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Suspect in custody after domestic dispute ended in chase, shots fired
A suspect who allegedly fired multiple shots at police during a chase early Tuesday is in custody, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s Department. The situation unfolded as the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. One person fled the scene in a vehicle and was located by a Portage County Sheriff’s deputy on Hwy. 54. The suspect refused to pull over for the deputy and allegedly shot at officers multiple times and struck squad cars, officials said.
Wheelers Family Auto Group Holding Brat Fry Fundraiser to Benefit Local K9 Units
Wheelers Family Auto Group is happy to announce two upcoming fundraising events aimed at supporting local law enforcement K9 units. These brat fry events will raise funds for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department K9 Unit, the Marshfield Police Department K9 Unit, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units.
Dramatic dash and bodycam video released from Sauk Co. manhunt
SAUK COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - Dramatic dash cam video from the Sauk Co Sheriff’s Office shows a shootout with suspect Jeffrey Miller on July 23. Deputies said they tried to pull Miller over, he drove away and eventually crashed. Miller got out to run away and opened fire. One deputy was grazed by a bullet but has since recovered from his injuries.
UW president: University needs $914M more next year
(The Center Square) – The president of the University of Wisconsin wants nearly a $1 billion more from lawmakers in the next state budget. UW president Jay Rothman said he needs $914 million in order to avoid another tuition increase. “We’re falling behind after years of neglect, and this budget seeks to address that trend,” Rothman said in a statement. ...
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