Car Burts into Flames Overnight
12/23/08 - An 85-year-old man was rushed to the hospital this morning after his car burst into flames in the Town of Elba. That’s according to the Dodge County Sheriffs Department who says William A. Nolan was driving south on Breyer Road near County Trunk TT around midnight when he crossed the centerline and entered the ditch before the car caught on fire. Nolan was taken to Columbus Hospital before being transferred to UW-Hospital in Madison. It’s unknown what caused the accident or the fire.
Accident on Highway 28 Cleaned Up
12/23/08 - Traffic was back to normal by 8 this morning after a three-car accident on Highway 28. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department says the accident occurred around 5:40am near Flyway Hill, which is in between Mayville and Horicon. There were no injuries, but the accident did cause traffic backups as deputies were on the scene attempting to divert traffic.
White Christmas Guarantee
12/23/08 - Going home for Christmas will be a challenge in Wisconsin. Two-to-five inches of new snow are in the forecast through tonight for most parts of the Badger State, with even more predicted for Christmas Eve. By the time Santa arrives tomorrow night, his sleigh could be landing on 8-to-10 inches of fresh snow in our area, where we’ve already had more than 40-inches. The snow this morning is light and fluffy, which Dodge Count Highway Supervisor Ken Stock says is a good thing because it doesn’t stick to the ground as much. Stock asks drivers to keep their distance from the county’s snow plows so they can do their job more easily. He says that’s especially important in the wake of a car striking a plow last weekend.
Columbus Drivers Dealing with Dangerous Roads
12/23/08 - Columbus drivers are being asked to take added caution in their winter trips on snowy City streets. Department of Public Works Director Dan Jensen said that using sand or salt will not always prevent slippery street conditions when temperatures are below 15 degrees. Jensen said recent snows were quickly packed into an icy surface prior to salting or sanding and not all drivers are adjusting. Jensen also complemented his crew for long hours and quick reaction to frequent snow falls and frigid temperatures.
Name Released of Crash Victim
12/23/08 - Authorities have released the name of the 22-year-old Markesan-area man who was killed in a late night crash Sunday. Joshua K. Schulz was killed when he lost control of his vehicle on Highway 73, went into the ditch and rolled over. He was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. Sheriff’s Captain Molly Soblewski says speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Schulz is the 18th person killed in a car accident this year in Dodge County.
Drug House Busted in Watertown
12/23/08 - A suspected drug lab has been uncovered in Watertown. According to the State Attorney General’s Office, a Watertown police officer investigating a domestic disturbance came across a number of materials inside of a home at 504 Grey Fox Run that led him to believe that they may be part of a drug lab. Officials with the Wisconsin DCI and U.S. Drug Enforcement agency collaborated with Watertown police in investigating the home and determined the lab was allegedly engaged in the production of Ecstasy. While authorities were investigating at the home, some neighbors were evacuated for several hours due to the explosive potential of the chemicals found within the lab. At least one person who lived at the home was detained as the states investigation continues.
Sprouts Being Recalled
12/23/08 - Wisconsin-made sprouts are being recalled, after routine safety tests turned up salmonella bacteria. Sunrise Farms of Neenah told stores to remove four-ounce packages of Alfalfa Sprouts, Crunchy Sprouts, Onion Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts. They’re sold in stores throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Other Sunrise Farms mixes are not affected. State agriculture spokeswoman Jane Larson says no one has been known to be sick from eating the sprouts – but they recall was still done as a precaution. The company has sanitized its plant, and it’s working with the state to determine the source of the salmonella. Those who bought the recalled sprouts are asked to throw them away. Credits are available with proofs-of-purchase.
Lottery Ticket Sales Down
12/23/08 - If you figured the recession would prompt more people to turn to the Lottery in search of a quick buck, you'd be wrong. As the economy has soured, people have been spending less on Lottery tickets in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lottery Administrator Mike Edmonds says overall ticket sales have gone down about 7-percent since July. He says there are a few reasons for that. New software cut back on the number of new instant games the Lottery's been able to offer and the multi-state Powerball jackpots have been lower than in recent years. But Edmonds has noticed another trend that he thinks is tied to the recession. Sales of 20-dollar scratch off tickets have dropped while sales of 10-dollar scratch-offs have actually gone up. Wisconsin's Lottery was created in 1987 to generate property tax relief. Because sales are down Edmonds says people will likely get slightly less tax relief this year.
Accident on Highway 28 Cleaned Up
12/23/08 - Traffic was back to normal by 8 this morning after a three-car accident on Highway 28. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department says the accident occurred around 5:40am near Flyway Hill, which is in between Mayville and Horicon. There were no injuries, but the accident did cause traffic backups as deputies were on the scene attempting to divert traffic.
White Christmas Guarantee
12/23/08 - Going home for Christmas will be a challenge in Wisconsin. Two-to-five inches of new snow are in the forecast through tonight for most parts of the Badger State, with even more predicted for Christmas Eve. By the time Santa arrives tomorrow night, his sleigh could be landing on 8-to-10 inches of fresh snow in our area, where we’ve already had more than 40-inches. The snow this morning is light and fluffy, which Dodge Count Highway Supervisor Ken Stock says is a good thing because it doesn’t stick to the ground as much. Stock asks drivers to keep their distance from the county’s snow plows so they can do their job more easily. He says that’s especially important in the wake of a car striking a plow last weekend.
Columbus Drivers Dealing with Dangerous Roads
12/23/08 - Columbus drivers are being asked to take added caution in their winter trips on snowy City streets. Department of Public Works Director Dan Jensen said that using sand or salt will not always prevent slippery street conditions when temperatures are below 15 degrees. Jensen said recent snows were quickly packed into an icy surface prior to salting or sanding and not all drivers are adjusting. Jensen also complemented his crew for long hours and quick reaction to frequent snow falls and frigid temperatures.
Name Released of Crash Victim
12/23/08 - Authorities have released the name of the 22-year-old Markesan-area man who was killed in a late night crash Sunday. Joshua K. Schulz was killed when he lost control of his vehicle on Highway 73, went into the ditch and rolled over. He was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. Sheriff’s Captain Molly Soblewski says speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. Schulz is the 18th person killed in a car accident this year in Dodge County.
Drug House Busted in Watertown
12/23/08 - A suspected drug lab has been uncovered in Watertown. According to the State Attorney General’s Office, a Watertown police officer investigating a domestic disturbance came across a number of materials inside of a home at 504 Grey Fox Run that led him to believe that they may be part of a drug lab. Officials with the Wisconsin DCI and U.S. Drug Enforcement agency collaborated with Watertown police in investigating the home and determined the lab was allegedly engaged in the production of Ecstasy. While authorities were investigating at the home, some neighbors were evacuated for several hours due to the explosive potential of the chemicals found within the lab. At least one person who lived at the home was detained as the states investigation continues.
Sprouts Being Recalled
12/23/08 - Wisconsin-made sprouts are being recalled, after routine safety tests turned up salmonella bacteria. Sunrise Farms of Neenah told stores to remove four-ounce packages of Alfalfa Sprouts, Crunchy Sprouts, Onion Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts. They’re sold in stores throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Other Sunrise Farms mixes are not affected. State agriculture spokeswoman Jane Larson says no one has been known to be sick from eating the sprouts – but they recall was still done as a precaution. The company has sanitized its plant, and it’s working with the state to determine the source of the salmonella. Those who bought the recalled sprouts are asked to throw them away. Credits are available with proofs-of-purchase.
Lottery Ticket Sales Down
12/23/08 - If you figured the recession would prompt more people to turn to the Lottery in search of a quick buck, you'd be wrong. As the economy has soured, people have been spending less on Lottery tickets in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lottery Administrator Mike Edmonds says overall ticket sales have gone down about 7-percent since July. He says there are a few reasons for that. New software cut back on the number of new instant games the Lottery's been able to offer and the multi-state Powerball jackpots have been lower than in recent years. But Edmonds has noticed another trend that he thinks is tied to the recession. Sales of 20-dollar scratch off tickets have dropped while sales of 10-dollar scratch-offs have actually gone up. Wisconsin's Lottery was created in 1987 to generate property tax relief. Because sales are down Edmonds says people will likely get slightly less tax relief this year.
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