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PRELIMINARY HEARING FOR RIPON MAN SUSPECTED OF ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE. There’s a preliminary hearing today for a 45-year-old Ripon man suspected of stabbing and beating a 35-year-old man in the head with a pipe last month. The hearing for Carlos Mendez Villegas is in Fond du Lac County court on attempted first degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery charges. According to the criminal complaint on November 18th Mendez Villegas went to an apartment building at 721 Thorne Street in Ripon and confronted the victim about a girlfriend Mendez Villegas had dated for several years, but was now dating the victim. The victim suffered a laceration to his forehead and a puncture wound to his lower abdomen, both of which required several stitches. Mendez Villegas is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $1 million cash bond. (Fond du Lac County Jail photo).

FOND DU LAC — The Fond du Lac Public Library Allen J. Buechel Branch will be a little bit easier to access in the new year. The library's east-side branch will close Jan. 1 to move from the far northwest corner of the Festival Foods plaza to 1137 E. Johnson St. on the...

December 6, 2023 – West Bend, Wi – West Bend Police and the West Bend School District are looking into an incident that reportedly occurred Monday afternoon, December 4, 2023, at Badger Middle School. A 48–second video of the incident has been circulating among parents and students.

Two people were arrested in Fond du Lac County after they left a bathroom smelling odd. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unspecified business Sunday morning (December 3rd) after an individual reported seeing a person go into the bathroom and leaving it smelling like marijuana.

GERMANTOWN, Wis. - New bodycam video shows the night a suspect was tased following a multi-county police chase that ended in Fond du Lac. The chase happened on Nov. 14. A 24-year-old Glendale man faces a number of charges, including OWI and fleeing/eluding law enforcement. The car was stolen out...

Campbellsport, WI – The Sandpiper Inn on Lake Bernice is serving up fresh, hot broasted chicken Thursday as the special of the day which comes in 2- or 4-piece dinners ($10.99 and $14.99 respectively), with your choice of all light or dark meat chicken for an additional $1. Dinner...

FOND DU LAC — This year marks the Seibel Family Singers' 25th anniversary of performing for family, friends and the Fond du Lac community. The 54-member Seibel family will perform their annual Christmas concert Dec. 16 at the Fond du Lac High School Performing Arts Center, 801 Campus Drive. The first show will...

Campbellsport, WI – If you leave hungry from The Sandpiper Inn on Lake Bernice on a Wednesday, it’s your fault. The Sandpiper Inn is dishing up an all-you-can-eat family-style fish dinner of your choice that includes your choice of potato, coleslaw, pork and beans, and a dinner roll.

Mike Schwandt of Fond du Lac is hosting the final sled dog race "Can't Depend on Snow" race. Schwandt says he expects a high turnout for the race's finale.

FOND DU LAC — In the season of writing letters to Santa and sending gifts through the mail, where have those parcels gone through over the years? The current post office at 99 W. Second St. has served the community for more than 50 years, but the old location — currently occupied by...

A Fond du Lac man is preserving old buildings, including one that was recently moved across town. The 1860s building now sits prominently on North Main Street.

A Silver Alert was issued yesterday (December 5th) after a man in Fond du Lac walked away from an assisted living facility. The 62-year-old man is residing at The Berry House and left to go on a walk. Caretakers at the facility noted that the man had never gone on...

One person was killed in a car versus semi crash in Fond du Lac County. The crash happened Saturday evening on southbound Highway 175 at Fox Ridge Drive. According to the state patrol a car struck the semi-tractor trailer, getting pinned under the trailer as the semi was backing into a driveway off Highway 175. The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car was flown by helicopter to a hospital with critical injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Fond du Lac, Wis. (December 5, 2023) – Envision Greater Fond du Lac hosted a ribbon cutting at member organization, Red Cabin at Green Acres, to commemorate the new ownership. Red Cabin at Green Acres is a family-owned American restaurant serving butcher-fresh burgers, draft brews, and classic supper club fare. After more than a decade of ownership by Dave Schuh, the restaurant recently changed hands and is now owned and operated by Hailey Rohlfs and Sara Michaelson. Together, the new owners want to carry on the traditions Red Cabin at Green Acres is known for, as well as introduce new ideas, specials, and desserts. Additionally, they have the capacity to host outdoor events for more than 500 guests. Red Cabin at Green Acres is located just 10 minutes east of Fond du Lac at W2701 4th Street Road. To learn more on their country comforts with big city tastes, as well as information on their menu, catering, and events, please visit them online.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of west bend..

FOND DU LAC - Winnebago Lutheran (3-1, 2-0 Flyway) doubled up North Fond du Lac (0-4, 0-2 Flyway) in the first half, 38-19, en route to a 65-48 victory. WLA sophomore Sam Ferguson led the Vikings with a career and game-high 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field, along with eight rebounds. ...

Free hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies with a fire to warm you up. Kids, visit Santa and tell him your wish list while parents or grandparents shop in the Farm Store.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted program is actively requesting assistance in locating and apprehending Blaise Klim, a resident of Mayville, WI. Blaise Klim is currently the subject of a pursuit by law enforcement due to charges including FTA Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Office, OWI, Operate with Restricted Controlled Substance, Operating While Revoked, and Resisted/Obstruct an Officer. We urge the public to provide any information that could aid in the apprehension of this individual.

Washington County, WI – Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, in West Bend is a locally owned farm that sells cuts of meat at its Farm Store on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Place your order for fresh black angus beef today.

The Festival of Trees in Fond du Lac raises money for nonprofits through a gala and community event. Twenty-two trees decorated by nonprofits will be auctioned.