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Third suspect sentenced in Fond du Lac Walmart Apple watch robbery case
FOND DU LAC (WLUK) – A third suspect was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars of Apple watches from a Fond du Lac Walmart. Antonio Butler, 25, of Bent Harbor, Mich., pleaded no contest Tuesday to robbery with use of force and retail theft for the Oct. 15 incident. He was also placed on extended supervision for four years, court records show.
Jeopardy Champ Awards Scholarships To NE Wisconsin Students
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A local non-profit organization is teaming up with “Jeopardy!” champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and...
Wednesday elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach, McKinley closed
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach on July 17. The DNR also closed McKinley Beach on Wednesday due to elevated bacteria as well.
Purple Wisconsin: The Impact of ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette
THIS STORY IS PART OF OUR ‘PURPLE REIGN’ FEATURE. Robert La Follette Sr. might not have seemed destined to become one of the nation’s most influential political reformers. As a UW-Madison undergraduate, La Follette was famous for pranks like “putting a farm animal on the balcony of...
Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
7-18-24 doa secretary visits new housing development in juneau
Juneau, WI – July 16, 2024 – Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited a new housing development in Juneau, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10. This project is partially funded through the Neighborhood Investment Fund, administered by DOA to Dodge County Housing Authority (DCHA) through a grant sponsored by the City of Juneau. “The City of Juneau is pleased to sponsor this grant and to welcome these quality housing units to our community,” said Mayor Dan Wegener. The Sunset View project, developed and managed by the Dodge County Housing Authority is different from other DCHA programs as it is focused on moderate income households to address the need for workforce housing. “Affordable housing isn’t just low income,” said Donna Braun, Executive Director of DCHA. “Everyone needs an affordable place to live. This project is expected to provide much-needed relief for families struggling with housing costs.” Sunset View consists of 30 two- and three-bedroom duplex units featuring 1.5 baths, granite counter tops, energy efficient appliances, natural gas furnace, central air, basements and attached garages. They are within walking distance to Dodgeland K-12 school, stores, restaurants, clinics and jobs, making it a prime location. “The Neighborhood Investment grant allowed us to build market quality, energy efficient units in an affordable rent range,” Braun said. “Housing is the foundation to build success. With an affordable place to live, families and communities thrive. We look forward to moving families into these new homes.” “The Sunset View development in Juneau is a shining example of what can be achieved when private enterprises, state agencies and local governments work together to invest in our neighborhoods,” said County Administrator Cameron Clapper. This development is part of a broader initiative to address housing affordability and accessibility across Wisconsin. By leveraging state resources and local collaboration, projects like this aim to create a sustainable future for families and communities. Partners in this project include:
Bucks lose key playoff starter to unexpected team as final roster spot remains open
The Milwaukee Bucks' summer rebuild continues as Patrick Beverley is set to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC in the Israeli Premier League. It was announced on the official Pat Bev Pod X account that he will be leaving the NBA after Hapoel "gave me everything I asked for... I couldn't refuse."
Here's what you need to know for the Aug. 13 primary in Fond du Lac, including deadlines and who's on the ballot
FOND DU LAC – The Partisan Primary Election is Aug. 13, and deadlines for registering and voting early are approaching soon. The polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 13, and the winners of the contested races will move on to the general election Nov. 5.
American Construction Services of West Bend, WI, is a Future 50 Company
Washington Co., WI – American Construction Services (ACS) of West Bend, WI has been named a 2024 Future 50 company by Biz Times Media, in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). The Future 50 program, now in its 35th year, recognizes the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in...
Multiple Agencies in Wild Chase, Apprehend Two Suspected in Armed Robbery, Shooting
A wild chase that began with an armed robbery and shooting in Omro ended in Fond du Lac with the arrests of two persons on Monday. Winnebago County and Omro Police were responding to the incident at about 7:15 p.m. Monday where they found a 65-year-old Omro man who advertised his car on Facebook Marketplace. He’d been shot when two persons answering the ad struggled over a firearm, prompting the suspects to flee south on I-41 toward Fond du Lac in a U-Haul truck.
Fond du Lac Thieves Caught in Manitowoc
Two people believed to be involved in a robbery in Fond du Lac were arrested in Manitowoc earlier this week. The Fond du Lac Police Department had responded to a robbery at the 18 Hands Ale Haus on June 24th, where a worker had been thrown to the ground, and the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Megan Hoffmann Kolb began the one-year anniversary of her father’s death before the sun came up. She awoke at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. She and her mom drove about an hour from Cedarburg to meet with other supporters of criminal justice reform outside Wisconsin’s Waupun prison, where Dean Hoffmann died by suicide in solitary confinement 366 days earlier.
Greenfield driver charged in fatal Milwaukee pedestrian crash
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 24-year-old woman from Greenfield has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian on Thursday, July 11 in Milwaukee. The crash occurred near N. Swan and W. Hampton. Alma Espino faces two felony counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a...
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