Month: September 2022

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses, the next step in the ongoing legal battle that has pit conservatives against liberals in the battleground state. The lawsuits come after a judge in Waukesha County circuit court in September sided with Republicans and said election clerks are barred from filling […]

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The man who survived a shooting by Kyle Rittenhouse that left two others dead during a Wisconsin protest in 2020 has filed a secret petition to change his legal name because of what he now says was continued harassment related to the case. Gaige Grosskreutz has called for an investigation by the Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court on how the sealed petition was leaked to […]

The Fond du Lac Area United Way Scary Scurry Fundraiser was held Saturday at Lakeside Park.   United Way director Amber Kilawee says the Sixth annual event featured a  run/walk for adults and kids and much more.  All of the proceeds go to the Fond du Lac Area United Way.  Meanwhile, Kilawee says the United Way fund drive is off to a great start, already at 45 percent of the $500,000 goal.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office participated in a statewide Prescription Drug Take Back event Saturday.  Residents brought their unwanted, unneeded or expired medications to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.   The Drop Box is open seven days a week, 24-7, year round.

Bulky waste collection is being held this week in Beaver Dam.  The collection will be held starting Monday Octsober 3 through Friday October 7.  Large items are picked up on your regular garbage day only and should be curbside by 7am.  Items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, countertops, doors and windows. The next curbside large-item collection will be next May.

What: Moraine Park Technical College is hosting a Community Forum regarding the College’s referendum in the November election. President Bonnie Baerwald will present, and the forum will end with a Q&A. When: Monday, Oct 3, 9-10 a.m. on the College’s Beaver Dam campus (700 Gould St.) or virtually. Details: The Moraine Park Technical College District Board passed a resolution in June stating an intent to borrow $55 million to enhance campus learning spaces […]

Register to Attend: Mobilizing Health in Our Community October 4, 5, & 6, 2022 Join us in strategizing our 2022-2024 Community Health Improvement Plan for Fond du Lac County! 3 different dates and topics, attend one or all three. Oct. 4th, 7:00-8:30am – Mental Health (Fond du Lac) o   Location: Marian University Stayer Center, S National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Oct. 5th, 7:00-8:30am – Chronic Disease (Fond du Lac) o   Location: Marian University Stayer Center, S […]

Butler Street from Russell Street to Portage Street Schedule: July 7 through October 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. October 3 to October 7: Concrete contractor will begin pouring sidewalk and driveway aprons Traffic Impacts: N. Butler is closed to through traffic. Residents, business owners, […]

Nobody was seriously injured in two separate crashes in a construction zone on Interstate 41 south of Fond du Lac Thursday afternoon.  Sheriff's sergeant Logan Will told WFDL news the first chain-reaction crash happened shortly before 2pm on northbound 41 just north of Lost Arrow Road when a semi rear-ended a vehicle, and that vehicle struck a third vehicle.   The semi ended up in a ditch.  Nobody was injured in the […]