8/9/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
9 August 2022 News
More Details About Search For Ripon Man
More details have been released about the search for a 69-year-old man who went missing in Ripon early Sunday morning. Norman Krueger had last been seen about 1:30 am in the Whispering Pines Residential facility on Eureka Street. Police launched a search with the assistance of Ripon Area Fire District, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department, Town of Ripon Police, Ripon Guardian Ambulance, and several neighboring fire departments. The search was both on the ground in the air with the Ripon Area Fire District and Sheriff’s Department using drones. After several hours Norman was found in a heavily wooded area near the Mascoutin Valley Trail. Police Chief William Wallner and Fire Chief Timothy Saul extend their sincere appreciation to all of the emergency personnel from multiple agencies who participated in the search for Norman.
Investigation Into Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office Continues
A special prosecutor will review the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office in an investigation involving allegations of altered reports that could affect cases in the County’s Circuit Court system. District Attorney Veronica Isherwood requested a Public Integrity investigation of the Sheriff’s Office from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation has been completed. As a result the Waupaca County Circuit Court has appointed a Special Prosecutor to review the investigation for possible criminal charges. Sheriff Timothy Wilz issued a statement Monday calling Isherwood’s release of a press release an 11th hour election stunt. Wilz said the District Attorney dismissing cases has nothing to do with issues with the Sheriff’s Office, but in reality she is soft on crime. Wilz sent a letter to the Attorney General’s Office in June requesting misconduct charges against District Attorney Isherwood. Wilz is being challenged by Sheriff’s Sergeant Cameron Durrant in today’s primary election. Isherwood’s complaints have to do with alleged Brady violations in a court case in which the Sheriff testified about corrections to reports in the Sheriff’s Office.
SWAT Incident In Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam Police had to close off Seippel Boulevard and evacuate the Holiday Inn Monday due to a man with a gun at the hotel. Police were called to the Holiday Inn just before 11:30 am by staff that was retrieving items a guest had left behind in a room when they found a handgun. However, when a police officer and staff went to the room to get the gun a man was inside and he reached for the gun. He began making threats. The officer and staff left and waited for more assistance to arrive. Neighboring businesses were advised to shelter in place. SWAT teams from the Beaver Dam Police Department, Dodge and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Departments were among those who responded to the scene. After several hours of negotiations the man agreed to surrender and did so peacefully at approximately 4:47 pm.
Winnebago County Reports First Monkeypox Case
The Winnebago County Health Department Monday reported the county’s first confirmed case of Monkeypox. Officials say that person is isolating and working with the health department to identify anyone who may have been exposed to Monkeypox. They say the risk to the public remains low. Monkeypox can be very painful and cause scarring. To spread Monkeypox people must have close, sustained contact with an infected person. Most people who have Monkeypox do not need treatment and recover within two to four weeks. However, antiviral medications that have been used to treat smallpox can be used.
Burglaries Reported In Northwestern Dodge County
Dodge County Sheriff’s officials say they have been taking reports about a series of burglaries to unoccupied homes in the northwest part of the county. They ask that residents be vigilant in locking and securing their residence and vehicles. If you see something that seems suspicious report the information to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 920-386-3726, extension 8. Reporting an incident or crime as it is happening is beneficial if you can do so safely.
FDL Dumpster And House Fire
Fond du Lac firefighters responded to a dumpster fire at 143 Ellis Street Sunday evening. When fire crews arrived they found a large fire from the dumpster containing household contents positioned 4 feet away from a home at 143 Ellis and 8 feet away from a second building at 145 ½ Ellis. Flames quickly spread to the siding of the home at 143 Ellis and into the attic space. Water was used on both buildings to stop the spread of the fire. The fire was put out within 15 minutes of the arrival of fire crews. No injuries were reported. Investigators are determining what started the blaze.
Primary Election Today
Today’s Primary Election will help set the stage for the General Election in November. Among the offices to vote on are; Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, U.S Senator, and Congress. All 99 State Assembly seats will be voted on and the odd-numbered State Senate Districts. Voting will also take place for Sheriff’s and Clerk of Courts seats in each county. In Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt and Clerk of Courts Ramona Gieb (GUYB) are running unopposed. Polls open at 7 am and will remain open until 8 pm. Remember since it is a Primary Election you can only vote for candidates in one party. Cross over voting will invalidate your ballot. To find out what is on your ballot visit My Vote.WI.GOV.
Berlin Looks At Solar Power
The City of Berlin is exploring the possibility of using solar polar for some of its energy needs. City Alderman Luke Dretske says the city is interested in applying with Alliant Energy to use some of its area in the north industrial park for a solar power project. He says their application would be based on energy consumption in the city. There are three potential lots in the industrial park where the project could be located. He says although things are in the preliminary stages if the project goes through the city could use solar power from the project to supplement its electrical needs.
Boys & Girls Club Tri-County Present The Duel
The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area will hold their 6th Annual The Duel a pairing and live music event at the Royal Ridges in Ripon on Saturday, September 10th. It’s the second biggest fundraiser for the club each year. Ashley Bartol of the Boys & Girls Club says this year they have a Wild West theme for the event. In addition to a dueling piano performance, there will be a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, a silent giving for their unmet needs program, and live saloon music. The cost is $75 for dinner pairing and entertainment or $35 just for entertainment. Knuth Brewing Company and Vines & Rushes Winery will showcase their best brews and wines at the watering hole and Royal Ridges’ chef will create delectable entrees suitable for any cowboy or cowgirl.
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