5/30/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Thursday
30 May 2024 News
FDL MAN DIES DURING TORNADO REPAIR EFFORTS ON WASHINGTON ISLAND
A 27-year-old Fond du Lac man working on Washington Island to repair cables damaged by an EF-1 tornado last week was electrocuted and died. James Terrill, a Michels Corporation employee, was assisting with repairs. The initial investigation concluded he touched an energized line while assisting with recovery efforts on the Island. Washington Island Police, Washington Island Fire Department, and Washington Island Emergency Services responded to the intersection of Michigan Road and Rangeline Road just before 8 am on May 25th. Lifesaving measures were taken, but Terrill died at the scene. An autopsy was conducted by the Brown County Medical Examiner’s Office Monday, the results are pending. The incident remains under investigation by the Washington Island Police Department, the Brown County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (Washington Island Police Department photo).
SEMI CRASH IN GRAND CHUTE SHUTS DOWN INTERSTATE
A fiery crash involving two semi-trucks near a construction zone in Grand Chute shut down Interstate-41 for several hours Wednesday morning. Officials say a semi hit a concrete barrier leading to the crash. No one was injured thanks to a Good Samaritan who witnessed the crash and pulled the truck driver from her cab before it was engulfed in flames. The truck’s cargo was paper bales. Investigators say after a northbound semi tractor-trailer collided with a concrete barrier the trailer axles detached and hit another northbound semi-tractor. Following the crash both north and southbound lanes of I-41 were closed to traffic. The southbound lanes reopened around 6:40 am. The State Patrol is investigating the incident.
HAVE EXTINGUISHER WILL FIGHT FIRE
Where there’s smoke, there may be a Dodge County Sheriff’s deputy. Last week the department received reports of a potential fire in the median of Interstate 41. Deputy Jay Thielmann arrived first using the fire extinguisher his squad car is equipped with. He was able to keep the fire from spreading until a fire department arrived to knock it down. All Dodge County Sheriff’s deputies keep a fire extinguisher in their squads for situations like that. Sheriff’s officials say without that type of equipment in the squad cars the situation could have turned out much differently and caused a much larger hazard to drivers. (Dodge County Sheriff’s photo).
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION GRANT REQUESTS
State Senator Joan Ballweg inquired at last week’s State Building Commission meeting about the $50 million in non-state grant monies and if any decisions have been made about allocating those funds. The state lawmaker from Markesan says they got a lot of applications requesting more money than they have in the fund. Among those requests were grants for the new Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area facility being built in Ripon, and for the Ripon Public Library which has its own building projects. She says the applications are still being reviewed and prioritized. Senator Ballweg says they are hoping to have more answers about those applications when the State Building Commission meets during the State Fair in August. Senator Ballweg is a member of the commission.
AI COULD HAVE A ROLE IN SURGERIES
A board-certified general surgeon at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital believes Artificial Intelligence or AI could come to play a beneficial role in the operating theater. Dr. Horace Lo doesn’t see AI replacing surgeons, but he says it could become an adjunct to safety and quality. He says for instance if AI was able to take data from 100,000 gallbladder surgeries and boil it down to critical steps for those types of surgeries it could benefit new and training surgeons. He says AI is already be using for some colonoscopies to identify small polyps a surgeon might miss. Dr. Lo offers a full range of surgical services, including advanced laparoscopic procedures, varicose veins, and colonoscopies.
GREEN LAKE 100 BIKE RIDE SATURDAY
The Green Lake 100 Bike Ride is happening this Saturday in Green Lake. The 7th annual Green Lake 100 ride features three routes with three different lengths in the Green Lake, Princeton, and Berlin areas. Online registration has ended but there will be same-day registration from 6 to 10 am at Deacon Mills Park in Green Lake. Green Lake Chamber of Commerce Event coordinator Angie Evans says each rest stop has a different sponsor, activities, and food and beverages for the riders. She says whether you are a serious rider or just want to have a fun experience the ride can accommodate you. Afterwards there is a taco bar, beverages, raffle prizes, and live music in Deacon Mills Park. The public is welcome to join in. Proceeds of the ride will be donated to Green Lake Greenways.
RESPONSED NEEDED TO DAIRY PRODUCER SURVEY
The state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has mailed the 2024 Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey to all licensed dairy producers in the state. The department is asking dairy producers to return the survey by June 30th. The survey includes about 30 questions related to various topics including marketing, conservation practices, business structure, labor, and succession planning. Survey responses will provide insight into industry investments, challenges, and opportunities. The Wisconsin Dairy Producer Survey was last completed in 2020. New in 2024, dairy producers can choose to complete the survey online by utilizing the QR code at the top right corner of page one of the printed survey. All survey responses will remain confidential.
BEAVER DAM CAR DEALERS’ LICENSES REVOKED
The state’s Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles has revoked the wholesale dealer license of seven dealers at two Beaver Dam locations for violating state law when they failed to maintain a dealer bond. State law requires wholesale dealers to carry a security bond to ensure if they commit illegal actions, such as rolling back an odometer or making an illegal sale, a consumer may file a claim against their bond to recoup money lost. Two of the dealers doing business as Sales Service and Best Choice Auto were located at 822 Park Avenue. The remaining five New Era Motors, K & E Auto Sales, Auto Expo, 47 Brothers, and K Dollar are located at 1645 Spring Street. Since dealers are given 30 days to appeal, and no appeals were received, the decision is final.
LANDS SOUGHT FOR GUN DEER HUNT FOR HUNTERS WITH DISABILITIES
The DNR is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities, which will take place October 5th through the 13th. To be part of the program, landowners must have at least 60 acres available, be able to host at least three hunters and complete an online application by July 1st. The DNR asks interested landowners to fill in all the property information fields on the application. The Gun Deer for Hunters with Disabilities began in 1992 and provides hunting opportunities for approximately 400 hunters each year. The hunt is only possible with generous support of landowner sponsors. (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources photo).
Deer hunting for hunters with disabilities | | Wisconsin DNR
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