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Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. Kovacik, 56, was arrested last month after he voluntarily returned to the U.S. from Ireland. Kovacik is serving his sentence at a federal prison in Chicago and is scheduled to be released from prison on Sept. 8. But a conviction on the new misdemeanor charge could lead to more time behind bars. Kovacik told authorities that he decided to withdraw his asylum claim and return to the U.S. because he felt homesick, according to a U.S. Marshals Service deputy’s affidavit.
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday’s unveiling.
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin fall primary, Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the...
Award-Winning Actor Spotted In Wisconsin
It's not everyday that you have Hollywood royalty spending some time in Wisconsin but that was exactly the case just last weekend. Award-winning celebrity Henry Winkler was spotted all over Wisconsin, eating at a local restaurant and taking in a popular car show. Of course, Winkler is most famous for...
Multi-state listeria outbreak reaches Wisconsin, dozens hospitalized
A multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 people hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wisconsin is among the 12 states reporting cases so far. The deaths happened in New Jersey and Illinois, officials said. CDC officials...
Columbus City Council Approves Area Veterans Organizations To Display Banners Downtown
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council approved a request from area veteran’s organizations to display banners downtown at a recent regular meeting, but it did not come without discussion. Alderman Michael Lawson noted that there were no specifics given. “I’m not saying it’s not a good thing, I think we...
A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
Legion baseball: Fort Atkinson thumps Middleton 9-1
MIDDLETON -- Colin Schrader pitched four effective innings with three strikeouts as Fort Atkinson's American Legion Post 166 19U baseball team beat host Middleton 9-1 on Tuesday. Schrader gave up an earned run on three hits and walked one in the decision. Braiden Wainwright pitched a scoreless fifth, Alexis Martinez tossed a scoreless sixth before Jaren Strasburg struck out the side in the seventh. The Hawks scored four times in...
Suspect in Sauk County officer-involved shooting remains at large
BARABOO – A man wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning in Sauk County remains at large. Officials say 32-year-old Jeffrey Miller fled from an officer after a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle was driving recklessly, traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 78.
Home Talent: Local 9 falls to Cross Plains, wins at Cazenovia
A weekend split left the Waunakee Local 9 with a .500 record. After falling to Cross Plains on Saturday 6-3, the Local 9 blasted Cazenovia 19-7 on Sunday, as Waunakee evened its record at 6-6 to wrap up the regular season. On Saturday, Luke Shepski smacked a two-run homer over the rightfield fence in the second inning to get the Local 9 off on the right foot. Meanwhile, Zach Johnson...
Large fundraiser Saturday, July 27 at American Tribute Ride | By Ron Naab
Allenton, WI – On Saturday, July 27, 2024, a very unique experience will be happening in Fond du Lac, Columbia and Dodge Counties. According to American Tribute Ride [ATR] Chair Ron Naab, a convoy of approximately 200+ motorcycles and other vehicles will leave at 11 a.m. from the Oakfield Fire Station.
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