Man Robbed in the Town of Hubbard
11/7/08 - Authorities are looking for two men who robbed another man around midnight on County Road DJ in the Town of Hubbard. The 22-year-old victim told the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department he pulled off to the side of the road near Highway 60 to check on his vehicle. As he was doing so, another vehicle pulled up behind him. The victim says he was approached by two white males demanding cash. Despite no weapon being displayed the victim says he felt threatened and gave the men $200 in cash. Authorities are asking the public to keep a look out for the vehicle, which is described as a 2-door dark-colored car possibly a Pontiac Grand Prix. The two men are described as being 22-26-years-old, bigger in size and both wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department or the anonymous WE-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
A Change Has Come to 920
11/06/08 - The state Public Service Commission today voted 3-to-nothing to create two new area codes for use in the 920 and 715 service areas. The new area codes will be issued to new phone customers beginning in 2010. For example, if you get new phone service in the 920 area code, you’ll actually get a different three-digit code: 274. The same thing will happen in the 715 area code, where new customers will be given 534. It means that each community will have two codes, so you’ll have to hit 10 numbers to make a local call. The idea behind this whole thing is to avoid carving up the current 715 and 920 zones to create new territory for everybody. Among other things, it would force businesses to spend money to change their letter-heads and promotional items. Those companies, and the legislators who represent them, pleaded with state officials not to let that happen. Some time ago, we were told that the current 715 area code would run out of numbers by 2011 – and 920 zone would run out of numbers by 2012. Experts cite the explosion of cell phones and fax machines for the run on numbers. Picture: Red section = 715 area code Tan section = 920 area code
Fewest Traffic Fatalities in October since WWII
11/7/08 - October was another record-breaking month for traffic safety in Wisconsin. Traffic fatalities claimed 48 lives last month, making it the safest October in more than 60 years. The 48 deaths are 18 fewer than in October of last year. Through October 31st, crashes on Wisconsin streets and highway have claimed 502 lives, down 21% from this time last year and down 23% from the five-year average.
Polls Less Hostile this Year
11/7/08 - From outright tension to mere bickering, Wisconsin polling places were calmer Tuesday than they were four years ago. Government Accountability Board chair Kevin Kennedy believes that new rules made polling places less contentious than in 2004. Kennedy characterizes this year's atmosphere at polling places as more one of "petty bickering," with lots of questions about what observers were and were not allowed to do, such as handing out voter registration forms -- and food. No surprise, Kennedy said the number one voter question GAB staff fielded on Tuesday was "where do I vote?"
Fitzgerald Retains Minority Leader Position
11/7/08 - State Senator Scott Fitzgerald will continue to serve as the Minority Leader in the state Senate. During the Republican Caucus in Madison yesterday the state lawmaker from Juneau was picked to serve as the Minority Leader for the next session. West Bend Senator Glenn Grothman will serve as Assistant Minority Leader.(KFIZ)
Wisconsin with 2nd Highest Voter Turnout in the Nation
11/7/08 - Wisconsin had the nation’s second-highest voter turnout – but it was down from four years ago. American University in Washington puts the Badger State’s turnout at 70-point-nine percent of the voting age population. Only neighboring Minnesota had more voter participation, with almost 75-point-nine percent. The Gopher State had a hotly-contested U-S Senate race between incumbent Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken – one that was so close, the ballots are being recounted by hand. Wisconsin did not have its own statewide contest. And that might be why the state’s turnout dropped by almost three-percent from 2004. It was 73-point-eight back then. The Center for the Study of the American Electorate determined this week’s numbers by using A-P vote tallies as of Wednesday night. The national turnout was about 61-to-62 percent, with Alaska, California, and Oregon still not counted. The school says the figures will be about the same as in 2004.
Law Enforcement Warning Residents about Scam
11/7/08 - Authorities in Dodge County are reminding citizens not to give out personal information over the phone. Officials say they are investigating a scam that is operating under the title of Publishers Clearing House. Several elderly women have received an official looking notification that states they have won $1-million. Also enclosed in the letter is an authentic looking cashier’s check for about $5,000 and instructions to call an 800 number to claim the prize. However, when detectives called the number the person on the other end dropped the connection once they heard the caller’s voice. Detectives are investigating each case but have so far been unable to contact any person of substance. Detective Mike Reissman says at no time should anybody cash or deposit the check as they are no good, and never give personal banking information to anyone over the phone unless you know the person and whom they work for.
Budget Hearing Columbus Next Week
11/7/08 - The $4.8 million dollar City of Columbus annual budget figures will not be finalized until later this month, and expenditure levels for Public Safety are still being discussed. Next Tuesday’s Public Hearing will be followed by a Council of the Whole meeting. The Police Chief Position and decisions on the Fire Department leadership and job descriptions are all on the agenda. Columbus has been without a permanent Fire Chief for almost three years and they’ve had an acting Police Chief since February of this year. Columbus property owners will see the projected mil rate decrease from $9.35 to approximately $8.19 per $1,000 of assessed evaluation for 2009.
11/7/08 - Authorities are looking for two men who robbed another man around midnight on County Road DJ in the Town of Hubbard. The 22-year-old victim told the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department he pulled off to the side of the road near Highway 60 to check on his vehicle. As he was doing so, another vehicle pulled up behind him. The victim says he was approached by two white males demanding cash. Despite no weapon being displayed the victim says he felt threatened and gave the men $200 in cash. Authorities are asking the public to keep a look out for the vehicle, which is described as a 2-door dark-colored car possibly a Pontiac Grand Prix. The two men are described as being 22-26-years-old, bigger in size and both wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department or the anonymous WE-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
A Change Has Come to 920
11/06/08 - The state Public Service Commission today voted 3-to-nothing to create two new area codes for use in the 920 and 715 service areas. The new area codes will be issued to new phone customers beginning in 2010. For example, if you get new phone service in the 920 area code, you’ll actually get a different three-digit code: 274. The same thing will happen in the 715 area code, where new customers will be given 534. It means that each community will have two codes, so you’ll have to hit 10 numbers to make a local call. The idea behind this whole thing is to avoid carving up the current 715 and 920 zones to create new territory for everybody. Among other things, it would force businesses to spend money to change their letter-heads and promotional items. Those companies, and the legislators who represent them, pleaded with state officials not to let that happen. Some time ago, we were told that the current 715 area code would run out of numbers by 2011 – and 920 zone would run out of numbers by 2012. Experts cite the explosion of cell phones and fax machines for the run on numbers. Picture: Red section = 715 area code Tan section = 920 area code
Fewest Traffic Fatalities in October since WWII
11/7/08 - October was another record-breaking month for traffic safety in Wisconsin. Traffic fatalities claimed 48 lives last month, making it the safest October in more than 60 years. The 48 deaths are 18 fewer than in October of last year. Through October 31st, crashes on Wisconsin streets and highway have claimed 502 lives, down 21% from this time last year and down 23% from the five-year average.
Polls Less Hostile this Year
11/7/08 - From outright tension to mere bickering, Wisconsin polling places were calmer Tuesday than they were four years ago. Government Accountability Board chair Kevin Kennedy believes that new rules made polling places less contentious than in 2004. Kennedy characterizes this year's atmosphere at polling places as more one of "petty bickering," with lots of questions about what observers were and were not allowed to do, such as handing out voter registration forms -- and food. No surprise, Kennedy said the number one voter question GAB staff fielded on Tuesday was "where do I vote?"
Fitzgerald Retains Minority Leader Position
11/7/08 - State Senator Scott Fitzgerald will continue to serve as the Minority Leader in the state Senate. During the Republican Caucus in Madison yesterday the state lawmaker from Juneau was picked to serve as the Minority Leader for the next session. West Bend Senator Glenn Grothman will serve as Assistant Minority Leader.(KFIZ)
Wisconsin with 2nd Highest Voter Turnout in the Nation
11/7/08 - Wisconsin had the nation’s second-highest voter turnout – but it was down from four years ago. American University in Washington puts the Badger State’s turnout at 70-point-nine percent of the voting age population. Only neighboring Minnesota had more voter participation, with almost 75-point-nine percent. The Gopher State had a hotly-contested U-S Senate race between incumbent Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken – one that was so close, the ballots are being recounted by hand. Wisconsin did not have its own statewide contest. And that might be why the state’s turnout dropped by almost three-percent from 2004. It was 73-point-eight back then. The Center for the Study of the American Electorate determined this week’s numbers by using A-P vote tallies as of Wednesday night. The national turnout was about 61-to-62 percent, with Alaska, California, and Oregon still not counted. The school says the figures will be about the same as in 2004.
Law Enforcement Warning Residents about Scam
11/7/08 - Authorities in Dodge County are reminding citizens not to give out personal information over the phone. Officials say they are investigating a scam that is operating under the title of Publishers Clearing House. Several elderly women have received an official looking notification that states they have won $1-million. Also enclosed in the letter is an authentic looking cashier’s check for about $5,000 and instructions to call an 800 number to claim the prize. However, when detectives called the number the person on the other end dropped the connection once they heard the caller’s voice. Detectives are investigating each case but have so far been unable to contact any person of substance. Detective Mike Reissman says at no time should anybody cash or deposit the check as they are no good, and never give personal banking information to anyone over the phone unless you know the person and whom they work for.
Budget Hearing Columbus Next Week
11/7/08 - The $4.8 million dollar City of Columbus annual budget figures will not be finalized until later this month, and expenditure levels for Public Safety are still being discussed. Next Tuesday’s Public Hearing will be followed by a Council of the Whole meeting. The Police Chief Position and decisions on the Fire Department leadership and job descriptions are all on the agenda. Columbus has been without a permanent Fire Chief for almost three years and they’ve had an acting Police Chief since February of this year. Columbus property owners will see the projected mil rate decrease from $9.35 to approximately $8.19 per $1,000 of assessed evaluation for 2009.
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