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9 hours ago
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Town of Ripon home uninhabitable after fire, 1 cat dies
TOWN OF RIPON – A town of Ripon home is uninhabitable and one cat has perished after a fire Thursday morning. A 911 call reported smoke inside a residence at W13819 Skyline Circle at around 10:24 a.m. June 19. The caller stated black smoke was beginning to fill the home, a news release from Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff's deputies and Ripon Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, emergency responders located the source of the smoke and contained the fire before it could spread. Read more: Lithium-ion battery causes explosion inside Fond du Lac home, no one hurt The sheriff's office said a preliminary investigation suggests the fire started in a workshop in the basement. The cause is believed to be electrical in nature, stemming from a failure in a tool that was plugged in. The property owners were not home during the incident. One cat inside the residence succumbed to smoke inhalation while other pets were safely rescued by emergency responders, the sheriff's office said. Read more: Remember when Vulcan Manufacturing was a significant steel producer? Its projects still support Fond du Lac buildings. Although the fire was confined to the basement, the rest of home suffered significant smoke and soot damage and is uninhabitable. The sheriff's office said while the fire is not believed to be suspicious in nature, it is still under investigation. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: Cat dies in town of Ripon fire, home uninhabitable due to damage
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Climate
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Steamy, turbulent weather forecast in NE Wisconsin this weekend and early next week
LAKE MICHIGAN/LAKE WINNEBAGO REGION – It's shaping up to be a steamy and turbulent weekend in northeast Wisconsin. National Weather Service hazardous weather outlooks are in place for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Winnebago and several other counties. The outlooks begin with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon through the night. The NWS said a few storms could become strong or severe with damaging winds, large hail and torrential rainfall. Read more: Most Treasured Views near Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Oshkosh & Sheboygan? Vote your favorite. The NWS also noted the greatest risk of severe storms is from 1 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Forecasts for the rest of the weekend and early next week vary slightly between northern and southern counties. Friday through Wednesday for northern counties including Manitowoc and Winnebago, thunderstorms are possible from Friday morning through Saturday morning. The greatest risk of severe storms will be overnight Friday night into Saturday morning as a thunderstorm complex is expected to move across the area. A potential for torrential rainfall also comes with the stronger storms, the NWS said. Thunderstorms are also possible early to midweek next week, although the NWS said it's too early to determine if those storms could become severe. A hot and humid airmass will move into the region this weekend into early next week. Heat index values could climb to 95 to105 degrees on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the NWS said. Nighttime lows Saturday night and Sunday night will only drop to the mid to upper 70s, which will provide minimal relief to the heat, the NWS added. Read more: Beach Boys' Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band to play Sheboygan's Weill Center in August Saturday through Monday for southern counties like Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Sheboygan, hot and humid conditions are expected Saturday through Monday. Heat indices will range from 100 to 105 degrees, the NWS said. Thunderstorms will be possible at times Friday and again early next week. A moderate swim risk will be possible at times this weekend, the NWS added. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to stay safe amid heat: Young and elderly people and people who are pregnant or who have chronic health conditions are most vulnerable to high temperatures, Mike Cellitti, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Green Bay, told a USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporter. The NWS recommends increased awareness of these vulnerable populations. No one should be left behind in a closed vehicle when temperatures are this high, Cellitti said. Six children nationwide died as a result of pediatric vehicular heat stroke so far in 2025, according to data gathered by Jan Null at San Jose State University at In 2024, 39 children died by pediatric vehicular heat stroke. Humane World for Animals, formerly The Humane Society of the United States, also warns pet owners to never leave pets in unattended vehicles for any period of time. On warm days, the temperature in a car can exceed 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even with the windows open, and pets can suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke or suffocation, according to the animal welfare organization. High humidity amplifies the negative impact of high temperature on pets. Pets also should be provided with shade and water when they are outdoors during heat waves. Exercise should be limited on hot days. Other tips for hot temperatures include taking frequent breaks in shade, drinking plenty of water and wearing loose-fitting clothing, Cellitti said. Central Wisconsin reporter Erik Pfantz contributed to this report. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@ This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast: Heat and storms this weekend
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Fond du Lac officers investigating shots fired incident near Parish School Apartments
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – After several vehicles and residences were hit by bullets early Sunday morning near the Parish School Apartments in Fond du Lac, officers are seeking more information. Officers with the Fond du Lac Police Department say that multiple gunshots were heard outside the Parish School Apartments on East Merrill Avenue around 2:45 a.m. on June 8. Wisconsin 18-year-old pronounced dead, thrown from UTV in Marinette County When officers arrived, they discovered several vehicles and residences had been hit by bullets. After contacting all the residents, no injuries were reported. FDLPD Detectives responded to begin processing evidence, conducting interviews, and securing video surveillance. 'FDLPD is fully committed to keeping our community safe,' began Chief Aaron Goldstein. 'We will not tolerate reckless and dangerous criminal behavior that puts lives at risk. FDLPD will use every resource available to identify those responsible and ensure they are held fully accountable.' Wisconsin DNR investigating deadly boat crash on Little Muskego Lake that killed 10-year-old Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Fond du Lac Police Department and Detective Vance Henning at (920) 322-3725. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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Fond du Lac teen flown to trauma center after crash with vehicle while riding bike
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A 13-year-old from Fond du Lac had to be flown to a trauma center after a crash with a vehicle at the intersection of Pioneer Road on Friday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac Police Department, officers were called to the East Pioneer Road and Martin Avenue intersection around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, for reports of a vehicle and bicycle crash. Officers say their preliminary investigation indicated that a 13-year-old Fond du Lac boy was riding his bike westbound on the sidewalk. Witnesses stated that the traffic light for northbound and southbound lanes had turned green. Two dead, one hospitalized after crash in Shawano County As a van began to continue north after the green light, officers stated that is when the boy crashed into the front passenger side of the van. The teenager suffered 'significant trauma' to one of his legs and had to be flown by a ThedaStar medical helicopter to a trauma center. Officers noted that his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. Our hearts go out to the young boy and his family, and we are hopeful for a full recovery. As summer begins and more children are outside riding bikes, this is a powerful reminder for parents to review safety rules with their kids, including wearing a helmet, walking bikes across busy streets, and making eye contact with drivers before crossing, to name a few. FDLPD Chief Aaron Goldstein The incident remains under active investigation by the City of Fond du Lac Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
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Green Bay woman arrested after high-speed chase goes through downtown Fond du Lac
A 19-year-old Green Bay woman was arrested after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash May 30 in downtown Fond du Lac, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was taken to St. Agnes Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. She faces possible charges of operating while intoxicated causing injury, first-degree reckless endangering safety, operating while revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance refusal, fleeing and eluding an officer, and three counts of felony bail jumping. According to the sheriff's office: At 6:37 p.m. May 30, a deputy saw the suspect's vehicle traveling over 50 mph in a 25-mph zone, northbound on South Main Street in Fond du Lac. The vehicle increased its speed to over 80 mph. The deputy ended the pursuit as the driver headed toward a busy downtown. The driver continued at a high rate of speed through the downtown, driving in the southbound lane at times. Near the intersection with Division Street, the driver struck a southbound vehicle. The driver continued northbound now on North Main Street, striking several other vehicles. The suspect's vehicle started on fire and stopped near the intersection of Merrill Avenue. The first vehicle that was struck caught fire. Deputies and Fond du Lac Police officers checked for injuries and provided aid "in an overall scene that spanned a city block." Three occupants of vehicles that were hit were treated and released. The suspect, who faces charges in Brown County and was free on two signature bonds, also has prior charges pending in Ozaukee and Fond du Lac counties. 'This young suspect, who already has a lengthy criminal history, left a massive path of destruction in downtown Fond du Lac on a Friday evening," Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt said in a news release. "She terrorized dozens of our citizens and visitors who were downtown to enjoy the start to the weekend. We're thankful no one was killed, and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured." The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the crashes. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Green Bay woman arrested after high-speed chase in downtown Fond du Lac
