Daily
Fond du Lac
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Department responded to a garage fire on May 18 at 172 N. Seymour Street on the west side when improperly discarded ashes from a fire pit ignited the detached structure, and firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze+ no injuries were reported. KFIZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fond du Lac man was arrested on May 18 after a deputy tried to stop him on West Johnson Street and his brief pursuit of less than half a mile ended when he lost control on East Rees Street, striking a curb and coming to rest on a lawn (he now faces charges of fleeing, suspected DUI, and drug paraphernalia possession). FDL Reporter
- ➤ During a police chase that lasted nearly 18 miles and went through the Fond du Lac County Airport, deputies stopped a suspect vehicle on I-41 on May 19 when a PIT maneuver boxed it in—arresting a 27-year-old driver and two passengers—after a 911 call revealed plans to engage law enforcement and a backpack with drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun was found. FOX6
- ➤ A driver was arrested after a high-speed pursuit that drove through Fond du Lac County Airport on May 19th — officials said the incident led to a swift police response. KFIZ
- ➤ On Monday, May 19, 2025, a 27-year-old Menasha man led a 17.9-mile chase that began on I-41 and took his vehicle onto Highway 151, county roads and the airport runway—after a female passenger called 911 for help, officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle—resulting in the arrest of the driver and two passengers and an injured deputy with a loaded handgun and drug paraphernalia recovered from the scene. KFIZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dedrick Homes will host its second electronic waste drive on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Church parking lot on South National Avenue—collecting large electronics such as stereos, speakers, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, and air conditioners while older tube TVs or computer monitors incur a $25 disposal fee. KFIZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Bigsby, a registered nurse with SSM Health at Home, was honored on May 19th with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses after patients praised her caring service—she received a certificate, a pin, and a hand-carved sculpture as recognition in a brief ceremony. KFIZ
- ➤ SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital donated $3,900 to support Ripon’s Community Yoga program – which offers Chair Yoga and Yoga in the Park classes for all ages. Hospital officials presented the donation as part of ongoing community benefit efforts that promote physical and mental health. Envision Greater FDL
- ➤ SSM Health is partnering with Moraine Park Technical College to host a Cancer Survivor Beauty + Support Day at Techniques Salon & Spa on June 12 from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 235 N. National Avenue in Fond du Lac, which will offer free hair, scalp, and beauty treatments for cancer survivors, and those interested can call 920-929-2106 for an appointment. KFIZ
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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.
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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.
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Fondy Food Truck Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and family activities at this community celebration.
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Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game
11:35 AM – 1:05 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly entertainment with the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac!
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Bones for Life/ATM 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 awareness.
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Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly fun cheering for the Dock Spiders in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Walleye Weekend Festival
3-10 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with live music, fishing tournaments, and family fun activities.
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Walleye Weekend Live Music Sunday Lineup
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, family activities, and community spirit.
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Music Under the Stars: Lighthouse Big Band Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Buttermilk Creek Park — Free admission — Enjoy a delightful summer evening with the Lighthouse Big Band in a picturesque park setting.
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Dock Spiders vs. Woodchucks Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience a fun family-friendly atmosphere at a thrilling baseball game.
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