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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Fan at Wrigley Field scales netting to retrieve Sal Frelick's bat

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | JR Radcliffe |Curt Hogg

Spider-Man apparently found his way into the front row of Wrigley Field on June 19 for a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick lost control of his bat during a swing in the sixth inning against Cubs reliever Chris Flexen, and the bat wound up lodged in the netting behind home plate.
See top photos from Kaukauna vs Kenosha Bradford in 2025 WIAA Division 1 state softball championship game

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Tork Mason

Tork MasonKaukauna High School's Paige Bodenheimer (19), Karly Meredith (1) and Jozy Ebben (23) celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating Kenosha Bradford High School during the Division 1 state championship game at the 2025 WIAA state softball tournament on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Goodman Softball Complex in Madison, Wisconsin. Kaukauna won the game, 1-0.
Watertown man who died in crash with semitruck in Dodge County June 13 identified

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Brandon Reid

The sheriff's office said June 14 the crash remains under investigation. William McDonald, 42, of Watertown, died in a car crash June 13 in Dodge County. McDonald's car crossed the center line and collided with a southbound semitruck. The semitruck driver sustained minor injuries. DODGE COUNTY – The 42-year-old Watertown man who died in a crash with a semitruck June 13 has been identified.
Watertown man, 70, arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Brandon Reid

Possession of child pornography is a Class D felony. DODGE COUNTY – A 70-year-old Watertown man is in custody on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release June 13 the man was arrested after the sheriff’s office initiated an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
How the Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski took another leap to earn his first MLB call-up

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Curt Hogg

Curt HoggMilwaukee Journal SentinelMilwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has improved his command and control, leading to his call-up from Triple-A Nashville. Misiorowski's improved strike-throwing ability is highlighted by a 64% strike rate over an eight-start stretch in Triple-A. He has added a changeup to his arsenal, giving him a fourth pitch and another weapon against major league hitters.
Juneteenth in Fond du Lac includes celebration at Buttermilk Creek Park

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com

Ebony Vision will host the 17th annual Juneteenth Celebration June 14 at Buttermilk Creek Park with food, music and more in a free community festival.
Vehicles, residences struck by gunfire at Parish School Apartments in Fond du Lac

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Brandon Reid

Police made contact with occupants of the residences and no injuries were reported. Multiple vehicles and residences were damaged by gunfire at Parish School Apartments in Fond du Lac early Sunday morning. Fond du Lac police responded to the scene around 2:45 a.m. and found no injuries reported. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities.
Fond du Lac police arrest 2 teens at scene of burglary after commercial glass-break alarm

3 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

The teens were arrested after police responded to a glass-break alarm at Supply Plus, 501 W. Johnston St., at about 4 a.m. June 5. Two teen boys were arrested in Fond du Lac after they were suspected to have broken into Supply Plus on West Johnson Street. Police responded to a glass-break alarm and found a damaged door and window. The teens surrendered to police and were taken to Fond du Lac County Jail. FOND DU LAC – Two teen boys were arrested June 5 after a break-in at Supply Plus, 501 W.
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman's mispronunciation of 'zeitgeist'

3 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Alex Garner

'It was a slip-up. We sometimes say things wrong,' Grothman said about the mispronunciation. SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan made another appearance on late-night talk shows this week. This time, it was in a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" joke about the area's U.S. representative mispronouncing a word. In his June 4 monologue, host Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at U.S. Rep.
SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry to launch shoreline cruises, overnight crossings & mini cruises

3 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Brandon Reid

Shoreline cruises in Manitowoc will be June 14, July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16. Brandon ReidManitowoc Herald Times ReporterThe S.S. Badger car ferry will offer shoreline cruises, overnight crossings and mini cruises this summer. Shoreline cruises depart from both Manitowoc and Ludington, offering entertainment and refreshments. Overnight crossings will run from June 20 to Sept. 1, providing an alternative travel option.