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🌱 How a 2024 Prairie du Chien homicide case ended in 40 years
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Prairie du Chien! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 2024 Prairie du Chien homicide case ended in 40 years
- Wauzeka man charged after Prairie du Chien-area hit-and-run injures woman
- How much ad money is targeting Prairie du Chien’s congressional district?
Also on today's calendar: Robert F. Gokey Memorial Day Fundraiser and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
- Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Prairie du Chien Police release statement on sentencing of a Lancaster man to 40-years in prison on First-Degree Reckless Homocide Charge (kctn.com) — Prairie du Chien police have announced a 40-year prison sentence for a Lancaster man in connection with a 2024 homicide inside a local residence. Officials detailed the investigation, thanked assisting agencies, and emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice and preventing further violent crime in the community. 
• Wauzeka man formally charged in hit-and-run that injured woman, dog (news8000.com) — A Wauzeka man has been formally charged after a woman walking her dog was seriously injured in an April 28 hit-and-run on Rhein Hollow Road, reported from Prairie du Chien. Prosecutors say he fled to Iowa and altered his vehicle before being arrested; he’s now jailed on felony charges with another court appearance set for May 21.
• $327 million ad spending surge expected in midterms (gmtoday.com) — Prairie du Chien residents in the 3rd Congressional District should expect a big jump in political advertising this fall, with millions already reserved in the race involving Rep. Derrick Van Orden. A new report projects at least $327 million in Wisconsin political ad spending across TV, streaming, digital, and radio, nearly double the last midterm, driven by the governor’s race and competitive congressional and legislative contests.
📸 Around Prairie du Chien
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Upcoming Events in
Prairie du Chien
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★ Featured events ★
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What’s Under the Villa Louis →
Villa Louis Historic Site, 521 N Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien
1:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Track and Field: Middle School →
Prairie Du Chien Area SD Platteville High SchoolActivities Complex Track Facility
4:30 pm -
Western Elite Volleyball Practices →
Prairie Du Chien Area SD Richland Center High SchoolSoftball Field
5:00 pm -
Track and Field: V →
Prairie Du Chien Area SD Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
3:30 pm -
Track and Field: Middle School →
Waupun High School
9:30 am -
Robert F. Gokey Memorial Day Fundraiser →
Pete's Hamburger Stand, 118 W Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 23
Monday May 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Staff and Employee Relations Meeting
River Ridge SD River Ridge School District - Superintendent's Office
4:30 pm -
Regular Board Meeting
River Ridge SD River Ridge Multipurpose Room High School
5:30 pm -
Senior Baccalaureate
Wauzeka-Steuben SD Wauzeka Methodist Church
7:00 pm -
MSTK @ River Ridge
Wauzeka-Steuben SD Wauzeka, WI 53826
4:15 pm -
BB vs Kickapoo(JV innings)
Wauzeka-Steuben SD Wauzeka, WI 53826
5:00 pm -
SB vs Ithaca/Weston(DOUBLE-HEADER)
Wauzeka-Steuben SD Wauzeka, WI 53826
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Prairie Du Chien. Apply here.
- CBRE Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Building Engineer - HVAC/Boiler PDC, WI in Prairie Du Chien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prairie du Chien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Viroqua
- Healthcare workers receive awards for work in helping service members, families (wiproud.com)
Platteville
- Biz Buzz: Peosta men's salon expands footprint, plans Platteville location (biztimes.biz)
- Wisconsin high school senior donates sensory kits to police department (wearegreenbay.com)
- Two Platteville residents arrested for drugs following warrants to search for a stolen vehicle (wglr.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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