6-1-20 uw touts study showing average salary for graduates
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new University of Wisconsin study shows that its graduates earn a median salary of about $49,000 one year after earning a bachelor’s degree and those from Wisconsin are about six-times more likely
6-1-20 man struck and killed trying to rescue turtle on interstate
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a tow truck driver attempting to rescue a turtle on an interstate highway in southeastern Wisconsin Friday was struck and killed by a semi-trailer driver who then fled the scene. The
6-1-20 fdl public library partially reopening
The downtown Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St., will reopen partially on Wednesday, June 3, under several conditions. From June 3 to June 30, Library hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and
6-1-20 fdl weekly construction schedule
Main Street from Merrill Ave. to Johnson Street and Merrill Ave. from Portland to Macy Street Schedule: March 2020 through July 2020 Description: The project includes reconstruction of the storm force main, sanitary laterals, water main and
6-1-20 fdl street, railroad crossing closures
Fond du Lac Public Works says motorists should be aware of a railroad crossing and street closure starting Monday. The Grove Street and Western Avenue railroad crossings will be closed beginning Monday, and remain closed through Saturday, June 6. The
6-1-20 governor evers statement on death of george floyd
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers Friday released the following statement on the death of George Floyd: “Earlier this week, another Black life was extinguished before our eyes. His name was George Floyd. He was 46. His life
5-30-20 minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been arrested on murder charges and accused in court papers of ignoring another officer’s concerns about him. Floyd was the handcuffed black
5-30-20 gas leak repaired
Fond du Lac firefighters were called to a report a gas leak Friday afternoon. Fire chief Pete O’Leary says construction crews hit a two inch natural gas line at Division Street and Hazotte Court. Some residents in the
5-30-20 covid-19 outbreak at waupun prison
Mass testing has resulted in finding nearly 200 new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Waupun Correctional Institution. The state Department of Corrections says 184 positive cases were confirmed Friday at Waupun Correctional. The DOC says testing
5-30-20 wisconsin records 18 more covid-19 deaths
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials have recorded nearly 20 more COVID-19-related deaths since Thursday. The state Department of Health Services says the number of deaths in the state as of Friday afternoon stood at 568,