Kaukauna’s fire chief plans to retire next month. Chief Paul Hirte says he’s had a successful career with the department for over 35 years. He says it’s time to move on to the next stage of his life. Hirte says one of the biggest changes during his time with the department was the new station. It opened in 2017. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 6:37:04 PM - SOURCE: WHBY-AM 1150 News Talk
VIDEO: Crews had a busy morning on Tuesday as they battled a fire at the Centennial Estates apartment complex at around 6 a.m. Local 5's Alexandra Burnley reports that firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof of the complex for smoke ventilation. At this time there's no word on any injuries or what caused the fire. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 6:27:50 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
VIDEO: Crews had a busy morning on Tuesday as they battled a fire at the Centennial Estates apartment complex at around 6 a.m. Local 5's Alexandra Burnley reports that firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof of the complex for smoke ventilation. At this time there's no word on any injuries or what caused the fire. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 6:27:50 AM - SOURCE: WFRV-TV and WJMN-TV Green Bay
VIDEO: The man who owns a trailer that was towed from a Walworth County property where the remains of two people were found in a burn pit last week appears to be supportive of white supremacy. Matthew Neumann, 43, hasn't been formally charged in the case but remained in the Milwaukee County Jail on Monday in lieu of $250,000 bail. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 5:10:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
VIDEO: The man who owns a trailer that was towed from a Walworth County property where the remains of two people were found in a burn pit last week appears to be supportive of white supremacy. Matthew Neumann, 43, hasn't been formally charged in the case but remained in the Milwaukee County Jail on Monday in lieu of $250,000 bail. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 5:10:00 AM - SOURCE: WISN-TV ABC 12 Milwaukee
The City of Fitchburg would face a “significantly higher” cost to run a combined fire and EMS department, according to a “rough estimate” provided to the Council Jan. 8. Finance director Misty Dodge compiled the numbers at the request of Mayor Jason Gonzalez following a study and Council discussion on the topic last year. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 4:36:24 AM - SOURCE: Fitchburg Star
The City of Fitchburg would face a “significantly higher” cost to run a combined fire and EMS department, according to a “rough estimate” provided to the Council Jan. 8. Finance director Misty Dodge compiled the numbers at the request of Mayor Jason Gonzalez following a study and Council discussion on the topic last year. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 4:36:24 AM - SOURCE: Fitchburg Star
The Janesville Police and Fire Commission has narrowed a list of 32 fire chief applicants to five finalists. The finalists include Interim Fire Chief Jim Ponkauskas, who is now in charge of the department after Randy Banker officially retired Friday. The commission selected the finalists during a mostly closed-session meeting Thursday. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gazette Extra
Sauk County emergency crews were able to remove a patient from an ambulance just before the vehicle went up in flames Sunday evening, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department. The Sauk County Sheriff’s Department said at about 6:30 p.m. a call came in, reporting an ambulance was running in emergency mode with flames underneath on Highway 12 near Baraboo. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27
The Janesville Police and Fire Commission has narrowed a list of 32 fire chief applicants to five finalists. The finalists include Interim Fire Chief Jim Ponkauskas, who is now in charge of the department after Randy Banker officially retired Friday. The commission selected the finalists during a mostly closed-session meeting Thursday. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gazette Extra
Sauk County emergency crews were able to remove a patient from an ambulance just before the vehicle went up in flames Sunday evening, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department. The Sauk County Sheriff’s Department said at about 6:30 p.m. a call came in, reporting an ambulance was running in emergency mode with flames underneath on Highway 12 near Baraboo. - PUB DATE: 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKOW-TV ABC 27
Their usual greeter won’t be at the door this year. Members of the Lake Mills Fire Department have had heavy hearts while planning their largest annual fundraiser of the year, their 14th annual spaghetti dinner will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Lake Mills High School. “In our minds he will always be a member of the department,” said event organizer Andy Brinkmann. - PUB DATE: 1/14/2019 1:01:30 PM - SOURCE: Lake Mills Leader
Their usual greeter won’t be at the door this year. Members of the Lake Mills Fire Department have had heavy hearts while planning their largest annual fundraiser of the year, their 14th annual spaghetti dinner will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Lake Mills High School. “In our minds he will always be a member of the department,” said event organizer Andy Brinkmann. - PUB DATE: 1/14/2019 1:01:30 PM - SOURCE: Lake Mills Leader
One person is dead after a snowmobile crash in the Oneida County Town of Schoepke. Sheriff's officials say it happened on Old 26 Road at 1:10 Sunday afternoon. The snowmobile rider left the trail and struck some trees. The unidentified operator of the sled died at the scene. Others responding to the crash included Medic 1, The Wisconsin DNR, Fire District Alpha, and the Oneida County Medical Examiner's office. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 6:44:27 PM - SOURCE: WRIG-AM Fox Sports 1390
One person is dead after a snowmobile crash in the Oneida County Town of Schoepke. Sheriff's officials say it happened on Old 26 Road at 1:10 Sunday afternoon. The snowmobile rider left the trail and struck some trees. The unidentified operator of the sled died at the scene. Others responding to the crash included Medic 1, The Wisconsin DNR, Fire District Alpha, and the Oneida County Medical Examiner's office. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 6:44:27 PM - SOURCE: WRIG-AM Fox Sports 1390
Authorities in Price County say a 4-year-old child died Saturday following a house fire in Ogema. A neighbor reported the house fire around 1:50 p.m. and informed dispatch a child was trapped inside. The home was engulfed when department arrived on scene. The child died as result of the fire. The child’s name has not been released. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 3:47:59 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
Authorities in Price County say a 4-year-old child died Saturday following a house fire in Ogema. A neighbor reported the house fire around 1:50 p.m. and informed dispatch a child was trapped inside. The home was engulfed when department arrived on scene. The child died as result of the fire. The child’s name has not been released. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 3:47:59 AM - SOURCE: WSAW-TV CBS 7 Wausau
VIDEO: The Milwaukee Fire Department diver who nearly lost his own life while trying to rescue a woman from the Kinnickinnic River is sharing his story. John Cooley gave details to FOX6 News about the most dangerous dive of his life -- and getting back in the water. "This is one of the worst calls we've been on," said Lt. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 3:19:04 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
VIDEO: The Milwaukee Fire Department diver who nearly lost his own life while trying to rescue a woman from the Kinnickinnic River is sharing his story. John Cooley gave details to FOX6 News about the most dangerous dive of his life -- and getting back in the water. "This is one of the worst calls we've been on," said Lt. - PUB DATE: 1/13/2019 3:19:04 AM - SOURCE: WITI Fox Channel 6
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 41 near the Town of Lomira. Another man was flown out of the scene by Med Flight. A dispatcher with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash happened around 12 a.m. Friday morning. He also confirmed the crash involved a Silver Ford pickup truck and a semi. - PUB DATE: 1/11/2019 6:11:18 AM - SOURCE: WMTV-TV NBC 15 Madison
