(Beaver Dam) A Madison man accused of running from Dodge County authorities has made his initial appearance in court. Ayoub Hryzy allegedly ran from sheriff’s deputies Tuesday evening after failing to stop at a stop sign near the town of Beaver Dam. The vehicle was reportedly stolen out of the city of Monona. Hryzy allegedly told authorities that a friend let him use the vehicle. If convicted, the 21-year-old faces 13 years in prison. Cash bond was set at $1,000 and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 7th.
(Caledonia) A Madison man is facing charges following a pursuit with Columbia County authorities. Paul Ripp allegedly ran from deputies Monday after law enforcement learned he was at a hotel in Caledonia. The 49-year-old was wanted for multiple outstanding warrants. Authorities lost sight of Ripp’s vehicle but later found him at a hotel in Wisconsin Dells the following morning. He is facing charges of Fleeing, Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety as well as numerous traffic citations.
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that the bird flu has been detected in wild Wisconsin birds. Samples were collected from a lesser scaup submitted from Columbia County, a Cooper’s hawk and a bald eagle from Dane County, a red-tailed hawk from Grant County, a Canada goose from Milwaukee County, and a trumpeter swan from Polk County. The strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza currently affecting the health of some domestic and wild birds is known as EA H5N1. According to the CDC, this strain does not present an immediate public health concern and no human cases have been found in the United States.
(Town of Hubbard) Voters in Iron Ridge and the Town of Hubbard will see a contested race for Dodge County Board on their ballot Tuesday. Ross Purdy, who says his values are in line with the citizens group Free In Dodge, says he decided to run because county supervisors appeared bored and uninterested when the public expressed concerns that the county considered giving the public health officer extra powers. Incumbent Andrew Johnson, who covered the county board when he ran the Mayville newspaper, says the county is facing many significant challenges and he wants to maintain a conservative approach to taxation while providing needed county services that offer excellent long-term value.
(Juneau) A group that enhances the quality of life for people impacted by dementia will be coming to an end. The Dementia Concerns Coalition of Dodge County is concluding after serving the community for over 20 years. The volunteer-based organization scheduled community events and walks, provided grant opportunities to caregivers and nursing homes, as well as donated education materials to hospitals, libraries, and other support groups. The growth of local supports, such as the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dodge County, played a role in the group realizing now is a good time to step aside.
(Wisconsin) The country is only heading into the midterm elections, but politicians are looking to the 2024 presidential elections. The new Marquette Law School Poll shows that President Joe Biden has the edge over three potential Republican Challengers nationwide. Biden won out over former President Donald Trump, former vice president Mike Pence, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. – WRN
