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  1. Kay James holds her cat as she sits in her driveway after her home was destroyed by the tornado that hit the area on Monday in Oklahoma City, Okla. AP/The Oklahoman

    Picking up the pieces in wake of Oklahoma tornado

    The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

    • May 21, 2013
  2. A sting ray and shark exhibit will open at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Saturday, May 25. Visitors are welcome to watch, pet and feed the harmless animals in the tank. The exhibit will be open through Sept. 2. Dave Cruz Photography

    Upcoming events: Sting ray, shark exhibit opens May 25

    Wild Safari Adventure — Children can explore this special exhibit that includes a collection of actual preserved African animals on loan from the Wisconsin Museum of International Wildlife.

    • May 21, 2013
  3. Local school leaders react to Oklahoma tornado

    For Fond du Lac area educators, the devastating tornado that struck Oklahoma on Monday has called to mind memories of the Oakfield twister, and reminded everyone why crisis planning is so important.

    • May 21, 2013
  4. Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

    Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.

    • May 21, 2013
  5. Fond du Lac County Health Department Officer Kim Mueller Aileen Andrews / The Reporter Media

    Thiesfeldt flu vaccine proposal draws fire

    Legislation that would ban mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers is being met with opposition from public health officials and hospital administrators.

    • May 21, 2013
  6. Trucking firm to add 55 jobs in Fond du Lac

    Con-way Freight will construct a new $8 million terminal and add 55 jobs in Fond du Lac.

    • May 21, 2013
  7. Dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger gets lunch for himself and his family during a lunch break with supporters at the Al Ringling Theatre in Baraboo on Monday. Hershberger is on trial across the street at the Sauk County Courthouse. Hershberger and his supporters say he has been targeted for selling raw milk. But state officials say the only issue in the case is licensing, and even farmers selling pasteurized milk need the right permits. M.P. King/Wisconsin State Journal/AP

    State raw milk farmer accused of ignoring licensing laws

    BARABOO — Prosecutors are trying to show a jury that a Wisconsin raw milk farmer showed blatant disregard for state licensing laws.

    • 7:17 AM
  8. LETTER: State should not fund private schools

    I am opposed to spending tax dollars to finance private schools, especially when these schools are providing religious education. The first reason for this opposition is based on the separation of church and state.

    • May 21, 2013
  9. From left, Bryce, Joe and Jeffrey Jr. Heuer. Their mother, Cindy Heuer of Fond du Lac said she is happy with the size of her family. Submitted photo

    Birth rates: What factors influence family size?

    The drop in U.S. birth rates to the lowest level since 1920 is sounding alarms about the nation's ability to support its fast-growing elderly population.

    • May 21, 2013
  10. Public auction is set Thursday at Karl Ray Lanes

    A sign at the Karl Ray Lanes thanks area residents for the memories over the years at the longtime bowling center.

    • May 21, 2013
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    Fond du Lac and area health news & notes

    Blood Drive — A Community Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, 384 Oak St., Berlin. Donors will also have an opportunity to donate platelets. Lunch will be served. Walk-in donors are welcome.

    • May 21, 2013
  12. Joann Schrauth

    Campbellsport and Eden area news & notes

    A Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, May 27, at Fireman's Park.

    • May 21, 2013
  13. Fond du Lac & area things to do

    Brothertown Bingo, 6:30 p.m. at Brothertown Indian Nation Community Center, 311 Winnebago Drive.

    • May 21, 2013
  14. Dodge County landlord ordered to pay $70,000

    A Dodge County landlord was ordered by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen to pay $70,000 in fines for violating many of Wisconsin's laws relating to land use.

    • May 18, 2013
  15. Unpaid internships are common, but are they legal?

    More than 1 million Americans a year work as interns. Some occur just during summer months, others are more open-ended.

    • May 21, 2013
  16. North Fond du Lac's Ben Mand places his ball to put on the 27th hole at Rolling Meadows golf course in Tuesday's Division 2 regional meet. Patrick Flood / The Reporter

    Campbellsport, WLA advance to D2 golf sectionals

    After placing fourth at regionals a year ago, the Campbellsport golf team was happy to bump up a couple spots on Tuesday.

    • May 21, 2013
  17. Microsoft's newest console will be Xbox One. PRNewsFoto/Microsoft Corp.

    Microsoft announces new Xbox One video game, entertainment console

    Microsoft thinks it has the one.

    • May 21, 2013
  18. Sun Parasol Garden Crimson grows in a garden bed. AP/Suntory Flowers

    New blooms, veggies, more debuting for 2013

    Whoever believes there's nothing new under the sun hasn't seen the plants being introduced for the 2013 gardening season.

    • May 18, 2013
  19.  The Reporter Media photo illustration

    Wis. Legislature approves smoker surcharge, other measures for public employees

    The Legislature's budget committee Tuesday approved a measure meant to discourage public employees from collecting a pension and a paycheck at the same time.

    • May 21, 2013
  20. Erba stella shares bed with lettuce in a garden. Erba stella is pleasant eating, with texture overshadowing the relatively mild flavor. The leaves grow in a low whorl just like those of plantain the weed, but are narrow and refreshingly crunchy; even the flower spikes retain that pleasant crunchiness. AP/Lee Reich

    Erba stella is a plantain but not a weed

    Plantain — the weed — is one of the banes of a lawn, along with grubs and their attendant skunks.

    • May 18, 2013
  21. Laconia senior Sabrina Schneider connects for a home run in the second inning against Winnebago Lutheran in Tuesday's WIAA division 3 regional semifinal at William Taylor Park in Rosendale. Aileen Andrews/The Reporter Media

    Regional softball roundup

    Sixth-seeded Winnebago Lutheran upset No. 3 Lomia in last Thursday's regional first round, but had no such luck against No. 2 Laconia Tuesday.

    • May 21, 2013
  22. Treichel

    Springs dominates D3 golf regional

    The St. Mary's Springs golf team came into Tuesday's Division 3 regional meet as the favorite and certainly expected to win.

    • May 21, 2013
  23. Fondy tennis sends six on to sectionals

    Coming off a second-place showing at the Fox Valley Association tournament, the Fond du Lac tennis team had another good outing Tuesday at a division 1 sub-sectional at the Fox Cities Racquet Club, sending six players on to Thursday's sectional.

    • May 21, 2013
  24. color in mugs P= tom petri

    Petri moves to honor local veteran

    Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Tom Petri introduced legislation Tuesday to request that President Barack Obama award the Medal of Honor to local World War II veteran James Megellas for heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge.

    • May 21, 2013
  25. Laconia senior Sabrina Schneider connects for a home run in the second inning against Winnebago Lutheran in Tuesday's WIAA division 3 regional semifinal at William Taylor Park in Rosendale. Aileen Andrews/The Reporter Media

    Laconia softball breezes past WLA 11-1 into D3 regional final

    Sixth-seeded Winnebago Lutheran upset No. 3 Lomia in last Thursday's regional first round, but had no such luck against No. 2 Laconia Tuesday.

    • May 21, 2013
  26. Lea Bessinger salvages a picture of Jesus as she and her son, Josh Bessinger, sort through the rubble of the elder Bessinger's tornado-ravaged home Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Moore, Okla. A huge tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday, flattening an entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) AP

    Tornado confirmed as EF5, search for survivors almost complete (update, video, photos)

    Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives.

    • May 21, 2013
  27. Tuesday's Prep Roundup

    The Fond du Lac baseball team trailed 6-3 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where they rallied for four runs to top Neenah 7-6 at home.

    • May 21, 2013
  28. Waupun softball moves on with 11-6 win over Kiel

    Kiel struck first, but the top ranked Warriors responded, scoring five runs in the first, one in the second and three more in the third to move on to the Regional final.

    • May 21, 2013
  29. Panel passes Wis. food stamp work requirement

    The Legislature's budget committee on Tuesday approved Gov. Scott Walker's proposal requiring that able-bodied adults on Wisconsin's food stamps program to spend at least 20 hours a week working or getting trained for a job.

    • May 21, 2013
  30. Springs softball falls to Horicon, 5-0

    Springs trailed only 1-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning, where Horicon scored three support runs to seal the win.

    • May 21, 2013
  31. Out and about Lakeside Park, in Fond du Lac, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Aileen Andrews/The Reporter Media

    PHOTOS: Tuesday afternoon at Lakeside Park

    Out and about Lakeside Park, in Fond du Lac, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

    • May 21, 2013
  32. Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez reacts after hitting a two-run double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP

    Gomez, Lucroy help Brewers beat Dodgers, Greinke

    Carlos Gomez hit a go-ahead two-run double, Jonathan Lucroy had three hits and an RBI and five Milwaukee relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Tuesday night.

    • May 21, 2013
  33. Fondy softball downed by Slinger, 11-2

    A tough season for the Cardinals came to an end Tuesday as Slinger scored four runs in the first and sixth innings.

    • May 21, 2013
  34. Richard Lisko

    Victim takes stand in dog attack trial

    The victim of a dog attack is expected to take the stand Wednesday for cross examination as the trial of a 59-year-old Campbellsport man moves into its third day in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court.

    • May 21, 2013
  35. Springs baseball tops North Fondy, 10-1

    At North Fond du Lac, the Ledgers used four shutout innings from Brennan Ottery, as he added five strikeouts in the 10-1 win.

    • May 21, 2013
  36. A tornado moves past homes in Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. AP

    Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb

    Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.

    • May 21, 2013
  37. Fondy's Nejedlo hits walk-off single in win over Neenah

    The Fond du Lac baseball team trailed 6-3 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, where they rallied for four runs to top Neenah 7-6 at home.

    • May 21, 2013
  38. Laconia hosts Winnebago Lutheran Academy in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal softball game, at William Taylor Park, in Rosendale, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Aileen Andrews/The Reporter Media

    PHOTOS: Winnebago Lutheran Academy vs. Laconia softball

    Laconia hosts Winnebago Lutheran Academy in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal softball game, at William Taylor Park, in Rosendale, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

    • May 21, 2013
  39. Oakfield softball blanks Manitowac Lutheran 6-0

    The defending D4 champion Oaks got a stellar outing from sophomore McKaela Ryan, who allowed just two baserunners on two hits while striking out six.

    • May 21, 2013
  40. Westphal's goal in 2OT gives Vikings win over Lourdes

    At Oshkosh, Bethany Westphal scored on a direct free kick in double overtime to shut out Lourdes, 1-0.

    • May 21, 2013
  41. Buffalo Wild Wings is expected to open in Fond du Lac on Aug. 19. Aileen Andrews/The Reporter Media

    Development on the uptick in Fond du Lac

    New homes and businesses are springing up in the Fond du Lac area.

    • May 21, 2013
  42. Late goal gives NFDL/Oakfield soccer a 4-3 win over Lomira

    At Lomira, North Fond du Lac/Oakfield scored two goals within the first ten minutes and got two goals out of Brooke Rymer to defeat the Lions 4-3.

    • May 21, 2013
  43. WIAA regional track meet hosted in North Fond du Lac (photos)

    WIAA division 2 regional track meet hosted in North Fond du Lac. Monday, May 20, 2013. Patrick Flood/The Reporter Media.

    • May 20, 2013
  44. Carmelo Davila

    Fond du Lac and area business news & notes

    Mercury Marine-sponsored angler Edwin Evers claimed victory May 12 at the Bassmaster Elite Series Alabama River Charge bass fishing tournament in Montgomery, Ala.

    • May 20, 2013
  45. Lomira baseball downed by KML, 7-2

    At Lomira, the Lions fell behind early as KML scored four runs in the first two innings in the 7-2 loss.

    • May 21, 2013
  46. Mayville soccer shuts out CWC, 7-0

    At Mayville, Ashley Struck scored three goals in the first half as the Cardinals led 4-0 at the half.

    • May 21, 2013
  47. Microsoft's Xbox One. PRNewsFoto/Microsoft Corp.

    Microsoft announces new Xbox One console

    Microsoft unveiled its next-gen console on Tuesday, touting it as a system that will provide diverse entertainment on a single platform.

    • May 21, 2013
  48. Laconia baseball tops Cambria-Friesland, 12-1

    The Spartans jumped on Cambria-Friesland early, scoring four runs in the first and three more in the second as they won 12-1 in five innings.

    • May 21, 2013

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