Fond du Lac Reporter

The Reporter is a community newspaper located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and is part of the Gannett group. It mainly covers news and events in Fond du Lac and the northern part of Dodge County in East Central Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's case goes before a federal grand jury

2 days ago | fdlreporter.com | John Diedrich |Daniel Bice |Mary Spicuzza |Vanessa Swales

John Diedrich Daniel Bice Mary Spicuzza Vanessa SwalesMilwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan faces federal charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid ICE agents. Her case is expected to go before a federal grand jury as early as May 13. Dugan's arrest has sparked criticism, while officials defend courthouse arrests as routine.
S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car ferry kicks off its sailing season in Manitowoc May 16

6 days ago | fdlreporter.com | Patti Zarling

The S.S. Badger car ferry kicks off its 2025 sailing season May 16 with a celebration in Manitowoc. The ferry recently underwent repairs at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay. The Badger will operate between Ludington and Manitowoc from May 16 to Oct. 12, with shoreline cruises also offered. Opening-day festivities include entertainment, food trucks and special guests.
Milwaukee Catholics surprised by fast decision, optimistic in Leo's call to build bridges

6 days ago | fdlreporter.com | Sophie Carson |Ricardo Torres |Tamia Fowlkes

Sophie Carson Ricardo Torres Tamia FowlkesMilwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee-area Catholics expressed joy and hope at the news of the new pope. The new pope's election sparked celebrations and reflections on global unity and peace. Milwaukee-area Catholics reacted joyfully to the news of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected a day after the conclave began to select Pope Francis' successor. He's the first American pope in history.
'Worst 100 days': Joe Biden defends legacy, attacks Donald Trump on 'The View'

6 days ago | fdlreporter.com | Phillip Bailey

Former President Joe Biden rebuffed criticism that he waited too long to drop out of the 2024 campaign in a special live interview Thursday on "The View" and maintains he would have defeated President Donald Trump in a rematch last fall. Biden was peppered with several questions about his decision-making in the final months of his term, his relationship with major party leaders and if he takes responsibility for Trump's decisive victory in November.
Packers Pro Bowler Rashan Gary set for Northeast Wisconsin High School Sports Awards show

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Todd Adams

The Northeast Wisconsin High School Sports Awards, presented by Piggly Wiggly, is excited to announce Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary as its celebrity guest speaker. The live show will be held Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. The event is produced with the support of Cellcom and Prevea Health. Gary is from Plainfield, New Jersey.
Iola Car Show ranked in 10 best car shows in the country by USA TODAY 10BEST in 2025

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Caitlin G Shuda

The Iola Car Show is ranked in the top 10 car shows in the nation for USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The Iola Car Show came in seventh in the country for Best Car Show in 2025. The 2025 Iola Car Show & Swap Meet will run July 10-12 in Iola. IOLA – For the second year in a row, the Iola Car Show is ranked in the top 10 car shows in the nation by USA TODAY readers.
History is made with new Pope Leo XIV, first-ever pontiff from US: Recap

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | John Bacon |Jorge Ortiz |Kim Hjelmgaard |Susan Miller |Phaedra Trethan

John Bacon Jorge L. Ortiz Kim Hjelmgaard Susan Miller Phaedra TrethanUSA TODAYCardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the first ever pope from the United States, a surprise selection by 133 cardinals from across the globe on the second day of the papal conclave in Rome. The new pontiff, who took the name Leo XIV, greeted the thousands of exuberant faithful and onlookers, many overcome with emotion as he spoke from the red velvet-draped central balcony at St. Peter’s Square.
4 from Plymouth, 2 from Sussex injured in Dodge County crash Sunday

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Brandon Reid

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Dodge County May 4. A Sussex woman driving a Toyota RAV4 pulled in front of a Ford F-150 on State 33. One passenger sustained potentially serious but non-life-threatening injuries. State 33 was closed for about an hour and 45 minutes. TOWN OF HUBBARD – Six people were injured in a two vehicle-crash at the intersection of State 33 and County TW in town of Hubbard in Dodge County May 4.
‘It’s their choice’: Road America president discusses the possibility of NASCAR returning

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Dave Kallmann

ELKHART LAKE – If NASCAR is returning to Wisconsin with a national race anytime soon, Road America’s president gave no indication that would happen at his track. Mike Kertscher characterized his most recent contact with NASCAR officials as an exchange of pleasantries during the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race weekend in Florida in January. “I mean, they know who we are,” Kertscher said May 1 during his annual, wide-ranging Q&A with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Fond du Lac School District layoffs & the latest on 7 more top stories from April

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

Fond du Lac held its spring election, resulting in new city council and school board members. Fond du Lac School District announced budget cuts and layoffs after a failed referendum. ThedaCare Medical Center opened a new facility on the former Forest Mall site. Wendy's is returning to Fond du Lac, taking over the old Hardee's location. FOND DU LAC – Spring has a variety of appealing aspects to Fond du Lac, and so did the top stories of April.