Beaver Dam teen to stand trial for negligent homicide
JUNEAU — A Beaver Dam teen accused of negligent homicide in the death of friend who was killed in a car crash last spring waived a preliminary hearing Thursday. Dominick E. Kaiser, 17, stood mute when asked to enter a plea to a felony charge of homicide by negligent use of a vehicle. Dodge County Judge Brian Pfitzinger entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Kaiser could face up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if convicted of... >>>
SPORTS
Wayland's Ptaschinski tops Northern MCC
Wayland senior Jenna Ptaschinski was honored as the Northern Midwest Classic’s Player of the Year in 2009.
The Big Red’s outside hitter – a unanimous all-North choice – led the
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AREA BRIEFS
JUNEAU: Man gets prison for burglary
A 24-year-old Wisconsin Dells man has been sentenced to two years in prison for breaking into Beaver Dam Plumbing and Heating in October 2008. Dodge County Judge Brian Pfitzinger also sentenced Kurtis W. Billings to four years of extended supervision. Billings pleaded no contest to being a ...more
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BUSINESS
Tested hay sales begin in Beaver Dam
The UW-Extension Dodge County office and the Dodge County Forage Council are hosting tested hay sales on the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning Dec. 1 and continuing through April 6. The tested hay sale will be conducted at the Beaver Dam Auction Market located 1 mile north of ...more
OPINION
MAILBAG - Veterans thank you; Education Week; Doctor thanked
A week to celebrate school success This week, Nov. 15 to Nov. 21, has been designated as American Education Week. American Education Week allows all schools the opportunity to thank those who contribute to the success that students experience everyday in the school ...more
CELEBRATIONS
Engagement - Katy Wheeler and Dan Bartow
Katy Wheeler and Dan Bartow wish to announce their engagement.
Parents of the couple are Bill and Deb Wheeler, Waupun, and Tim and Brenda Bartow, Waupun.
Katy is a 2002 graduate of Waupun High School, and a 2006 graduate of UW-Madison, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and strategic communications.
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