Month: July 2021

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8-2-21 virus outbreak-wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of new daily COVID-19 cases reported in Wisconsin has surpassed 1,000 for the first time in months, fueled by the spread of the more contagious delta variant. Wisconsin health officials reported 1,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday — the highest since April 8. The number of cases that stem from the delta variant has doubled. The seven-day average of daily […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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8-2-21 four tornadoes confirmed in wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed at least four tornadoes caused widespread damage in Wisconsin and contributed to at least one death. The State Patrol says 29-year-old Quinn Boehning of Fond du Lac was killed after crashing into a fallen tree and power line near the town of Ripon about 6 a.m. Thursday. The severe weather began Wednesday evening in northwestern Wisconsin and pushed south and east […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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8-2-21 sheboygan county woman involved in north dakota shooting

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a fight preceded the fatal shooting of a Watford City man in rural Dunn County last weekend. A 28-year-old man from Mesa, Arizona, is charged with shooting Brian Rowe multiple times as they rode with a woman in Rowe’s pickup truck Sunday. Carlos Mendivil-Beltran is charged with murder, felony theft and theft conspiracy. Officials did not say how the three in the pickup knew […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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8-2-21 eviction moratorium ends

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Thousands of Wisconsin renters were worried they could lose their homes when a federal freeze on most evictions ended Saturday. The moratorium has helped renters throughout the country remain in their homes despite losing jobs or experiencing other economic hardships during the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Administration has funneled millions of dollars in federal pandemic rental aid to struggling tenants and more assistance is […]

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8-2-21 wi republican expands 2020 election investigation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The highest ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he is expanding a probe into the 2020 presidential election, saying it will take more investigators and time than originally planned. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signed contracts in June with two retired police detectives and a former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice to handle the investigation. But Vos said Friday those investigators quit earlier this month. Vos announced […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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7-31-21 fdl county working fix problems with outdoor tornado sirens

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management is working to fix problems with the outdoor tornado warning sirens.  On Wednesday, July 28th when the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for a large portion of Fond du Lac County, the software used by Fond du Lac County to activate the sirens did not work as intended. The City of Fond du Lac utilizes the same software the County uses and the […]

todayJuly 30, 2021

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7-31-21 storm clean-up continues in ripon

Clean-up continues in Ripon following severe thunderstorms this week.  Alliant Energy had restored power to most customers within the City of Ripon are working continuously to repair damages and restore power to all city residents.   The Compost Center on Berlin Road remains open for city residents to drop off brush and storm debris.   The city is encouraging residents to haul to this site if you are able.   The city is encouraging […]

todayJuly 30, 2021

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7-30-21 fdl police investigating report of gunshots fired

Nobody was injured and police are investigating after a report of shots being fired near downtown Fond du Lac.  The incident happened shortly after 10pm Thursday in the 100 block of Forest Avenue.  Two Fond du Lac men, ages 21 and 30, who fled from officers were arrested on outstanding warrants following a foot chase.

todayJuly 30, 2021

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7-30-21 fdl county emergency management investigating why tornado warning sirens failed to sound

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management is investigating why the tornado warning sirens didn’t sound when a tornado warning was issued for a portion of Fond du Lac County Wednesday night.    Emergency Management director Bobbie Hicken says the safety of all Fond du Lac County residents is vitally important especially during severe weather.   Hicken says Emergency Management is  actively working with the vendor to resolve the issue.

todayJuly 30, 2021