Month: June 2024

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eleven people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers’ loss to the Chicago Cubs. The issue occurred Saturday. Brewers' spokesperson Tyler Barnes says six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and five others were treated at the ballpark. The escalator’s malfunction resulted “in an increased downward speed." Other details were not immediately available. Saturday’s 5-3 loss ended the Brewers’ […]

photo: fdl fire and rescue Nobody was injured in a fire that destroyed a garage in Fond du Lac. Shortly before 1:30am Sunday firefighters were called to 567 county highway k to find the garage fully engulfed in flames. A pickup next to the garage, and vehicle and trailer in the garage were also destroyed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

A Lomira man was arrested following a violent domestic incident in the village of Lomira and stand-off with police. The victim was able to safely escape but the suspect  refused to exit the residence.   Deputies established a perimeter on the residence during the investigation. That investigation established probable cause of felony assault charges as well as the use of a firearm during the incident. Deputies on the scene continued to […]

The estranged husband of a missing Dodge County woman has been arrested.  Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says 42 year old  Zacariah Rasch of rural Clyman was arrested after detectives learned he had made numerous transactions on Crystal Rasch's financial accounts without consent.  He made his initial Dodge County Circuit court appearance Friday on a charge of  unauthorized use of an individual’s personal identifying information.   Bail was set at $250,000 cash.  Meanwhile Schmidt says the […]

Clean up continues in Waupun after more than a half foot of rain last weekend flooded streets and basements.   City administrator Kathy Schlieve says a week later things are slowly getting back to normal.  Schlieve says basement flooding was widespread throughout the community.  Schlieve says residents continued to haul flood damaged items to dumpsters at the city garage through at least the weekend.

Waupun area residents didn't let rain Friday night put a damper on the 12th annual Celebrate Waupun over the weekend.  The event started Friday and continued through Sunday at Tanner Park.  The event featured carnival rides and games, food and drinks, music, face painting, ax throwing and fireworks show Sunday night.

MADISON, Wis. – Fireworks, barbeques, and parties often commemorate Independence Day. During these Fourth of July celebrations, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility.  “Have fun celebrating while keeping safety in mind,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “Everyone, from kids to adults, should take a moment to review safety and preparedness plans to ensure the holiday is memorable and worry-free.”  In 2023, there were 126 emergency room visits in […]

The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is taking the community out to the ballgame this Fourth of July, with their first Community Softball game; Thursday, July 4th on the Diedrich Agency Field/Diamond 1 at Murray Park. The game will be 16” slow-pitch softball, open to participants ages 12 and older; no gloves required (but allowed).  Registration starts at 5pm, the game will start at 6pm. The Noon Kiwanis have decided to waive the registration fee […]

Police are looking for suspects in the theft of more than $6,000 worth of beauty products from Walgreens stores in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Kaukauna and DePere.  Police say four people are accused of stealing the items from the stores in the afternoon of June 20th.   Anyone with information is asked to call police.