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North Fond du Lac police investigating strong-armed robbery with injuries that happened April 29
NORTH FOND DU LAC — An April 29 robbery on Polk Street in North Fond du Lac left a Waukesha man injured, according to North Fond du Lac Police Department. Officers and an ambulance arrived after 8 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Polk Street and Aubrey Court, where the robbery reportedly occurred. ...
Oshkosh teacher allowed to resign after using racial slur in classroom
OSHKOSH ― A Vel Phillips Middle School teacher who was accused of using a racial slur in the classroom is no longer employed by the Oshkosh Area School District. A source close to the situation inside the district revealed the teacher was allowed to resign after video of the incident surfaced during an investigation by the OASD and Vel Phillips administration.
Recall on ice issued at Fond du Lac County gas station
TAYCHEEDAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Fond du Lac County say a recall has been issued for 20-pound bags of ice sold at a local gas station. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Health Department, the recall is on 20-pound bags of ice sold at the Citgo Ledgeview Express in Taycheedah prior to April 19.
Complaint: Oshkosh weapons investigation suspect set up room as shooting range
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A man accused in a police weapons investigation admitted to setting up his room as an improvised shooting range, according to a criminal complaint. Anker Kleis is also accused of rigging a gun to go off if someone opened his bedroom door. Police began their investigation...
Public comments sought for proposed State 44 bridge improvements in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH ― The public will get to shape the eventual design of the State 44 bridge online after the Wisconsin Department of Transportation created a website for the bridge’s proposed improvements. The website, at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/ne/44oshkosh/default.aspx, will feature a comment form with a prepaid mailer to reply to the...
From local podcast to social media takeover: Follow Fondy Famous's journey in celebrating this shop's new owners
FOND DU LAC — Small business owners and enthusiasts celebrate each other in Fond du Lac, inspiring each other through engagement and social media. Fond du Lac real estate broker and owner of Not Your Average Agent Marketing Kelly Northlee hosts the video podcast Fondy Famous, featuring a business or nonprofit every Friday at 9 a.m. on Spotify, Apple Music and the Kelly NorthLee YouTube channel.
Hat-making, watch parties, bourbon crawl: Here's what to expect at Fond du Lac's Downtown Derby Day
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the cancelation of Derby Day activities at Wonder. FOND DU LAC — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership will celebrate the Kentucky Derby with its own Downtown Derby Day this month. ...
Authorities investigate Town of Algoma home burglary targeting Asian jewelry store owners
TOWN OF ALGOMA, Wis. (WBAY) - Winnebago County authorities say a home burglary that stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry may be part of a sophisticated crime ring targeting Asian jewelry store owners. On Wednesday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of the...
Village of Fox Crossing opts out of ‘No Mow May’ after study retraction
FOX CROSSING, Wis. (WBAY) - For many, it’s time to put away those lawnmowers, as today marks the beginning of “No Mow May”. Not for those in the Village of Fox Crossing, however. The village is opting out of the initiative, which calls for a pause in...
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