New measles case in central Wisconsin (WESTON)
Measles spreads further in Wisconsin. Shawano-Menominee Counties health officials say the infected person made a trip to the E R at Marshfield Clinic Weston last week Thursday, and is still trying to track down everyone who came in contact with that person. The state recorded its first measles death last week as well, when an infant died in southwest Wisconsin. D H S reports 477 people have contracted the illness this year.
FOX 6: Suspect in West Bend death investigation former police officer (WEST BEND)
Four people were found dead in their West Bend home on Saturday, and Fox 6 News Milwaukee reports the suspect, who is one of the people found dead, is a retired police officer. While the official identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released, West Bend Lieutenant Brian McAndrews says they were all connected.
Three arrested for long-running fuel theft ring in NE Wisconsin (DOOR COUNTY)
Three people accused of a decade long fuel theft scheme in northeast Wisconsin. 65-year-old Thomas Kaczmarek, 61-year-old Jean Kaczmarek and 25-year-old Justin Kaczmarek are accused of a long running embezzlement plot to steal fuel from contracted customers and sell it to others cheaply. Door Count prosecutors say the scheme has been going on for more than a decade and accuse the family of stealing one point eight million dollars over the entire plot. The three made their initial appearances in Door County Court last week and are being held on cash bonds.
Viroqua mayor says she won’t be intimidated after trespassing incident (VIROQUA)
Viroqua’s mayor says the spouse of a city council member trespassed in her home. 58-year-old Evan Blattner was arrested last month for trespassing at the home of Mayor Krista Browne. Browne says she hired Blattner to do some painting work in her house this spring but he never finished the job. Blattner allegedly entered Browne’s house in late October after disagreements between the mayor and the council. Browne says she will not let threatening behavior change the way she leads the city.