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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.
7/17/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
A man and a woman are facing charges in Winnebago County for a shooting on Main Street in Omro Monday night. Omro Police with assistance from the County Sheriff’s Office responded for a disturbance with a weapon in the 300 block of East Main Street. The two suspects had fled in a vehicle prior to their arrival. The victim a 65-year-old Omro man had placed an ad on Facebook Marketplace to sell a car. The suspects; 45-year-old Omah Brown of Milwaukee and 27-year-old Shakierra Ray of Green Bay responded to the ad and an altercation ensued. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and there was a struggle for the firearm. The victim suffered a gunshot wound and other injuries. He was taken to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. The suspects fled in their vehicle and were pursued. The chase ultimately ended with a wild chase in Fond du Lac County with them being taken into custody at gunpoint. Both are facing attempted first-degree intentional homicide, attempted robbery with use of force, motor vehicle theft, and other charges.
Dreier Pharmacy named nation’s best
Shawano business earns 2024 Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year award. Dreier Pharmacy was recently named the nation’s best during a national conference of independent pharmacies, and now the country knows what generations of Shawano area residents have known for decades. Of nearly 4,500 independent pharmacies across the nation...
Marinette school board counters offer from undisclosed buyer for empty elementary building
MARINETTE (WLUK) -- The Marinette School District's Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to issue a counter offer to an undisclosed buyer looking to purchase an elementary school that has sat empty for nearly two years. The district closed Garfield Elementary School, located at 1615 Carney Blvd, at the end...
Packers UDFA Donovan Jennings drafted in third round of UFL's college draft
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Donovan Jennings, an undrafted free agent signing in the 2024 draft class, was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL on Wednesday. The Brahmas used the seventh pick in the third round of the 10-round 2024 UFL College Draft on Jennings. The draft...
Colby-Abbotsford Police Department Recommends Locking Vehicles After Multiple Thefts
The Colby-Abbotsford Police Department is encouraging everyone to lock up your vehicles, do not leave the keys in them and do not leave anything of value in them. This is any kind of vehicle; if it runs and is capable of moving, it is at risk. Installation of security cameras, which can send you alerts concerning activity on your property, is always recommended as well. Stealing cars is against the law. As many may have heard, they have had multiple car thefts in the city recently.
Heavy summer rains pose yet another threat to central Wisconsin farmers
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - We’ve certainly had a rainy summer so far and while the rain may help some of our farmers, it can also impact them negatively. Especially when flooding happens in their fields. Okray Family Farm in Plover has 130 acres of potatoes, and Irrigation Manager John...
Chiefs, Ravens Could Sign Packers Cut Candidate
Running back AJ Dillon re-signed with the Green Bay Packers, but the team could still cut him. Following a lackluster season in which he averaged just 3.4 yards per carry, most expected Dillon to leave for greener pastures as a free agent. However, he didn’t receive much interest on the open market and ultimately returned to Green Bay on a cheap one-year, $2.74 million contract. After signing Josh Jacobs to a massive deal, Dillon seemed destined to serve as the backup running back in Green Bay. However, a recent report indicates he might not even earn that job.
Jason and Tina Prigge GoFundMe now aims to raise $250K, Manitowoc community ‘united in love’ during vigil
MANITOWOC – Pastor Matt Sauer led dozens of community members, who he said were "united in love, hope and faith," in a candlelight vigil for Tina and Jason Prigge July 13 at First Presbyterian Church. The couple were severely injured in a serious motorcycle crash July 6 when a...
Sheboygan Plan Commission approves Malibu Apartments development plan, although opposition continues
SHEBOYGAN – The City Plan Commission approved submitted plans for the Malibu Apartments project last week, despite persisting scrutiny from residents and community members. Developers for the 215-unit luxury apartment complex received initial approval for general and specific implementation development plans for Kite Beach, a contaminated site formerly occupied by Optenberg Iron...
These Milwaukee voters are undecided, and unenthusiastic, about Biden and Trump
(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) — The Republican National Convention is bringing a hoard of die-hard Donald Trump supporters from across the country to Wisconsin, where some residents are echoing they’re support for the former president. At Milwaukee Public Market, ABC News asked local voters who they plan to support in...
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
Beaver Dam Council Approves Updated Use Of ARPA Dollars
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Common Council this week updated its use of American Rescue Plan Act funding. A resolution passed last March designated over $300,000 in APRA dollars to upgrade the LED street lightening as well as costs towards the fire and rescue training center. Beaver Dam’s Deputy Finance...
Manitowoc Lincoln's Noah Wech drafted by Brewers
ARLINGTON, TX (WLUK) - The Milwaukee Brewers wrapped up their 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday and selected pitcher Noah Wech from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in the 19th round on Tuesday. The Brewers drafted Wech as a pitcher, and last season he led the Ships to seven wins and posted...
Marquette mural reflects town's railroad roots
Artist Shawna (Converse) McLeod last week completed the mural on the side of the historic Marquette schoolhouse building—what owners Chad and Kandi Gillitzer are re-developing as the Driftless Station. The mural reflects the town’s railroad roots while promoting the exciting building revitalization project. (Photos by Audrey Posten)
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