Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday 11/23/21
23 November 2021 News
Waukesha Parade Crash Suspect Has Long Criminal History
We’re learning more about the 39-year-old Milwaukee man suspected of driving his SUV into the Waukesha Holiday Parade killing 5 and injuring 48 others. Those killed ranged in age from 52 to 81 years of age. Police have referred 5 counts of first degree intentional homicide to the district attorney against Darrell Brooks who is expected to make his initial court appearance this afternoon. Police says he was involved in a domestic dispute moments before plowing into the Christmas parade. He was taken into custody a short distance from the scene. Brooks’ criminal history dates back to when he was 17 in 1999 and was charged with substantial battery. He’s been charged with crimes 16 times. More recently he’s been involved in a domestic-violence related incident in which charges included second degree recklessly endangering safety. He was out on a $1,000 bond. In that incident he’s accused of running over a woman with his vehicle after a dispute at a gas station.
Former FDL Priest Injured In Waukesha Holiday Parade
One of those injured in the Waukesha Holiday Parade tragedy is a catholic priest who once worked in Fond du Lac. Father Patrick Heppe was among the nearly 50 people injured when a 39-year-old Milwaukee man plowed into parade goers and participants Sunday afternoon. Father Heppe used to be assigned to Holy Family Parish in Fond du Lac. Father Heppe is expected to make a full recovery. He is currently the pastor for the Catholic Community of Waukesha.
New Clues In FDL County Jane Doe Investigation
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s investigators may have new clues in their investigation into the death of a “Jane Doe” whose body was found by deer hunters 13 years ago today. The department will be holding a press conference today to talk about “an investigatory connection to the Milwaukee area.” Her body was exhumed three years ago for isotope testing which told investigators she came from the Arizona or New Mexico areas and prior to her death in 2008 resided in the regions of South West Wisconsin, Southern Minnesota, or Northern Iowa. They also know she was petite, approximately 15-21 years of age, stood approximately 5’1” tall, and weighed around 120 pounds. Her hair was light brown to dark blonde in color, 12-14 inches in length, and she is believed to be Caucasian; however, she may be of Hispanic, Asian, or Native American decent.
Community Solar Garden Gift
As the holiday season approaches, Alliant Energy is thankful to the community of Fond du Lac and proud to announce all 4,000 solar blocks for its community solar garden in Fond du Lac have been acquired. The company reached this milestone thanks to a donation from the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes to St. Vincent de Paul Fond du Lac County. The Sisters acquired and donated the last 197 solar blocks to the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, set to open next spring. Sister Jean Steffes, the congregation’s general superior says their gift to St. Vincent de Paul is a win-win because a shelter is needed and clean energy is needed.
Trying To Reduce Maternal Mortality
State Senator Joan Ballweg is working with the March of Dimes on a bill that would extend post pregnancy care for mothers of newborns. The state lawmaker from Markesan says they would like to bring down the incidents of maternal mortality. She says the focus is usually on the baby as it should be, but the health of some mothers is compromised by giving birth. The bill would extend the time mothers who are covered by Medicaid have from 60 days to 365 days for post pregnancy care. That equates to the same length of time their baby is eligible for that care. There would also be an educational component to inform those mothers that if they give birth again within 18 months it increases the chance of premature birth. Ballweg says each year in the U.S. there are about 700 pregnancy-related deaths of women.
Deer Carcass Disposal
If you’re fortunate to bag a buck during the gun-deer season the DNR encourages you to dispose of the carcass in a landfill, dumpster, transfer station or through a waste hauler. Many are disposed of in fields, woods and waterways which increase the risk of transmitting Chronic Wasting Disease. DNR Conservation Warden Bill Hankee says there is a dumpster located at the Eldorado Learning Center in the Eldorado Wildlife Area. He says if you are hunting on private land it is okay to field dress it there, but they still prefer disposal of the carcass in a landfill or dumpster. If you search the DNR website for “Deer Waste Disposal Sites” it will bring up a page with a map and information on approved disposal sites.
Deer waste disposal sites | Wisconsin DNR
Keep The Cheer Here
The Thanksgiving Day weekend will feature a full slate of activities in Green Lake. Things will kick off with cookies and hot chocolate at the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce office at 4:30 pm. Then at 5 pm at Playground Park families can watch Santa row across the mill pond to the park. Chamber Executive Director Lisa Meier says a spotlight will follow Santa’s progress across the mill pond. At 5:30 the Green Lake Rotary Tree Lighting will be held at the park and the Chamber will sponsor photos with Santa from 5:30 to 6:30. Saturday brings Breakfast with Santa, a cookie walk, wagon rides, a showing of the movie “Elf” at the Thrasher Opera House and more. Sunday the Heidel House will host an evening with Santa and his reindeer from 4 to 7pm. For a complete list of the “Keep the Cheer Here!” events and venues visit the Visit Green Lake.com website.
Green Lake’s Keep the Cheer Here! | Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (visitgreenlake.com)
Dickens Needs
Entries are being sought for the Dickens of a Christmas Holiday Parade and volunteers are needed for the Living Windows displays in downtown storefronts. The parade begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 3rd. Groups, organizations, churches, businesses, musical groups, and more can join the fun by signing up online. The Living Windows displays will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday, December 4th and those who would like to fill the windows scenes should visit the Ripon Chamber website or call 920-748-6764 for more information.
Dickens Holiday Parade 2021 (google.com)
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