5-30-19 sexual assault-untested kits

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report shows the state crime labs’ efforts to review tests of unanalyzed rape kits delayed more than 300 active cases.  The state Department of Justice report on crime lab performance found the

5-30-19 car-deer collisions

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office is warning motorists to keep their eyes on the side of the road for deer.  The number of  car-deer crashes tend to spike in the fall, during the rut and again this

5-30-19 jt. finance committee delays action on cafo regulations

The Republican controlled Jt. Finance committee this week did not take up the governor’s proposal  to add oversight to large dairy operations.  Governor Tony Evers proposed adding five full-time positions to oversee permitting, inspection and enforcement of concentrated animal

5-30-19 explosive death

WAUPACA, Wis. (AP) — Three Wisconsin men are charged after a homemade “cannon” exploded in Marion, killing an Illinois man last weekend.  The three are charged in Waupaca County with homicide by negligent handling of explosives, a felony.  Forty-two-year-old

5-30-19 powerboat sales up

As the summer boating season gets underway the National Marine Manufacturers Association has released new data that shows a jump in powerboat sales.  Sales of new powerboats in the U.S. reached 276,000 in 2018, an increase of

5-30-19 jet ski rentals at lakeside park

People will  soon be able to rent jet skis and pontoon boats at Fond du Lac’s Lakeside Park.   The Fond du Lac city council last week gave its blessing to allow local used car dealer Brad Lenz to rent