(Juneau) The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday (Thursday) the launch of Prepared Live in their dispatch center. Built by the company Prepared, the software enables the sheriff’s office 911 dispatch centers to live stream, receive multimedia, and receive location from mobile callers in real time. Officials say this addition to their technology suite will significantly improve their ability to respond to emergencies effectively and efficiently throughout the entire county. More information about Prepared Live is available at DailyDodge.com.
(Watertown) Watertown police were called to Calvary Baptist School Wednesday afternoon to investigate a threat made against the school. Around 2:30pm, staff reported to law enforcement that they received an email threatening immediate harm to the school. Students and staff were evacuated, and authorities searched the building. The Watertown Police Department notes that no additional information will be released at this time.
(Trenton) A man charged with Hiding a Corpse in Dodge County has made his initial appearance in court. Christine Steffen and Shawn Wheeler were reportedly with the victim when he swallowed a bag full of drugs nearly two years ago. They allegedly drove the man to a hospital, but according to the complaint, he did not want to go inside. Investigators say Wheeler and Steffen did not call 911, check the victim’s pulse, or attempt CPR. They left the man’s body in a parking lot in the town of Trenton. If convicted, the 45-year-old Wheeler and the 39-year-old Steffen both face up to 12-and-a-half-years in prison. A signature bond was set at $5,000 for Wheeler and an arraignment hearing is scheduled for June 11th.
(Horicon) The Horicon Marsh saw a pair of controlled burns Wednesday. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a 600 acre burn on the west side of their portion of the marsh. Meanwhile, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service undertook a 100-acre burn on the southeast end of their portion of the marsh. Prescribed burns help remove non-native and invasive trees and shrubs. It also helps stimulate the growth of native prairie grasses and flowers. Photos of the burn are available at DailyDodge.com.
(Beaver Dam) A longtime member of the Beaver Dam School Board bid farewell at a recent meeting. Gary Spielman, who had served on the board for the past 35 years, did not seek reelection in the spring vote. Spielman has worked with six different superintendents, countless teachers, as well as administrators during his tenure and notes that the school board has always been committed to doing what is best for kids. He adds that (quote) “students come first.” Heather Scholz was elected to take Spielman’s seat and will be sworn-in at the next school board meeting. Spielman encouraged Scholz to “do a lot of listening” because “there is a lot to learn.”
(Beaver Dam) The 100 block of North Vita Avenue in Beaver Dam will be closed to all traffic beginning Thursday through April 18th, weather permitting. The closure is for sanitary sewer replacement. City officials say only residents of the 100 block will be allowed access to the street.
