4/29/25 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
29 April 2025 News
TWO INJURED IN WAUPACA COUNTY HEAD ON CRASH
Two drivers involved in a two-vehicle head-on crash on U.S. Highway 10 east of Churchill Street in Waupaca County were injured during an accident just before 9 pm Sunday evening. The Sheriff’s office got a call about a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 10 and a minute later the crash was reported. The wrong way driver, a 23-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Theda Star flew the other driver, a 62-year-old man, to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Waupaca Police Department, Weyauwega Police Department, State Patrol, Gold Cross Ambulance, Theda Star and Waupaca Fire Department assisted the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office.
FOX CROSSING MAN MISSING
Fox Crossing Police are asking for the public’s help in finding 19-year-old Diego Alejandro Ramirez. He was last seen Sunday morning at 1:30 in the vicinity of Elm Drive and Ninth Street, which borders the village of Fox Crossing and the City of Menasha. He is 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighs 122 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of the vertical letters “dad” on his neck. He was wearing a red-hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Fox Crossing Police have posted photos of him on their Facebook page. Anyone who has seen him is asked to call 920-720-7109 or can submit anonymous tips by calling the Winnebago County Wide Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477. (Fox Crossing Police photo).
RIPON MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSING CHILD PORN
Ten counts of possession of child pornography have been brought against a 61-year-old Ripon man. According to the criminal complaint the charges against Wayne Dombrowski stem from two Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Cybertips. Ripon police obtained a search warrant for suspected child pornography content uploaded from the social media site KiK under two usernames Dombrowski allegedly used. The content included seven images and three videos of prepubescent girls. The images were uploaded on, about, or between July 28th, 2024 and April 23rd, 2025. One of the Cybertips was originally investigated by the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which upon learning Dombrowski lived in Ripon contacted Ripon Police. During his initial appearance in Fond du Lac County Court yesterday, Dombrowski posted a $15,000 cash bond. He will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on June 13th. (Fond du Lac County Jail photo).
FORMER WCI WARDEN PLEADS TO REDUCED CHARGE
The former Waupun Correctional Institution warden charged as part of an investigation into the deaths of two inmates has reached a plea agreement. Monday Randall Hepp pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of violating state/county institution laws. That was reduced from an original charge of misconduct in office. He was found guilty and was ordered to pay a $500 fine and court costs. Nine employees of the prison were originally charged in connection with the deaths of the two inmates. The Dodge County Medical Examiner determined one of the deaths was a homicide. An autopsy determined the man died from malnutrition and dehydration. The other inmate was found in his cell 12 hours after suffering a stroke. Correctional Officer Sarah Ransbottom recently entered a similar plea deal. Charges against Correctional Sergeant Jeramie Chalker were dropped. Six others have cases making their way through the court system.
FDL POLICE ARREST TWO MADISON WOMEN FOR FELONY THEFT
Fond du Lac Police Sunday apprehended two habitual shoplifters from Madison following a short vehicle pursuit. At 2:35 Sunday afternoon police responded to a report of a vehicle connected to a retail theft in Winnebago County. Flock cameras picked up the suspects’ vehicle near the intersection of West Johnson Street and North Pioneer Road. Police spotted it as it exited the Kohl’s parking lot. A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy and police tried to stop the vehicle as it entered Interstate 41 southbound. The vehicle eventually pulled over north of South Military Road. Both occupants were taken into custody without incident. Fond du Lac Police confirmed with Kohl’s that two women had entered the store. They filled two Kohl’s-branded bags with merchandise valued at $1,725 and left without paying. The driver, a 40-year-old Madison woman, was arrested for felony retail theft. She faces additional charges related to the pursuit. The passenger, a 26-year-old Madison woman, was arrested for felony retail theft and is currently being held by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Probation and Parole.
LODI MAN ARRESTED FOR SIXTH OWI
A Columbia County Sheriff’s deputy Friday night arrested a 42-year-old rural Lodi man for his 6th OWI offense. The deputy pulled Christopher Kovacs over for a traffic violation in the Town of Dekorra. The deputy made contact with Kovacs who showed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation led to Kovacs arrest on the OWI offense, for operating after revocation, and failure to install an ignition interlock device. He was also operating a vehicle registered to another person. (Columbia County Jail photo).
BLACK BEAR PLAYS THROUGH ROLLING MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
It’s not unusual to see wildlife on a golf course, but it was a different story when a black bear showed up in a tree on the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Fond du Lac. Golf Course officials shut down nine holes hoping the bear would so-to-speak “play through.” They contacted the DNR and were advised by the USDA to “keep an eye on him from a distance.” Flyway Conference high school teams were supposed to play at Rolling Meadows Monday but played at South Hills Country Club instead. (Rolling Meadows Golf Course photo).
NEW MARKESAN POLICE CHIEF
Green Lake County Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk says it is good to see Markesan has a new police chief. Doug Wiorek a retired Milwaukee Police sergeant with a law enforcement career spanning over three decades was sworn in last week. Vande Kolk says Chief Wiorek is off to a good start. Chief Wiorek has vast experience in police policy, technology and community policing. Vande Kolk says the Sheriff’s Office will support him in whatever way they can. Wiorek is a proud husband and father of three adult sons who have followed his footsteps into either law enforcement or the fire service. Chief Wiorek will be hosting a community Meet and Greet in late May.
SENATOR JAGLER ON MILWAUKEE COUNTY JUDGE’S ARREST
State Senator John Jagler says the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing ICE agents’ arrest of an undocumented immigrant will have repercussions beyond the courtroom. Eduardo Flores-Ruiz was in her courtroom for a misdemeanor domestic abuse case. Dugan allegedly allowed him and his attorney to exit the courthouse before ICE agents could arrest him. Jagler says ICE agents will arrest illegal immigrants in courthouses because they know they will be screened for weapons and have to be there for court appearances. Jagler says other judges are now considering following Dugan’s example including a Sawyer County judge who says she won’t hold court if ICE agents are going to be pulling people out of there. The state lawmaker from Watertown says if Judge Dugan is found guilty of obstructing justice the State Assembly could take a vote on holding a trial to remove her from office, which would be followed by a trial in the Senate. It would take a two-thirds vote of Senators to remove her from office.
BERLIN SCHOOLS SEEKING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RECREATION COORDINATOR
The Berlin Area School District is looking for the right person to coordinate their Community Education and Recreation program. The Coordinator’s position is 20 hours a week throughout the year and would oversee their indoor swimming pool and lessons, their little theater, and other programs. District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says the position is posted at their website with information on compensation, responsibilities, and requirements. The Coordinator would work with kids and adults from throughout the community. Durtschi says they have great facilities across the District and the idea behind a Community Education and Recreation program is to make those facilities available to people from the community.
Community Education and Recreation Coordinator – Job Description
EAA AIRVENTURE CELEBRATING KOREAN WAR ERA AIRCRAFT
The aviation innovation and technology of the Korean War era, which in this year marks 75 years since its beginning, will be highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this July. The aircraft on display will showcase the transition from piston-powered aircraft to fighter jets, and will be included in air show demonstrations and on display in Boeing Plaza in the Warbirds area. Among the Korean War-era piston-powered aircraft already committed are the Corsair, P-51 Mustang, B-29 Superfortress, AD-4 and AD-5W Skyraiders, PB4Y, and L-5. Jet aircraft committed to AirVenture include the P-80, F-84, MiG 15, MiG 17, and F-86 Sabre. The 72nd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will be held at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
NEW U-HAUL DEALER IN REDGRANITE
U-Haul Company of Wisconsin tells us that CNE Amazing Pallet Finds, a discount store, signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Redgranite community. CNE is located at W4770 State Highway 21 and will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. Normal business hours are 8 am to 6 pm daily. You can reserve U-Haul products at CNE by calling 920-566-5006 or visiting UHaul.com. Candy Birner is the owner of CNE Amazing Pallet Finds. There are more than 21,000 U-Haul dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
U-Haul: Moving Truck Rental in Redgranite, WI at CNE Amazing Pallet Finds LLC
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