Two Beaver Dam Men To Face Charges From Alleged Heroin Overdose Incident
11/14/15 – Two Beaver Dam men will face charges following a heroin overdose incident yesterday in a McDonald’s parking lot in Madison. 30-year-old Ryan O’Kenek allegedly passed out behind the wheel of his Chevy Malibu after using heroin. The vehicle rolled into traffic before his brother, 26-year-old Dustin Van Rensselaer reached the break and put the car in park. Dane County Sheriff’s deputies and City of Madison Paramedics responded at 7:15 am and used Narcan to revive O’Kenek. He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Sun Prairie. Both men will face Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charges while O’Kenek will also be charged with First Offense OWI.
Alice In Dairyland Visits Beaver Dam For Christmas Tree Cutting
11/14/15 – This year’s Alice in Dairyland was in Beaver Dam yesterday. Teyanna Loether helped Dodge County students cut down a tree at the Propst Christmas Tree Farm. Those students won a persuasive essay contest to bring Loether to the annual event. In addition to cutting down the tree, Loether says she was able to educate the students on other matters such as how Wisconsin’s high ranks in cranberry and carrot production contribute to the $88,300,000,000 impact agriculture has on the state’s economy. Loether says the opportunity to serve as the state’s agricultural ambassador has been a “once in a lifetime experience” due to the people she has met and the opportunities she has had to inform others of the state’s agricultural programs. Now that the tree has been cut down, people are invited to go to the Dodge County Historical Society from 1-4 pm today for the annual ‘tree trimming.’ There will be a station for kids to make their own ornaments to hang on the tree or take home.
Club Member Interested In Buying Mayville Golf Course
11/14/15 – Mayville Mayor Bob Redeker announced at this week’s common council meeting that someone is interested in purchasing the city’s golf course. Club Member Marc Trott has expressed interest in the course, which Redeker says has been city owned since it was built in early 1930’s. Redeker recommended that a joint committee of the finance committee and park board be established to review the property and recommend whether or not it should be sold. If the city does decide to sell the course, Redeker says that likely would not happen for another 3-4 months. An appraiser would likely be consulted since city officials are unaware of the course’s value.
Columbus Police Chief Is Finalist For Stevens Point Job
11/14/15 – Columbus’ police chief is a finalist for the same job in a larger city. Dan Meister is one of the four candidates to become Stevens Point’s new chief. He is reportedly in the running against Stevens Points’ interim chief Martin Skibba, Captain Harold Minch of the Collier County Sheriff’s Department in Naples, Florida, and Commander Julie Nash of the Geneva Police Department in Illinois. Stevens Point is looking to replace Chief Kevin Ruder who retired in April after six years. At last report, Stevens Point’s population is over five times that of Columbus at just over 26,000.
Jefferson County To Conduct CWD Testing During Hunting Season
11/14/15 – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is offering chronic wasting disease surveillance testing in Jefferson County during the archery and gun hunting seasons. The free testing will be at Ley’s Bark River Lanes in Sullivan. Anyone unable to bring their deer to Ley’s can arrange a private appointment at the Lake Mills DNR field office. Contact information is on our website at wbevradio.com. A similar service is also being offered in both Portage and Lodi in Columbia County. The gun-deer season runs from November 21-29, and the archery seasons runs through January 3.
Beaver Dam Man Accused Of Causing Accident, Violating Previous Bond
11/14/15 – Cash bond was set at $3,000 for a Beaver Dam man accused of injuring another driver in a car accident. Eric Nelson Jr. is facing one felony count of Hit and Run Causing Injury, two Felony Bail Jumping counts, and one misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge. According to the criminal complaint, the 20-year-old failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign in the Town of Beaver Dam. The other driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Nelson Jr. allegedly fled the scene but later returned. He reportedly told officers he was scared since his license was revoked from an underage drinking incident. Nelson Jr. was taken into custody for bail jumping since he was not supposed to be in possession of any drugs or paraphernalia as a condition of his bond in a separate drug charge. A jury trial in that case is scheduled for December 1. Nelson Jr. has a preliminary hearing scheduled for the alleged hit-and-run on November 19 and is facing over 12 years in prison.
Fond Du Lac Woman Accused Of Writing Bad Checks At Dodge County Stores
11/14/15 – A Fond du Lac woman is accused of writing bad checks at multiple Dodge County grocery stores. Regan Garb is facing three counts each of: felony Forgery, felony Identity Theft, and misdemeanor Issuing a Worthless Check. According to the criminal complaint, the 34-year-old stole the checks from her brother’s girlfriend. She allegedly wrote them for a total of just over $700 at grocery stores in Juneau, Randolph, and Waupun. If Garb is found guilty on all counts, she faces over 38 years in prison. An initial appearance in Dodge County court is set for November 23.
Assembly Expected To Vote Monday On GAB, Campaign Finance Bills
11/14/15 – Opponents made a final push yesterday to try and stop the disbanding of the state Government Accountability Board and changes in campaign finance reporting. The Assembly is expected to give final approval to both measures on Monday, ratifying Senate changes before sending the bills to Governor Scott Walker. One bill does away with the non-partisan G-A-B, replacing it with separate elections and ethics panels with mostly political appointees. The other bill raises individual donation limits for state candidates, ends the requirement that donors disclose who they work for, and allows candidates to coordinate fund-raising and other campaign activities with outside groups. Supporters say the courts have ordered most of the campaign finance changes. Opponents say the changes invite secrecy and corruption.
