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Charter Communications to lay off 120+ employees at its Fond du Lac support center
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – Charter Communications, a telecommunications and mass media company with services branded as Spectrum, announced plans to lay off over 120 employees at its support center in Fond du Lac. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin...
7-1-24 garage fire-fdl county
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.
Garage fire in Fond du Lac leaves several vehicles damaged, no injuries or residents displaced
FOND DU LAC – A fire early Sunday morning at 567 County Road K destroyed a garage and damaged several vehicles, but no one was hurt or displaced by the blaze. Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department said a call was received reporting the fire at 1:22 a.m. Sunday. By the time crews arrived, they found a detached two-car garage heavily involved in fire with the roof already collapsed and a pickup truck next to the structure also heavily involved in fire.
FDL Sheriff Addresses Aging Jail
(Fond du Lac) Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says their aging Jail is at capacity and state inspectors are urging the county to do something about the jail or risk having its inmates sent elsewhere at the County’s expense. The County Board last week approved a Jail...
6/30/24 FDL Native Serves with U.S. Navy Band Northwest
BANGOR, Wash. – Lt. Joel Thiesfeldt, a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serves the U.S. Navy with Navy Band Northwest. Thiesfeldt graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1997. Additionally, Theisfeldt earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University in 2016. The skills and values...
Disability Rights Wisconsin faces cuts to victim rights advocacy grants
Kristina Jackson, a survivor of domestic violence who has struggled with depression, said Disability Rights Wisconsin held her hand through her court process and for some of the time after it was finished. The support, which came through DRW’s Victim Advocacy Program, came in the form of Pam Malin, her advocate, and a DRW attorney who attended court hearings with her, helped her get connected with community resources and helped her move after her son started reexperiencing trauma in their home.
Anhalt Elected To Serve Wisconsin Association of FFA
Crystal Anhalt of the Mishicot FFA Chapter was elected to a year of service as the 2024-2025 Section Nine State FFA Officer during the 95th Wisconsin FFA Convention. Her advisors are Jamie Propson and Katie Koeppel. Crystal’s parents are Scott and Angela Anhalt. A 2022 graduate, Crystal attends the...
Minnesota, Wisconsin Named Two Of The Most Independent States
We are just about a week away from the 4th of July and that means celebrations and time soaking in the great outdoors. It looks like we now have another reason to celebrate!. Minnesota and Wisconsin were just named two of the most independent states in the entire country. They were given this great title in a new study put out by WalletHub on Tuesday (June 25th).
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
Hunters will see more limits, and opportunities, on bagging does up north this fall
The Natural Resources Board has expanded opportunities for hunters to kill does on public lands in two northern Wisconsin counties — but they’ll only be able to bag bucks in two other counties this fall. The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources unanimously approved recommendations...
Nominations sought for MARKETPLACE Awards
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is seeking nominations for the 2024 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards, which will be recognized Dec. 11-12 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The awards honor outstanding Wisconsin businesses owned by minorities, women and service-disabled veterans. The nomination deadline is July 19. The online nomination form...
Wisconsin DNR: “Stop Harvesting This Bug From Our State Parks!”
So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.
Wisconsin Bride Receives Heartwarming Wedding Surprise From 50-Year Pen Pal!
BROOKFIELD, WI – Wisconsin residents Judy Mihelich and her new husband, Mike, have begun a new chapter together. This special day wasn’t just about their union but also about meeting a cherished friend for the first time. Lifelong Pen Pals. Judy Mihelich and Carol Canny have been pen...
'UPFRONT' recap: Gov. Wes Moore in WI reacts to debate, RFK Jr. campaign begins ballot access push
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore campaigned for President Joe Biden in Madison and Milwaukee this weekend, urging Democratic voters to stay the course after Biden's debate performance Thursday sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party. "I planned on being here in Wisconsin prior to the debate," Moore said on WISN's 'UPFRONT' which...
Plan ahead for a successful July 4 weekend outdoors
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend by making camping reservations and purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission stickers and state trail passes online. A Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in most state parks, forests and recreation areas. When a vehicle admission pass is purchased online, visitors...
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