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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Liberal Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency

4 days ago | fdlreporter.com | Joyce Lee |Ju-min Park

Joyce Lee and Ju-min ParkReutersSEOUL, June 3 (Reuters) - South Korea's liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung is projected to win Tuesday's snap presidential election by wide margins, according to exit polls, ushering in a political sea change after backlash against martial law brought down his predecessor.
Roaring motorcycles at MotoAmerica Superbike weekend at Road America

6 days ago | fdlreporter.com | Gary Klein

Gary C. KleinAndrew Lee (14) corners to the edge of turn 6 during MotoAmerica Superbike weekend, Saturday, May 31, 2024, at Elkhart Lake’s Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinShane Maggs (129), of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a blur of action out of turn 13 during qualifying for MotoAmerica Weekend, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Elkhart Lake’s Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Gary C.
Check out photos from WIAA Division 2 track and field meet at Marinette

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Tork Mason

Tork MasonFreedom High School’s Ashley Hietpas celebrates as she crosses the finish line to qualify for the WIAA state track and field meet in the girls 100-meter hurdles during a Division 2 sectional meet on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Marinette High School in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Blandine House's second sober living house upholds Sister Blandine's dedication to recovery

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

Blandine House, a residential treatment center, opened a new sober living residence called Humility House. Humility House provides transitional housing for Blandine House graduates. Funding for Humility House came from various sources, including a significant donation in honor of Frederick Petri. The house underwent extensive renovations with support from the city and community contractors.
Fond du Lac man dies in collision with dump truck, sheriff's office says

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Kevin Dittman

A 79-year-old Fond du Lac man died in a two-vehicle crash involving a dump truck May 27 in the town of Eden, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office. The man, who was driving an SUV, was struck as he turned in front of a westbound dump truck at the intersection of Fond du Lac County B and County K, according to a preliminary investigation. The man had been traveling eastbound on County B when he attempted to make a left turn to travel northbound on County K, Sgt. Brandon Henning said.
Fond du Lac summer music guide: What’s coming to THELMA, Buttermilk Festival & more in 2025?

1 week ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

Many local concerts in the Fond du Lac area this summer are free to attend. Fond du Lac, Ripon and Waupun are all hosting their own summer concert series in a local park. Several Fond du Lac bars have announced upcoming music acts on their biergarten or patios. FOND DU LAC – An easy summer staple in Fond du Lac is listening to live music on a park lawn or a bar patio. Many local concert series are free to attend, and welcome free-will offerings to help keep them going.
Writing a local history book with Fond du Lac Public Library showed me the best of my hometown.

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

People can get a free copy of 'Life by the Lake: Stories of Fond du Lac' during a book launch at the library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 29. Fond du Lac Public Library has published "Life by the Lake: Stories of Fond du Lac," a new local history book. The book builds upon Cindy Barden's earlier work, "Foot of the Lake," and was written by Daphne Lemke with research from Tracy Reinhardt.
Fond du Lac man suspected of child sex trafficking in March indicted on federal charges

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

The U.S. Department of Justice emphasizes an indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. Ricardo Ortiz, 26, faces three federal charges related to child sex trafficking. The charges include two instances of sex trafficking a minor in March and one instance of attempting to entice a minor online in April. If convicted, Ortiz faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison, along with a potential fine and sex offender registration.
Remember when families caught an outdoor movie in Fond du Lac? Films watched at Lake Park

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

The Lake Park Outdoor Theater, a popular Fond du Lac drive-in, operated from 1950 to 1984. Families and teenagers frequented the drive-in, enjoying movies and concessions. The theater featured a large screen, concession stand and even a merry-go-round. FOND DU LAC – From the 1950s through the 1970s, families and teens frequented outdoor movie theaters, a marriage between post-war life and enthusiasm for the American automobile, according to The Reporter archives.
Fond du Lac-area Memorial Day activities: Your guide to parades, ceremonies & more

2 weeks ago | fdlreporter.com | Daphne Lemke

Fond du Lac's Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. May 26. Memorial Day events in Fond du Lac County May 26 include parades, ceremonies, a brat fry and a pancake breakfast. Fond du Lac's parade will travel down South Macy Street to Veterans Park starting at 10 a.m.FOND DU LAC – Memorial Day is May 26, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Monday holiday is usually celebrated by visiting cemeteries, attending ceremonies, and gathering with friends and family.