More allegations against a former UW Madison athletic official. The UW Police Department is investigating a second allegation involving John Chadima and an adult male. That’s according to a statement released by interim Madison Chancellor David Ward. Ward says police have corroborated many details of this latest allegation and believe it to be credible, and like in the Rose Bowl case, the individual was told of his legal right to press charges, but has chosen not to do so. [Read more...]

The perceived racial threat at UW-Parkside turned out to be a hoax. Whether or not a fear factor remains on the  Kenosha campus, after last week’s threats is still to be determined, but students begin this new week knowing the situation appears over.

Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth believes charges from the district attorney’s office are warranted against a female student, who confessed to creating a second noose made of rubber bands and racially threatening fliers for a residence hall. The sheriff says “too many people were frightened and upset not to file charges.”

The student was reportedly upset more wasn’t done with the initial discovery of a noose-like display of rubber bands in that same residence hall. The student’s name was among the 13 listed on the flier, which led detectives to her.

The young woman was to be removed from campus, according to Parkside officials, who reiterate there was no actual threat.

Tom Karkow-WRJN

Safety concerns are raised at a college campus in Kenosha because of perceived racial threats. A noose made of rubber bands, found by an African-American female student in a UW-Parkside residence hall, leads to the young woman receiving a threatening note. It was followed Thursday night by threatening flyers against black students in the same building.

Edward Twyman, Parkside’s Senior Diversity Officer, said faculty members are using class time to discuss the issue while officials look to promote tolerance and respect.

“We’re using this incident as a chance to make changes on campus that will make Parkside a better place for everyone,” said Twyman.

Cindy Graham, Interim Dean of Students, said campus police are coordinating with the UW-Milwaukee police department to send additional officers to Parkside for surveillance.

AUDIO: Graham on investigative response (:24)

Meanwhile an investigation continues at multiple levels and student reaction on the Parkside campus is mixed. Some are quite concerned about safety while others maintain the stupidity of one, or a few others, should not interrupt the educational process.

Tom Karkow-WRJN

An elementary principal and head football coach for the Unified School District of Antigo has resigned while facing marijuana charges. The district’s board of education approved the resignation of John Lund during a special meeting Thursday evening.

In a letter submitted this week Lund said his career has been a “varied and rewarding one”, adding he greatly enjoyed working with everyone in the district and will especially miss the students.

Lund’s resignation comes after being on administrative leave for the past two months for his alleged connection to illegal drug activity in the area. Back on January he was charged with eight counts related to marijuana possession, delivery and maintaining a drug trafficking place.

Lund will be back in Langlade County Court February 9 for his preliminary hearing on the charges.

In a statement the district says a search for a new principal and football coach will begin shortly.

Four other district members remain on paid administrative leave. The district is continuing their internal investigation on their alleged involvement in the illegal drug situation. No decision was made last evening regarding their status and none is expected until later this month.

Rusty Mehlberg-WACD

A UW-Stevens Point professor will not face criminal charges on accusations she punched a student in the face during a summer field trip.

Lincoln County District Attorney Don Dunphy says he will not charge Dr. Meghan Buckley with battery or disorderly conduct because he did not feel there was sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The student, Wesley Shaw, accused Buckley of repeatedly punching him in the face in July. He called the decision not to pursue charges “shameful.”

Dunphy says Shaw’s credibility was an issue because he waited weeks to report the incident. Shaw said that was because it happened on the second day of a six-week camp and he was afraid of what might happen to him if he reported it right away.

Dr. Buckley plans to quit her job at the university at the end of the school year. She has currently been re-assigned out of the classroom until then.

AUDIO: Matt Lehman reports (:36)