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A Couple of Weather-Related Problems

June 18, 2014, 2:41 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Lightning, thunder and heavy rain hit the Sheboygan area overnight.  The Sheriff’s Department said the storm felled a tree on Highway 57 near Random Lake around midnight, but that has since been cleared.  Lt. Jason Liermann said the rain has also caused mud from a farm field to be washed onto the roadway just east of Ada on County M between Highway 32 and Orchard Road.  He said the Highway Department was being dispatched.  In the meantime, motorists are being urged to be alert when traveling in that area.

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Governor to Serve Breakfast in Sheboygan County

June 19, 2014, 2:56 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Governor Scott Walker will be serving up breakfast at Sheboygan County’s Breakfast on the Farm this weekend.  The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce made the announcement this morning on social media.  The event is scheduled for Saturday from 7 to noon at Jensema  Farms on County V.  The governor was just in the area on Monday as the keynote speaker during the dedication ceremony for the Acuity Flag.

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Resentencing order for 2001 attempted murder suspect

June 19, 2014, 8:53 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan woman who has been in prison for 12 years may soon be getting out.  Judge L. Edward Stengel ruled Thursday morning in Sheboygan County Court that 34 year old Renata Neuaone (New-own) deserves to be re-sentenced.  Neuaone is currently serving a 22 year sentence in the Taycheedah women’s prison for attempting to hang a Sheboygan woman from the railroad trestle near the Blue Line Ice Center in December of 2001 in a dispute over the drug ecstasy.  Stengel, in an oral ruling, said that since the original sentencing psychologists at Taycheedah have determined that Neuaone was suffering from a personality disorder at the time caused by domestic abuse.  He also said that three others sentenced in the case, including her husband, had gotten substantially lighter sentences.  Therefore, Stengel said he was ordering a new sentence which will be handed down on August 4th.

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Update: Suspicious Fire Destroys South Side Garage

June 20, 2014, 2:48 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A garage on Sheboygan’s south side was destroyed and several nearby buildings sustained collateral damage in a suspicious fire early Friday morning.  Battalion Chief Dean Kline said the fire was discovered at 922 Georgia Avenue about 12:30 and when firefighters arrived the garage was fully involved with only the framework standing.  Kline said there was also damage to the siding of several nearby structures including the home to which the garage belonged.  Authorities said no one was living at that address and the fire is considered suspicious and is currently under investigation.

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Governor Walker Under FIre

June 20, 2014, 5:00 am
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MADISON, WI (WHBL) - Governor Scott Walker went on national T-V Friday morning to continue his denials of wrongdoing.  That's after court documents were released yesterday afternoon, in which John Doe prosecutors wrote that Walker was at the center of a "criminal scheme" connected with his 2012 recall election and those of G-O-P state senators.  The documents stated that Walker and Republican operatives R-J Johnson and Deborah Jordahl helped raise money and control recall campaign spending with the help of 12 conservative groups.  They reportedly discussed their plans with prominent G-O-P figures, including strategist Karl Rove.  Prosecutor Francis Schmitz said they broke multiple election laws, including the filing of false campaign reports.  Federal Judge Rudolph Randa halted the John Doe probe last month, before any charges could be filed.  State judge Gregory Peterson earlier quashed subpoenas against targets, saying there was no probable cause that campaign laws were broken.  According to the documents, previous John Doe judge Barbara Kluka ordered numerous home raids to round up evidence connected with at least 29 conservative groups.   In a news conference, a statement, and tweets, the Republican Walker said two federal and state judges had not bought the prosecutors' arguments.  He called them "categorically false."  Walker also slammed prosecutor John Chisholm, calling the Milwaukee County D-A a "partisan Democrat."  The governor also said the John Doe probe should be dropped for good, and Democrats will use it to distract from the issues most important to Wisconsin voters.  The governor went on the "Fox and Friends" show at 6:15 this morning to take his side of the story national.  Walker has a strong profile throughout the country as a possible White House candidate in 2016. 

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Sheboygan man charged for alleged sexual conduct with teenage girl

June 20, 2014, 10:16 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man is accused of performing sexual acts with a teenage girl this week.  52 year old Michael Hunter is charged with two sexual assault felonies for his alleged conduct with a 15 year old girl.

According to the criminal complaint, the girl asked Hunter for help with homework when he allegedly gave her some Kessler’s to drink.  She drank it, became dizzy and remembered parts of Hunter having intercourse with her.  Afterwards she left his room but returned to tried to retrieve a bra she left, and this led to Hunter grouping her and masturbating himself.  When asked about his actions, Hunter denied having any sexual conduct with the girl.

He now faces up to 80 years in prison if found guilty of the assault charges.

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Several Vehicles Damaged by Erratic Driver

June 21, 2014, 3:42 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - At least a half-dozen parked vehicles were damaged by an erratic driver in a parking lot on Eisner Court early Saturday morning.  Sheboygan Police said they received complaints about 3 o’clock of squealing tires and a car driving recklessly in the parking lot of the Ridge Court Apartments.  When officers arrived they found at least six damaged vehicles in the lot which had been struck by a car that fled the scene.  Sgt. Tim Patton said officers located the vehicle abandoned nearby but they were still looking for the driver.

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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

June 23, 2014, 2:41 am
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PLYMOUTH, WI (WHBL) - A Kiel area woman was seriously injured yesterday afternoon in a motorcycle accident several miles west of Plymouth.  The Sheriff’s Department said 21 year old Andrea Meyer was riding with a group of other cyclists on County Z when she lost control on a curve.  The cycle left the road, she was ejected and slid for about 150 feet through the brush.  Meyer was flown from the scene to Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah.  She was wearing a helmet.

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Glenbeulah Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

June 23, 2014, 5:38 am
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WISCONSIN DELLS, WI (WHBL) - The first weekend of summer had a tragic side effect in Wisconsin.  At least three motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes that occurred on Saturday night.  Authorities said 36-year-old Todd Hughes, of Glenbeulah, was ejected from his motorcycle when it struck a deer near Wisconsin Dells on Interstate 90-94.  In Waukesha County, a 21-year-old Pewaukee man died after his bike left Highway 16 near County Trunk Double-"J."  In central Wisconsin, a 34-year-old Eagle River man was killed after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle just west of Auburndale at Highways 10 and 186.

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Sheboygan County home sales, prices continue to lag 2013 numbers

June 23, 2014, 7:27 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - The housing marking in Sheboygan County continues to have a rough 2014.

The Wisconsin Realtors Association says home sales in the county in May were down 14 units compared to last year, a nearly 10-percent decline.  Median home prices were also down $2,000 from prices last year, a 1.5-percent decline.  So far this calendar year, Sheboygan County has seen home sales and median prices down over five percent when compared to this time in 2013.

For the entire state so far this year, home sales are down eight percent while prices are up 3.6-percent.  One WRA member believes changes to federal lending restrictions may be a cause for the decline in home sales in addition to the recent harsh winter.

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Woman Gets Prison for Retail Theft

June 23, 2014, 9:35 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Milwaukee woman who is currently in the women’s prison in Taycheedah for retail theft in several counties will be doing some additional time for a Sheboygan incident.  43 year old Latrice Woods was arrested nearly a year ago for stealing 4 i-pads, a mini i-pad and a flat screen TV from the northside Wal-Mart.  She is also facing similar charges in Waukesha, Lincoln and Washington Counties.  Woods was sentenced recently in Sheboygan County Court to two years in prison to be served after her current term is up, meaning she will be in prison until early 2018.  She was also ordered to pay $5,400 in restitution to Wal-Mart.

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Police Investigate Dog Bite

June 24, 2014, 3:43 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Sheboygan Police are still looking for the owner of a dog that bit a woman on the city’s north side on Sunday night.  Police said it was a small black and tan Chihuahua that bit a pregnant woman in the area of North 6th and Lincoln Avenue.  The dog was then picked up by two girls believed to be between 8 and 11 years old.  Therefore, police believe the dog lives in that area and they are trying to locate the owner.  Anyone with any information should contact police at 459-3333.

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Waldo Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Child

June 24, 2014, 9:39 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Waldo man who lost his wife and family for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13 year old girl is now going to prison.  36 year old John Termaat was sentenced recently in Sheboygan County Court to two years in prison to be followed by 5 years on extended supervision.  The case first came to light when the victim, then 15, reported a sexual assault.  It was investigated by Sheboygan County authorities, but never went anywhere.  The last May, the victim, now 21, provided authorities with a written statement detailing the nearly daily sexual contact and molestation she suffered at the hands of Termaat during the summer of 2004.  Termaat was questioned by detectives last December when he denied most of the allegations, even though he had sent cards and letters of apology to his wife and the victim.  His wife left him in 2010 and divorced him in 2012.  Now he will spend two years in the state prison.

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North Dakota prostitution defendant has Sheboygan County ties

June 24, 2014, 10:18 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Milwaukee man who was charged last year for drug dealing in Sheboygan County is accused of taking three women to North Dakota against their will, to serve as prostitutes for men working in the Bakken oil fields.  31-year-old Levell Durr was charged late last week in federal court with transporting individuals for illegal sex.

According to an F-B-I affidavit, their investigation began in April when Sheboygan Police informed them that Durr had taken three girls, two who used to live in Sheboygan County, to the fracking area for prostitution.  The affidavit adds Durr used drugs and physical abuse to keep them in line, even forcing one female to spend several days in a dog kennel for breaking his rules.  Durr will have his next court hearing on Thursday.

Durr was charged last October for allegedly dealing marijuana, cocaine and heroin in Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties, but online court records show those charges were dismissed earlier this year due to prosecution motions

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SASD has preliminary budget in place for 2014-15

June 24, 2014, 7:53 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - The Sheboygan Area School District has a balanced preliminary budget in place for next school year.  The Board of Education approved the $113 million budget during their meeting Tuesday evening, which is an increase of 1.4 percent from last year and does include a two percent raise for salaries.

Business Administrator Mark Boehlke said projections from earlier this year were correct, meaning they do have to cover a deficit of around $387, 000.  They will be able to cover it and then some with annual employee turnover, which will allow for a few new teacher and staff positions.

The budget is preliminary since official revenue numbers from the state will not be finalized until October.

 

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SASD delays vote on future for long term care benefits

June 24, 2014, 8:00 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - The Sheboygan Area School District has delayed action for a few months on the future of long term care benefits for past and current teachers.

The Board of Education was prepared to vote Tuesday evening to end their contribution to the WEA trust for the benefit by August 1.  Business Administrator Mark Boehlke  said the decision was due to recent and future high rate increases towards it, which are expected to average out to be 9.5 percent a year.

Several dozen retired and current teachers attended the meeting with over a dozen speaking about the impact ending the benefit would have.  Many were unhappy with how the district has handled communicating with them about the potential benefit cut, along with the struggles of finding a new benefit provider and how to pay for the added costs, saying they just need more time to prepare for a possible change.

As a result, the board approved having the administration hold meetings with current and retired teachers about the matter over the next several weeks, with a final recommendation to be decided on in August.

 

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UPDATE Two accidents injured three, one arrested

June 25, 2014, 2:59 am
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SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI (WHBL) - The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department investigated two accidents in the county Wednesday morning that injured three.

Lt. Mark Rupnik said the first accident occurred around 4:45 on Town Line Road in the Town of Holland.  17 year old Floyd Morin of rural Oostburg was driving eastbound when he left the roadway and struck a tree.  He and a passenger, 17 year old Jacob Gasbarro, suffered minor injuries withGasbarro taken to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital for treatment and was released.  Rupnik said Morin was arrested for driving without a license and causing injury while driving intoxicated.

The second accident occurred around 8:35 on I-43 near Rowe Road in the Town of Mosel.  20 year old Courtney Weir of Sheboygan was driving northbound when she enter the median, struck a road sign, came back on to the roadway and flipped her vehicle.  She was treated at the scene for a minor injury and was cited for inattentive driving.

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Suspect sought for Sheboygan bike shop burglary

June 25, 2014, 12:19 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Sheboygan Police are asking for public assistance in trying to find a person suspected of stealing items from a downtown bike business.

Lt. Kurt Brasser said the incident was reported Tuesday morning at Johnny’s Bicycle Shop at 1001 Michigan Avenue.  The suspect was able to gain entry to the business and take a blue and white Fuji Nevada mountain bike and a black Sunlite Recumben bike rack.

Brasser said the suspect was captured on surveillance video, and it has been posted on their website. Anyone with information about the robbery and suspect are asked to call the department at 459-3333.

 

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Random Lake to run maintenance referendum this fall

June 25, 2014, 1:31 pm
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RANDOM LAKE, WI (WHBL) - The Random Lake School District will ask their residents later this year if they will support a maintenance referendum.  Earlier this month the district Board of Education voted to have the $8.5 million question on the November ballot.

Superintendent Tom Malmstadt said what is up for approval are items residents saw on a survey they conducted this spring and had a majority of support.

How the referendum money would be broken down would goes as follow:

-just over $3 million for athletic field improvements and repairs, mainly for drainage issues.

-just under $1.8 million for heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical repairs, mainly addressing two boilers over 40 years old.

-just under $1.5 million for exterior and structural repairs, mainly on a portion of the roof

-around $1.1 million for classroom and common area improvements and repairs such as replacing carpets with tiles and replacing ceiling tiles

-around a half million each for both security and safety measures and technology updates

Malmstadt said the district will be busy getting information out regarding the referendum, both with events held at the school and having school administration and board members attending other community events.

The cost of the referendum would be $11 a year on a $100,000 home.

 

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Sheboygan area unemployment rates continue to go down

June 25, 2014, 2:28 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Sheboygan County’s unemployment rates improved last month.  The Department of Workforce Development says the Sheboygan metro area did lose 200 jobs from April to May, but there are 400 more workers when compared to May of last year.  As a result, the unemployment rate for both the City of Sheboygan and Sheboygan County are down one-tenth of a percent from April to six and 4.9-percent, respectfully.  Across the state, most counties, cities and metro area did see unemployment rates drop last month.  As for Wisconsin as a whole, the unemployment rate dropped for a ninth straight month to 5.7 percent.

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