4/17/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
17 April 2023 News
GREEN LAKE POLICE INVESTIGATE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY FOR ALLEGED SEX CRIMES
A federal grand jury last week returned a three-count indictment charging a 53-year-old Newport Coast, California attorney with sex crimes the alleged intended victim located in Green Lake Wisconsin. Michael Connor is charged with attempted enticement of minor to engage in sexual activity, attempted production of child pornography, and possession of child pornography. The case was investigated by the Green Lake Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. If convicted of the enticement charge, Connor faces a mandatory minimum ten years’ and up to life imprisonment. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years up to 30 years’ imprisonment on the production charge and up to 20 years on the possession charge. He also faces up to a $250,000 fine on each count.
MINNESOTA DEPUTY KILLED DURING SHOOTOUT
A sheriff’s deputy was killed on his 44th birthday and two other law enforcement officers were injured during a shootout in west-central Minnesota. A suspect in a domestic assault was also killed during that call Saturday night. Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Owen died at a hospital following the shooting at an apartment in Cyrus. Another deputy and a police officer from Starbuck, Minnesota were also injured but are expected to survive. Officials say the shooting began after officers informed a man he was going to be arrested for domestic assault. The man pulled a handgun and shot at the officers. The officers exchanged gunfire killing the man.
FDL COUNTY NAMING RIGHTS
Fond du Lac County Executive Sam Kaufman says if the county is going to allow corporations to purchase naming rights for its buildings and facilities they want to make sure it is done right. Tomorrow night the County Board will consider approving a resolution to put such a policy in place. Kaufman says it has been vetted in three committees. He says discussion about naming rights reached a head when they found out how much it was going to cost to replace a stage at the County Fairgrounds. The County had budgeted $600,000 and the City of Fond du Lac would contribute $350,000 but when the bid came in it was at $1.8 million. Kaufman is okay with allowing naming rights for specific projects so they don’t have to put it on the backs of taxpayers. Kaufman says they would only allow companies that do substantial business in the County to purchase naming rights. He says political-related businesses or those who discriminate would not be allowed to put their name on a County building or facility.
RIPON COLLEGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Ripon College is expected to break ground this week on a pair of projects that together represent a $35 million investment in the future of the Liberal Arts school. The first phase will prioritize a $24.5 million investment in the science center and an $8.5 million investment in the campus stadium. There will also be upgrades to residence halls. Ripon College President Victoria Folse says the campus stadium will be more than a place for football and soccer games; it will become a gathering place for other events. She says the renovations and expansion of Farr Hall of Science will give them the opportunity to expand curriculum and offer and undergraduate engineering degree. Folse says the projects will be tremendous additions to Ripon College. In addition to the groundbreakings the college will be releasing more information about its strategic planning framework.
PRESENTATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN DONATION TONIGHT AT RIPON COLLEGE
Students in Dr. Joe Hatcher’s psychology class at Ripon College put together a free presentation on the importance of Organ Donation that will be presented in the C.J. Rodman Fine Arts Center in Demmer Recital Hall tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dena Johnson is a student in Hatcher’s class. She gave us a rundown of tonight’s activities. There will be a book signing by Children’s author Brenda Cortex at 5:30. Panelists will start speaking at 6:30. Kassidy Walters is another student in the class. She says some of their speakers are waiting on organ donations themselves. She says through this effort and the class students are learning about the importance of altruism and public awareness. More than 3,000 Wisconsinites are waiting for an organ, tissue or eye donation. April is National Donate Life Month.
EAA RUNWAY 5K
Athletes can get a taste of the world’s largest fly-in as the Experimental Aircraft Association offers a Runway 5K run/walk during AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 on Saturday, July 29th. The race begins at 7 am at the Ultralight Barn and is open to everyone, including walkers, first-time runners, and seasoned athletes. The 5K route is a tour through the AirVenture grounds. Attendees can expect to see aircraft from all over the world and much of AirVenture’s unique atmosphere. Standard registration is open until July 28th. Individuals may also register the day of the race. The registration includes an official event T-shirt, post-race food, refreshments, and access to shower facilities. More information about the race is available at the EAA.org website.
Special Events | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
RCH FOUNDATION RAFFLE SUCCESSFUL
Patti Tappendorf, a Ripon resident, was drawn as the lucky grand prize winner of this year’s Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital raffle. As the grand prize winner, she won a 14-Karat White Gold “V” Necklace with Diamonds. The prized donated by Diedrich Jewelers was valued at $1,265. Businesses from throughout the Ripon area donated other nice prizes. A list of the winners can be found in our story at Hometown Broadcasting.com . Proceeds from this year’s raffle will help support the new Day Stabilization Services at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital. Shawn Fisher, The Foundation for Ripon Community Hospital executive director says contributions from the raffle stay local and support vital mental health needs in the Ripon area.
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