Rep. Wood Under Pressure to Resign
10/24/09 - State Representative Jeff Wood apologized yesterday for his behavior and announced that he will not seek re-election next year. The Chippewa Falls Independent says that he plans “to focus on recovery.” Wood says he’s been in an inpatient treatment facility for the past three weeks. He says, when his roommate unexpectedly left the program, Wood went to find him, but had taken more medication than was prescribed. Wood was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of OWI. In his statement, Wood apologized for the “hurt and embarrassment” he’s caused his family and “regrets any disgrace” he may have brought on the Wisconsin State Legislature. He says his primary focus must be on treatment for his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. Meanwhile, State Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan and Assembly Minority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald have released a copy of the letter they’ve sent to Wood. It states that they will be taking action on a resolution before the house that calls for his expulsion. Fitzgerald tells us that he is in the process of selecting the three Republicans – the will join three Democrats - on the Special Committee on Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
WI Loses 20,000 from Aug to Sept
10/24/09 - Twenty-thousand jobs were lost in Wisconsin from August to September, according to a new report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy. This followed a period of some leveling off in employment. Manufacturing and construction were hardest hit. COWS Associate Director Laura Dresser says unlike private sector construction gigs, some of their public sector counterparts were saved by federal stimulus. However, even with the big loss in jobs unemployment decreased in all but one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Statewide the unadjusted rate was down seven-tenths (.7%) of a percent to seven-point-seven-percent (7.7%)
After closing shop five years ago, a women’s fashion retail store s has reopened in Beaver Dam. Store manager Diane Raney says
Maurice’s Now Open in Beaver Dam
10/24/09 - Maurice’s is celebrating their grand opening this weekend with special sales and a drawing for a $100 shopping spree, with the four winners drawn November 8. Maurice’s used to be located in the Park Village Mall, then moved to the Beaver Dam Mall before leaving several years ago. Maurice’s was established in 1931 and is owned by Dressbarn Inc. The company owns 700 stores in 44 states.
Man Injured While Getting His Mail
10/24/09 - An 82-year-old man was injured early yesterday morning while attempting to get his mail. That’s according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department who says the Town of Lomira man was going to his mailbox when he walked into the path of car traveling on Highway 67. The 82-year-old was taken to St. Agnes Hospital with a hand injury. The accident happened around 6:45 a.m.
Kratz-Gullickson Appointed to Governor’s Council
10/24/09 - The Executive Director of People Against Violent Environments in Dodge County has been appointed to the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse. Jamie Kratz-Gullickson joined us on WBEV’s Community Comment today as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She says she was recommended for the position by Assembly Minority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald. The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse consists of 13 members appointed for staggered three-year terms and advises the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families and the legislature on matters of domestic abuse policy and funding.
Another Candidate Throws Hat in Ring for Chance to Face Feingold
10/24/09 - The Congressional Quarterly's CQ Politics blog reports a second Republican has filed to challenge U.S. Senator Russ Feingold. Madison real estate developer Terrence Wall reportedly filed a statement of candidacy Wednesday. That means he can now start raising money for a campaign against the Democratic incumbent. Businessman David Westlake had already filed papers to run for the Republican nomination against Feingold -- who is seeking a fourth term. A Feingold spokesman was quoted as saying both candidates feature "hard-right ideologues" who lack political independence.
Youth Rights Association Keeping Eye on Wisconsin
10/24/09 - The National Youth Rights Association says the decision on whether children should drink in bars is a family matter. That national group is opposing a Wisconsin measure that would end the practice. Current law lets children of any age drink in a bar if they are with their parents, the parent consents and the bartender is willing to serve them. The legislation being considered would stop anyone under the age of 18 from drinking in a bar. The National Youth Rights Association says letting children drink in a bar while they are being supervised by a parent is safer than if the kids try to do it without their parents finding out.
Brookfield Beating Not Racially Motivated
10/24/09 - Brookfield police say they don't consider the beating of a Wauwatosa West High School student a racial attack. Two Brookfield East High School students and a former student have been arrested. Four members of the Wauwatosa West cross-country team were on a regular training run through Lamplighter Park Wednesday when the three suspects are accused of starting a fight. Racial slurs were made, but race is not believed to be the reason behind the attack. The African-American student tells officers he was knocked unconscious. Two of the suspects are 18 years old and will be charged in Circuit Court. The other is 16.
Another Bank Closure in WI
10/24/09 - The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Division of Banking has closed the Bank of Elmwood in Racine. Immediately after closing the Bank, DFI appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver. To protect depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Tri City National Bank, Oak Creek, to assume all of the deposits of the Bank of Elmwood. Bank of Elmwood’s five branches will reopen today as branches of Tri City National Bank. Depositors of the Bank of Elmwood will automatically become depositors of Tri City National Bank.
Two Wanted Criminals Arrested after Walking Past Cop Shop
10/24/09 - The long arm of the law didn’t need to be very long in one Wisconsin community this week, where a couple of men made it almost too easy for police to take them into custody. According to police reports, Russell Bittner and Cody Ladd, both 23, had active warrants for their arrest. They walked right by the Neillsville Police Department Thursday -- even looking in the windows from across the street. The on duty officer recognized them and arrested them a block down the street.
Retired Cop Helps Nab Robbers
10/24/09 - Once a cop, always a cop? The Greenfield Police Department reports an accused robber was caught Friday after a foot chase. They give a lot of credit to some help from a retired Hales Corners police officer. He witnessed the robbery of an Aldi's grocery store, began following the armed suspect as he drove away and called police, giving them the 48 year old suspect's location. Based on his call, police stopped a car and arrested two people inside. They chased the third suspect who was armed with a shotgun. He reportedly tried to break into a building at West Allis Memorial Hospital and was caught a short distance away at a parking lot.
10/24/09 - State Representative Jeff Wood apologized yesterday for his behavior and announced that he will not seek re-election next year. The Chippewa Falls Independent says that he plans “to focus on recovery.” Wood says he’s been in an inpatient treatment facility for the past three weeks. He says, when his roommate unexpectedly left the program, Wood went to find him, but had taken more medication than was prescribed. Wood was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of OWI. In his statement, Wood apologized for the “hurt and embarrassment” he’s caused his family and “regrets any disgrace” he may have brought on the Wisconsin State Legislature. He says his primary focus must be on treatment for his struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. Meanwhile, State Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan and Assembly Minority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald have released a copy of the letter they’ve sent to Wood. It states that they will be taking action on a resolution before the house that calls for his expulsion. Fitzgerald tells us that he is in the process of selecting the three Republicans – the will join three Democrats - on the Special Committee on Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
WI Loses 20,000 from Aug to Sept
10/24/09 - Twenty-thousand jobs were lost in Wisconsin from August to September, according to a new report by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy. This followed a period of some leveling off in employment. Manufacturing and construction were hardest hit. COWS Associate Director Laura Dresser says unlike private sector construction gigs, some of their public sector counterparts were saved by federal stimulus. However, even with the big loss in jobs unemployment decreased in all but one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Statewide the unadjusted rate was down seven-tenths (.7%) of a percent to seven-point-seven-percent (7.7%)
After closing shop five years ago, a women’s fashion retail store s has reopened in Beaver Dam. Store manager Diane Raney says
Maurice’s Now Open in Beaver Dam
10/24/09 - Maurice’s is celebrating their grand opening this weekend with special sales and a drawing for a $100 shopping spree, with the four winners drawn November 8. Maurice’s used to be located in the Park Village Mall, then moved to the Beaver Dam Mall before leaving several years ago. Maurice’s was established in 1931 and is owned by Dressbarn Inc. The company owns 700 stores in 44 states.
Man Injured While Getting His Mail
10/24/09 - An 82-year-old man was injured early yesterday morning while attempting to get his mail. That’s according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department who says the Town of Lomira man was going to his mailbox when he walked into the path of car traveling on Highway 67. The 82-year-old was taken to St. Agnes Hospital with a hand injury. The accident happened around 6:45 a.m.
Kratz-Gullickson Appointed to Governor’s Council
10/24/09 - The Executive Director of People Against Violent Environments in Dodge County has been appointed to the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse. Jamie Kratz-Gullickson joined us on WBEV’s Community Comment today as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She says she was recommended for the position by Assembly Minority Leader Jeff Fitzgerald. The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse consists of 13 members appointed for staggered three-year terms and advises the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families and the legislature on matters of domestic abuse policy and funding.
Another Candidate Throws Hat in Ring for Chance to Face Feingold
10/24/09 - The Congressional Quarterly's CQ Politics blog reports a second Republican has filed to challenge U.S. Senator Russ Feingold. Madison real estate developer Terrence Wall reportedly filed a statement of candidacy Wednesday. That means he can now start raising money for a campaign against the Democratic incumbent. Businessman David Westlake had already filed papers to run for the Republican nomination against Feingold -- who is seeking a fourth term. A Feingold spokesman was quoted as saying both candidates feature "hard-right ideologues" who lack political independence.
Youth Rights Association Keeping Eye on Wisconsin
10/24/09 - The National Youth Rights Association says the decision on whether children should drink in bars is a family matter. That national group is opposing a Wisconsin measure that would end the practice. Current law lets children of any age drink in a bar if they are with their parents, the parent consents and the bartender is willing to serve them. The legislation being considered would stop anyone under the age of 18 from drinking in a bar. The National Youth Rights Association says letting children drink in a bar while they are being supervised by a parent is safer than if the kids try to do it without their parents finding out.
Brookfield Beating Not Racially Motivated
10/24/09 - Brookfield police say they don't consider the beating of a Wauwatosa West High School student a racial attack. Two Brookfield East High School students and a former student have been arrested. Four members of the Wauwatosa West cross-country team were on a regular training run through Lamplighter Park Wednesday when the three suspects are accused of starting a fight. Racial slurs were made, but race is not believed to be the reason behind the attack. The African-American student tells officers he was knocked unconscious. Two of the suspects are 18 years old and will be charged in Circuit Court. The other is 16.
Another Bank Closure in WI
10/24/09 - The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Division of Banking has closed the Bank of Elmwood in Racine. Immediately after closing the Bank, DFI appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver. To protect depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Tri City National Bank, Oak Creek, to assume all of the deposits of the Bank of Elmwood. Bank of Elmwood’s five branches will reopen today as branches of Tri City National Bank. Depositors of the Bank of Elmwood will automatically become depositors of Tri City National Bank.
Two Wanted Criminals Arrested after Walking Past Cop Shop
10/24/09 - The long arm of the law didn’t need to be very long in one Wisconsin community this week, where a couple of men made it almost too easy for police to take them into custody. According to police reports, Russell Bittner and Cody Ladd, both 23, had active warrants for their arrest. They walked right by the Neillsville Police Department Thursday -- even looking in the windows from across the street. The on duty officer recognized them and arrested them a block down the street.
Retired Cop Helps Nab Robbers
10/24/09 - Once a cop, always a cop? The Greenfield Police Department reports an accused robber was caught Friday after a foot chase. They give a lot of credit to some help from a retired Hales Corners police officer. He witnessed the robbery of an Aldi's grocery store, began following the armed suspect as he drove away and called police, giving them the 48 year old suspect's location. Based on his call, police stopped a car and arrested two people inside. They chased the third suspect who was armed with a shotgun. He reportedly tried to break into a building at West Allis Memorial Hospital and was caught a short distance away at a parking lot.
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