4/26/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
26 April 2024 News
PROMERANIAN
The Wautoma Police Department’s K9 Grizz attended his first ever prom at Caribou Bay Retreat last weekend. Grizz and School Resource Officer Lafe Hendrickson put on their best outfits for the event. Grizz even demonstrated some of his moves on the dance floor. Officer Hendrickson volunteered his Saturday night to chaperone at the prom. Photo and information from the Wautoma Police Department.
OSHKOSH MAN ARRESTED ON FIREARM AND CHILD PORN CHARGES
Police in Oshkosh arrested a 25-year-old Oshkosh man for firing a gun in a home in the 800 block of Central Street Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested the man after he exited the residence. No one was injured during the shooting, but multiple bullets went into the walls of the home and also impacted an adjacent home. The man allegedly rigged a gun to fire when someone opened the entrance door. Officers safely entered the residence and dismantled the set up. The firearm wasn’t loaded. The man was taken to the Winnebago County Jail. Among the charges referred against him are 8 counts of recklessly endangering safety, 2 counts of criminal damage to property, endangering safety by setting up a spring gun, and 3 counts of possession of child pornography.
BEAVER DAM MAN AND WOMAN FACING DRUG CHARGES
A Beaver Dam man and woman are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Dodge County’s Town of Burnett Tuesday. The Sheriff’s deputy that pulled over their vehicle noticed they were acting suspiciously and requested a K9 Unit. The K9 alerted on the vehicle indicating it was likely there were drugs in it. A significant amount of cocaine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found. Thirty-seven-year-old Alan Douglas Jr. (above) and 33-year-old Amy Komppa (below) were arrested and taken to the Dodge County Jail. They are both charged with cocaine and fentanyl trafficking, and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Dodge County Sheriff’s photos).
PURINA EXPANDING FACILITY IN JEFFERSON
Governor Tony Evers announced Thursday that Nestle Purina PetCare Company is expanding its production facility in Jefferson-a $195 million project this is expected to bring an additional 100 jobs to the community. Evers says the company has more than a 100-year history in Wisconsin and the state is excited to celebrate the company’s commitment to many more years of continued success. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is supporting the project by authorizing up to $1.7 million in performance-based business development tax credits over the next five years. The actual amount of tax credits Purina will receive is contingent upon the number of jobs created and the amount of capital investment during the period. Purina’s $195 million project will increase production of wet pet food brands in Jefferson by nearly 50 percent. It will also add 35,000 square feet to the nearly 115 year old facility that currently employs more than 250 local associates.
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY SATURDAY
Tomorrow is National Drug Take Back Day. Over 135 events are planned across Wisconsin with more than 248 participating law enforcement agencies where residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications. A pop-up Drug Take Back Event is being held at the Senior Center in Fond du Lac today. Hours for the drop off are 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Fond du Lac County United Way Executive Director Amber Kilawee says they will have Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches available at the event and if you cannot make it there, they can still supply you with some. She urges people to call their office at 920-921-7010. The pouches are plant-based and deactivate the drugs and medications that are placed in them. There are permanent drug drop boxes at police stations throughout Fond du Lac County, SSM Health hospitals, and a few other locations that are available throughout the year.
SOUTHERN BORDER CRISIS
Congressman Glenn Grothman says it is not impossible to reverse the number of illegal immigrants that have crossed our southern border during the Biden Administration. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says they will return to their home country if their jobs or money runs out. He spoke with Stephen Miller a Senior Advisor to President Trump during his presidency. Miller felt there were things they could be done where illegal immigrants would self deport. Grothman says there is no way to do a mass deportation of 3 million people, but you can create situations where they would want to return home. He notes you also have to cut off programs, agencies, and nonprofits that allow illegal immigrants to live comfortably in the United States. Congressman Grothman held town hall meetings in Columbia and Green Lake counties yesterday.
SAMARITAN CLINIC CASH RAFFLE
Tickets are on sale for the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation’s annual Samaritan Cash Raffle, with the top prize of $50,000. The 2024 drawing is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 8th on the SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Facebook page. The SSM Health Samaritan Clinic-which opened in 1992-provides health care to around 500 underinsured patients annually. Foundation Executive Director Shawn Fisher says the clinic works to provide a full spectrum of care, helping individuals to navigate insurance options, finding a primary care provider, and working with local community resources if other needs arise. Tickets are available for $50 each, four for $150 or nine for $300. They are available at a number of area businesses and information desks at Ripon Community Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, and Waupun Memorial Hospital.
HOOK AND LINE SEASON
The state’s DNR reminds anglers the 2024-2025 general inland fishing season opens a week from Saturday. Fisheries biologists expect anglers to find success on opening day. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and nonresidents over the age of 16 are required to purchase a fishing license. This year, new fishing regulations are in effect including a new small tournament registration requirement and a statewide daily bag limit of three walleye on all inland waters. There are also bag and length limit changes for fish species in 25 counties including Manitowoc, Marquette, and Waushara counties.
BIG SHOT AWARDS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The award recognizes and celebrates providers who are leading the way in protecting children’s health by ensuring their pediatric patients are up to date on their childhood vaccinations. Awards were based on 2023 immunization data collected by the Wisconsin Immunization Registry. This year’s award winners included medical clinics across four categories in more than 50 Wisconsin counties. A list of the winners can be found at the Wisconsin DHS website.
Immunization: 2024 BigShot Winners | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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