A Dunn County teenager is in custody after a fatal hit-and-run accident on Saturday evening. According to the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a call of a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on Hwy Y between 330th and 370th avenue in the town of Dunn. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Information was received about the location of a possible vehicle involved in the accident, and upon investigation, a 17yr old female was taken into custody for OWI 1st offense, Hit and Run Causing Death, Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle and other charges. The accident remains under investigation.
The City of Durand has hired CIT Technologies for a new computer system and IT services. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the city is always looking at ways to improve computer services. The new computer system should be up and running in a few weeks.
The City of Mondovi is reminding residents that a letter being received from a group called the National Police Association is not affiliated with the city and any funds received from city residents would not be donated to the city police department. The city is reminding residents to be cautious when receiving mail asking for donations.
The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department is informing residents of the pending release of a sex offender back into the County. Jason Rinn, who was convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child has completed his sentence and will be released tomorrow and be living at a residence in Alma. Rinn will be under the supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections
One person was injured in a motorcycle vs vehicle accident Friday afternoon in the town of Gale. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Department, a juvenile was operating a minibike in the ditch of Hwy AA and struck a vehicle exiting a driveway. The juvenile sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Seven people have been arrested in a drug bust in Black River Falls. Police served a search warrant on the 800 block of Pierce Street and found drugs and drug paraphernalia. Drugs found in the house included cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and different prescriptions that tested positive. Six of the people are being held in jail as one was released due to medical issues. The seven individuals ranged in ages 29 to 53. Everyone has been charged and awaiting their initial court appearance.
Candidates for the Wisconsin supreme court race are ramping up and making one final plea for why voters should vote for them. Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford are making their final pitches as we are a day away from the April 1st election. Schimel was in Janesville over the weekend and plans to visit multiple counties on Monday. Crawford was in Madison as well Mequon talking to potential voters. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday.
A US Bank executive is believed to be dead after a small plane registered in his name crashed into a home in Minneapolis on Saturday. The unidentified pilot died in the crash and no other injuries were reported, authorities said. US Bancorp released a statement saying that they are aware that the plane that crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday was registered to Terry Dolan, it's vice chair and chief administration officer. The medical examiner's office is expected to release the identity of the pilot killed in the crash once the investigation is over.
Be wary of anyone claiming to be a celebrity contacting you directly. Lisa Schiller with the Better Business Bureau says criminals like to target fans with these tricks, in order to lower their suspicions. Then they may spend several days or even weeks before asking for money. Schiller says they've seen an increase in these types of scams, most recently with Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens. If someone contacts you out of the blue and starts asking for money, even if they seem trustworthy, be wary.
As expected, Governor Tony Evers vetoes a bill dealing with testing standards in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools. The Republican authored legislation would have reset state report card standards to levels set in the 2019-20 school year, align grades 3-8 with national standards, and restore high school testing standards to levels set in the 2021-22 school year. It also would require DPI to bring back the previous terms for pupil performance assessments. Republican lawmakers argue those changes made it more difficult to track student performance. The Democratic governor had previously signaled his intention to veto the bill.
Governor Tony Evers announces new efforts to hire fired federal workers. The Evers administration has a new portal to assist federal workers, or other displaced professionals find in-demand, difficult-to-fill roles across Wisconsin and state government agencies. They can research career opportunities based on skill set and the local job market, and access critical resources. The Evers administration also announced eight new virtual job fairs throughout the month of April to help displaced federal workers find employment, each focusing on a specific expertise. More information can be found by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website.
A Milwaukee police officer joins a federal lawsuit against a gun manufacturer. FOX 6 Milwaukee reports Officer Yang Lee is included in the suit which claims the SIG Sauer P320 fires without a pull of the trigger. Lee's pistol went off as he searched a vehicle in 2022, striking and injuring his partner. A Philadelphia-based attorney is representing over 100 people making the same claim about the P320. The lawsuit seeks a recall of the weapon and compensation by SIG Sauer. Milwaukee police stopped using the P320 three years ago.
Minnesota legislators and union members are pushing back on Governor Tim Walz's plan for thousands of state employees to return to the office. The governor released a memo early this week notifying government workers that starting June 1st, at least half of their shifts will have to be in person. State Representative Luke Frederick of Mankato says workers are angry and are threatening to quit. Minnesota Association of Public Employees President Megan Dayton said union members were taken by surprise by Walz's directive. The unions plan to use an appeal process as a part of their collective bargaining agreements.
Eden Prairie-based UnitedHealth Group no longer has mentions of diversity, equity, and inclusion goals on parts of its corporate website. TechCrunch also reports that the health care company scrubbed information from an online career page dedicated to DEI. The change comes during a federal pullback on stated diversity goals at corporations in Minnesota and across the United States. UnitedHealth Group told Reuters this week that it complies with existing and emerging laws while striving to support what is best for the communities we serve.
Cheese enthusiasts can now buy tickets to the Art of Cheese Festival in Madison. The event starts September 25th with the Wisconsin Art of Cheese Open and other events like From Farm to Cheese: A Creamery Tour and Tasting and Art of Pairing Chocolate, Coffee & Cheese. For more information log onto wisconsin-cheese-dot-com.
No comments:
Post a Comment