Beaver Dam A Buzz With Weekend Holiday Activities
12/6/09 - The holiday season was ushered in this weekend as hundreds upon hundreds of people flooded the streets of downtown Beaver Dam to enjoy unseasonably warm weather and a variety of activities. The Beaver Dam Chamber held their annual Holiday Open House and Downtown Tree Lighting with cocoa and cookies. The Spruce on Spring in front of the Chamber was lit by Mayor Tom Kennedy (pictured). The holiday parade got underway not long after with around 50 entries.
Fatal Shooting Outside Jefferson Tavern
12/6/09 - One person was arrested following a fatal shooting outside a Jefferson County tavern. City of Jefferson Police Chief Gary Bleecker says the incident occurred shortly after 1am Sunday morning at a downtown business. A woman was killed in the shooting and died at an area hospital and a male is being treated for his injuries. Bleecker says a male suspect was arrested with the cooperation of the Forth Atkinson Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office. The Jefferson Police Department is heading the investigation into the early morning incident.
Columbus Training Session Confusion
12/6/09 - A very visible Saturday morning Columbus Fire Department training session drew a lot of attention. Billowing black smoke could be seen for miles and traffic on highway 16 north of Columbus could see the controlled fires. Columbus Fire Training Officer Scott Hazeltine said the controlled burn of the barn and shed on the Eugene Niehoff farm was a good exercise for training area firefighters. The property is at the edge of the City at the corner of Hall Road and Highway 16. Units from the City and Town of Columbus, Fall River and Doylestown were at the scene. Fall River Firefighter Scott Karow said the fire departments often work closely together. Karow said the planned burn was receiving a lot of calls to 9-1-1 from the public. The controlled burn could be seen from highway 151…almost 2 miles away.
Juneau Man Sentenced For Burglary
12/6/09 - A Juneau man will spend three years in prison for residential burglary. Christopher Schuett pleaded “no contest” Friday to a felony count of Burglary as a repeater and a handful of misdemeanors. The 20-year-old broke into a residence in October of 2008 and stole cash, checkbooks and an iPod. Charges of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault related to an incident one month later were dismissed but read in. Authorities found blood and fingerprints at the scene and tied it to Schuett, who was also sentenced to five years of extended supervision.
Madison Murder Manhunt Nationwide
12/6/09 - The manhunt has gone nationwide for a Middleton man linked to the deaths of his two daughters and their mothers. First-degree intentional homicide charges were filed against Tyrone Adair Friday. Police say he could be anywhere. Adair is wanted in the deaths of his girlfriend Tracy Judd and their 23 month old daughter Deja. Their bodies were found in the trunk of Adair's car. About three hours before that discovery, Amber Weigel was found shot to death in Madison. Her two year old daughter Neveah Weigel-Adair was also killed. Madison police say the 38 year old suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Court records show he was involved in paternity cases with both women.
Madison Man To Be Sentenced On Child Abuse Charges
12/6/09 - Although Porfiro Olivas told the court he didn't know his daughter was injured so severely, a jury found him guilty on 21 counts of child abuse. Olivas had been accused of kicking, punching and strangling his 14 year old daughter over a five-month period last year. He also hit her with a metal tube. Additionally, the 39 year old town of Madison man was convicted of breaking his three year old son's leg. Two social workers had found the teenager emaciated and wounded in a closet last year. They were checking to see why she and her siblings had not been attending class. The girl's mother has pleaded no contest to six child abuse charges. Olivas could get up to 160 years in prison when he is sentenced in two months.
16-Day Gun Deer Season Discussion Could Be Postponed
12/6/09 - DNR Secretary Matt Frank wants the Natural Resources Board to pull consideration of a 16-day seer season proposal off its December agenda. Frank says that will give the agency more time to review of the results of the 2009 season, which saw hunters bag the fewest deer in more than 25 years. In a letter to the seven member board, Frank says a full analysis of the 2009 harvest data will provide for better understanding of the size of the deer population -- and for making decisions for future seasons. The harvest this year totaled about 195 thousand, down 8o thousand from last year. Hunters have been critical of the agency’s herd estimates for several years, and that frustration led the Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Democrat Russ Decker to call for the firing of deer management staff. Frank says that won’t happen, but he does believe it’s appropriate to postpone consideration of alternative herd control measures. The Natural Resources Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Madison.
Moxon Stays Home As Unit Heads Overseas
12/6/09 - It’s been nearly a month since the Fort Hood shootings which claimed five lives from a Madison-based unit. Last Friday the 467th Medical Detachment left for Afghanistan. Army Sergeant Grant Moxon of Lodi, was supposed to be with them, but was injured in the November 5th rampage. Moxson says it will take quite a while for everybody to fully recover. He came face to face with suspect Nidal Hassan and was shot in the leg. The bullet is still there and will be, indefinitely. He’s now recovering at home.
Cookies Shipped To Troops
12/6/09 - It's not just a dozen cookies -- it's a thousand dozen cookies headed from Wisconsin to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for the holidays. The local chapter of Books for Soldiers packed the 12 thousand cookies for shipping at the Franklin Public Library, finishing yesterday. Troops post requests for items they need on the group's web site. Volunteers across the country review those requests to see what they can do to help the soldiers while they are deployed far from home. The non-profit group says it's almost out of money and needs about 35 thousand dollars to keep going.
Obama Staffer To Be Named To Barrett Campaign
12/6/09 - A Des Moines newspaper is reporting Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will name a staff member from the Obama administration to manager his campaign for Wisconsin governor. The announcement is expected this week. Bill Hyers is a White House liaison to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Hyers reportedly turned down a chance to run Iowa Governor Chet Culver's campaign for reelection. He also worked for John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign. Barrett announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor last month. He will run as a Democrat.
Wisconsin Capitol Adds New Solar Panels
12/6/09 - Several new solar panels are being installed on the roof of the Wisconsin Capitol building as part of a campaign to promote renewable energy sources. Governor Jim Doyle says the 40 panels will generate enough energy to heat an average home and will significantly help to reduce carbon emissions. Doyle says the state needs to focus more on how to produce its own power. Wisconsin relies heavily on coal, natural gas and petroleum for its energy needs, which have to be bought outside of the state. The governor says increasing the use of energy sources like wind and solar will help keep those dollars in the Badger State. The panels are being provided by Madison Gas and Electric, and the state will receive back 10-percent of the revenue from the power they produce. They’re being installed on the roof of the west wing of the Capitol building.
12/6/09 - The holiday season was ushered in this weekend as hundreds upon hundreds of people flooded the streets of downtown Beaver Dam to enjoy unseasonably warm weather and a variety of activities. The Beaver Dam Chamber held their annual Holiday Open House and Downtown Tree Lighting with cocoa and cookies. The Spruce on Spring in front of the Chamber was lit by Mayor Tom Kennedy (pictured). The holiday parade got underway not long after with around 50 entries.
Fatal Shooting Outside Jefferson Tavern
12/6/09 - One person was arrested following a fatal shooting outside a Jefferson County tavern. City of Jefferson Police Chief Gary Bleecker says the incident occurred shortly after 1am Sunday morning at a downtown business. A woman was killed in the shooting and died at an area hospital and a male is being treated for his injuries. Bleecker says a male suspect was arrested with the cooperation of the Forth Atkinson Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office. The Jefferson Police Department is heading the investigation into the early morning incident.
Columbus Training Session Confusion
12/6/09 - A very visible Saturday morning Columbus Fire Department training session drew a lot of attention. Billowing black smoke could be seen for miles and traffic on highway 16 north of Columbus could see the controlled fires. Columbus Fire Training Officer Scott Hazeltine said the controlled burn of the barn and shed on the Eugene Niehoff farm was a good exercise for training area firefighters. The property is at the edge of the City at the corner of Hall Road and Highway 16. Units from the City and Town of Columbus, Fall River and Doylestown were at the scene. Fall River Firefighter Scott Karow said the fire departments often work closely together. Karow said the planned burn was receiving a lot of calls to 9-1-1 from the public. The controlled burn could be seen from highway 151…almost 2 miles away.
Juneau Man Sentenced For Burglary
12/6/09 - A Juneau man will spend three years in prison for residential burglary. Christopher Schuett pleaded “no contest” Friday to a felony count of Burglary as a repeater and a handful of misdemeanors. The 20-year-old broke into a residence in October of 2008 and stole cash, checkbooks and an iPod. Charges of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault related to an incident one month later were dismissed but read in. Authorities found blood and fingerprints at the scene and tied it to Schuett, who was also sentenced to five years of extended supervision.
Madison Murder Manhunt Nationwide
12/6/09 - The manhunt has gone nationwide for a Middleton man linked to the deaths of his two daughters and their mothers. First-degree intentional homicide charges were filed against Tyrone Adair Friday. Police say he could be anywhere. Adair is wanted in the deaths of his girlfriend Tracy Judd and their 23 month old daughter Deja. Their bodies were found in the trunk of Adair's car. About three hours before that discovery, Amber Weigel was found shot to death in Madison. Her two year old daughter Neveah Weigel-Adair was also killed. Madison police say the 38 year old suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Court records show he was involved in paternity cases with both women.
Madison Man To Be Sentenced On Child Abuse Charges
12/6/09 - Although Porfiro Olivas told the court he didn't know his daughter was injured so severely, a jury found him guilty on 21 counts of child abuse. Olivas had been accused of kicking, punching and strangling his 14 year old daughter over a five-month period last year. He also hit her with a metal tube. Additionally, the 39 year old town of Madison man was convicted of breaking his three year old son's leg. Two social workers had found the teenager emaciated and wounded in a closet last year. They were checking to see why she and her siblings had not been attending class. The girl's mother has pleaded no contest to six child abuse charges. Olivas could get up to 160 years in prison when he is sentenced in two months.
16-Day Gun Deer Season Discussion Could Be Postponed
12/6/09 - DNR Secretary Matt Frank wants the Natural Resources Board to pull consideration of a 16-day seer season proposal off its December agenda. Frank says that will give the agency more time to review of the results of the 2009 season, which saw hunters bag the fewest deer in more than 25 years. In a letter to the seven member board, Frank says a full analysis of the 2009 harvest data will provide for better understanding of the size of the deer population -- and for making decisions for future seasons. The harvest this year totaled about 195 thousand, down 8o thousand from last year. Hunters have been critical of the agency’s herd estimates for several years, and that frustration led the Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Democrat Russ Decker to call for the firing of deer management staff. Frank says that won’t happen, but he does believe it’s appropriate to postpone consideration of alternative herd control measures. The Natural Resources Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Madison.
Moxon Stays Home As Unit Heads Overseas
12/6/09 - It’s been nearly a month since the Fort Hood shootings which claimed five lives from a Madison-based unit. Last Friday the 467th Medical Detachment left for Afghanistan. Army Sergeant Grant Moxon of Lodi, was supposed to be with them, but was injured in the November 5th rampage. Moxson says it will take quite a while for everybody to fully recover. He came face to face with suspect Nidal Hassan and was shot in the leg. The bullet is still there and will be, indefinitely. He’s now recovering at home.
Cookies Shipped To Troops
12/6/09 - It's not just a dozen cookies -- it's a thousand dozen cookies headed from Wisconsin to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for the holidays. The local chapter of Books for Soldiers packed the 12 thousand cookies for shipping at the Franklin Public Library, finishing yesterday. Troops post requests for items they need on the group's web site. Volunteers across the country review those requests to see what they can do to help the soldiers while they are deployed far from home. The non-profit group says it's almost out of money and needs about 35 thousand dollars to keep going.
Obama Staffer To Be Named To Barrett Campaign
12/6/09 - A Des Moines newspaper is reporting Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will name a staff member from the Obama administration to manager his campaign for Wisconsin governor. The announcement is expected this week. Bill Hyers is a White House liaison to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Hyers reportedly turned down a chance to run Iowa Governor Chet Culver's campaign for reelection. He also worked for John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign. Barrett announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor last month. He will run as a Democrat.
Wisconsin Capitol Adds New Solar Panels
12/6/09 - Several new solar panels are being installed on the roof of the Wisconsin Capitol building as part of a campaign to promote renewable energy sources. Governor Jim Doyle says the 40 panels will generate enough energy to heat an average home and will significantly help to reduce carbon emissions. Doyle says the state needs to focus more on how to produce its own power. Wisconsin relies heavily on coal, natural gas and petroleum for its energy needs, which have to be bought outside of the state. The governor says increasing the use of energy sources like wind and solar will help keep those dollars in the Badger State. The panels are being provided by Madison Gas and Electric, and the state will receive back 10-percent of the revenue from the power they produce. They’re being installed on the roof of the west wing of the Capitol building.
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