Fire Damages House in Beaver Dam
11/11/08 - A fire at 208 East Mill Street in Beaver Dam just after 9 last night caused heavy damage to the first floor of the residence. That’s according to the Beaver Dam Fire Department, who says the fire was possibly caused by a pan of oil that was left on the stove unattended. The owners, Lydell & Amadelynn Lee, had left the pan and when they came back into the kitchen, hot oil had blown the cover off the pan creating a flash fire and igniting the area around the stove. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the first floor when firefighters arrived. In addition to the first floor damage there was smoke and heat damage to the second floor. No one was hurt but the owners were displaced from their home.
Salute to Veterans Tuesday
11/11/08 - WBEV, with the help of the Beaver Dam American Legion, salutes our veterans Tuesday with a special live broadcast featuring local veterans and their stories. This year’s veteran’s salute will also chronicle the challenges and changes on the home front. The Salute to Veterans will begin at 12:35pm on WBEV 1430AM following our noon news block.
Authorties Continue Investigation into Assault at FLCI
11/11/08 - Authorities are still trying to determine what provoked an inmate at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution to attack two guards with a claw-hammer yesterday morning. State corrections’ spokesman John Dipko says 50-year-old Terrance Davis attacked the guards in the prison’s furniture-making shop around 8:15. A male shop employee subdued Davis. Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls says his department finished up the on-scene investigation yesterday afternoon but still have numerous inmates to interview. Dipko says one of the injured officers was released from the hospital last night while the other needed to be transferred to another hospital to deal with his injuries. Dipko couldn’t say how extensive they were. Davis has been in prison since he killed two Milwaukee police officers 23 years ago when the officers walked into a drug deal.
Fitzgerald Elected Assembly Minority Leader
11/11/08 - Assembly Republicans elected Jeff Fitzgerald of Horicon as their minority leader. He held the majority leader’s post the last two years but Republicans lost their majority in last weeks election. The outgoing speaker of the Assembly, Mike Huebsch, says Republicans can be proud of what they’ve done in the 14 years they’ve run the house. Fitzgerald says his top priority will be for the G-O-P to win back that majority two years from now.
After Fleeing Police Mayville Man Claims His Car was Stolen
11/11/08 - 21-year-old Timothy Bushke of Mayville filed a stolen car report the day after he allegedly abandoned the vehicle as Mayville police attempted to pull him over. Bushke was allegedly drunk when police pulled him over but after stopping at the intersection of Horicon and Main Streets he abandoned his vehicle and took off on foot. Officers initiated a search and were able to identify him but unable to take him into custody. Mayville Police Captain Chris MacNeill says they located Bushke the next day and he filed a report claiming the car was stolen. According to the criminal complaint, officers gave him a chance to come clean but he didn’t do so until after charges of obstructing and filing a false police report were referred to the District Attorney’s office.
First Flu Case Confirmed
11/11/08 - The flu season is officially underway in Wisconsin. State officials said they confirmed the first case yesterday. A school-age child from Kenosha suffered this year’s strain of the flu. Health services secretary Karen Timberlake calls it a reminder to everyone to get flu shots if they haven’t done so. Wisconsin flu cases normally peak in January or early February – and the flu season normally runs into March.
Fire Chief Search Update
11/11/08/08 - The city of Beaver Dam has provided ten application packets for vacant fire chief’s position. That’s according to Police and Fire Commission Chair Nancy Conley who says they have not received any completed applications back as of yet. The PFC had previously approved an updated job description for the position. The biggest change was the addition of a bachelor’s degree requirement in Fire Science or a related field. Minimum qualifications include 10-years of full-time firefighting experience, five of which with supervisory or management experience, in addition to Advanced Firefighting and EMS training with Fire Officer Certification. The salary range is $66,000 to $72,000 with full benefits. The application packet must be returned no later than November 30. Conley says applications will be reviewed by Strobel & Associates to identify the most qualified candidates and interviews will be conducted by the Police and Fire Commission. She says they hope to have the interviews scheduled by mid-December and the position filled by February. Former Chief George Sheets abruptly submitted his letter of resignation during a special PFC meeting in July after 18 months with the department. There was a field of 28 applicants to choose from when Sheets was hired.
Son Charged in Arson
11/11/08 - A Randolph man is accused of setting fire to a house his parents own to collect insurance money. Seth Braker is charged with a felony count of Arson of Building With Intent to Defraud related to the fire in September at the unoccupied home in the Town of Westford. According to the criminal complaint, the 25-year-old Braker embezzled $50,000 from a former employer, which his parents repaid. Braker reportedly wanted to reimburse his parents, so he set the fire to collect on the $50,000 insurance policy. The house was valued at $450,000. Braker allegedly admitted to investigators that he used a torch to ignite a coat in the bathroom. Fire Chief Bruce Miller says there was extensive damage to the exterior of the house and smoke and water damage to a number of rooms on the main floor. The home had been unoccupied since October of 2007. Braker faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. He had his signature bond set at $1000 and a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 8
11/11/08 - A fire at 208 East Mill Street in Beaver Dam just after 9 last night caused heavy damage to the first floor of the residence. That’s according to the Beaver Dam Fire Department, who says the fire was possibly caused by a pan of oil that was left on the stove unattended. The owners, Lydell & Amadelynn Lee, had left the pan and when they came back into the kitchen, hot oil had blown the cover off the pan creating a flash fire and igniting the area around the stove. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the first floor when firefighters arrived. In addition to the first floor damage there was smoke and heat damage to the second floor. No one was hurt but the owners were displaced from their home.
Salute to Veterans Tuesday
11/11/08 - WBEV, with the help of the Beaver Dam American Legion, salutes our veterans Tuesday with a special live broadcast featuring local veterans and their stories. This year’s veteran’s salute will also chronicle the challenges and changes on the home front. The Salute to Veterans will begin at 12:35pm on WBEV 1430AM following our noon news block.
Authorties Continue Investigation into Assault at FLCI
11/11/08 - Authorities are still trying to determine what provoked an inmate at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution to attack two guards with a claw-hammer yesterday morning. State corrections’ spokesman John Dipko says 50-year-old Terrance Davis attacked the guards in the prison’s furniture-making shop around 8:15. A male shop employee subdued Davis. Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls says his department finished up the on-scene investigation yesterday afternoon but still have numerous inmates to interview. Dipko says one of the injured officers was released from the hospital last night while the other needed to be transferred to another hospital to deal with his injuries. Dipko couldn’t say how extensive they were. Davis has been in prison since he killed two Milwaukee police officers 23 years ago when the officers walked into a drug deal.
Fitzgerald Elected Assembly Minority Leader
11/11/08 - Assembly Republicans elected Jeff Fitzgerald of Horicon as their minority leader. He held the majority leader’s post the last two years but Republicans lost their majority in last weeks election. The outgoing speaker of the Assembly, Mike Huebsch, says Republicans can be proud of what they’ve done in the 14 years they’ve run the house. Fitzgerald says his top priority will be for the G-O-P to win back that majority two years from now.
After Fleeing Police Mayville Man Claims His Car was Stolen
11/11/08 - 21-year-old Timothy Bushke of Mayville filed a stolen car report the day after he allegedly abandoned the vehicle as Mayville police attempted to pull him over. Bushke was allegedly drunk when police pulled him over but after stopping at the intersection of Horicon and Main Streets he abandoned his vehicle and took off on foot. Officers initiated a search and were able to identify him but unable to take him into custody. Mayville Police Captain Chris MacNeill says they located Bushke the next day and he filed a report claiming the car was stolen. According to the criminal complaint, officers gave him a chance to come clean but he didn’t do so until after charges of obstructing and filing a false police report were referred to the District Attorney’s office.
First Flu Case Confirmed
11/11/08 - The flu season is officially underway in Wisconsin. State officials said they confirmed the first case yesterday. A school-age child from Kenosha suffered this year’s strain of the flu. Health services secretary Karen Timberlake calls it a reminder to everyone to get flu shots if they haven’t done so. Wisconsin flu cases normally peak in January or early February – and the flu season normally runs into March.
Fire Chief Search Update
11/11/08/08 - The city of Beaver Dam has provided ten application packets for vacant fire chief’s position. That’s according to Police and Fire Commission Chair Nancy Conley who says they have not received any completed applications back as of yet. The PFC had previously approved an updated job description for the position. The biggest change was the addition of a bachelor’s degree requirement in Fire Science or a related field. Minimum qualifications include 10-years of full-time firefighting experience, five of which with supervisory or management experience, in addition to Advanced Firefighting and EMS training with Fire Officer Certification. The salary range is $66,000 to $72,000 with full benefits. The application packet must be returned no later than November 30. Conley says applications will be reviewed by Strobel & Associates to identify the most qualified candidates and interviews will be conducted by the Police and Fire Commission. She says they hope to have the interviews scheduled by mid-December and the position filled by February. Former Chief George Sheets abruptly submitted his letter of resignation during a special PFC meeting in July after 18 months with the department. There was a field of 28 applicants to choose from when Sheets was hired.
Son Charged in Arson
11/11/08 - A Randolph man is accused of setting fire to a house his parents own to collect insurance money. Seth Braker is charged with a felony count of Arson of Building With Intent to Defraud related to the fire in September at the unoccupied home in the Town of Westford. According to the criminal complaint, the 25-year-old Braker embezzled $50,000 from a former employer, which his parents repaid. Braker reportedly wanted to reimburse his parents, so he set the fire to collect on the $50,000 insurance policy. The house was valued at $450,000. Braker allegedly admitted to investigators that he used a torch to ignite a coat in the bathroom. Fire Chief Bruce Miller says there was extensive damage to the exterior of the house and smoke and water damage to a number of rooms on the main floor. The home had been unoccupied since October of 2007. Braker faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. He had his signature bond set at $1000 and a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 8
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