11/14/22 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
14 November 2022 News
Oshkosh Home Invader Reported
Oshkosh Police are looking for a man who confronted a woman in her home Friday morning in the 1500 block of Covington Drive. She called police shortly after 6:30 to say a man she didn’t know was in her residence around an hour earlier. She had physical contact with him but wasn’t injured during the encounter. Ultimately the man took off. He was wearing dark clothing and a cloth face mask which covered the lower portion of his face. Police are asking that anyone who lives in the area that has video surveillance cameras check to see if the suspect shows up on their cameras between 12 and 6 am Friday morning. If you do you should call the Oshkosh Police Department and ask for Detective Robertson. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous call the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 1-920-231-8477.
Gas Grill Fire In FDL
Fond du Lac Firefighters responded to a fire at 116 Chestnut Street for a report of an explosion and fire late Sunday morning. Fire Department officials say a gas grill next to a home caught on fire. When crews arrived on the scene the blaze had been extinguished by the homeowner. Damaged in the fire were the grill, propane cylinders, and a soffit section on the side of the home. Investigators believe the grill was too close to a fire pit that had recently been used. The time of the fire call was around 11:30 am.
Tips Sought In Berlin Burglary
The Green Lake County Crime Stoppers program is looking for tips about a burglary that occurred in Berlin sometime between November 2nd and November 6th. Green Lake County Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk says between $5,000 to $6,000 worth of power tools were stolen from a work trailer in the 100 block of Water Street. He says it’s a particular hardship for the victim who uses those tools to make a living. A variety of tools were stolen including Milwaukee tools, a table saw, a chop saw, and other specialty tools. Anyone with information is urged to call the Green Lake County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-GETTHEM that’s 1-800-438-8436 or text GETTHEM at 847411. You can also email getthem@co.green-lake.wi.us. All callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the tip leads to an arrest.
FDL County Budget Approved
The Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors last Thursday night unanimously approved the 2023 County Budget and Tax Levy, and the 5-year capital improvement plan. Speaking about the budget Finance Committee Chairperson Marty Ryan said every department head provided great information to the committee about what their department faces. He says wages and health insurance were common issues and ones that the county will continue to work on. The overall tax levy is nearly $50.9 million which works out to a tax rate of $5.20.
Crash Responder Safety Week
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed this week as Crash Responder Safety Week. A crash occurs about every four minutes in Wisconsin. First responders often work just feet away from traffic and put their lives in danger every time they respond to a crash. Since 2017, more than 350 first responders have been injured while working inside their emergency vehicle or at the scene of a crash. Wisconsin’s Move Over Law has been in effect since 2001. The law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to provide a “safety zone” for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, utility vehicle, or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing. Last December Governor Evers signed a new law, expanding protections by banning cell phone use in an emergency response area and creating new penalties for drivers who injure or kill a worker on the side of the road.
Addressing Students Mental Well Being
In addition to the educational skills the Ripon Area School District teaches children, they are also on the lookout for their mental health well being too. District Superintendent Mary Whitrock says the pandemic added a lot of stress to the lives of students and staff. She says to combat that they’ve added staff and programming to address any issues. Additional staff includes reading interventionists, behavioral interventionists, and a Dean of Students and they have smaller class sizes to give them the time they need to help students out. Whitrock says elementary students are able to participate in friends’ groups, and through play, and problem solving they build coping skills that employers are looking for once they enter the workforce. She says it makes the school district a much stronger partner in the community.
Sober Party At Wautoma PAC
Sixth through eighth grade students from Wautoma, Wild Rose, and the Tri-County School Districts will be participating in a presentation at the McComb-Bruchs PAC at the Wautoma High School that challenges them to make good decisions about vaping, drugs, and alcohol. The presentation Wednesday will be given by Jake White the founder of Vive18 which he started while attending the UW-Oshkosh. White threw huge sober parties that gained national recognition for showing students alternatives to substance use. Bryan Wright of Dynamic Family Solutions worked with the Waushara County Health Department to bring White to Wautoma. Wright says Wednesday night at 6 pm at the McComb Brooks PAC White will give another presentation, but this one is for parents. Anyone is welcome to attend the nighttime session for parents but registration is appreciated by calling 1-920-787-6550.
Winter Parking Restrictions Beginning
With possible snow accumulations expected over the next few days, drivers are reminded that many in Wisconsin cities have overnight parking restrictions during the winter. The City of Markesan’s winter parking restrictions went into effect at the beginning of the month. Tuesday parking restrictions begin Ripon, Green Lake, Wautoma, Fond du Lac, and North Fond du Lac. Restrictions begin in Berlin on November 30th and in Waupun and Horicon on December 1st. Some cities do have permits that allow some parking on streets during the winter.
Share |