Month: January 2015

Kenosha Casino Proposal Press Conference 1-29-15 10:30AM

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Menominee Nation members, state lawmakers, labor leaders and the mayor of Kenosha held a press conference Thursday morning at the state capitol to ask Gov. Scott Walker to reconsider his rejection of the Kenosha casino project.

Legislators, including Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca and State Rep. Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz, made the same request in a letter to the governor Wednesday. But Walker says he can’t and won’t reconsider his decision unless the Menominee tribe submits a new proposal.

The Menominee wanted to partner with Hard Rock International to build an $800 million casino on an old race track in Kenosha. The governor rejected the plans last Friday after about a year and a half of consideration.

A Menominee spokesperson says tribal leaders are in Washington, D.C., meeting with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to discuss possible legal options.

Walker says the project could significantly impact the state budget, but some state lawmakers and the Menominee tribe have another view.

Super Bowl Sunday Safety Message

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Football fans should not let their fellow fans drive drunk

Fans, players and coaches likely will dispute some calls by officials during the Super Bowl. But no one will dispute that getting behind the wheel while impaired this Sunday is irreversibly and indisputably wrong.

As a timely reminder of the dangers of drunken driving, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will display “Plan Ahead. Designate a Sober Driver” on message signs along major highways throughout the state this weekend.

“Last year, there were zero traffic fatalities in Wisconsin on Super Bowl Sunday, and that is our goal again this year,” says David Pabst, director of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Law enforcement agencies will be particularly focused on preventing drunken driving on Super Bowl Sunday because fans will be at bars and parties before, during and after the game. The key to avoiding a drunken driving arrest, or even worse a crash, is to plan ahead by designating a sober driver or finding alternative transportation.”

For a safe and fun Super Bowl celebration, the WisDOT Division of State Patrol offers the following life-saving advice:

·         Download the Zero In Wisconsin Drive Sober mobile app for free at www.zeroinwisconsin.gov. The Driver Sober app has a “Find a Ride” feature, blood alcohol estimator and a designated driver selector to help you get home safely.

·         If you’re hosting a party, serve food and have non-alcoholic beverages available. Take care of your guests, and don’t let them drive if they’re impaired.

·         Don’t serve any amount of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. Wisconsin’s Absolute Sobriety Law prohibits drivers under age 21 from having any alcohol in their system while behind the wheel.

·         If you’re feeling buzzed, you’re probably over the 0.08 limit and risk being arrested for operating while intoxicated if you drive.

·         Bars and restaurants participating in the Safe Ride Program can provide a ride home for patrons. Visitwww.tlw.org/SafeRide for more information.

·         If you see a vehicle traveling erratically and suspect the driver may be impaired, call 911 (as soon as you can make the call safely).

 

Appleton Center Fire Call 1-26-15

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Monday afternoon the Appleton Fire Department Responded downtown on 100 West Lawrence street for a reported structure fire. The fire was in an underground parking garage connected to the Appleton Center. Initially crews encountered heavy smoke that was captured in the garage and discovered a fully involved car fire. The heat was intense enough to than activate the sprinkler system. Due to the heavy smoke, the nearby Zuelke buildings smoke alarm system was tripped as well, and this caused Appleton Fire Department units to than need to clear the multi story office building.

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(Pictures from the scene)
Photos Courtesy of: Edward Klug

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Gov. Scott Walker rejects Kenosha casino plan

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Gov. Scott Walker’s office announced on Friday that he will reject the plan for the Kenosha casino.

The Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock International wanted to build an $800 million complex on the former Dairyland Greyhound site, but Walker remained skeptical of the potential cost for the state.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the state and the Menominee Tribe made an agreement, or compact, that was sent off to the Bureau of Indian affairs for approval.
In the compact, the Menominee Tribe agreed to compensate the state for any future money the state is required to pay the Potowatomi Tribe. But taxpayers could still be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars if the Potowatomi take this to court and win.
“The bottom line is we’re still trying to work with all of the interested parties to get to a point where the state doesn’t lose out on something like $100 million or more because of the compacts of Jim Doyle,” Walker said previously.
Both Walker, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Menominee could reject the compact between the state and the Menominee Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Menominee have not announced their decisions.

Clintonville Fire Paged: Landing Zone 1-22-15

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Clintonville Ambulance was paged to Walker Forge for a reported subject that had a Metal Bar fall on them. Clintonville Ambulance after being on scene requested Theda-Star Medical Helicopter be called. The Fire Department was paged to setup the landing zone at the Clintonville Airport. Clintonville Police assisted at Walker Forge and the Airport. No other information is available at this time.

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Clintonville Vehicle Accident 1-22-15

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Clintonville Police and Clintonville Ambulance were called to the intersection of 15th Street and McKinley for a two vehicle accident Thursday just after 2:30PM . Minor injuries were reported and one person was transported to New London Family Medical Center. No other information is available at this time.

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