Deputy, officer cleared in Winnebago County shooting
Winnebago County’s district attorney says an Oshkosh police officer and a Winnebago County deputy acted appropriately when they shot and injured a man earlier this month. The incident happened on December 10 when someone called 911 because
Horse in Waupaca County molestation investigation dies
There’s a new issue with a Waupaca County case where someone severely injured and sexually assaulted a horse. Waupaca County Sheriff Brad Hardel has confirmed that the injured mare and the foal she was carrying died Saturday
Arrest made in fatal Oconto County hit-and-run
A Pulaski man is accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian Monday night on in Oconto County. During a press conference Wednesday, Sheriff Mike Jansen announced that an anonymous tip led deputies to 35-year-old Joe Anderson. “The
Bipartisan bill would make fraud against WEDC a felony
A proposed bill would go after those fraudulently seeking job-creation grants-and-loans from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. State Representative Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem) says, while fraud is already a crime, this bill specifies that defrauding WEDC would be
Parkview district sells vacant school building
The Parkview School Board plans to sell its former elementary school in Footville to an Orfordville developer. Superintendent Steve Lutzke says the board has approved a $100,000 offer to purchase from Jeb McMahon of McMahon Properties, The
Juveniles held in connection with threats to the Eau Claire School District
Four juveniles have been taken into custody in Eau Claire, after threats to a school in the community were found posted on social media. Eau Claire police said the threats were made at various times over the
Janesville burglar gets in through unlocked door
An unlocked door allows a burglar to break into a home on Janesville northeast side. Police Lieutenant Tim Hiers says the call originated as a report of a hit-and-run about 3:00 o'clock Wednesday morning. Hiers says the
Monroe man faces “meth” charges
A 35-year-old Monore man is facing charges after being accused of running a "meth" lab. James Bearer has been released on a ten-thousand dollar signature bond after appearing in Green County Court on charges of Manufacture-Production of
Beloit teen is homicide suspect
Beloit police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy. A posting on the Beloit Police Department Facebook page says that Marcus Seichter was found shot about 8:40 Tuesday morning at a home in the 200
Police arrest two for Hodag damage
Criminal charges are possible for two men accused of damaging Rhinelander’s famous Hodag statue. Police were tipped off that a claw reported missing from the statue earlier this month had been found at a home. Officers then