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Sheriff: Man in Wisconsin flees from police on foot through a golf course, arrested for 8th OWI
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was reportedly arrested for his 8th OWI after abandoning his motorcycle and running through a golf course before authorities apprehended him. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13 around 3:10 p.m., authorities tried to pull over a motorcycle...
Marathon County Sheriff on Working With Secret Service, RNC Prep
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb knows what it’s like to work with the Secret Service to secure a visit from a high-profile figure like the President or a political candidate. Billeb says while the national agencies take the lead on securing the event, his...
Local Law Enforcement Participating in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Through September 2024
In Wisconsin, in 2020, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.3% of all crashes. In 2020, 28.5% of all fatal vehicle crashes were alcohol-related, resulting in 167 deaths. Alcohol-impaired driving is associated with other high-risk behaviors that increase the likelihood of a crash and of significant injury or death occurring; these include speeding and failure to wear seat belts.
Six Train Cars Derail Near Wausau
(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU & WAOW) Six train cars derailed but none of the cars featured any hazardous materials in the derailment south of Highway 29 near Veritas Steel on Sunday. According to Thomas Schumacher with WSAU and WAOW, there were also no injuries reported to the two-person crew (engineer and...
Plea agreement on OWI-10 hits snag when attorney misinforms client
EAU CLAIRE — What looked like a last-minute plea agreement to avoid trial fell apart when the defendant learned he was definitely going to do time under its terms. Douglas Van Buskirk, 61, faces his 10th OWI charge, a Class E felony under Wisconsin law. On Monday, one day before his scheduled trial in the case, he entered a no contest plea to the OWI and guilty to bail jumping. Judge Jon Theisen accepted the plea and sentenced Van Buskirk to five years in prison...
No Injuries Reported Following Wausau Trian Derailment; Cleanup Expected To Be Completed This Week
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Six train cars derailed but none of the cars featured any hazardous materials in the derailment south of Highway 29 near Veritas Steel on Sunday. There were also no injuries reported to the two-person crew (engineer and conductor). The cars that derailed had shingles and granules in them.
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Dozens of California Officers Assist at Wisconsin’s GOP Convention
Prior to the Republican National Convention, California has dispatched sixty-one law enforcement officers to Wisconsin in order to offer assistance. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service oversaw the coordination of the request for the extra support, which had been planned since May. Forty personnel of the California Highway...
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