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Explore trails and yards in Fond du Lac County and City with members of Audubon. All walks begin at 6:30 pm. Wear good walking shoes, bring insect repellent, and binoculars if available. The walks will last an hour to an hour and a half. For more information about the summer walks, contact dianahbeck@gmail.com or 920-922-7931.

Strong wind and heavy rain caused damage and flooding across Southeastern Wisconsin throughout Saturday evening

There were two drug arrests in Fond du Lac County this month that involved children. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office reported over the weekend that the first of the two arrests came on June 4th. A deputy had noticed a vehicle with a defect, leading to a...

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is joining the U.S. Coast Guard, Wisconsin DNR, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and others in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, a coordinated campaign to educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During the Operation Dry Water three-day heightened awareness and enforcement, July 4-6, boaters will see an increase in outreach, education and enforcement surrounding boating under the influence.

FOND DU LAC CO., Wis. (WBAY) - After Saturday’s heavy rainfall, reports of flooding in Fond du Lac County have been pouring in. The Fond Du Lac County Sheriff’s Office posted on their Facebook that deputies, emergency responders, and road crews were busy Saturday evening with numerous flooding-related calls coming in. They also say that several roadways were impassable due to the flooding.

FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Flash flooding was the big concern in Fond du Lac County after storms moved through the area on Saturday, June 22. The flooding swept away roads, even cars. You can't miss the sound of hard work on Garnett Road in the Town of Eden. One...

Flash flooding was the big concern in Fond du Lac County after storms moved through the area on Saturday, June 22.

National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI ...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin... South Branch Rock River At Waupun affecting Fond du Lac County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...South Branch Rock River at Waupun. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.6 feet, Water reaches the support beams underneath the Fond du Lac St bridge and is closed. Gateway Dr. and County Park Rd. at the bridge are closed. Floodwaters affect a park and roadways adjacent to the river. This level is the 10 percent chance flood meaning that there is a 10 percent chance in any given year of the river reaching this level. Water starts to over top the dam at Shaler Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 04/03/1959. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 5 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun Waupun 6.0 4.0 8.04 4 am 6/23 not a forecast point - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days Waupun 8.04 4 am 6/23 5.04 Not Available.

Clean up continues for many southern Wisconsin residents after flooding rains and tornadoes swept through the area Saturday. In Waupun, Mayor Rohn Bishop declared a disaster due to the flooding which would open the doors for assistance from Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties and the state. Many of the...

June 23, 2024 – Fond du Lac Co., WI – Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputies, emergency responders and road crews were kept busy Saturday evening as heavy rain led to numerous flooding-related calls. Unofficial reports of 8″ of rain between Friday and Saturday, particularly along a...

(FOND DU LAC) WLUK -- The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says it has been a busy month for deputies. In a post on Facebook, the sheriff's office says during a traffic stop on June 4, a passenger in the car was arrested after deputies discovered they had an active warrant. The passenger notified police they had a weapon, and officers found a loaded handgun, a loaded magazine as well as controlled substances in their pocket.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies, emergency responders and road crews were kept busy Saturday evening with numerous flooding related calls. Unofficial reports of 8 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday, particularly along a line from Waupun through Oakfield to Eden, caused significant flooding in some areas. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photos).

After days of moderate to heavy rain, we will finally get a brief break from the rain. Rainfall amounts from the past 48 hours range from 1″ up to 5″ of rain causing flooding in some areas like Fond du Lac County. There’s a Flood Warning for the Yellow River near Babcock and South Branch Rock River in Fond du Lac County until further notice.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County is excited to honor Dave Colwin as the 2024 Big of the Year! Through multiple volunteer efforts, spending many years on the Board of Directors, and even being a two-time Big Brother, Dave continues to inspire local youth to reach their full potential.

The Fond du Lac County Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator says she is disappointed the FDA has reversed it’s order taking Juul vaping products off the market. The reversal comes nearly two years after the federal health agency ordered the company’s e-cigarettes and vaping products be taken off the market. FDL County Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator Johanna Brotz says while every person is different she doesn’t buy Juul’s claim that it’s product can be used to stop smoking cigarettes. The American Lung Association said it was “deeply troubled” by the FDA’s announcement and urged the agency to deny all Juul products, citing its role in the “youth e-cigarette epidemic.”

FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office posted an update on two isolated incidents, both involving illegal drug possession. In both cases, minors had access to dangerous items. In the first incident, on June 4, an officer reportedly conducted a traffic stop on a defective vehicle. There were two adults and seven children in the vehicle, between the ages of 11 months to 12-years-old.

IT’S A FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY FOR THE CHANCE OF FLASH FLOODING AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS!. The same slow moving system is bringing more rounds of showers and thunderstorms early this morning. These thunderstorms are NOT expected to be severe in the morning hours, but by mid to late afternoon some thunderstorms could become strong to severe. Besides northern Marinette & Oconto County, everybody has a chance of seeing severe weather this afternoon. Some storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and a brief tornado. From 3 PM to 9 PM is the best time for these strong storms to possibly form.

For 35 years, Fond du Lac County Breakfast on the Farm has provided attendees with the opportunity to experience area agriculture. Our contributor Dan Hagenow visited the host farm to learn more about the operation. The event includes:. A large country-style breakfast. Ice cream cups for $2. Lots of local...

FOND DU LAC COUNTY – A 36-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested June 19 after a 10-mile police pursuit into Dodge County. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, a deputy made a traffic stop around 8:17 p.m. on Interstate 41 northbound near Lost Arrow Road for an equipment violation on a vehicle. The sheriff's office said the driver gave a name for his identity, but didn't provide a valid driver's license or identification card.