Lengthy restraining order issued to man accused of gun threats near a school (FRANKLIN)
A lengthy restraining order for a man whose threats sent a Milwaukee area private school into lockdown. This stems from an incident last month in which 62-year-old Steven Trudell allegedly pulled a gun on an Indian Community School staffer doing landscaping work. Trudell was not present Wednesday as a Milwaukee County court commissioner issued a 10-year restraining order, also ordering him not to possess firearms for 10 years. Trudell, whose property adjoins the school grounds in Franklin, is due in court next month on misdemeanor charges in the incident which forced the school to go on lockdown.
Faulty boiler repairs lead to carbon monoxide poisoning in Osceola (OSCEOLA)
A faulty boiler is to blame for sickening an Osceola family this week. Fond du Lac County investigators say improper repairs to the boiler caused a carbon monoxide leak that sent 8 people to the hospital yesterday. No one was seriously injured and all the victims have been released. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Alex Volm reminds everyone to check their C O and smoke detectors and ensure that the devices are charged and operational.
Madison native Bradley Whitford gets star on Walk Of Fame (HOLLYWOOD)
A Wisconsin native is added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Emmy award winner Bradley Whitford was honored Wednesday with a star on the famous memorial. The 66-year old Madison native has spent decades on screen, and he’s best known for award winning roles on The West Wing and The Handmaid’s Tale. Whitford graduated from Madison East High in 1977 and returned to give a commencement address at UW-Madison in 2004.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges in Madison teacher’s sexual misconduct case (MADISON)
A Dane County judge rejects motions to dismiss felony charges against a Madison teacher accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student. 30-year-old Eliav Goldman faces counts of child grooming and sexual misconduct stemming from his March arrest. He remains on unpaid administrative leave from his position as a high school and middle school music teacher. Prosecutors say Goldman sent tens of thousands of text messages to a 15-year-old student, spent significant time alone at the school with her and confessed romantic and sexual fantasies to her. Goldman had filed motions to dismiss the charges, arguing the new grooming law was unconstitutionally vague and overbearing.