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Local News 05/31/2011 09:22 PM
05/31/2011 09:22 PM Local And Regional News
05/20/2012 04:32 PM Woman accused of starving girl posts bail A woman accused along with her husband of starving and torturing the man's 15-year-old daughter has been released from jail. Dane County Judge Julie Genovese lowered bail for the couple to $9,000 each on Friday. Bail had been set at $22,500 for 41-year-old Chad Chritton and at $30,000 for 42-year-old Melinda Drabeck-Chritton. Dane County sheriff's Lt. Brian Hayes said Drabeck-Chritton posted the $9,000 cash Friday. The husband was still in custody Saturday. Defense attorneys argued the couple had no money and that their bail should be reduced to signature bonds. The couple has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The couple's attorneys argued their clients' finances had changed since they were arrested three months ago. The lawyers said that both have previously clean records. They said that the pair had strong ties to the community and there was little chance either would be a flight risk. A prosecutor told the judge that a website had been set up last week to raise money for the couple's legal defense. However, Chritton's attorney said the website hasn't raised any money. Among other motions discussed during Friday's hearing was one that that asked the judge to separate the couple's cases. The judge offered no ruling on that request. VIDEO Attorneys also asked the judge to allow the couple to wear civilian clothing during hearings. They said that forcing the pair to wear jail clothes portray a negative image. Genovese said she'll hear from jail staff first before approving the idea. Chritton and Drabeck-Chritton are accused of starving and torturing the man's 15-year-old daughter. The couple has pleaded not guilty to all charges. All parties are due back in court on Aug. 31.
05/20/2012 03:59 PM Environmental reviews down in Walker's 1st year The number of environmental inspections conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources declined sharply in Scott Walker's first year as governor. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Sunday that the decreases were seen in most categories affecting air and water quality. Of the biggest drops: Inspections of large farms were down 46 percent, and private well inspections were down 36 percent in 2011. Environmental advocates said the decline raises questions over whether the DNR is paying less attention to environmental regulation since the Republican Walker took office. DNR officials said they have a shortage of workers, and they are still meeting federal inspection requirements.
05/20/2012 01:06 PM State's fish hatcheries need modernization A new study said Wisconsin's 17 fish hatcheries are in need of $155 million in improvements. A Springfield, Ill., engineering company recommends building a new Great Lakes cold water hatchery, a quarantine facility and two new inland lakes hatcheries. The report recommends raising license fees, selling a $5 fish hatchery stamp or even creating a conservation sales tax, which would need approval from taxpayers. Department of Natural Resources fisheries director Al Kaas said the agency is looking at a 10-year plan that would renovate some existing hatcheries and close four others. Kaas told Wisconsin Public Radio News that the DNR doesn't have the money to operate and maintain all of the facilities it has in operation. The study recommends closing hatcheries in Langlade, Thunder River, Kettle Moraine and Brule River.
05/20/2012 12:31 PM New facility helps vets survive civilian life Hoping to gain back the freedoms they fought for while easing their transition into civilian life, Madison-area veterans have a new place to call their own. Dryhootch Madison, a coffee house and resource center for vets, recently held its grand opening. Organizers call Dryhootch a movement to help veterans reconnect with the community. And those attending the grand opening seemed to agree. "I think the Dryhootch is a good thing because it's a sober place to be for veterans to interact with others from different foreign wars," said Army veteran Terry Curry. "A nurse from the VA said it would be a good place to come check out and there would be a lot of resources for veterans," added Blair Barrett, a Navy veteran. Veteran and coffee barista Jeff Kriesel said Dryhootch’s mission is to act as an ally for vets having a tough time transitioning back to civilian life. "We're going to help people with resumes, clothes if they need it for interviews, computers for their ready use, counselors, support groups," said Kriesel. "We have legal counselors on board. If you need it, we can find it for you." Offering vets the use of meeting rooms and a multimedia center, Dryhootch organizers are hoping that their blend of coffee and camaraderie will be the perfect combination for Madison-area vets. "Veterans need a place like this all over where they can come and be safe and interact with other veterans and have community based support," said Barrett. "So it's really good for veterans." Organizers at Dryhootch said they were fortunate to lease their Madison space for free this first year. Dryhootch Madison is located at 8025 Excelsior Dr. on Madison's far West Side. Madison’s Dryhootch is the third location in the state. The other two are both in Milwaukee. For more information, go to http://www.dryhootch.org.
05/20/2012 12:20 PM Victim identified in Devil's Lake death Investigators said that they don't suspect foul play in the death of a McFarland woman who fell about 100 feet at Devil's Lake State Park on Thursday. The woman , identified as Carol Neuman, 56, was at the park by herself. She wasn't on a marked trail when she fell from a scenic lookout high above the lake, according to state Department of Natural Resources officials. Park visitors found the body just after 3 p.m. on Thursday. The parks superintendent said that rescue crews struggled to get to the bluff where the woman's body was found. Investigators said that they were continuing to look into how the fall happened. The death is the first since 2010, although the park sees numerous serious injuries every year, officials said.
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