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12/20/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday

20 December 2024 News


THE PURSUIT OF CHRISTMAS

The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office recently shared this photo on their Facebook page. Beware all Grinches!

NFDL PURSUIT

North Fond du Lac Police say a 35-year-old Fond du Lac man who led police in Fond du Lac and the Village on a couple pursuits was taken into custody walking along County Highway I Thursday morning. Police in Fond du Lac tried to pull over the black sedan late Wednesday night, but terminated the chase. Two North Fond du Lac Police officers picked up the pursuit when the suspect’s vehicle was spotted in the Village. He managed to get away after crashing into their two squad cars. One of the squad cars was disabled. The suspect’s vehicle continued into a marshy area west of County Highway I north of Coyne Road where it became disabled. The suspect fled on foot. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the search until about 2 am Thursday morning. Evidence of other crimes was found in the suspect’s vehicle. He was located and taken into custody about 5:30 am. The State Patrol also assisted North Fond du Lac Police.

SECOND FDL MAN SENTENCED FOR RETALITORY GANG SHOOTING

A second Fond du Lac man involved in a retaliatory gang shooting last year has been sentenced. Twenty-year-old Lamarion Moore was sentenced in Fond du Lac County Court Thursday to seven years in prison and eight years of extended supervision. He was sentenced on charges of first degree reckless endangering safety with a dangerous weapon and four counts bail jumping charges. Moore and 18-year-old Adamite Willey were both originally charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide for a shooting at a Fond du Lac gas station on May 23rd of 2023. No one was injured in the shooting, but bullets struck the car a person was sitting in seven times. According to the criminal complaint the shooting was in retaliation for a shooting at the Maplewood Commons Apartments on May 7th of last year which left 20-year-old Tatyanna Zech dead and several wounded. In April Willey pled no contest to an amended charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety and was placed on probation for four years. Parise Larry Jr. and Antonio Johnston are charged with Zech’s homicide. Both have jury trials next February. The two shootings were connected to a beef between two gangs.

NEW OSHKOSH CITY MANAGER

The Oshkosh Common Council has selected Rebecca Grill as the community’s next City Manager. She will act as the chief executive and administrative officer for the city of Oshkosh. She has been the City Administrator/City Clerk for the city of West Allis for the last nine years. She has approximately 20 years of municipal leadership experience. Mayor Matt Mugerauer says, “Rebecca’s extensive background in local government, community engagement and strategic leadership abilities make her an exemplary choice to navigate the opportunities we face.” Grill says, “Oshkosh is an incredible city with a strong sense of community, a vibrant downtown, beautiful natural amenities, and a proud history.” She is expected to begin her new position with the city of Oshkosh on February 24th, after formal approval at the Common Council’s special meeting on Monday at Noon.

OSHKOSH MAN FEDERALLY INDICTED ON FIREARM CHARGES

This week a federal grand jury issued a two count indictment against a 42-year-old Oshkosh man. Donta Bradshaw is suspected of stealing a Ruger semi-automatic 9mm pistol from a federally licensed firearms dealer in Oshkosh on November 19th. A convicted felon, Bradshaw is prohibited from possessing a firearm. If found guilty he could face up to 15 years’ imprisonment on the possession charge and up to 10 years’ imprisonment for the theft of the firearm. Oshkosh Police, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, and the Milwaukee office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case.

COUNTERFEIT MONEY SCAM

Wautoma Police are warning residents about a scammer posing as an investigator with the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office. A business this week got a call from that scammer who claimed they were investigating a counterfeit case and instructed the employee to remove cash from the cash registers. The business contacted police at that point who confirmed with the Sheriff’s Office that they were not conducting an investigation. Wautoma Police say law enforcement officers would not call you and request that you bag up money and mail it to them. 

CONGRESSMAN GROTHMAN ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION

Congressman Glenn Grothman says what should have been an easy effort to pass a continuing resolution to continue to fund the Government at last year’s level until the Federal Budget is passed got blown out of proportion. Congress is now trying to negotiate something before the holidays. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says they were originally looking at a two or three page continuing resolution but it got inflated to more than 1,600 pages with all kinds of spending asks. He says one of the items was more than $100 billion for hurricane relief. He says it seemed like a much bigger ask than what was really needed. He says some members of Congress wanted Pharmacy Benefits Managers reform himself included. He says the feeling is they are getting too much of the prescription drug money and not making a valuable contribution for that. He says with a slim Republican majority in the house they will need to win over some Democrats to pass a continuing resolution.

GREEN LAKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS

The Green Lake County Board of Supervisors recently accepted the resignation of County Administrator Kate Wylie. Her resignation takes effect on January 5th. Wylie was hired about two years ago this month when then County Administrator Catherine Schmit decided to leave. Former County Supervisor Luke Dretske says the County Board and county employees had some issues with Wylie. He says she was placed on paid leave after the 2025 County Budget was approved in November. Dretske was a board member until September. He says he butted heads with Wylie over several issues. There was also an issue when the Board created a Chief Deputy for the Register of Deeds office. Dretske says the hiring process for that position was dragged out 7 or 8 months. Dretske says with Wylie leaving the board can consider whether to hire another County Administrator or go back to having a County Coordinator.

HOLIDAY CANDLE SAFETY

An official with Wisconsin Emergency Management says candles can safely be a part of your holiday celebration if you take precautions. Katie Rousonelos says if the candles are not battery operated but actually need to be lit, make sure they are kept at least a foot away from anything flammable. She says the other thing is to never leave those candles unattended. Also it’s best to blow them out if you are leaving the room unoccupied or leaving your home altogether. The National Fire Protection Association has some additional candle safety tips. They include using sturdy candle holders. Put candles on a sturdy, uncluttered surface. Don’t burn a candle all the way down; put it out when it gets too close to the holder or container. Never use a candle if oxygen is used in the home. Candle fires peak in December and January with 11 percent of candle fires in each of these months.

MUSKY SEASON CLOSING DECEMBER 31ST

The state’s Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the 2024 open water musky fishing season will close statewide on December 31st. Anglers are also reminded that musky may not be targeted through the ice at any time. Wisconsin has about 775 lakes and streams with thriving musky populations and several waters have special 50-inch minimum lengths. Anglers should consult the 2024-2025 Fishing Regulations for waters they fish for more information. Anglers can use the DNR’s Quality Waters webpage to find trophy-class musky opportunities near them. The season will reopen in the southern zone on May 3rd and in the northern zone on May 24th.

Quality fishing waters | Fishing Wisconsin | Wisconsin DNR

THEDACARE RELEASES TOP BABY NAMES FOR 2024

ThedaCare has released the most popular baby names for babies born at ThedaCare hospitals through December 1st. Once again, Oliver was the most popular name for boys. For girls, there is a tie for the top spot with Charlotte and Evelyn coming in as the most popular. These names replaced Lainey which topped the list in 2023. The top five boys’ names from first through fifth place were: Oliver, Theo or Theodore, Hudson, a tie between Henry and Liam, and Jack. The most popular girls’ names from first through fifth place were: a tie between Charlotte and Evelyn, a tie between Amelia and Violet, Lainey, Madeline, and a three-way tie between Hazel, Harper, and Olivia. Across the country, according to BabyCenter, Olivia and Noah kept their titles as the top girl and boy names among parents.


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