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2 days ago
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Another false armed robbery report in Fond du Lac County, person arrested
EDEN, Wis. (WFRV) – For the second time in nearly four days a person in Fond du Lac County was arrested for allegedly reporting a false armed robbery. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, on August 10 around 11:30 p.m. deputies were sent to the Village of Eden for a reported armed robbery. Authorities spoke with the person who reported it. They claimed they saw a vehicle parked on the roadway with its hazards on, with a man wearing dark clothing and three cats next to the vehicle. The person said they stopped on the roadway and saw the man put on a ski mask. Green Bay man gets 26 years in prison for several repeat drug dealing offenses He then walked up to their vehicle and started tapping on the window with a pistol, according to the alleged victim. It was then mentioned the man entered the car and demanded money. The victim told authorities she gave the man $1,200 in cash. A detective later found 'significant' evidence to suggest the armed robbery was fake. On August 14 the person who reported the robbery was arrested. The identity of the person who called in the alleged robbery was not provided. for claiming she was robbed at knifepoint. However, that was later debunked after police reviewed surveillance footage. Festival Foods in Appleton evacuated after fire alarm, deemed safe No additional information was released. Local 5 will update this story if more details are provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Kiel post office renamed to honor fallen trooper Trevor Casper
KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Kiel Post Office now bears the name of State Trooper Trevor J. Casper, honoring the young officer's bravery and sacrifice nearly a decade after his death in the line of duty. Casper, a Kiel native, was just 21 years old and in his first year with the Wisconsin State Patrol when he was shot and killed in March 2015 while confronting a murder suspect in Fond du Lac County. Officials say his actions saved lives that day, stopping the suspect before anyone else could be harmed. On Friday afternoon, the community gathered outside the post office for an unveiling ceremony. The renaming follows federal legislation signed into law last year, formally designating the facility as the 'Trevor J. Casper Post Office.' The event drew Casper's family, friends, and law enforcement officers from across Wisconsin, along with local leaders. For many, the dedication was an emotional moment — one that ensures Casper's story will remain part of Kiel for generations. Department of Justice provides update on police-involved death investigation in De Pere, six officers on leave Former Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Anthony Burrell called the tribute both meaningful and lasting. 'This is the best tribute you could give someone that made a sacrifice such as the one that Trevor did. This will be a memorial forever for him… this is a lasting legacy of his,' Burrell said. Burrell said Casper stood out from the beginning — quiet but confident, and fully committed to public service. 'He was a public servant through and through and a true hero,' Burrell said. Congressman Glenn Grothman, who attended the ceremony, reflected on Casper's courage in his final moments. 'Trevor Casper did more in 17 seconds than most of us will ever do in a lifetime,' Grothman said. For the Kiel community, the new sign above the post office is more than a name change — it's a permanent reminder of a hometown hero whose impact will never be forgotten. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
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High-speed I-41 pursuit of driver weaving between lanes ends in Kaukauna man's arrest
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 35-year-old man from Kaukauna who was allegedly swerving between lanes on I-41 was arrested after a high-speed pursuit ended in Fond du Lac County. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, deputies got word from the Kaukauna Police Department of a pursuit on I-41 from Wisconsin Avenue. This was around 3 a.m. on Saturday, August 16. Brown County Sheriff's Office say one person is in custody after person found dead in Ashwaubenon near I-41/Hwy 172 Kaukauna PD stated that the original traffic stop was for a speed violation. Kaukauna officers tried using Stop Sticks tire deflation devices, but they were unsuccessful and had to end the pursuit. Shortly after, a deputy with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office found the suspect southbound on I-41 and tried to pull over the vehicle. That pursuit was also terminated. Fond du Lac County deputies positioned themselves on I-41 and spotted the suspect on I-41 at the Winnebago County line. Deputies say the driver, later identified as a 35-year-old man from Kaukauna, was driving at a 'high rate of speed' and 'weaving in both lanes.' Department of Justice provides update on police-involved death investigation in De Pere, six officers on leave Tire deflation devices were then successful on I-41 near Korth Road, deflating all four tires. The man was taken into custody without further incident just south of CTH N, and was arrested for felony fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, and suspicion of operating while impaired. The Fond du Lac County pursuit lasted roughly 2.7 miles. No injuries were reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-07-2025
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Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office identifies those involved in deadly head-on crash
OAKFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – Following a , the sheriff's office says they have identified those involved. According to a release from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, 81-year-old Mary Naggatz was pronounced dead at the scene following a head-on collision at 12:27 p.m. Tuesday on US Highway 151 near Thill Road in the Town of Oakfield. Authorities say Naggatz was heading south on US Highway 151 when she likely suffered a medical emergency, causing her to cross the median, enter the northbound lanes, and crash into another vehicle head-on. Semi-truck crashes into ditch in Fond du Lac County, driver seriously hurt The driver of the other vehicle involved in the head-on crash, 58-year-old Daniel Sturm from Neenah, suffered serious injuries and was taken to St. Agnes Hospital for treatment. In an attempt to avoid the crash, officials say Strum sideswiped another northbound vehicle. Those in the third vehicle were said not to be hurt. No other information is available at this time, and an investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-07-2025
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One killed in Fond du Lac County after head-on collision, another seriously injured with three vehicles involved
OAKFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – An 81-year-old woman from south central Wisconsin was killed during a head-on collision in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, multiple 911 calls reported the crash on U.S. Highway 151 near Thill Road in Oakfield, with deputies and State Patrol Troopers responding. 'Crashes like this are avoidable': Squad car in Wisconsin severely damaged after being hit by suspected intoxicated driver Two Dane County Sheriff's Office deputies were in the area for an assignment and witnessed the collision as it happened, immediately providing medical aid to those involved. An 81-year-old woman from the Sun Prairie area was pronounced dead at the scene, with a 59-year-old Waupun man seriously injured and hospitalized for treatment. Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman was heading southbound when she may have suffered a medical emergency, crossing over the grass median into the northern lanes and hitting the Waupun man's vehicle. Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after farewell show The man reportedly attempted to avoid the collision by maneuvering away, subsequently sideswiping another vehicle. The third vehicle's occupants reported no injuries. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
