The Governor says he’s not worried about the future of Harley Davidson in Wisconsin. The motorcycle maker recently told its workers that profit losses and growing expenses could force them to move production out of the Badger State. Governor Jim Doyle says he’s not surprised by the development because people have been putting off buying luxury items, such as motorcycles, because of tough economic times. [Read more...]
BBB says cooperate cautiously with Census
May 1, 2010 By
Door to door U.S. Census visits are underway, and while Ran Hoth with the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau doesn’t anticipate problems, he wants residents to pay attention. It’s not okay for Census workers – or anyone else who comes to your door – to request Social Security numbers or any other personal information. “Those are large red flags,” says Hoth. [Read more...]
Sex offender will be closely watched
May 1, 2010 By
Dennis Theil (IMAGE: Fond du Lac Co. Sherrif's Dept.)
A sex offender who spent about 12 years in a state treatment facility under Wisconsin’s sexual predator law will be closely monitored, now that he’s been released into the community. Dennis Thiel recently moved into a residence in the Town of Van Dyne in Fond du Lac County, and Sheriff Mick Fink says without escort, Thiel can’t even leave his home. “The sanctions on him are pretty strict at this point,” says Fink. “He’s not to go out of the house unless he’s escorted by somebody with the Department of Corrections.” [Read more...]
