7/14/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
14 July 2023 News
OSHKOSH OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING JUSTIFIED
The Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office has determined that an Oshkosh Police Officer’s use of force during a shooting on June 29th was justified. The officer shot 34-year-old Benson Thao of Oshkosh with a rifle in the area near the Mill Street boat launch. Police got a call that morning about a man carrying a loaded rifle. When officers found Thao he was still carrying the rifle. They tried to deescalate the situation but he refused to put the rifle down. Officers tried to use less lethal rounds but he continued to hold the rifle. When Thao began to raise the rifle and point it at Officers the officer fired his rifle striking Thao once. Thao was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. After review, Winnebago County District Attorney Eric Sparr found Thao presented a significant risk to the life and safety of the officer. Last week the DA’s office charged Thao with first degree recklessly endangering safety. During his initial court appearance Bond was set at $50,000 cash and he will be back in court on July 24th.
THREE FACING WEAPONS CHARGES IN FDL COUNTY
Two Milwaukee men and an Iowa man are facing weapons charges in Fond du Lac County after deputies founded loaded guns in their car and one more during the booking process at the county jail. According to the criminal complaint a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Interstate 41 in the town of Fond du Lac last Saturday night. During a traffic stop a Sheriff’s K9 gave a positive alert that there might be drugs in the vehicle. Traces of marijuana were found, a Glock 17 with 50 round drum magazine containing 26 rounds, and a large 9 millimeter pistol with 22 rounds including a round in the chamber. Arrested were the driver 40-year-old Michael Ramos of Milwaukee, 35-year-old Jonathan Hardin also of Milwaukee, and 19-year-old Anthony Davis of Ames, Iowa. A 9 millimeter pistol with 12 rounds, including one in the chamber was found on Davis at the jail. All three are facing weapons charges. Ramos and Hardin have previous felony convictions.
FDL MURDER SUSPECT BOUND OVER FOR TRIAL
One of two teens suspected in a fatal shooting at the Maplewood Common Apartments in Fond du Lac was bound over for trial during a preliminary hearing in Fond du Lac County court Thursday. The court found probable cause to bind over 14-year-old Parise Larry Jr for trial. Larry and 17-year-old Antonio Johnston of Fond du Lac are facing charges for the May 7th shooting that left 20-year-old Tatyanna Zech dead and several others wounded from stray bullets. According to the criminal complaint the two had a beef with one of the victims and showed up at the apartment complex while a group was outside barbecuing. A status hearing will be scheduled in Larry’s case next month. Larry is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $1 million cash bond. Johnston remains at large.
GROTHMAN AMENDMENT IN NDAA
Congressman Glenn Grothman had an amendment included in the National Defense Appropriation Act of 2024 that strips funding from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion bureaucrats within the Department of Defense. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says the proposed head of the Joint Chiefs doesn’t want more than 42 percent of new officers to be white. He says we do not need DEI training or bureaucrats educating people how racist our society is.” Grothman says President Biden’s Labor Secretary is also promoting a hiring agenda based on race. The authorization bill also includes language to fire “diversity officers,” outlaw race and gender quotas in the military recruitment process and ban Critical Race Theory at West Point, among other targeted initiatives to eliminate DEI from the government.
THEDACARE MODERNIZATION PROJECT NEW HELIPAD
The next phase of the $100 million investment to modernize ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah is complete. The ThedaStar Air Medical Program is now using a newly created, additional helipad which is adjacent to the Emergency Department for rapid transfer of patients. On Monday the ThedaStar Air Medical Program began using the new helipad, which is adjacent to the Emergency Department entrance, allowing patients to be transferred quickly once they arrive, when time is critical. Specialized teams are also providing critical care in a redesigned and modernized Trauma Center. The modernization program announced in October of 2021 is transforming health care for all those living in the region.
OSHKOSH AVIATION PARK
The Oshkosh Aviation Park will be on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The joint project of the City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation aims to attract and grow the aviation and aerospace industry in the Oshkosh and Fox Valley region. Oshkosh Aviation Park offers 80 acres of prime, certified Gold Shovel Ready land, with direct taxiway access to Wittman Regional Airport. Wittman Regional Airport capped off a historic three years of development this year with many new improvements underway for next year and beyond. The airport is constructing 20 new t-hangar units, which should be completed this fall. In addition plans are being finalized for a new project to redevelop the former commercial service terminal site. The Oshkosh Aviation Park will have a booth at EAA AirVenture.
WARDING OFF WEST NILE VIRUS
Every year Wisconsin sees cases of West Nile virus in humans and recently a horse in Dunn County was infected. West Nile virus is a mosquito borne illness. Fond du Lac County Health Educator Raine Bleecker says you can reduce the mosquito population in your own yard by removing anything that collects water or allows it to stand. That includes removing tires, getting rid of water on air conditioning units, cover trash and recyclable containers with tight-fitting lids, and making sure you drain flower pot dishes every few days. She says leaves will collect water so make sure your gutters and down spouts aren’t clogged with leaves. If you have a tire swing make sure it has a hole in it to drain water. Bird baths and pet dishes should have their water replaced at least once a week. Bleecker says if you use a mosquito repellant make sure it has 20 to 30 percent DEET in it and you should apply it yourself to your kids. You can also wear long-sleeved pants and shirts and closed shoes.
RIPON AREA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration is being accepted for the Ripon Area Vacation Bible School. It will be held July 30th through August 3rd at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Ripon. The other four churches participating are Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, Federated Church of Green Lake, Grace Lutheran, and Immanuel United Methodist Church. Sue Mokler is on the planning committee for this year’s school. She says this year’s theme is “Stellar Shine Jesus’ Light.” It is an outer space theme and Hillside’s pastor has always had a fondness for outer space. The program runs from 5:45 to about 8:15 pm each evening. Snacks will be served at 7 pm. The final night of VBS there will be a cookout at Hillside for participating families. To register your child for the program, visit the riponvbs.org website. The program is for kids from three years old up through the eighth grade. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Monday, July 24th.
Ripon Area VBS – STELLAR (riponvbs.org)
FUNDRAISER FOR MARKESAN COMMUNITY DOG PARK TODAY
A fundraiser is being held in downtown Markesan today to raise funds for the Markesan Community Dog Park. People are invited to bring their family and their dogs, but all dogs must be vaccinated. There will be live entertainment and games. From 4:30 to 8 pm Family Tradition with Steve and Renae will provide music. From 5 to 7 pm there will be an agility and obedience show and at 7 pm there is the Famous Hornets’ Nest Dog Spectacular Spectacle with free entry for your dog and a $100 Grand Prize. Food and other vendors will also be available.
RIPON NURSE RECOGNIZED AS EXTRAORDINARY NURSE
Janice Kurth a medical/surgical nurse at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital was recently recognized with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The DAISY Awards are presented to one recipient two times a year at Ripon Community Hospital. Kurth was nominated by a patient who wrote: “Jan was an angel during my hospitalization at Ripon Community Hospital. She went above and beyond to always make sure that I was comfortable and had everything I needed tended to. She was amazing and I am very appreciative of her kind care.” Kurth was recognized during a brief ceremony. She received a certificate commending her as an “Extraordinary Nurse,” a DAISY award pin, and a sculpture called A Healer’s Touch.
7/13/23 Ripon Nurse Recognized as DAISY Award Extraordinary Nurse – Hometown Broadcasting
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