Good morning, Fond du Lac.

As dangerously cold weather grips the region, Fond du Lac residents are advised to keep basements warm, let faucets drip, and wrap pipes—tips from Milwaukee Water Works—to avoid costly repairs from frozen pipes.

New federal and state tax rules will let some workers deduct up to $25,000 on tips or overtime for 2025 taxes.

Food and hospitality workers should check their W-2 forms (Box 14) for additional statements before filing.

Fox Valley lawmakers proposed two state bills to prevent falls and improve care in residential facilities — one bill provides grants for lifting devices while the other establishes caregiver training for fall prevention.

Agnesian HealthCare Foundation received 6,000 pairs of Bombas socks to help patients at SSM Health Samaritan Clinic, Adult Day Services, hospice, and long-term care facilities—marking the program's third year of donation.