Mayville’s former police chief is due back in Dodge County Court tomorrow. Christopher MacNeill is facing one felony count of misconduct in office and a misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer. He is currently out on a $1,000 signature bond. MacNeill is set to enter a plea to the charges, and if there is enough evidence against him, he will be bound over for trial. MacNeill is set to appear […]
A Waupun man is charged with multiple misdemeanors after being arrested during a domestic dispute over the weekend. 22-year-old David Haima was taken to custody after police were called to the home Sunday afternoon for a report of a woman screaming. Haima is facing charges of battery, disorderly conduct and intimidating a victim. He’s due back in court near the end of September.
A convenience store chain recently bought out by Kwik Trip is announcing it will lay off more than 300 employees ahead of the sale. PDQ announced yesterday it will be laying off 313 employees the week of October 9th, the same month Kwik Trip is set to close on a purchase of a 34 PDQ chains. Employees will have the opportunity to apply for jobs as the stores are converted […]
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Environmental groups say a new federal report makes clear that urgent action is needed to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a long-awaited analysis Monday of steps that could block the invasive fish at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois. The draft report includes technological and structural measures such as underwater noisemakers, an […]
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Herd has named Jordan Brady as the team's first head coach. The Herd is the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Oshkosh-based team announced Brady's hiring Monday. Herd general manager Dave Dean says Brady "has the right experience and tools to develop young talent and build the foundation" for a successful G League team. Brady spent last season as an assistant […]
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Racine police say they're investigating a fatal shooting. Authorities say officers responded to a report of gunshots shortly before midnight Sunday and found a 20-year-old man with injuries. Police say the man died as a result of his injuries. Officials provided no other details.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic legislator from northwestern Wisconsin says he'll challenge Republican Gov. Scott Walker next year. Rep. Dana Wachs of Eau Claire announced Monday that he'll enter the race. Two other Democrats — Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik and political newcomer Bob Harlow — have already announced their candidacies. Other Democrats who have registered campaign committees but not yet committed to running include state Superintendent Tony Evers, state […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Electronic Frontier Foundation lawyer says he is awaiting word that bail has been posted for British cybersecurity researcher Marcus Hutchins, and that Hutchins has been released from federal custody pending an appearance in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee. Foundation general counsel Kurt Opsahl said in an email Monday that he hopes processing goes quickly in Nevada and that Hutchins can be released by the end […]
A 19-year-old Village of Germantown man critically injured in a motorcycle accident last month in Washington County has died as a result of his injures. Dante Beal was the leader in a group of motorcycles traveling on State Highway 167 near Holy Hill in the town of Erin when his bike spun out and went crashing into a nearby ditch. He was transported via flight for life to a nearby […]