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Green Bay Packaging will build new mill

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Green Bay Packaging is planning to invest more than half-a-billion dollars to build what it says will be the first new paper mill in Wisconsin in 30 years. Management says their current 71-year-old facility is outdated and inefficient.

The new mill will be built on the same site as the current mill and is expected to preserve more than 1,100 jobs. The company is hoping to add 200 more jobs over the next few years.

The new mill will have several environmentally friendly features, with plans calling for the mill to use all recycled paper in its products. Green Bay Packaging has also developed plans to use treated wastewater in its production process and not release any wastewater into the Fox River.

The company also says it will replace its coal-fired boiler with two natural gas boilers to eliminate the use of coal. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is working on offering $60 million in state tax credits to Green Bay Packaging.

Construction is projected to begin in September, with the new mill opening in 2021. The company does not expect to have any downtime during construction; once the new facility is ready, production will shift there.

There has been no decision regarding what to do with the current building.

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Charges filed in connection with Milwaukee officer’s death

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A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with the on-duty death of a police officer. Twenty-eight-year-old Ladell Harrison faces multiple charges, including attempting to flee or elude an officer.

Twenty-three-year-old Officer Charles Irvine Junior died after a violent crash on Milwaukee’s northwest side last Thursday evening. Irvine and his partner were in pursuit of a reckless driver when their squad car crashed. A large crowd attended a memorial for Officer Irvine on Monday.

An official fund for Officer Irvine has been set up. People can donate at any Tri City National Bank or send checks to: The Charles Irvine Jr. Memorial Fund C/O Tri City National Bank N96W18221 County Line Rd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Happ considering Supreme Court run

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There another potential state supreme court candidate. Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ, an unsuccessful candidate for state attorney general in 2014, is reportedly considering a run for the seat being vacated by retiring Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

Happ would become the third potential candidate in the election next April. Appeals Court Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer and Second District Appeals Court Judge Brian Hagedorn are also considering a run.

 

 

Elections Commission removes Daniels from ballot

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The campaign of a Democrat running for state Assembly is officially over. The bipartisan, six member Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously Monday to toss Charisse Daniels from the fall ballot.

The panel concluded that Daniels had 27 fraudulent signatures and three duplicate signatures on her nomination papers, leaving her seven valid signatures shy of the 200 she needed to get on the November ballot.

In addition, Watertown Police are investigating potential election fraud by Daniels, who had hoped to challenge GOP state Representative John Jagler.

Former UW Oshkosh administrators plead not guilty

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Former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and Vice Chancellor Thomas Sonnleitner pleaded not guilty in Winnebago County Court Monday morning to all counts of misconduct in office.

The two are charged with five criminal counts alleging they improperly managed university funds for five development projects related to the university.

The projects, including the university’s Oshkosh Sports Complex and Alumni Welcome and Conference Center, were funded by the private UWO Foundation. But the case alleges the defendants made promises to banks, that loan payments not covered by the foundation would be covered by the university.

The state’s case alleges the defendants overstepped their authority, violating state law. The UWO Foundation filed for bankruptcy in 2017 leaving state taxpayers on the hook for more than $11 million in project loans. The criminal case, filed by the state, follows two civil cases.

The court commissioner set a December 10 date for a status hearing in the case. That gives the defense six months to review tens of thousands of pages of documentation that is part of the state’s case.

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Pilot killed in Oshkosh helicopter crash

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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the weekend crash of a helicopter that killed the pilot. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old Jonathan Bahr of Platteville was the only one in the aircraft, which crashed into the Fox River near the Wisconsin Street bridge in Oshkosh at around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Captain Lara Vendola-Messer says they couldn’t get rescue to the scene right away. She says the helicopter hit power lines as it was going down, and those fell into the water.

It took about two hours before divers could get into the water. Boat traffic on the Fox River was shut down for nine hours to remove the helicopter and repair the power lines.

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President Trump to visit Wisconsin

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President Donald Trump will be back in Wisconsin this month. Stormy Daniels is in the state this weekend. The president, last here a year ago in Waukesha, reportedly plans to attend the June 29th Foxconn groundbreaking ceremony later this month, and a luncheon fundraiser. The cost to attend that fundraiser starts at $2700 per couple and goes up to $100,000 to host and get a photo with the president.

Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, will perform two shows at Silk Exotic’s Madison location on Friday and at the Milwaukee location on Saturday as part a national tour. Daniels, real name Stephanie Clifford, was paid six figures to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with President Trump.

Milwaukee police officer killed in line of duty crash

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A Milwaukee police officer was killed, and second officer injured after a crash on the city’s northwest side on Thursday. The crash occurred just after 5 p.m., near 76th and Silver Spring. A Milwaukee Police Department squad car rolled off the road and became wedged near an overpass.

Milwaukee police have identified the officer who was killed as 23-year-old Charles Irvine Jr. He was a police aide for two years and an officer for nearly two years.


“He began his service with the Milwaukee Police Department at the age of 19 and became a police officer at the age of 21,” Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said.

“Officer Irvine gave his life to the people of this community. He served this community because he wanted it to be a better community I ask that everyone in this area remember him and his family in their prayers,” Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.

Officer Matthew Schulze is home recovering from his injuries. Morales asked for respect for the privacy of both families.

WBA Foundation cancels primary debates

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The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association will not host debates for Wisconsin’s primary election for governor and U.S. Senate. Thursday’s cancellation announcement followed criticism over handling of the Democratic debate for governor, in which only four of 10 candidates were slated to participate.

The WBA said it will instead focus on general election debates.

“There is a lot of interest in these primary elections, which is why we initially made an attempt to hold these debates.” WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind said. “By withdrawing the offer for primary debates, others can now pursue candidate forums in their respective primaries.”

Vetterkind added. “Broadcasters remain committed to helping Wisconsin voters make informed decisions at the ballot box and the WBA Foundation is looking forward to playing an important role in that process this fall.”

‘Armed & dangerous’ Waukesha County man sought

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Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson suspended a manhunt for Jonathan Pogreba on Wednesday, believing the Eagle man has left the area after shots were fired in a domestic incident Tuesday. “We’re looking at a bunch of different leads,” Severson said.

Pogreba is considered armed and dangerous, and believed to driving a stolen car. Deputies began looking for Pogreba after shots were fired during a domestic dispute at a home in Eagle Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff’s department has also established a tip line, at 262.896.8139. Pogreba is described as a 43-year-old white male, and is believed to be driving a 4-door, 2015 white BMW 328XI, with Wisconsin plates 128-YCW.


The sheriff’s department urges people to not attempt to stop Pogreba. He is believed to be armed and dangerous.