Pollution in Portage
4/5/09 - Three utility companies tell the state they want to spend 627 million dollars to clean up the pollution from their coal-fired power plant near Portage. They tell the Wisconsin Public Service Commission mercury pollution at the plant would be 90 percent less four years from now. The state's mercury law calls for a reduction to that degree by 2015. The Citizen Utility Board plans to investigate the plan to see if it is cost-effective for the customers of Wisconsin Power and Light, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Madison Gas and Electric Company.
BD Man Arrested for 8th OWI
4/5/09 - Columbus police arrested a Beaver Dam man yesterday morning for his 8th OWI. Authorities there say 42-year-old Jeffrey Risch was passed out in his vehicle, which was parked outside a closed business. After field sobriety tests were conducted, Risch was taken to the hospital for a legal blood draw where he reportedly became uncooperative and struck an officer in the face. He was brought under control after officers used a Tazer gun. Risch was booked into the Columbia County Jail on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated, 8th Offense, Battery to a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and a probation hold.
Healthy Wisconsin Proposal Reemerging
4/5/09 - Efforts are underway to revive the state Senate's Healthy Wisconsin proposal. State Senator Jon Erpenbach says the legislation, which would provide health care coverage for every Wisconsin resident, could be brought back later this year. He hopes to re-introduce the bill in the next "three to four months" and then hold public hearings on the proposal across the state. If President Obama unveils national health care reforms, Erpenbach says he may not need to reintroduce it. He says Healthy Wisconsin remains a strong plan for the state and Obama has already talked about several of the reforms included in the plan, such as allowing patients to choose their own doctor and large pools for the self-insured.
Choirs Who Care Final Total
4/5/09 - The final numbers have been released for the Choirs Who Care fundraiser last month in Waupun. In spite of inclement weather, a broken organ and a sick organist, the event was able to raise $11,316. The annual event at the First Reformed Church brings together church choirs from around the county who perform individually and then together for three mass choir hymns. Coordinator Eleanor Loomans says the fundraising event drew around 250 people and final total of $6316 in love offerings. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans also matched donations up to $5000. The money collected will be given to Renee Gasner of Horicon and Tanya Mucciolo of Ripon to help defray medical expenses. Loomans says there were so many people who expressed regret that they were unable to attend because of the weather that they accepted donations for several weeks after the event.
National Guardsmen Recognized
4/5/09 - Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton will join Wisconsin National Guard senior leaders in recognizing an Oconomowoc National Guardsmen and two other former National Guard soldiers during the Army National Guard Hall of Honor induction ceremony this afternoon. The ninth annual induction ceremony will honor retired Col. Bryan T. Much of Oconomowoc. As commander of the 1st Battalion, 126th Field Artillery, and 57th Field Artillery Brigade, Col. Much improved training practices and served as the state information management director in a time of rapid technological change. Also recognized today: retired Chief Warrant Officer Donald D. Erickson of Madison and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Lowell M. Koehler of Sun Prairie. The ceremony will be held at the Joint Forces Headquarters in Madison.
Madison Film Festival Film Hits Close To Home
4/5/09 - A true life story of sex, money and murder in Madison was presented yesterday at the Wisconsin Film Festival. Festival Director Meg Hamel says "Winter of Frozen Dreams" is based on the case of UW student Barbara Hoffman who moonlighted as massage parlor prostitute. She was accused of killing two clients for money and convicted in one of the deaths. Hoffman sits in prison and has declined to seek parole although eligible since 1991. Some familiar characters are in the story, including Governor Jim Doyle. In the late 70s he was a Dane County prosecutor. Although based on true events, the movie is an adaptation of a novel so there has been some creative interpretation.
The Best Medicine
4/5/09 - If there's one thing you need when you don't have a job, it's a good laugh. The owner of the Skyline Comedy Cafe in Appleton is trying to do his part. He offers free admission each week to people in the military and those who can prove they are unemployed. Psychologists say laughter helps you deal with depression, worry and stress. Club owner Cliff Diedrick says the two-drink minimum still applies, but -- if people can't afford the drinks, Diedrick says he will work with them on that.
Kennedy to Hold Office Hours
4/5/09 - Beaver Dam Mayor Tom Kennedy will hold another one of his regular open door meetings on Tuesday. Kennedy says city residents are invited to meet with him, one-on-one, without appointment on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Kennedy says he feels it is important that constituents have the opportunity to speak with him the day after each regular meeting of the common council. The meetings will be held in Room 109 on the first floor of City Hall from 10am until noon. Kennedy says he also make himself available for private meetings by appointment by contacting the mayor office.
4/5/09 - Three utility companies tell the state they want to spend 627 million dollars to clean up the pollution from their coal-fired power plant near Portage. They tell the Wisconsin Public Service Commission mercury pollution at the plant would be 90 percent less four years from now. The state's mercury law calls for a reduction to that degree by 2015. The Citizen Utility Board plans to investigate the plan to see if it is cost-effective for the customers of Wisconsin Power and Light, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Madison Gas and Electric Company.
BD Man Arrested for 8th OWI
4/5/09 - Columbus police arrested a Beaver Dam man yesterday morning for his 8th OWI. Authorities there say 42-year-old Jeffrey Risch was passed out in his vehicle, which was parked outside a closed business. After field sobriety tests were conducted, Risch was taken to the hospital for a legal blood draw where he reportedly became uncooperative and struck an officer in the face. He was brought under control after officers used a Tazer gun. Risch was booked into the Columbia County Jail on a charge of Operating While Intoxicated, 8th Offense, Battery to a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and a probation hold.
Healthy Wisconsin Proposal Reemerging
4/5/09 - Efforts are underway to revive the state Senate's Healthy Wisconsin proposal. State Senator Jon Erpenbach says the legislation, which would provide health care coverage for every Wisconsin resident, could be brought back later this year. He hopes to re-introduce the bill in the next "three to four months" and then hold public hearings on the proposal across the state. If President Obama unveils national health care reforms, Erpenbach says he may not need to reintroduce it. He says Healthy Wisconsin remains a strong plan for the state and Obama has already talked about several of the reforms included in the plan, such as allowing patients to choose their own doctor and large pools for the self-insured.
Choirs Who Care Final Total
4/5/09 - The final numbers have been released for the Choirs Who Care fundraiser last month in Waupun. In spite of inclement weather, a broken organ and a sick organist, the event was able to raise $11,316. The annual event at the First Reformed Church brings together church choirs from around the county who perform individually and then together for three mass choir hymns. Coordinator Eleanor Loomans says the fundraising event drew around 250 people and final total of $6316 in love offerings. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans also matched donations up to $5000. The money collected will be given to Renee Gasner of Horicon and Tanya Mucciolo of Ripon to help defray medical expenses. Loomans says there were so many people who expressed regret that they were unable to attend because of the weather that they accepted donations for several weeks after the event.
National Guardsmen Recognized
4/5/09 - Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton will join Wisconsin National Guard senior leaders in recognizing an Oconomowoc National Guardsmen and two other former National Guard soldiers during the Army National Guard Hall of Honor induction ceremony this afternoon. The ninth annual induction ceremony will honor retired Col. Bryan T. Much of Oconomowoc. As commander of the 1st Battalion, 126th Field Artillery, and 57th Field Artillery Brigade, Col. Much improved training practices and served as the state information management director in a time of rapid technological change. Also recognized today: retired Chief Warrant Officer Donald D. Erickson of Madison and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Lowell M. Koehler of Sun Prairie. The ceremony will be held at the Joint Forces Headquarters in Madison.
Madison Film Festival Film Hits Close To Home
4/5/09 - A true life story of sex, money and murder in Madison was presented yesterday at the Wisconsin Film Festival. Festival Director Meg Hamel says "Winter of Frozen Dreams" is based on the case of UW student Barbara Hoffman who moonlighted as massage parlor prostitute. She was accused of killing two clients for money and convicted in one of the deaths. Hoffman sits in prison and has declined to seek parole although eligible since 1991. Some familiar characters are in the story, including Governor Jim Doyle. In the late 70s he was a Dane County prosecutor. Although based on true events, the movie is an adaptation of a novel so there has been some creative interpretation.
The Best Medicine
4/5/09 - If there's one thing you need when you don't have a job, it's a good laugh. The owner of the Skyline Comedy Cafe in Appleton is trying to do his part. He offers free admission each week to people in the military and those who can prove they are unemployed. Psychologists say laughter helps you deal with depression, worry and stress. Club owner Cliff Diedrick says the two-drink minimum still applies, but -- if people can't afford the drinks, Diedrick says he will work with them on that.
Kennedy to Hold Office Hours
4/5/09 - Beaver Dam Mayor Tom Kennedy will hold another one of his regular open door meetings on Tuesday. Kennedy says city residents are invited to meet with him, one-on-one, without appointment on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Kennedy says he feels it is important that constituents have the opportunity to speak with him the day after each regular meeting of the common council. The meetings will be held in Room 109 on the first floor of City Hall from 10am until noon. Kennedy says he also make himself available for private meetings by appointment by contacting the mayor office.
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