News 2008-07-08 Andanh.com

FdL under severe thunderstorm watch Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:33:00 CST
Fond du Lac is one of several counties in southern Wisconsin under a severe thunderstorm watch issued at 3:50 p.m. today by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. tonight.

Flash flood watch issued for FdL area Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:58:00 CST
One to two inches of rain is possible in the Fond du Lac area tonight as a storm front moves through the area. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch tonight mainly west of a line from Fond du Lac to Beaver Dam to Madison to Monroe. Strong thunderstorms in a very moist air mass will lead to locally heavy rains. Some lakes, rivers and streams remain above flood stage. Much of the Rock River in southern Wisconsin continues to experience moderate flooding, with portions still at major flood, according to the NWS. The forecast calls for a 70 percent chance of rain tonight, with severe storms, large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain possible in the Fond du Lac area. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms remains in the forecast Tuesday, with heavy rain possible, according to the NWS. The primary threat will be high winds tonight, although there is some risk of hail and isolated tornadoes mainly over south central Wisconsin, according to the NWS. A chance of rain returns to the forecast Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches and possibly higher amounts are expected over south central Wisconsin. Lesser amounts of rain but still heavy at times are possible over southeast Wisconsin, according to the NWS.

Police: Milwaukee shootings work of murder mob Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:30:00 CST
MILWAUKEE A shooting spree that left four people dead and two injured was the work of a murder mob from Chicago that relocated to Milwaukee, Police Chief Edward Flynn said Sunday. The gang is run by two brothers, one who is behind bars and the other who was just released from prison, Flynn said. This group has been responsible for an estimated two dozen murders in Milwaukee in the last 10 years. Flynn said. They are the most organized, most vicious, most aggressive gang on the north side of Milwaukee. The gang came to Milwaukee in the late 1990s and is now trying aggressively to take over the local drug trade, Flynn said. The shooting that prompted Flynns news conference occurred early Friday when gunmen fired into a crowd of 100 or more people, killing two men and two women. Flynn said the two male victims, ages 34 and 28, were members of the murder mob and were killed by two rival gangs as retaliation for a previous offense. The two women, ages 27 and 23, appear to have been innocent bystanders who got caught in the spray of bullets, Flynn said. Flynn said officers will begin patroling those streets every day, a move he hoped will embolden local residents who resist cooperating with police out of fear of gang retaliation. Police have not named any suspects in Fridays shootings. Flynn said a number of details were still under investigation, but police suspect there were multiple gunmen because different bullet casings have been recovered. Dozens of bullets were fired, he said, but it wasnt clear whether it was a one-sided shooting or whether anyone returned fire.

Wisconsin boosts offender search Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:04:00 CST
MADISON As many as 50 of Wisconsins most wanted sex offenders will soon find their pictures highlighted on a state Web site. The posting, which is planned for later this summer, is part of an ongoing effort to track down sex offenders who havent complied with state registration requirements. Information on the states most serious offenders, including their photos, has been posted online since October 2006. It was intended to highlight some of the more dangerous, high-profile registrants that were currently noncompliant with the registry so we could make them more visible to the general public, who hopefully would be able assist us in tracking these individuals down, said Melissa Roberts, director of sex offender programs for the state Department of Corrections. So far, the site has helped the state locate 57 wanted sex offenders, with 17 still at large and listed on the site. Roberts said the state hopes to have as many as 50 new people listed on the site by the end of the summer. We really want this to be highlighting what we believe to be the higher-risk (offenders), Roberts said. We may not need that threshold (because) we dont want to put folks up there that dont meet our criteria. The site was created at the direction of Gov. Jim Doyle. Getting these criminals off the streets and keeping people safe has to be a top priority, Doyle said in a statement. Weve done a good job hunting down Wisconsins most wanted and will continue to add more names to the list to keep more predators off the streets. The most wanted list includes people who may or may not be ordered to be under state supervision. But everyone on the site is supposed to be registered with the state. Roberts said the individuals are still at large after a state investigation process. All have active warrants for noncompliance. When located, the offenders face prosecution for noncompliance. Penalties range from fines to jail or prison time. This is an excellent tool for us to highlight these cases and get some help from folks on the street who might recognize these individuals, she said.

Port Washington man dies in crash near Kiel Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:52:00 CST
KIEL A 66-year-old Port Washington man died Saturday night when his car and a semi truck collided at the intersection of county Highway XX and Lax Chapel Road near Kiel. The victim was identified as James M. Hansen by Manitowoc County Coroner Jeffrey Schroeder, who said Hansen died from blunt force injuries to his chest. The crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m., according to Sgt. Mike Polich of the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department. The operator of the semi and a passenger were transported to Calumet Medical Center and Theda Clark Medical Center for treatment. Their names have not been released. The accident remains under investigation

Man nearly drowns while swimming in Oshkosh Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:47:00 CST
OSHKOSH -- A 41-year-old Menasha man nearly drowned while trying to swim across Millers Bay Sunday night. Sgt. Steve Sagmeister, of the Oshkosh Police Department, said the incident happened a little after 7 p.m. The man was spotted by someone in a pontoon boat that saw him struggling and was picked up. The people in the boat immediately began CPR until officials arrived and took over, Sagmeister said. The man was taken to the hospital, Sagmeister said. Alcohol may have been involved

Brush pickup on citys northeast side this week Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Brush pickup continues this week in the northeast section of the City of Fond du Lac.

Beer sustains Wisconsin economies Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The bar at Coppershot, a jumping downtown New London nightspot, gleams.

FdL County Project Linus needs blankets and members Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Project Linus, Fond du Lac County Chapter, is in need of blankets and local members to join its cause.

Buttermilk concert features Family Night Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present its 29th annual Family Night concert at Buttermilk Creek Park in Fond du Lac on Wednesday, July 9.

Area youths named to leadership class Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Youth Leadership Fond du Lac has chosen its 2008-09 class.

Volunteers praised for flood efforts more help still needed Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County offers its thanks to community residents for their help during the recent flood.

Road projects to look out for this week Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Numerous street and highway projects are impacting the flow of traffic in the Fond du Lac area during the summer construction season.

Mayville mulls sex offender restriction Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
MAYVILLE Mayville may be the next municipality to join a rush of Wisconsin communities to impose residency limits on sex offenders.

Federal grants help schools fight violence and drugs Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON The Fond du Lac School District will receive a $372,520 federal grant to expand efforts to reduce student violence and prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

Brandon pastor uses 12,000 Legos to construct replica of Emanuel Lutheran Church Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
BRANDON Heres the church, heres the steeple.

Man pulled from pool in critical condition Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Oshkosh man who was pulled unconscious from a swimming pool in Fond du Lac last week remained in critical condition Sunday at St. Agnes Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Motorcyclist dies from accident injuries Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 47-year-old Fond du Lac woman has died from injuries she received in a Friday motorcycle accident.

PHOTOS: Fireworks at Lakeside Park Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:12:00 CST

PHOTOS: Fourth of July at Lakeside Park Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:10:00 CST

Braun leaps into All-Star lineup Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:35:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Brewers manager Ned Yost got a little choked up when he held a team meeting just before Sundays game to announce he had two All-Stars.

Brewers, Indians work out details in Sabathia trade Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE The Brewers and the Indians made a trade Sunday.

Boy, is Hardy hot Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE J.J. Hardy breathed a sigh of relief after his hitting streak ended.

L-T gets three-run blast for victory Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Near the end of a back-and-forth game Sunday in Mayville, Lomira-Theresas Johnny Nelson put his team ahead for good with two outs in the seventh inning.

Storm rips roof off house Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:17:00 CST
The roof was ripped off of a home on Monday evening in Green Lake County, following a storm in the area. The incident happened at 7:14 p.m. in the southern part of the county, according to a press release from the Green Lake County Sheriffs Department. No injuries were reported and more information will be available Tuesday.

Oshkosh residents save mans life on Sawdust Days Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:52:00 CST
A 41-year-old Menasha man who almost drowned in Millers Bay is still alive thanks to the efforts and quick thinking of several Oshkosh residents on Sunday evening. Bonnie and Thomas Manske, both of Oshkosh, came to Menominee Park to enjoy the last day of Sawdust Days 2008. They parked their 20-foot Pontoon boat at the dock near the gazebo. After walking around the festival grounds, the Manskes went back to their boat to relax. Thats when they heard a splash and saw a guy in the water. The couple then watched as the man attempted to swim to Monkey Island. Bonnie Manske said she noticed he was getting slower than he first started out. Then, she saw his hands flailing in the air. See the full story in Tuesdays paper.

UPDATE: Baby dead on Harrison Street Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:52:00 CST
A three-month old girl died on Monday afternoon. Oshkosh police officers responded to the incident at 3 p.m. to a residence of the 2300 block of Harrison Street, Lt. Kevin Konrad said. The incident is still under investigation, Konrad said. It does not appear to be criminal in nature. An autopsy will be done tomorrow to determine cause of death, county coroner Barry Busby said.

Police investigate Waushara County wire theft Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:37:00 CST
The Waushara County Sheriffs Department is investigating the theft of a large quantity of copper wire from an irrigation pivot near County Trunk BB in the town of Oasis. Police in a statement indicated they believe the wire, valued at approximately $15,000 was likely cut up and sold for salvage by the thieves. Crime Stoppers is seeking the publics assistance in identifying the culprits. Anyone with information may call (800) 800-5219. Callers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

Trial scheduled in child pornography case Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:49:00 CST
A jury trial has been scheduled for a 35-year-old Oshkosh man accused of possessing videos and photographs of children engaging in sexually explicit activity.

Live video conference gives dad a chance to be part of his childs birth Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:37:00 CST
Seconds after he was born, Scott Malinski met his new baby boy this morning from Iraq.

Man nearly drowned while swimming in Millers Bay Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:00 CST
A 41-year-old Menasha man nearly drowned while trying to swim across Millers Bay Sunday night.

bSportsTalk Forum: /b Is Sabathia deal the right move for Brewers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:44:00 CST

Wisconsin St., Pearl Ave. intersection to close Tuesday Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will close the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Pearl Avenue on Tuesday for concrete paving.

Sawdust Days comes to an end Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
Wearing her sunglasses, Kayla Tucker, 9, covered her mouth - the spicy hot air was still on her breath.

Winnebago making efforts to improve safety, supervision Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
During his 27 years as a resident care technician at Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Larry Lautenschlager has seen work conditions take its toll on the staff who provides care.

Fourteen-year-old Choua Xiong wins top awards in Helen Farnsworth Mears contest Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:44:00 CST
Choua Xiong said she has an unusual imagination.

Meeting tonight on report of Oshkoshs impression on visitors Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
The public can get a look at and provide input on a First Impressions report conducted by the city of Oshkosh when local community leaders present the report at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 215 Church Ave.

Story, discussion: Brewers pick up Sabathia from Indians Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:24:00 CST
MILWAUKEE With one XXL-sized move, the Milwaukee Brewers hope to transform themselves from scrappy underdogs to a big, bad pitching powerhouse intent on chasing down the Chicago Cubs and making the playoffs for the first time since 1982. The Brewers obtained reigning AL Cy Young Award winner CC Sabathia in a trade with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, giving up four prospects in a gamble that favors the present over the future.

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