Henry Pleads Insanity
10/08/09 - The Waupun man accused of murdering his wife has changed his plea to “not guilty by reason of insanity.” Larry Henry entered a “not guilty” plea at arraignment last month but reserved a 30-day right to change that plea. The 46-year-old changed his plea to “not guilty by reason of insanity” during a court appearance yesterday. Two doctors were appointed by the court for evaluation. In July, Henry allegedly struck his wife in the head with a metal pipe and then placed plastic wrap over her face. Following the death Larry Henry walked into the Waupun Police Station and told officers that he had “taken his wife’s life.” 42-year-old Tammy Henry was found on a blood-soaked mattress in the couple’s living room. The Dodge County Medical Examiner ruled that she died as the result of blunt force trauma to the head. Henry will be back in court next month.
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10/08/09 - The Waupun man accused of murdering his wife has changed his plea to “not guilty by reason of insanity.” Larry Henry entered a “not guilty” plea at arraignment last month but reserved a 30-day right to change that plea. The 46-year-old changed his plea to “not guilty by reason of insanity” during a court appearance yesterday. Two doctors were appointed by the court for evaluation. In July, Henry allegedly struck his wife in the head with a metal pipe and then placed plastic wrap over her face. Following the death Larry Henry walked into the Waupun Police Station and told officers that he had “taken his wife’s life.” 42-year-old Tammy Henry was found on a blood-soaked mattress in the couple’s living room. The Dodge County Medical Examiner ruled that she died as the result of blunt force trauma to the head. Henry will be back in court next month.
Open For Business
10/08/09 - The ribbon was cut yesterday on Beaver Dam’s second city-owned industrial park. Mayor Tom Kennedy and other city officials joined contractors and business leaders at the Lakeside Business Park. Kennedy says the economic future of Beaver Dam looks good and city officials will “continue to work diligently and in earnest with companies and business’s looking to relocate to Beaver Dam, or those local businesses looking to expand in Beaver Dam.” The ceremony was held on the newly constructed Commercial Drive, the entrance to the business park off Highway 33. The 101-acre parcel still has about 60 usable acres of developed land available.
New Plan Emerges for Fox Lake Wastewater Issues
10/8/09 - The final details of a plan to avoid having to build an equalization basin in Fox Lake are being put into place. The city is under a court order from the state to upgrade their wastewater treatment system to avoid bypassing the sewage treatment plant during times of heavy rain, like they did in 2004 and 2008. Under the current proposal the city would borrow no more than $3.9-million to help pay for all of the upgrades needed. If the city were to use the entire sum, which they say is unlikely, a residents water and sewer bill could go as high as $183 per quarter. The biggest contributing factor to the bypassing was rainwater getting into the sewer system. As part of the new five-year plan the city would do home inspections and replace older sewer lines. The plan would hold homeowners and business owners accountable and force them to fix any issues found during the inspections. Initial figures put together by a citizen’s group show the total cost of the project would be around $2-million. A mixed group of citizens and council members plan to meet with attorneys for the state justice department before the end of the month to present their plan.
Congress Passes $121B Spending Package for Farmers
10/8/09 - Wisconsin dairy farmers get some good news from Washington. The U.S. House approved a 121 billion dollar agriculture spending bill yesterday for the 2010 budget year. The measure includes 350 million dollars in aid for milk producers who have been hit hard by falling market prices. Sixty million dollars was set aside for the federal government to buy cheese and other dairy products, then send it to food pantries and other nutrition programs. California Senator Barbara Boxer may delay the availability of the funding by putting what's called a "hold" on the spending bill. Dairy farmers in her state have complained the money will distributed unfairly -- because California dairy farms are much larger than those in Midwestern states like Wisconsin.
Low Rates Lead to More Mortgage Refinancing
10/8/09 - Interest rates falling below five percent have Wisconsin homeowners hustling to refinance their mortgages. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports when the rate on a 30-year home loan fell to 4-point-89 percent yesterday, that was the lowest the rate has been since May. And, that's why refinance applications were up 18 percent this week, compared to last week. The struggling economy has many homeowners seeking a lower monthly payment. There's one big problem -- falling home values leave many of those homeowners owing more on their home than it's worth. Many will need to come up with thousands of dollars to cover the deficit.
Freedom From Religion Foundation Wants Tribute Moved
10/8/09 - The Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, the same group which forced the Dodge County Board to eliminate prayer from their meetings, wants a granite memorial to a fallen sheriff's deputy moved. Jason Zunker was killed last year while he was directing traffic. A black granite marker in his memory is located outside the Chippewa County courthouse. Words Zunker had written -- in a letter to be opened, if he died -- are etched into the granite. They include a reference to God and the Bible. The foundation challenges situations it feels violate the constitutional separation of church and state.
Fondy Woman Settles E-Coli Lawsuit
10/8/09 - After three years a Fond du Lac woman has settled her lawsuit against California growers and shippers of spinach. Jane Majeska is 85 years old. She became sick in August 2006 after eating E. coli-tainted spinach packaged by Dole. The nationwide outbreak killed three people, made 200 sick and cost the industry an estimated 80 million dollars in lost sales. Majeska spent time in a hospital bed on a feeding tube and ventilator after she came down with kidney problems. Her doctor bills topped a half-million dollars. The amount of the settlement was not released.
Milwaukee Mayor May Need More Surgery for Hand
10/8/09 - Physical therapy may not be enough for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's injured hand. It's possible the politician may have to have another surgical procedure. The mayor's hand was badly hurt when he was attacked by a man with a tire iron outside the Wisconsin State Fair last August. Barrett was responding to a woman's cries for help. He had 10 pins inserted in his broken fingers. Barrett has been going to physical therapy twice a week since he got out of the hospital. The man accused of attacking him, Anthony Peters, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the case.
10/8/09 - The final details of a plan to avoid having to build an equalization basin in Fox Lake are being put into place. The city is under a court order from the state to upgrade their wastewater treatment system to avoid bypassing the sewage treatment plant during times of heavy rain, like they did in 2004 and 2008. Under the current proposal the city would borrow no more than $3.9-million to help pay for all of the upgrades needed. If the city were to use the entire sum, which they say is unlikely, a residents water and sewer bill could go as high as $183 per quarter. The biggest contributing factor to the bypassing was rainwater getting into the sewer system. As part of the new five-year plan the city would do home inspections and replace older sewer lines. The plan would hold homeowners and business owners accountable and force them to fix any issues found during the inspections. Initial figures put together by a citizen’s group show the total cost of the project would be around $2-million. A mixed group of citizens and council members plan to meet with attorneys for the state justice department before the end of the month to present their plan.
Congress Passes $121B Spending Package for Farmers
10/8/09 - Wisconsin dairy farmers get some good news from Washington. The U.S. House approved a 121 billion dollar agriculture spending bill yesterday for the 2010 budget year. The measure includes 350 million dollars in aid for milk producers who have been hit hard by falling market prices. Sixty million dollars was set aside for the federal government to buy cheese and other dairy products, then send it to food pantries and other nutrition programs. California Senator Barbara Boxer may delay the availability of the funding by putting what's called a "hold" on the spending bill. Dairy farmers in her state have complained the money will distributed unfairly -- because California dairy farms are much larger than those in Midwestern states like Wisconsin.
Low Rates Lead to More Mortgage Refinancing
10/8/09 - Interest rates falling below five percent have Wisconsin homeowners hustling to refinance their mortgages. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports when the rate on a 30-year home loan fell to 4-point-89 percent yesterday, that was the lowest the rate has been since May. And, that's why refinance applications were up 18 percent this week, compared to last week. The struggling economy has many homeowners seeking a lower monthly payment. There's one big problem -- falling home values leave many of those homeowners owing more on their home than it's worth. Many will need to come up with thousands of dollars to cover the deficit.
Freedom From Religion Foundation Wants Tribute Moved
10/8/09 - The Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, the same group which forced the Dodge County Board to eliminate prayer from their meetings, wants a granite memorial to a fallen sheriff's deputy moved. Jason Zunker was killed last year while he was directing traffic. A black granite marker in his memory is located outside the Chippewa County courthouse. Words Zunker had written -- in a letter to be opened, if he died -- are etched into the granite. They include a reference to God and the Bible. The foundation challenges situations it feels violate the constitutional separation of church and state.
Fondy Woman Settles E-Coli Lawsuit
10/8/09 - After three years a Fond du Lac woman has settled her lawsuit against California growers and shippers of spinach. Jane Majeska is 85 years old. She became sick in August 2006 after eating E. coli-tainted spinach packaged by Dole. The nationwide outbreak killed three people, made 200 sick and cost the industry an estimated 80 million dollars in lost sales. Majeska spent time in a hospital bed on a feeding tube and ventilator after she came down with kidney problems. Her doctor bills topped a half-million dollars. The amount of the settlement was not released.
Milwaukee Mayor May Need More Surgery for Hand
10/8/09 - Physical therapy may not be enough for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's injured hand. It's possible the politician may have to have another surgical procedure. The mayor's hand was badly hurt when he was attacked by a man with a tire iron outside the Wisconsin State Fair last August. Barrett was responding to a woman's cries for help. He had 10 pins inserted in his broken fingers. Barrett has been going to physical therapy twice a week since he got out of the hospital. The man accused of attacking him, Anthony Peters, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the case.
Harmonology Hits The BDACT Stage
10/08/09 - After a successful run of sold-out shows two years ago, the Beaver Dam Area Community Theater is bringing back “Harmonology.” The performances showcase six-part vocal harmonies backed by a five-piece band covering classic rock and golden oldies, Broadway show tunes and a little bit of comedy. Performer Dr. Jay Wilkens says the group was enjoying retirement, but was lured back to the spotlight with promises of fame and fortune. While there are a couple changes this time around, Wilkens says the group will stick with a winning formula, like the meshing of vocal ranges in a variety of styles, their keen sense of musicianship on stage and corny jokes. Harmonology 2 opens tomorrow (Fr) at the Beaver Dam Area Community Theater and runs through next week. Showtime’s Friday and Saturday are at 7:30pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $10, or $5 for those under 12, and are available at Rechek’s Food Pride. And Wilkens says you don’t have to have seen Harmonology 1 to be able to follow the story of Harmonology 2.
Portage Escapee Cuts Hand, Drops Raisins
10/08/09 - A state prisoner at Portage is in solitary confinement, after he cut a hand while trying to escape while carrying a large bag of raisins. The corrections’ department said 49-year-old James Frederick was supposed to be picking up food carts when he ran for the fences Tuesday. Spokesman John Dipko said the man stuffed his clothes with newspapers so he wouldn’t feel the razor wire on the closest fence – but he cut one of his hands on the wire, and he fell to the ground. Meanwhile, the bag of raisins got stuck in the razor wire. It’s not the first time Frederick tried to bolt. He left the Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in 1981 – but he was soon recaptured.
Billings Enters Plea
10/08/09 - A Madison man has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors related to a pair of Beaver Dam-area business break-ins. Kurtis Billings pleaded “no contest” to a felony count of burglary and had a second count dismissed and read into the record. The 24-year-old was arrested with two others in connection with the October 28 break-ins at Beaver Plumbing and Kelm Painting. Sentencing is set for next month.
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