Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac Fire Rescue responded just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night to a stove fire on the 400 block of North Peters Avenue, and range hood fire suppressors stopped the blaze from spreading—crews replaced missing smoke detectors before leaving the scene.

Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney said that Sgt. Andrew Kohlmann was justified in fatally shooting Armando Mendez Berry on Feb.

24 after Berry ignored commands and a nonlethal shot failed to stop him (a handgun was recovered from the scene) (no officer or member of the public was injured).

On Wednesday, 14 Fond du Lac teachers received preliminary termination notices and appealed to the school board over a $7.5 million budget deficit.

No decision was reached during the meeting—layoffs will take effect next school year while new board members are sworn in on April 28 and Superintendent Jeffrey Fleig resigns on June 30.

Horicon Bank donated $15,000 to fifteen local environmental groups as part of a digital statement campaign aimed at reducing paper waste.

President Fred C. Schwertfeger said each group received $1,000+ the funds will support conservation efforts and sustainability education.

Horicon Bank said it donated $15,000 to 15 community groups on April 23rd — each received $1,000 to support environmental work prompted by customers choosing digital statements, as stated by bank president Fred Schwertfeger.

The City of Fond du Lac completed a property revaluation for the 2025 assessment year to update property values to current market conditions and mailed new assessment notices to property owners on April 23.

The notices also explain the Open Book and Board of Review process while keeping the overall tax levy unchanged.

SSM Health donated $100,000 to support The Gratitude Club in building an eight-bed women’s sober living residence called Phoenix Nest adjacent to its clubhouse at a community kickoff.

The funds will pay for construction and support services like live-in management and clinical programs to help women on their recovery journey.

Spring Carnival

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Free entry — Experience carnival games, bounce houses, and fun activities for the whole family.

22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.

22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.

22 No More - Suicide Awareness Walk

A 2.2-mile walk around the Fondy Soccer Complex adjacent to Moraine Park's Fond du Lac campus, intended to raise awareness about the high veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon. This is a Free and pet-friendly event.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements designed to enhance balance, posture, and bodily awareness.

Pre-Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Donation-based entry — Explore crafts and local vendors while enjoying giveaways and raffle baskets.

Spring Market at Lavish Coffee

9 AM – 12 PM — Lavish Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with coffee and shopping from local vendors.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Enjoy gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and overall movement awareness.

Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market

8 a.m. – Noon — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Explore over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement control.

Salute the Troops Run Series

6:30-11 a.m. — Lakeside Park — Admission charged at registration — Participate in a series of races supporting local veterans, including a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ fun run.