Wednesday News 3/27/19
27 March 2019 News
Congressman Grothman Calls For Public Release Of Mueller Report
Congressman Glenn Grothman is calling for the public release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report to the Department of Justice. He says $25 million was spent on the independent investigation and he feels the collusion charges were completely unfounded. Grothman notes the key takeaway of Mueller’s non-partisan report being ‘President Trump did not collude with Russia in the 2016 election’ confirms that. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says there is only one thing left to do, release the report to the public. He also believes the matter should be to rest.
Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Vehicle In Sheboygan
Police in Sheboygan say a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle late Monday morning. It happened on Taylor Drive south of Erie Avenue. The pedestrian was walking in a southbound lane when the southbound vehicle struck that person. Police are looking for witnesses to the crash. Names have not been released.
Flood Damaged Appliances Another Hurdle For Victims
Flood victims struggling to recover face an additional hardship if their basements were flooded. Fond du Lac County Communications and Emergency Management Director Bobbi Hicken says any gas powered appliances damaged by flooding such as a water heater or furnace had to be repaired or replaced before a power company would restore gas to the residence. “Before Alliant would reconnect the gas it has to be inspected by a contractor to ensure that it is safe.” Governor Tony Evers toured Fond du Lac and Darlington Tuesday to tour some of the flood damage.
State Grant Helping Out FDL Renovation Project
A $90,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will help a renovation project in downtown Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac businessman Sam Meyer is hoping to turn the vacant building at 18 East Division Street into Livery Lofts. It would feature an upscale tavern on the first floor and have residential lofts on the second floor. Built in 1880 the building once housed a livery stable. The property is near the Hotel Retlaw, which is also a historic property that has been redeveloped. Meyer owns several buildings in downtown Fond du Lac and is a former city councilman and county board supervisor.
New State Troopers And Inspectors Graduate
Two of the Wisconsin State Patrol’s 16 new officers will be working in the State Patrol’s Northeast Region. Trooper Cameron Doute of Kiel will be working in Fond du Lac County and Trooper David White of Appleton will be working in Winnebago County. The new troopers were part of the State Patrol’s 64th Recruit Class that graduated during a ceremony in La Crosse last Friday. The new officers were sworn-in, given diplomas and badges during the ceremony.
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