Month: December 2024

A Milwaukee man is going to prison for a drug overdose death in Fond du Lac County.   Fond du Lac County Circuit judge Anthony Nehls sentenced Derrise Lamon Townsend Jr. to eight years in prison followed by seven years extended supervision.   Townsend was convicted of  First Degree Reckless Homicide for a May 2020 fentanyl death that occurred in Fond du Lac County.    “This is another tragic loss for a family that had to […]

Tuesday morning: All business owners are invited to a collaborative workshop called 90 X 90. Through facilitated discussion, this program helps business owners spend 90 minutes outside their business to work strategically "on their business", with a specific focus on the next 90 days. This workshop will be held tomorrow at Wind and Unwined from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Register here. Tuesday afternoon: All are invited to the official grand opening […]

A Brandon woman was killed in a two vehicle crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened shortly after 5:30 pm Saturday on Highway 151 at County Highway TC. A preliminary investigation shows an eastbound vehicle on TC failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a southbound vehicle on 151. The driver of the eastbound vehicle,a 34 year old Brandon woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. […]

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will kick off his statewide budget listening session tour at Einstein Middle School in Appleton to hear directly from Wisconsinites on the issues that matter to them as he prepares his 2025-27 executive budget. Topics covered in the sessions include pressing issues facing Wisconsinites and their families, such as addressing rising costs and national inflation; supporting kids and public schools; ensuring healthcare […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cucumbers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 people in 19 states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. This includes three people who live in Wisconsin. According to the U.S. Food & […]

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, is one of the top shopping days of the year. But of course, not all deals will be limited to Cyber Monday; many online shopping activities and special holiday sales started as early as Halloween and will continue throughout the holiday season.But online shopping – even on Cyber Monday – has risks. Be wary of misleading advertisements, lookalike websites, and […]

Fond du Lac, WI – November 29, 2024 – Get ready for a festive day of fun and holiday cheer at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac’s annual event, renamed this year as the Snowflake Spectacular! On Saturday, December 14, 2024, families are invited to experience the magic of the season with an exciting array of activities that are sure to delight children of all ages.  From 9:00 AM […]