todayFebruary 21, 2016
The Dodge County Sheriff says he believes a bill imposing tougher penalties on repeat drunken drivers is a step in the right direction. The Assembly passed a bill last week that would make a fourth offense a felony regardless of when the charge is filed. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says right now a fourth offense is a felony only if committed within five years of a third. Under the bill, the DOT would be required to permanently revoke the license of anyone caught driving drunk for a fifth or subsequent offense. The drivers wouldn’t be eligible for occupational licenses but could petition the DOT for reinstatement after 10 years.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
todayMarch 27, 2025
A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
todayMarch 27, 2025
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