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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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Wisconsin man suffers serious, life-threatening injuries following crash, arrested for OWI
LEBANON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say one man is seriously hurt and is facing life-threatening injuries following a crash late Tuesday night. According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at 11:27 p.m. to County Road MM near Bluebird Road in the Township of Lebanon for a reported crash. UPDATE: 14-year-old Wisconsin girl last seen May 19 has been found Officials on the scene say a 2017 Ram 1500 was heading north on Bluebird Road when it failed to stop at a stop sign and proceeded through the intersection before hitting a tree and coming to rest in a small creek. The driver of the vehicle, a 50-year-old man from Watertown, was trapped inside the vehicle and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. The 50-year-old man was flown from the scene by Flight for Life to the Aurora Summit Hospital. He was also arrested for his first Operating While Intoxicated offense. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
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Tornado hit Dodge County; significant damage, power outages
The Brief Storms swept across Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving significant damage. A tornado hit Dodge County. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said many streets and highways are closed due to power lines and trees being down. The sheriff's office tells FOX6 News some people lost their homes. DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - Severe storms swept across Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15, causing significant damage. A tornado tore through Dodge County, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. What we know The We Energies outage map reported more than 14,000 customers without power as of 6 a.m. on Friday. The cities of Juneau and Mayville, around 60 miles northeast of Milwaukee, received some of the worst damage as tornado-warned storms moved through around 6 p.m. The National Weather Service will be on site Friday morning to assess the damage. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said many streets and highways are closed due to power lines and trees being down. What they're saying "We are stressing to everybody, to please avoid the City of Mayville and the City of Juneau if you don't live there," the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said. "We are trying to get things cleaned up." The sheriff's office tells FOX6 News some people lost their homes. Crews rushed one person to the hospital after their roof caved in. At this point, only minor injuries have been reported to emergency personnel. Waldvogel's Farm in Juneau reported severe damage due to high winds. They posted the pictures below on their Facebook page. What you can do City of Juneau residents who have been displaced from their homes are encouraged to report to Dodgeland Schools 401, S. Western Ave, Juneau, WI. City of Mayville residents who have been displaced from their homes are encouraged to report to the Tag Center, 1700 Breckenridge St, Mayville. What you can do Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, causing damage in some areas. FOX6 News invites viewers to share photos of the damage. Those images are shared online and often used on-air. We invite you to share photos from your community below – but be safe doing so. Have photos of hail? You can share those here. The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service. First responders in Dodge County, including the sheriff, provided information on the aftermath response. Some images in this post were shared by FOX6 News viewers engaged with our site and app.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
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Dodge County storm damage, residents asked to shelter in place
The Brief Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin on Thursday. FOX6 News invites viewers to share photos of the aftermath and damage. MILWAUKEE - The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said residents in the Juneau and Mayville areas have been asked to shelter in place as crews work to clean up storm damage and restore power on Thursday night, May 15. What they're saying Many streets and highways are closed due to downed trees and power lines in those areas. Do not drive around barricades or emergency vehicles. It's estimated power could be out for some residents for one-to-two days. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android One person was hospitalized. At this point, the sheriff's office said only minor injuries have been reported to emergency personnel. Mayville Mayor Rob Boelk declared a state of emergency due to the "substanial" damage. What you can do Juneau residents who have been displaced from their homes can go to Dodgeland Schools: 401 S. Western Ave. Mayville residents who have been displaced from their homes can go to Mayville High School: 500 N. Clark St. The Red Cross and Dodge County Health and Human Services are at both locations to help residents. "Glass was breaking. The hail was the size of my fist. Glass was breaking all around us," said Juneau resident Diana Ogle, who told FOX6 News the roof was blown off of her home. "When they say it sounds like a freight train, they ain't lying. it was loud. I could feel the house heave and the wall upstairs in the master bedroom is cracked. The foundation is cracked." "We heard on the scanner that there was a tornado or funnel cloud to the west of us, so we went down to the basement, and we were down there for like five, 10 minutes and all you could feel was like a lot of pressure," said Mayville resident Bridget Kuehle. "I almost felt like the house lifted up off the ground." What you can do Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, causing damage in some areas. FOX6 News invites viewers to share photos of the damage. Those images are shared online and often used on-air. We invite you to share photos from your community below – but be safe doing so. Have photos of hail? You can share those here. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service. First responders in Dodge County, including the sheriff, provided information on the aftermath response. Some images in this post were shared by FOX6 News viewers engaged with our site and app.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Silver Alert canceled, missing Dodge County man found safe
The Brief A Silver Alert has been issued for 73-year-old Gregg Schepp. He left his home in Dodge County, near Columbus, early Sunday morning, May 11. He has dementia, and it is not known where he is going. DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - UPDATE: The Silver Alert was canceled; Gregg has been found safe. A Silver Alert has been issued for a Dodge County man who has gone missing and has dementia, Gregg Schepp. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, Gregg Schepp left his home on O'Connor Road (near Columbus) at about 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Gregg is 73 years old, white, with a height of 5 ft 7 inches and a weight of 190 lbs. He is partially bald on top of his head with brown and gray hair. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Gregg left his home on foot wearing a black coat and black sweatpants. He has dementia, and it is unknown where he may have gone. What you can do Anyone with any information on Gregg's whereabouts should call the Dodge County Sheriff's Office at 920-386-3726. The Source The Dodge County Sheriff's Office sent FOX6 the Silver Alert via the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN).
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin woman arrested for alleged threats towards Waupun prison employees
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 32-year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested on Monday, stemming from investigations into threats made to Waupun Correctional Institution employees. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported that it had been investigating the threats made to other people at the institution as well. The release said numerous victims received hundreds of threatening and harassing calls, texts and/or emails. Deputies: Driver crashes into postal worker in Wisconsin after waiving to Amish farmer The threats were disruptive of the prison's operations, as law enforcement had to increase its presence near victims' homes. On Monday, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office and multiple Milwaukee Police Department units performed a search warrant on a Milwaukee residence. Detectives found devices that provided evidence of the alleged threats. 32-year-old Trina Brown of Milwaukee was arrested, with multiple counts of the following charges requested: Stalking Terroristic Threats Unlawful Use of a Telephone Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System Bail Jumping Woman in Wisconsin arrested on battery charges after allegedly assaulting roommate, damaging property Any charges will be through the Dodge County District Attorney's Office. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFRV Local 5 - Green Bay, Appleton.
