Month: January 2025

A Menasha teenager accused of setting fire to Republican congressman Glenn Grothman’s Fond du Lac office because he was upset over the TikTok ban has been bound over for trial.   Nineteen year old Caiden Stachowicz was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing where probable cause was found on a charge of arson.  Judge Tricia Walker granted a defense motion and dismissed a terrorist threat charge.  According to a criminal complaint Stachowicz admitted to […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a “chance to put two more House seats in play.” Republicans say that shows that she is committed to redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats. Liberal Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford faces Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel in the April 1 election. The race will determine whether liberals […]

The Fond du Lac Police Chief says a high risk child sex offender who cut off his GPS bracelet  this week is a danger and needs to be behind bars.  Chad Maertz was on extended supervision for an attempted child abduction in Fond du Lac County 20 years ago.  Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says Maertz had made very concerning comments to probation and parole agents in the days leading up to the […]

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 29, 2025) — Goodyear will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its famed airships by bringing two of them to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. The 72nd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.  The appearance of two airships marks a unique occurrence in the more than 50 years that Goodyear has brought its blimps and airships to […]

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., January 29, 2025 – As one of North America's premier road racing circuits, Road America never stops improving to create a world-class experience for fans, competitors, and event partners. As we usher in our 70th Anniversary, we’re excited to share some significant updates underway to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect: New Pedestrian and Golf Cart Bridge We’re saying goodbye to our […]

The Fond du Lac Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) will host their 11h Annual Boundaries Bash on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, 2025, in the Sunset On The Water parking lot, next to Roosevelt Park, Fond du Lac (on land).  Friday the tent opens at 3pm, and Saturday it will be open from 9am – 11pm.   The event will include the 2025 Johnson Family Ice Race organized by Dairyland […]

FOND DU LAC, WI – Four former Fond du Lac Dock Spiders were honored with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Awards following the 2024 season. Chandler Simpson (2021) was selected to the All-MiLB Team (2nd Team) and was named a Double-A All-Star. Caleb Durbin (2020-21) earned Arizona Fall League Breakout Player of the Year honors and was named to the Arizona Fall League All-Star Team. Kemp Alderman (2022) was selected to the […]

The Fond du Lac police chief says it appears the 10 year old daughter of a Fond du Lac man arrested after firing a gun during an argument with his wife helped diffuse the situation.  The incident happened Saturday night at an East 9th Street residence.  Police Chief Aaron Goldstein says a 42 year old man threatened to kill his wife and then fired one round from a handgun in the basement of the […]

The local unemployment rate was up slightly last month.  The December unemployment rate in Dodge County was up a tenth of a percent to 2.4 percent.  In Fond du Lac County the rate was 2.5 percent, up from 2.4 percent in November.  The city of Fond du Lac’s jobless rate inched up a tenth of a percent to three percent.