Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 1/5/22
5 January 2022 News
Winter Weather Advisory
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 pm tonight for much of the area. Included in the National Weather Service advisory are Calumet, Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties. Total snow accumulations for the Berlin and Fond du Lac areas will be one to two inches, but with west winds gusting from 35 to 45 miles an hour. For other areas including Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties snow accumulations will be from 2 to 4 inches by evening and 3 to 5 inches north of Highway 29. Winds in that area will gust to 30 miles an hour during the afternoon. Driving hazards could include slippery roads and reduced visibility across the advisory area. (Ready Wisconsin photo)
Update On FDL Homicide Investigation
Fond du Lac Police says two persons of interest are in custody suspected in the shooting death of a 26-year-old Fond du Lac man last October. Benzel Rose died of gunshot wounds at a residence in the 300 block of 8th Street on October 17th. Assistant Police Chief Steve Klein says the two persons of interest are in custody from unrelated probation violations. He says detectives are still conducting interviews and a lot of evidence is being processed at the state Crime Lab. The investigation remains active.
Name Released In Fatal Columbia County Crash
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the 34-year-old Marshall man killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Sanderson Road in the Town of Hampden last Thursday afternoon. Marcos Pedro Dominguez was driving north on the road in his Cadillac when it went into a ditch and rolled over striking a power pole in the process. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. Dominguez died at the scene. The crash resulted in a loss of power in the area. Speed and slippery roads were factors in the mishap.
Charge Dropped Against One Of Two Suspects In Omro Double Homicide Case
A charge was dismissed Tuesday against one of two men suspected in a double murder that occurred in Omro on October 21st of 2020. A Winnebago County judge approved an order to drop a charge against 35-year-old Michael Draine of harboring or aiding a felon. Draine was suspected of helping 53-year-old Andrew Clark cover up the double murder. Clark is charged for allegedly shooting and killing his wife 36-year-old Melissa Clark of Omro and 40-year-old Lavar Wallace of Appleton at a home on Elo Road. Clark is also suspected of trying to cover up the crime by starting the home on fire. Draine originally told investigators he helped Clark because he feared for his life. Draine is now viewed as a potential witness in the jury trial for Clark which is scheduled to start next Monday.
FDL County Drive Sober Results
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 15 suspected impaired drivers during the recent “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign focused on deterring impaired driving and ran between December 17th and New Year’s Day. During the effort citations were issued for 61 speeding violations, 48 driving after revocations or suspension violations, 9 traffic sign or traffic light violations, and 11 felony arrests were made. Eight of those arrests were for drug possession or trafficking, and three arrests were for bail jumping. Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt says, “Drunken driving is entirely preventable. We firmly believe that our intensified enforcement during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown and throughout the upcoming year will help deter people from driving if they’re impaired.”
Planning For A New FDL County Jail
Fond du Lac County is moving forward on planning for a new jail, but no hard date is set for construction of a new jail. Fond du Lac County Executive Al Buechel says they recently closed on the purchase of a property for a new jail site, but right now they are concentrating on hiring an architect and doing a site plan and layout. He says they know that in the future they will need a bigger and more structurally sound facility to accommodate county inmates. He is adamant that there is no date set for opening a new jail, but if they put it off to far they will run into housing problems and have to transfer their inmates to another county’s facilitate at greater costs to the county.
Grothman Cosponsoring Border Immigration Bill
Just before the end of 2021 Congressman Glenn Grothman and 36 of his colleagues signed on as co-sponsors of a bill that would ensure our immigration laws are being upheld at our Southern Border. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah has made a number of trips to our southern borders to check out the problem first hand. He says the bill would require the Biden Administration to do something about the illegal immigrants that are entering our borders. Congressman Grothman says the crisis at the border is showing no sign up letting up as we begin a New Year. His latest visit to the border was at Yuma, Arizona last October. Previous visits took him to Tucson, Arizona, El Paso, Texas, New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.
ThedaCare Modernization Project Underway
Initial construction work is now underway at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah as part of the $100 million investment to modernize the hospital campus, while enhancing and expanding services. The Inspired Past; Healthier Future modernization will transform health care for all those living in the region, and allow ThedaCare to continue its commitment to keeping care local in the Fox Cities. Current services, including care in the Emergency Department, will remain open during the construction process. The initial construction phase, which began this week, includes moving offices and departments in order to begin work on the creation of “Main Street”, where key diagnostic outpatient services will be located on the first floor of the hospital. The next phase of construction, which will include work on the new Emergency Department, is scheduled to begin this spring. The full modernization is expected to be complete in the fall of 2023.
Oshkosh Housing Program
The city of Oshkosh will hold a free information session this month about loans and incentives designed to encourage home improvements, home ownership, and investing in eligible Oshkosh housing stock. Those interested in these types of programs are invited to join an online presentation on Wednesday, January 12th at 6 pm for home buyers/owners or on Thursday, January 13th at 11:30 am for realtors, bankers, contractors and investors. Presenters will be sharing details on programs such as “Sold on Oshkosh”, a $5,000 grant for home purchase that is forgivable after 5 years and “Curb Appeal”, a 10 year loan up to $10,000 at zero percent interest. Both sessions will be held via Webex. To register you must call 920-232-5306. Registration must be by January 11th.
Envision Annual Meeting Next Month In FDL
Envision Greater Fond du Lac will host their annual meeting at Whispering Springs Golf Club at 5 pm on Thursday, February 3rd. Bernadette Ericksen is the Director of Busines Services for Envision. She says they are excited because Chris Czarnik author of “Winning the War on Talent” will be their featured speaker. The book, Czarnik’s second, offers advice on recruiting, engaging, and retaining great talent. Ericksen says that’s a struggle that a lot of employers are engaged in. Ericksen says the annual meeting also features an awards ceremony celebrating all of those who have contributed to business and the community over the past year. You do not have to be an Envision member to attend for more information visit Envision’s website or call 920-921-9500 for ticket information.
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