Names Released in Town of Chester Fatality
11/8/09 - Authorities have released the name of the 21-year-old Watertown man killed Friday night when his car hit a tree in the Town of Chester. Dodge County officials say Dustin Griep was taking a curve on Highway 26 just north of Highway C-I when his car left the roadway and struck a large tree on the right-hand shoulder. Griep, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Dodge County medical Examiner. The Crash Investigation Team is still working to determine a cause of the accident, which occurred just after 6pm Friday. The death was Dodge County’s twelfth traffic fatality of the year.
Columbia County Sheriff Investigating Death
11/8/09 - The Columbia County Sheriffs Department is investigating the death of a 46-year-old male found dead in the Township of Arlington. Sheriff Dennis Richards says deputies responded to N2433 Smokey Hallow Road around 2:30pm Saturday afternoon. Richards says the cause of death appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Foster Teen Charged In Attempted Stabbing
11/8/09 - Investigators say their 14 year old suspect tells them she is fascinated by death. Noa Jensen was charged as an adult. She's accused of trying to stab a 16 year old girl living at the same foster home in Fitchburg where Jensen lives. The suspect didn't stab the other girl because a police officer threatened to use his Taser if she didn't drop the knife. A police detective says she told him she doesn't think when she's angry. She says she has tortured animals on several occasions. The two girls started arguing in the foster home's kitchen. Jensen says she grabbed a knife and tried to stab the other girl, who kicked her in the stomach. When she picked up another knife, the 16 year old ran into a bathroom, locked the door and called 9-1-1.
Health Care Bill Narrowly Passes House
11/8/09 - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle says the reform bill approved late last night by the U.S. House of Representatives will address concerns of Wisconsin and other so-called “leading edge states,” which have already done a lot to build out their health care systems. Doyle says he’s most interested in the inclusion of state or regional health care exchanges, something Wisconsin has been moving toward. He says that would address Wisconsin’s biggest gap in getting people covered: individuals or small businesses that simply can’t afford to get into the insurance market.
Congressmen Tom Petri voted against the plan, calling the vote “a tragedy.” The Fond du Lac Republcian says, “The bill, when it is finally implemented, will be a killer of jobs and of economic growth. It is going to mean our unemployment will be higher rather than lower, and I think people are going to be shocked when they learn how much more they are going to be paying in premiums for the insurance that they get - especially young people and middle-aged people. There will be real increases in the cost of health care for an awful lot of Americans.” The bill still has several hurdles to overcome before its passage. It now heads to the Senate.
More Seniors Facing Bankruptcy
11/8/09 - More and more seniors being hit by medical expenses are being forced into bankruptcy. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is reporting filings in Wisconsin are up by around 30 percent compared to this time last year. A spokesperson says more people over the age of 60 are filing -- particularly those trying to cover their medical expenses while living on a fixed income. Experts estimate the numbers are up due to increased job losses and health expenses. In western Wisconsin there were about seven thousand bankruptcy filings all of last year. That part of the state had nearly reached that number by the end of October this year.
Doyle To Veto Bill Changing DNR Secretary Appointment
11/8/09 - Governor Jim Doyle says he is going to veto a bill that would take away a Wisconsin governor's power to appoint the Secretary for the Department of Natural Resources. Doyle says taking away the power would harm the state's strong environmental agenda. The governor says his veto shouldn't surprise anyone. The bill was one of several sent to Doyle as the legislature wrapped up its session last week. He says he will likely call lawmakers back to the Capitol in a few weeks for a special session on reforming education. One of the bills he wants passed would give the Milwaukee mayor's office the power to appoint a superintendent for the public school system in the state's largest city.
Obama Bill Still Being Tallied
11/8/09 - Madison police will have to wait until the overtime hours are turned in before they know how much last week's presidential visit will cost. About 150 city police and another 100 officers from local law enforcement provided security. President Obama made a strong at Wright Middle School to talk about education reform. The first bill to come in is a little over 11 hundred dollars from Metro Transit. That agency spent 22 hours shuttling VIPs to and from the school. Even the Madison Streets Division was involved. Eleven garbage trucks were used to create a security wall at Wright Middle School.
Locksmith Inc Under Scrutiny
11/8/09 - When you called that locksmith to get your keys out of your car, the person who answered might have been in New York state. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a consumer lawsuit against Locksmiths, Incorporated. The Ozaukee County suit accused the company of false, deceptive and misleading business practices. It had a reported 113 different phone numbers going to the same answering service. Locksmiths, Incorporated, was accused of using a phony address, overcharging for its services, sending technicians who couldn't fix the locking problems, and dirty tricks against competitors. Wisconsin is among several states investigating the operation.
Moldy Corn Webinar Online
11/8/09 - The Dodge County UW-Extension office has posted on its website a recent webinar that discusses the mold situation currently affecting corn and soybean farmers. The program features key management decisions, and examines the potential economic impact on farm profitability. The webinar also addressed the challenges that Wisconsin corn and soybean growers are facing. The program is available on the Extensions website.
Columbia County Sheriff Investigating Death
11/8/09 - The Columbia County Sheriffs Department is investigating the death of a 46-year-old male found dead in the Township of Arlington. Sheriff Dennis Richards says deputies responded to N2433 Smokey Hallow Road around 2:30pm Saturday afternoon. Richards says the cause of death appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Foster Teen Charged In Attempted Stabbing
11/8/09 - Investigators say their 14 year old suspect tells them she is fascinated by death. Noa Jensen was charged as an adult. She's accused of trying to stab a 16 year old girl living at the same foster home in Fitchburg where Jensen lives. The suspect didn't stab the other girl because a police officer threatened to use his Taser if she didn't drop the knife. A police detective says she told him she doesn't think when she's angry. She says she has tortured animals on several occasions. The two girls started arguing in the foster home's kitchen. Jensen says she grabbed a knife and tried to stab the other girl, who kicked her in the stomach. When she picked up another knife, the 16 year old ran into a bathroom, locked the door and called 9-1-1.
Health Care Bill Narrowly Passes House
11/8/09 - Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle says the reform bill approved late last night by the U.S. House of Representatives will address concerns of Wisconsin and other so-called “leading edge states,” which have already done a lot to build out their health care systems. Doyle says he’s most interested in the inclusion of state or regional health care exchanges, something Wisconsin has been moving toward. He says that would address Wisconsin’s biggest gap in getting people covered: individuals or small businesses that simply can’t afford to get into the insurance market.
Congressmen Tom Petri voted against the plan, calling the vote “a tragedy.” The Fond du Lac Republcian says, “The bill, when it is finally implemented, will be a killer of jobs and of economic growth. It is going to mean our unemployment will be higher rather than lower, and I think people are going to be shocked when they learn how much more they are going to be paying in premiums for the insurance that they get - especially young people and middle-aged people. There will be real increases in the cost of health care for an awful lot of Americans.” The bill still has several hurdles to overcome before its passage. It now heads to the Senate.
More Seniors Facing Bankruptcy
11/8/09 - More and more seniors being hit by medical expenses are being forced into bankruptcy. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is reporting filings in Wisconsin are up by around 30 percent compared to this time last year. A spokesperson says more people over the age of 60 are filing -- particularly those trying to cover their medical expenses while living on a fixed income. Experts estimate the numbers are up due to increased job losses and health expenses. In western Wisconsin there were about seven thousand bankruptcy filings all of last year. That part of the state had nearly reached that number by the end of October this year.
Doyle To Veto Bill Changing DNR Secretary Appointment
11/8/09 - Governor Jim Doyle says he is going to veto a bill that would take away a Wisconsin governor's power to appoint the Secretary for the Department of Natural Resources. Doyle says taking away the power would harm the state's strong environmental agenda. The governor says his veto shouldn't surprise anyone. The bill was one of several sent to Doyle as the legislature wrapped up its session last week. He says he will likely call lawmakers back to the Capitol in a few weeks for a special session on reforming education. One of the bills he wants passed would give the Milwaukee mayor's office the power to appoint a superintendent for the public school system in the state's largest city.
Obama Bill Still Being Tallied
11/8/09 - Madison police will have to wait until the overtime hours are turned in before they know how much last week's presidential visit will cost. About 150 city police and another 100 officers from local law enforcement provided security. President Obama made a strong at Wright Middle School to talk about education reform. The first bill to come in is a little over 11 hundred dollars from Metro Transit. That agency spent 22 hours shuttling VIPs to and from the school. Even the Madison Streets Division was involved. Eleven garbage trucks were used to create a security wall at Wright Middle School.
Locksmith Inc Under Scrutiny
11/8/09 - When you called that locksmith to get your keys out of your car, the person who answered might have been in New York state. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a consumer lawsuit against Locksmiths, Incorporated. The Ozaukee County suit accused the company of false, deceptive and misleading business practices. It had a reported 113 different phone numbers going to the same answering service. Locksmiths, Incorporated, was accused of using a phony address, overcharging for its services, sending technicians who couldn't fix the locking problems, and dirty tricks against competitors. Wisconsin is among several states investigating the operation.
Moldy Corn Webinar Online
11/8/09 - The Dodge County UW-Extension office has posted on its website a recent webinar that discusses the mold situation currently affecting corn and soybean farmers. The program features key management decisions, and examines the potential economic impact on farm profitability. The webinar also addressed the challenges that Wisconsin corn and soybean growers are facing. The program is available on the Extensions website.
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