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Day: August 3, 2026

Oneida County Deputy Cleared in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Steve Dillon

An Oneida County deputy will not face criminal charges following a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in June in the Town of Lake Tomahawk. After reviewing the investigation conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, the Oneida County District Attorney determined Deputy Justin Orth was justified in using deadly force. The shooting happened June 17 as Deputies Orth and Alyssa Knabenbauer attempted to arrest 76-year-old John Krga on charges of first-degree sexual assault of a child and repeated sexual assault of the same child.According to investigators,…

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Wisconsin Unveils New Rotary Specialty License Plate

Steve Dillon

Wisconsin drivers now have a new specialty license plate option honoring Rotary International. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles has introduced the new plate, recognizing Rotary’s mission of promoting service, integrity and peace through its network of business, professional and community leaders. The Rotary plate joins more than 70 specialty license plate designs currently available through the Wisconsin DMV. Drivers who choose the plate will pay a $27 one-time issuance fee, plus a $25 annual contribution to Rotary International. Personalized plates are available for an additional $15…

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Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Langlade County

Steve Dillon

The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a three-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Tigerton man and injured four others Saturday evening. Authorities say the crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 45 and County Road B in the Town of Upham.A 61-year-old man from Tigerton was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were injured in the crash and transported to area hospitals for treatment. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the…

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