Month: September 2023

A Fond du Lac area man was killed in a car vs tanker truck crash in Fond du Lac County.   The crash happened Friday morning on Highway 23 near Esterbrook Road west of the city of Fond du Lac.   Initial reports indicate a car ran a stop sign striking the truck.   The male victim in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the tanker truck, also from the Fond […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17. The bill passed just hours before the midnight deadline and President Joe Biden quickly signed it. He called it “good news for the American people.” The package drops aid for Ukraine but adds money for U.S. disaster assistance. House approval came […]

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Executive director of the Center for Suicide Awareness in Wisconsin Barb Bigalki says the month is a time for people to raise awareness of suicide, recognize those who have been affected by it, and provide necessary resources to those in need.  Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14, the 3rd leading cause of death among those aged 15-24 and the 12th leading […]

Two correctional officers were treated at Waupun Memorial Hospital after being attacked by an inmate at the Waupun Correctional Institution last week.  Sources tell WFDL news that one officer may have suffered a broken nose after he was struck in the face by an inmate and a second officer suffered a possible broken arm when he fell while responding to that call.   The incident happened Wednesday at the prison.

Moraine Park held its official groundbreaking celebration this week at the Beaver Dam campus for the Horicon Regional Center.   The Horicon Regional Center will house a nearly 18,000-square-foot building for lab and instructional space and a 3,500-square-foot fire training tower to help meet the current demand for firefighters and paramedics at the 50+ fire departments in the region.  The facility will also provide training spaces for other programs, helping to meet extended employer needs district-wide.   […]

West Division Street Bridge Replacement over West Branch of Fond du lac River Schedule: September 2023 through May 2024 Description: In partnership with the WI Department of Transportation the project includes replacing the existing bridge structure and approached. Other work includes replacing concrete pavement, sidewalk, storm sewer, grading and restoration and landscaping. October 2 to October 6: The contractor will continue removing the existing bridge deck and start installation of […]

The Fond du Lac Public Works Department is giving motorists a heads up about a street closure.  West First Street from Military Road to Macy Street will be closed Monday beginning at 7:00 am.  The street will re-open at the end of day.  Access to the Post Office will remain in open from Macy Street.  

September 28, 2023 —Today, Children’s Museums of Fond du Lac (CMFDL) announces their participation in “Our World: Worldwide Day of Play” on September 30, 2023. As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event is focused on getting kids and their families up, out, and playing around.  CMFDL will participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play by hosting Play BIG, a free outdoor family event on […]

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital is hosting a community blood drive from 12 - 3 pm on Tuesday, October 17 in the Plaza Level Conference Center, 430 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac. Appointments are encouraged.  Donors will get a choice of a gift card or bonus points to shop the ImpactLife rewards store for a new Halloween shirt and more.  Donors should eat before donating and bring a photo ID. The […]