Remembering the Oakfield tornado 25 years later
On July 18, 1996, a destructive tornado hit the Village of Oakfield. It would later go down as one of the strongest tornadoes ever to hit Wisconsin, an F5.
On July 18, 1996, a destructive tornado hit the Village of Oakfield. It would later go down as one of the strongest tornadoes ever to hit Wisconsin, an F5.
The Oakfield tornado remembered 25 years later
July 18, 1996, was a hot and very humid day across Wisconsin, with the threat of afternoon storms. A warm front that brought record rainfall to Illinois that morning caused a surge of humidity over the area, and a cold front lurking in the distance was primed to spark explosive storm activity.
July 18, 1996, was a hot and very humid day across Wisconsin, with the threat of afternoon storms. A warm front that brought record rainfall to Illinois that morning caused a surge of humidity over the area, and a cold front lurking in the distance was primed to spark explosive storm activity.
Dog rescued from Fond du Lac River
The Fond du Lac Fire Department rescued a dog from the river near Forest and Macy on Thursday, July 15.
The Fond du Lac Fire Department rescued a dog from the river near Forest and Macy on Thursday, July 15.
Burglar sought after golf course break-ins
It's not a place you'd typically think a thief might target, but two golf courses in southeast Wisconsin were broken into; the brazen crimes caught on camera.
It's not a place you'd typically think a thief might target, but two golf courses in southeast Wisconsin were broken into; the brazen crimes caught on camera.
Break-ins at Wisconsin golf courses
It's not a place you'd typically think a thief might target, but two golf courses in southeast Wisconsin were broken into; the brazen crimes caught on camera.
It's not a place you'd typically think a thief might target, but two golf courses in southeast Wisconsin were broken into; the brazen crimes caught on camera.
Fond du Lac County crashes: 6 on I-41 in 6 hours
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded to six crashes on Interstate 41 on Saturday during a six-hour window.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded to six crashes on Interstate 41 on Saturday during a six-hour window.
Oshkosh man arrested for 8th OWI
Jeffrey Schertzl, 54, was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Friday evening, June 25 on southbound I-41 near County Highway N in Fond du Lac after troopers noticed a vehicle parked on the highway.
Jeffrey Schertzl, 54, was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Friday evening, June 25 on southbound I-41 near County Highway N in Fond du Lac after troopers noticed a vehicle parked on the highway.
Woman arrested for OWI with 2 children in car
A Campbellsport woman has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16.
A Campbellsport woman has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16.
Fond du Lac fire displaces business, residents
Some Fond du Lac residents are now displaced after a fire broke out early Thursday morning, June 17.
Some Fond du Lac residents are now displaced after a fire broke out early Thursday morning, June 17.
Child struck by vehicle while riding bike in Fond du Lac
An 8-year-old Fond du Lac girl was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bike.
An 8-year-old Fond du Lac girl was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bike.
Fond du Lac bullying video, victim shares story
A video of a fight at Fond du Lac High School has been shared countless times online, showing a teenage boy being beaten and laughed at by classmates.
A video of a fight at Fond du Lac High School has been shared countless times online, showing a teenage boy being beaten and laughed at by classmates.
Fond du Lac infant death under investigation
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 5-month-old boy on Monday, May 31.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 5-month-old boy on Monday, May 31.
Fond du Lac bar shooting, Milwaukee man charged
Devonta Tate, 27, of Milwaukee, has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, among other charges, for a Fond du Lac shooting that happened on March 28.
Devonta Tate, 27, of Milwaukee, has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, among other charges, for a Fond du Lac shooting that happened on March 28.
Fond du Lac man gets 79+ years in prison for 2018 shooting
Delaney Watt was convicted in a shooting that sent one victim to Children's Wisconsin and paralyzed another, District Attorney Eric Toney announced.
Delaney Watt was convicted in a shooting that sent one victim to Children's Wisconsin and paralyzed another, District Attorney Eric Toney announced.
Deputies arrest Oshkosh man reportedly 'looking in the windows'
A 38-year-old Oshkosh man is in custody after there were reports of a "suspicious person" walking around a private residence and looking in the windows.
A 38-year-old Oshkosh man is in custody after there were reports of a "suspicious person" walking around a private residence and looking in the windows.
DA: Fond du Lac man faces 200+ years in prison for 2018 shooting
Delaney Watt, 33, of Fond du Lac faces more than 200 years in prison for a 2018 shooting.
Delaney Watt, 33, of Fond du Lac faces more than 200 years in prison for a 2018 shooting.
WSP: 51-year-old man arrested near Fond du Lac for 5th OWI
According to Wisconsin State Patrol, a trooper stopped the man for speeding after receiving a complaint on southbound I-41 around 10:30 a.m.
According to Wisconsin State Patrol, a trooper stopped the man for speeding after receiving a complaint on southbound I-41 around 10:30 a.m.
Fond du Lac County DA announces run for attorney general
Eric Toney announced his candidacy Saturday afternoon in a news release. He's the first Republican to get into the race.
Eric Toney announced his candidacy Saturday afternoon in a news release. He's the first Republican to get into the race.
Bodies of 2 missing canoers recovered from Lake Winnebago
The bodies of two canoers who drowned in Lake Winnebago were recovered.
The bodies of two canoers who drowned in Lake Winnebago were recovered.
1 of 2 missing canoers recovered on Lake Winnebago
The body of a man matching the description of one of two missing canoers was recovered Wednesday from Lake Winnebago.
The body of a man matching the description of one of two missing canoers was recovered Wednesday from Lake Winnebago.