MILWAUKEE, Wis (Sept. 23, 2024) - The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. Only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. With the blood supply still at critical levels, […]
The Dodge County Hazmat Team partnered with several area fire departments on August 19 th , 2024 to conduct a first of its kind training in Dodge County. The Iron Ridge, Allenton, Theresa, Hustisford and Neosho Fire Departments gathered in Iron Ridge to conduct decontamination training with the Dodge County Hazmat Team. The focus was to familiarize area firefighters with the Hazmat team so they can support decontamination operations during […]
A man from India who law enforcement say tried to defraud a Dodge County resident has been arrested. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says 18 year old Laxit Devendra Patel is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit theft by false representation. He is being held in the Dodge County Jail on $500,000 cash bail. According to a criminal complaint Latel claimed to be a Federal Trade Commission agent and asked the 61 […]
A Madison woman has been arrrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Waupun prison. Thirty seven year old Janelle Hill faces a charge of First Degree Reckless Homicide. This charge stems from an investigation that started in June, 2022 when an inmate at the Waupun Correctional Institution died from a drug overdose. During an autopsy latex balloons were recovered from the victim that contained a suspected mixture of […]
The estranged husband of a missing Clyman woman has been charged in her death. The Dodge County District Attorney has charged Zacariah Rasch with First Degree Intentional Homicide and Hiding a Corpse in the death of Crystal Rasch. The case began in June as a missing person case and became a death investigation, in part, after investigators learned Zacariah Rasch had made numerous transactions on his estranged wife's financial accounts without her consent.
A Fond du lac woman who was killed in a one vehicle rollover crash in Fond du Lac County has been identified. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office says 45 year old Amber Ferrarelli was the driver of a minivan that overturned in a ditch on River Road Friday morning. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger, Robyn Clark of North Fond du Lac, was not injured. The crash remains […]
Lakeside Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement – Oven to Fountain Island Schedule: September 16 through November 15, 2024 Description: Construction includes removal of the existing wood bridge structure, pouring new concrete abutments and setting a new steel truss bridge. Site grading, restoration and asphalt pedestrian path will be replaced. September 23 to September 27: Crews will complete the removal of the existing bridge abutments and begin driving piles for the new […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a closely watched First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films with his wife argued Friday for keeping his tenured teaching position even as he faces removal for unethical behavior. Joe Gow, who had served as chancellor of UW-La Crosse for nearly 17 years, hoped to convince a personnel committee of the University of Wisconsin Board of […]
Milwaukee/Madison WI – Old Dutch Foods has been selected as the 2024 Vendor of the Year, one of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s (WGA) highest honors. The surprise presentation was held Wednesday morning, September 11th at the Bayview Pick n’ Save. Old Dutch Foods was nominated by Ronaldo Moran of Roundy’s Supermarkets. In the competitive landscape of grocery retail, few vendors manage to achieve the delicate balance of delivering exceptional service […]