Month: November 2023

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (November 1, 2023) — The application process is now open for the 2024 EAA Aviation Scholarships. Flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply will close on March 1, 2024.  Flight training scholarships help cover the costs at any flight school in the United States or Canada that is not a university program. Post-secondary scholarships […]

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Waupun Correctional Institution.  A state Department of Corrections spokesman confirms the inmate was found dead in the prison's segregation unit Monday.  The spokesperson told WFDL news no other details were being released and the inmates' name was not being released at this time.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the overall struggles of the offense make it tougher to evaluate the progress of Jordan Love in the quarterback’s first season as a starter.  The Packers rank 25th in total offense and haven't scored a first-half touchdown in their past five games. The Packers (2-5) will try to avoid a fifth consecutive loss Sunday when they host the Los […]

MADISON, Wis. -- An All or Nothing $100,000 top prize-winning ticket was sold for the Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Evening drawing. Purchased at 9th Avenue BP, 2165 W. 9th Ave. in Oshkosh, the winning ticket matched 11 of 11 numbers drawn. The winning numbers were 1-2-3-4-6-11-12-13-14-16-22.   Wisconsin Lottery retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive a two percent Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive, up to $100,000.  All or Nothing players can win the $100,000 top […]

Night football historically has been a rarity in the Big Ten after the first Saturday in November. The conference’s billion-dollar-a-year television package will make it a regular thing beginning next week when Michigan State visits Ohio State for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff. The rationale for the general prohibition was that the conference’s traditional footprint in the upper Midwest made November night games a hardship for teams and fans because […]

Recent reports to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker by consumers in various states including Wisconsin indicate that scammers are calling and emailing, claiming to be with Spectrum Cable.  The callers state that “you qualify” for a discount on your cable bill or offer to “lower your cable bill in half” - if you pay up front for one year’s service. Payment is requested in the form of Target […]

MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the time change to tackle tasks that can help protect your life and property.  “It’s time to fall into good safety and preparedness habits,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg […]

– Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Leadership Fond du Lac County Alumni will host Empty Bowls on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This year, guests can choose between dine-in service or take out (12:30 p.m. only). Sponsors this year include Charter Communications/Spectrum, Bank First, Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis, Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Benevolent Association, Fond du Lac Noon Rotary, Society Insurance, and SSM Health.  Empty […]