash happened Friday morning on Center Drive at Highway HH in the town of Lomira. A preliminary investigation shows a car that was northbound on Center Drive failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by an SUV. The driver of the car, a 22 year old Whitewater man, was transported to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac […]
Thousands of people converged on Lakeside Park Sunday for Fond du Lac's fourth Food Truck Festival. Festival goers sampled cuisine from more than 30 food trucks. In addition to food trucks, the popular event featured music, educational booths, and several activities for kids and adults. The event is sponsored by the non-profit organization Friends of Lakeside Park.
The YMCA of Dodge County has announced an expansion of its Health and Wellness Center, a project that has increased usable fitness center space by 31%. “Coming out of the pandemic, we’ve seen an incredible surge of community interest in our programs and fitness center,” said Dirk Langfoss, YMCA of Dodge County Chief Executive Officer. “Our space has already reached its capacity to serve the current demand, and we’re projecting […]
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (May 26, 2023) — Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has been recognized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) with the 2023 Plant Engineering Award for its implementation of Industry 4.0 data collection technologies and data analytics at its aluminum castings facility at the company’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The AFS Plant Engineering Award recognizes plants’ engineering achievements in planning, installation, […]
Salute the Troops is hosting their annual half marathon, 5K, ruck march, and kids fun run this Memorial Day weekend. The event will be held Saturday on Oven Island at Fonddu Lac's Lakeside Park. Race coordinator Vicky Suprenand says proceeds will benefit veterans and their families in the Fox Valley. "This annual event is a staple for Salute the Troops," Suprenand said. "...it's a great opportunity for runners and walkers […]
Eleventh Street – Park Avenue to Vine Street Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping. May 29 to June 2: No work at this time. Traffic Impacts: Eleventh Street remains open to traffic. Division Street – Lincoln Avenue to Railroad Tracts Description: The project includes gas […]
Over 700,000 Wisconsinites are forecast to take a road trip for the Memorial Day weekend, and unfortunately thousands of them will experience car trouble. Nationwide, AAA expects to rescue more than 483,000 stranded motorists during the holiday weekend. State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmusz says the three most common reasons are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts. Jarmusz says a properly maintained vehicle is critical for a successful and safe road […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay-area lawmakers are asking the Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee to hand tourism officials $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft at Lambeau Field. Sen. Rob Cowles and Rep. David Steffen submitted a motion to the committee on Monday seeking the money for Experience Greater Green Bay, a group that promotes tourism in the Green Bay area. The lawmakers told the committee in a […]