Month: March 2025

+ WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared Monday to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.  In a case that could have wide-ranging effects, the justices suggested the Catholic Charities Bureau should not have to pay unemployment taxes because the work of the social services agency is motivated by religious beliefs, and the state […]

Voters are going to the polls Tuesday with a couple of major statewide races, a handful of contested local races and school operations referendums.  In addition to the state Supreme Court and superintendent of Public Instruction, there are contested races for Fond du Lac city council and school board and operation referendums in the Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Waupun, and Oakfield School Districts.  There are also a number of contested races for […]

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says two-time Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins is expected to move over to center to make room for Aaron Banks on the offensive line. Gutekunst told reporters at the NFL owners meetings that Jenkins has “got a chance to be an All-Pro center.” Banks signed with the Packers in free agency. Banks started 43 games for the […]

A Fond du Lac street is closed this week for repair.  Fond du Lac Public Works says West Division Street between Boardman Street and Hickory Street will remain closed until end of day Friday, April 4th .   The closure will be in place to allow for water utility repairs and pavement restoration.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday’s outcome. Musk’s America PAC has sent paid canvassers across Wisconsin since early February. By Election Day, they're expected to have reached hundreds of thousands of potential voters for conservative candidate Brad Schimel. Though America PAC […]

Hello Waupun! Last week the council approved a $15,000 Scope of Serivices agreement with VandeWalle for an Affordable Housing Strategy to be done for the City of Waupun. On Thursday I vetoed the agreement, sending it back to the Common Council in April for further review. While I am a strong supporter of new housing opportunities due to housing storages and lack of affordability, I believe this decision needs community review […]

Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Evan Chancellor and Associate Conductor Jill Koerwitz, the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present its 44th annual Pops Concert, “Visions of America,” on Saturday, April 12. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m.  at the Fond du Lac County Prairie Theater and Event Center, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac WI.  VOX:Vocal Harmony will be featured guest artists. Based in Sheboygan, VOX is […]

A child was seriously injured in a head on collision in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened Sunday evening on Highway G north of St. Cloud. A preliminary investigation shows a southbound vehicle crossed the center line on a curve in the road colliding with a northbound vehicle. A four year old passenger in the southbound car was transported to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee with a significant head injury. […]