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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
De Pere selects new Fire Chief to replace retiring Matzke, set to start June 9
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – With the April retirement of Chief Al Matzke, who stepped down from his role after 40 years of service, the De Pere Police and Fire Commission has officially announced the next Fire Chief. Battalion Chief Brett Jansen will become the new chief effective on June 9, officials announced on Monday evening. Appleton's Lamers Dairy brings back 'Cones for a Cause' to raise money during June Dairy Month Jansen, a long-time member with De Pere Fire Rescue, will step into the role after Assistant Fire Chief Jack Mlnrik finishes his time as the interim chief. Chief Jansen has served De Pere for nearly 20 years, starting as a firefighter/paramedic in 2006, until he became a Lieutenant in 2019. His current title of Battalion Chief was earned in 2022. The 2021 Wisconsin State Firefighter of the Year, Jansen, is also the Emergency Medical Services Director, with years of experience. Fire Department Lieutenant in Wisconsin uses chainsaw to create artful park bench Mayor James Boyd released the following statement regarding the selection: 'Battalion Chief Jansen is an exceptional leader, and we're excited to see him step into the role of Fire Chief for our community. The City of De Pere has long taken pride in the strength of its public safety services and overall quality of life. We're confident that Chief Jansen will not only uphold these high standards but also lead the department forward with professionalism, innovation, and a forward-thinking approach to fire and emergency response.' De Pere Mayor James Boyd City Manager Kim Flom added the following statement: 'We are excited to have Brett on board as the next Fire Chief. His commitment to the community and to the continued strength of the organization were evident through the recruitment process.' City Manager Kim Flom No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts' Day 3 selection named team's 'best value pick' by The Athletic
Indianapolis Colts' Day 3 selection named team's 'best value pick' by The Athletic One of the Indianapolis Colts' Day 3 selections was named the team's "best value pick" by The Athletic. Which of the Indianapolis Colts' eight draft picks would you consider their best value selection? Each of the 32 NFL beat writers for The Athletic answered this question for their respective teams. When it came to the Colts, James Boyd selected fifth-round pick and running back out of Kansas State, DJ Giddens. "Indy needed more depth and variety at running back, and Giddens provides both," wrote Boyd. In terms of where Giddens was selected (151st overall) relative to his consensus big board ranking (No. 111), he was the Colts' best value pick in that regard (+44). But on the field, given that Giddens was a fifth-round pick, the opportunity to carve out a role and make an impact very much exists, and that of course, is actual value. At the NFL combine, GM Chris Ballard mentioned that the Colts needed more production from the backup running back role behind Jonathan Taylor. Perhaps free agent signee Khalil Herbert can provide that, but his presence on the roster shouldn't stop Giddens from overtaking that RB2 job if he earns those snaps. Giddens comes to the Colts after two highly productive seasons at Kansas State. This included eclipsing 1,200 yards in 2023 and going over 1,300 yards in 2024. This past year, Giddens was a big-play threat with the ball, averaging 6.5 yards per rush and ranking 15th among all backs in rushes of 10-plus yards, per PFF. In addition to giving the Colts some potential juice behind Taylor, Giddens could also add a much-needed pass-catching threat out of the backfield. During his final two seasons, Giddens had 72 targets, totaling just under 600 yards, and he averaged a hefty 12.9 yards per catch in 2024. Last season, Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson combined for just 88 carries on the year, and collectively, averaged under 4.0 yards per rush attempt.
