Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three individuals were arrested after a police chase on August 5 in Winnebago and Fond du Lac Counties—officers recovered drugs, ammunition, and extended handgun magazines from a pink backpack found near the suspect vehicle. FOX6
- ➤ After a vehicle fled a traffic stop Wednesday, Fond du Lac County police located two people on Lincoln Road and later recovered a pink backpack containing ammunition—extended handgun magazines and drug paraphernalia—that a property owner found near the scene, though no gun was located. KFIZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Travelers from Fond du Lac encountered heavier traffic Friday, August 8 as the three-day music festival Xroads 41 took place near Oshkosh at 4125 S Washburn, featuring 15 bands, food vendors and gate hours from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday’s headliners were Country artist Kane Brown & R&B artist Nelly, and tickets were still available at the gate. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fond du Lac Department of Public Works says South Main Street from 1st Street to 6th Street will be closed for resurfacing at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12 until the project is finished. Motorists traveling north on Main Street must detour at 9th Street to Marr — those heading south from the west or north will use Military Road then 9th Street. 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 awareness.
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Holy Family Catholic Community 25th Anniversary Festival
5-8 p.m. — Avenue 795 — $14-$22 — Celebrate 25 years with a fish fry and live polka music from the Mike Schneider Band.
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Race the Lake Cycling Event
5:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Lakeside Park — Admission charged — Pedal through an unforgettable 89-mile cycling journey around stunning Lake Winnebago.
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Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Experience gentle movements that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.
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