Crash on US Highway 151 south of Beaver Dam; 2 people injured
Two people were injured, one severely, following a crash on US Highway 151 south of Beaver Dam around noon on Thursday, March 7.
Waupun Correctional Institution inmate dead
An inmate at Waupun Correctional Institution died on Feb. 22, state Department of Corrections spokesperson Kevin Hoffman said.
Dodge County wrong-way driver arrested for OWI near Beaver Dam
A Dodge County sheriff's deputy stopped a wrong-way driver on US 151 south of Beaver Dam on Feb. 24 – and the traffic stop was captured by a dash camera.
Dodge County man killed wife, turned gun on himself: officials
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said.
Dodge County man killed wife, turned gun on himself: officials
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said David Zittel, 85, shot his wife, Susan Zittel. Zittel then went to Prairie Ridge Health, entered the lobby, and shot himself.
Dodge County death investigations update
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Hustisford home invasion, 2 men arrested
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford in 2023. They are facing extradition back to Wisconsin for their initial court appearances.
2023 Hustisford home invasion; 2 arrested in Missouri
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford last year.
Beaver Dam firefighters hurt during ice rescue training; 1 seriously
Three firefighters were hurt in Beaver Dam on Monday evening, Feb. 12 – one of them seriously – during an ice rescue training exercise.
Ice rescue training exercise crash in Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam training exercise crash (Credit: George Davis)
Dodge County PayPal fraud complaints; 'please stay alert'
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate fraud complaints that occurred in the past week.
Dodge County escaped Huber inmate; woman back in police custody
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says a Huber inmate who did not return to the Dodge County Jail has been arrested.
Ashippun tree vandalism leaves police stumped
Trees keep falling into the roads in Ashippun, but not by accident.
Beaver Dam fatal shooting, woman killed
A woman is dead following a shooting in Beaver Dam that took place Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Dodge County pursuit, speeds exceeding 130 mph, driver arrested
A man was arrested in Dodge County after a 10-mile-long police pursuit early Sunday morning, Jan. 28.
Beaver Dam police chase; driver of stolen vehicle gets stuck in snow
Beaver Dam police have a person in custody following a police chase that ended with the driver getting stuck in the snow near the Dodge County Fairgrounds.
Dodge County ATV crash, two people seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured in an ATV crash in Dodge County on Saturday night, Jan. 14.
Dodge County police chase, fatal crash; fleeing driver hit tree
A 27-year-old Hartford man died following a police chase and crash in Dodge County on Sunday, Jan. 7.
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Dodge County police chase; speeds reach 110 mph, 2 arrested
Two people were taken into custody Sunday night, Dec. 31 following a police chase in Dodge County.