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Three charged in Point murder for hire
Wisconsin (WRN) - Prosecutors in Portage County have formally charged three suspects accused in a
murder-for-hire in Stevens Point. District attorney Tom Eagon says Carlos Cummings, Linda Dietze and
Carla Glodowski are all charged with being party to attempted homicide for shooting James Glodowski
two weeks ago.
A criminal complaint alleges Dietze shot James Glodowski, so his wife Carla could continue an
extramarital affair she was having with Cummings.
"If they participated or encouraged or conspired to commit the crime, they're all equally guilty in the eyes of
the law," Eagon says.
Eagon says Dietze lured James Glodowski to a park on the city's north side to pay him back some money,
and to show him a videotape of his wife cheating on him. Glodowski was shot at least five times with a
22-caliber handgun.
He has already been released from the hospital and is still recovering.
murder-for-hire in Stevens Point. District attorney Tom Eagon says Carlos Cummings, Linda Dietze and
Carla Glodowski are all charged with being party to attempted homicide for shooting James Glodowski
two weeks ago.
A criminal complaint alleges Dietze shot James Glodowski, so his wife Carla could continue an
extramarital affair she was having with Cummings.
"If they participated or encouraged or conspired to commit the crime, they're all equally guilty in the eyes of
the law," Eagon says.
Eagon says Dietze lured James Glodowski to a park on the city's north side to pay him back some money,
and to show him a videotape of his wife cheating on him. Glodowski was shot at least five times with a
22-caliber handgun.
He has already been released from the hospital and is still recovering.
States Vie for Road Projects Under Developing Stimulus Package
Wisconsin (WPR) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) says it has more
than $300-million in road projects ready to go if money becomes available through a new
federal economic stimulus plan.
The DOT drew up its estimate as part of a survey for the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation (AASHTO).
than $300-million in road projects ready to go if money becomes available through a new
federal economic stimulus plan.
The DOT drew up its estimate as part of a survey for the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation (AASHTO).
Judge Rules to Keep Homicide Charges Against Praying Parents
Wisconsin (WPR) - A Marathon County judge has refused to throw out the charges
facing a couple who prayed for their critically-ill daughter instead of taking her to the
doctor.
The written opinion by Judge Vincent Howard comes almost a month after oral
arguments on whether the charges facing Dale and Leilani Neumann violate their
facing a couple who prayed for their critically-ill daughter instead of taking her to the
doctor.
The written opinion by Judge Vincent Howard comes almost a month after oral
arguments on whether the charges facing Dale and Leilani Neumann violate their
DNR spokesman: deer herd estimates may have been off
Wisconsin (WRN) - A variety of factors may have contributed to the state's lowest
deer hunt harvest in several years.
The number of deer killed in Wisconsin's nine-day gun season was the lowest since
2002 - the year chronic wasting disease was first found, and fears about it kept
hunters home. Greg Matthews with the DNR concedes the agency's pre-hunt
deer hunt harvest in several years.
The number of deer killed in Wisconsin's nine-day gun season was the lowest since
2002 - the year chronic wasting disease was first found, and fears about it kept
hunters home. Greg Matthews with the DNR concedes the agency's pre-hunt
numbers may have been low. "Our best estimates may have been off," Matthews tells WIBA.
"That could have been caused by winter mortaility and fawn production. But let's put things in perspective. I
hope a lot of hunters don't overreact. There's still a healthy deer population in the woods."
According to the DNR's preliminary numbers, just under 277,000 deer were shot in the season that ended
Sunday. That's down about 18.5 percent from last year. Matthews says he fielded hunter complaints on
herd numbers firsthand when hunting in Lincoln County, noting that some hunters are "vehement" about not
seeing deer. "It's human nature to complain that you don't see deer, but it's really such a part of the culture
up there . . . a certain minority get really upset if they don't see a deer and the don't shoot one."
Matthews reminds hunters that deer season is about more than bagging a trophy buck. "Only recently,
relatively speaking, do hunters expect to see a lot of deer, and to harvest one," says Matthews. "The most
important thing should be to get together with family and friends . . . and enjoy the great outdoors."
The state's deer herd was projected be as large as 1.7 million whitetails prior to the start of the hunt.
"That could have been caused by winter mortaility and fawn production. But let's put things in perspective. I
hope a lot of hunters don't overreact. There's still a healthy deer population in the woods."
According to the DNR's preliminary numbers, just under 277,000 deer were shot in the season that ended
Sunday. That's down about 18.5 percent from last year. Matthews says he fielded hunter complaints on
herd numbers firsthand when hunting in Lincoln County, noting that some hunters are "vehement" about not
seeing deer. "It's human nature to complain that you don't see deer, but it's really such a part of the culture
up there . . . a certain minority get really upset if they don't see a deer and the don't shoot one."
Matthews reminds hunters that deer season is about more than bagging a trophy buck. "Only recently,
relatively speaking, do hunters expect to see a lot of deer, and to harvest one," says Matthews. "The most
important thing should be to get together with family and friends . . . and enjoy the great outdoors."
The state's deer herd was projected be as large as 1.7 million whitetails prior to the start of the hunt.
The Association is gathering similar estimates from all states, which may provide stiff competition for
Wisconsin.
AASHTO director John Horsley says it will help his group present Congress with a master list of projects
that states would like to build if they had the money.
A year ago, when AASHTO surveyed states, Wisconsin listed only $35-million worth of projects that could
begin right away, putting it second to last among all states. The Wisconsin DOT's Mark Wolfgram says part
of the reason that the number has grown to more than $300-million is that inflation put off lots of road
projects. But he also says the state wanted to be ready in the event of a federal stimulus package.
"Certainly we don't want to leave any money on the table,” says Wolfgram. “We want to create as many
jobs here in the state as possible. We have all these infrastructure projects are needed."
With a federal stimulus plan imminent, other states have also increased their estimates on how much
they're ready to spend immediately on road construction. Last year’s AASHTO survey listed more than $18-
billion of "ready to go" projects nationwide. AASHTO's Horsley says that with a little more than half of all
states responding to this latest survey that number had grown to $32-billion.
Wisconsin.
AASHTO director John Horsley says it will help his group present Congress with a master list of projects
that states would like to build if they had the money.
A year ago, when AASHTO surveyed states, Wisconsin listed only $35-million worth of projects that could
begin right away, putting it second to last among all states. The Wisconsin DOT's Mark Wolfgram says part
of the reason that the number has grown to more than $300-million is that inflation put off lots of road
projects. But he also says the state wanted to be ready in the event of a federal stimulus package.
"Certainly we don't want to leave any money on the table,” says Wolfgram. “We want to create as many
jobs here in the state as possible. We have all these infrastructure projects are needed."
With a federal stimulus plan imminent, other states have also increased their estimates on how much
they're ready to spend immediately on road construction. Last year’s AASHTO survey listed more than $18-
billion of "ready to go" projects nationwide. AASHTO's Horsley says that with a little more than half of all
states responding to this latest survey that number had grown to $32-billion.
Wisconsin Higher-Ed System Suffers in Affordability, Minority Graduation Rates
Wisconsin (WPR) - College graduation rates for blacks in Wisconsin are roughly half
that of whites.
A national report from the Center of Public Policy and Higher Education says if all
racial groups had the same education and earnings, personal income in Wisconsin
would be $4-billion higher than it is now.
that of whites.
A national report from the Center of Public Policy and Higher Education says if all
racial groups had the same education and earnings, personal income in Wisconsin
would be $4-billion higher than it is now.
Prominent U.S. Attorney Stepping Down
Steven Biskupic, the U.S. Attorney who prosecuted several high-profile corruption
cases in Wisconsin says he’s resigning early. Biskupic was an appointee of
President George W. Bush, so it was expected that the Obama administration would
choose a new U.S. Attorney for the state’s eastern district.
As chief prosecutor, Biskupic took on several politicians and political donors for
cases in Wisconsin says he’s resigning early. Biskupic was an appointee of
President George W. Bush, so it was expected that the Obama administration would
choose a new U.S. Attorney for the state’s eastern district.
As chief prosecutor, Biskupic took on several politicians and political donors for
First Amendment right to freedom of religion. Their attorney, Jay Kronenwetter, argued that no jury should
be allowed to question the Neumann's decision to treat their daughter Kara with prayer as she died from
treatable diabetes.
"So what we are going to charge a jury with deciding is whether or not my client's belief system and my
client's use of prayer to treat his child was reasonable,” said Kronenwetter. “How does someone reach that
issue other than analyzing my client's theology? Analyzing his religion directly."
But prosecutor Lamont Jacobson said a jury could be trusted to assess whether the Neumanns sincerely
believed that prayer was enough to save their daughter.
"If the jury believes those beliefs were sincere, then the jury shouldn't get to the point of conviction,"
countered Jacobson.
In his 20-page opinion, Judge Howard ruled that the First Amendment protects religious belief, but not
necessarily conduct, and that parents have a legal obligation in Wisconsin to protect their children, and
care for them in sickness. Howard refused to throw out the second-degree reckless homicide charges.
The Neumanns could get 25 years in prison if convicted.
be allowed to question the Neumann's decision to treat their daughter Kara with prayer as she died from
treatable diabetes.
"So what we are going to charge a jury with deciding is whether or not my client's belief system and my
client's use of prayer to treat his child was reasonable,” said Kronenwetter. “How does someone reach that
issue other than analyzing my client's theology? Analyzing his religion directly."
But prosecutor Lamont Jacobson said a jury could be trusted to assess whether the Neumanns sincerely
believed that prayer was enough to save their daughter.
"If the jury believes those beliefs were sincere, then the jury shouldn't get to the point of conviction,"
countered Jacobson.
In his 20-page opinion, Judge Howard ruled that the First Amendment protects religious belief, but not
necessarily conduct, and that parents have a legal obligation in Wisconsin to protect their children, and
care for them in sickness. Howard refused to throw out the second-degree reckless homicide charges.
The Neumanns could get 25 years in prison if convicted.
89-percent of Wisconsin students get through high school, but from there the move up the educational
ladder sometimes gets slippery.
The Center for Public Policy and Higher Education says the difference in enrollment and college
completion among whites and blacks is one of the largest gaps in the nation. With a tight job market,
educational policy experts like Will Doyle from Vanderbilt University say education may provide the needed
edge for jobs that are increasingly technical in nature.
"Given all the changes that are going that are going on in the economy you need some kind of education
beyond high school,” he says. “A lot of people aren't getting that because it costs too much."
Incomes -- along with financial aid -- generally have not kept pace with rapidly rising tuition. Only one state,
California, avoided a flunking grade in the "affordability" category. Sara Goldrick Rab teaches educational
policy at UW-Madison. She says Wisconsin's budget deficit may hinder educational initiatives.
“The last time we saw a report like this my response was “The state needs to do more." The state probably
does need to do more but can the state do more? Probably not….not right now," says Rab.
The report by the Center for Public Policy and Higher Education also estimates poor and working class
families in Wisconsin devote 44-percent of their income to pay for costs at a public 4-year college.
ladder sometimes gets slippery.
The Center for Public Policy and Higher Education says the difference in enrollment and college
completion among whites and blacks is one of the largest gaps in the nation. With a tight job market,
educational policy experts like Will Doyle from Vanderbilt University say education may provide the needed
edge for jobs that are increasingly technical in nature.
"Given all the changes that are going that are going on in the economy you need some kind of education
beyond high school,” he says. “A lot of people aren't getting that because it costs too much."
Incomes -- along with financial aid -- generally have not kept pace with rapidly rising tuition. Only one state,
California, avoided a flunking grade in the "affordability" category. Sara Goldrick Rab teaches educational
policy at UW-Madison. She says Wisconsin's budget deficit may hinder educational initiatives.
“The last time we saw a report like this my response was “The state needs to do more." The state probably
does need to do more but can the state do more? Probably not….not right now," says Rab.
The report by the Center for Public Policy and Higher Education also estimates poor and working class
families in Wisconsin devote 44-percent of their income to pay for costs at a public 4-year college.
various crimes. He says being in elected office is an honorable position, but that the constant money-
raising can lead to problems.
A conviction he got against state employee Georgia Thompson in an alleged corruption case was later
thrown out by a federal appeals court. But Biskupic says he’s proud that he pursued several civil rights
violations including those against former Milwaukee police officers who beat a biracial man, Frank Jude Jr.
Bikupic says he hopes his successor continues to pursue cases involving public corruption, civil rights,
drugs, and gangs. He says when he leaves office January 9th, he’ll do private practice and some teaching.
raising can lead to problems.
A conviction he got against state employee Georgia Thompson in an alleged corruption case was later
thrown out by a federal appeals court. But Biskupic says he’s proud that he pursued several civil rights
violations including those against former Milwaukee police officers who beat a biracial man, Frank Jude Jr.
Bikupic says he hopes his successor continues to pursue cases involving public corruption, civil rights,
drugs, and gangs. He says when he leaves office January 9th, he’ll do private practice and some teaching.
Court dismisses lawsuit in teen worker's death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A company that violated child labor laws cannot be sued for the death of a
17-year-old Waukesha boy killed in a 2005 towing accident, an appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Joshua Reif was a high school student working at Automotive & Truck Services, Inc. in Brookfield through
an apprentice program. State law barred him from towing vehicles because he was not 18. The company
had him do so anyway, even though it assured school officials he was not.
Reif died when he unhooked a vehicle he had towed to an impound lot. The vehicle fell, pinning and killing
him.
A Department of Workforce Development investigation found 1,434 violations of child labor laws by the
company. It had Reif and five other minors operate vehicles illegally and work longer than five hours on
school days, among other violations, the investigation found. Regulators fined the company nearly $12,000
in penalty wages.
Led by his parents, Reif's estate sued Automotive and its insurance company for damages related to his
death. A Waukesha County judge dismissed the case, saying state law allowed compensation only through
the workers' compensation program.
In this case, Reif's parents qualified for a few thousand dollars to bury their child and nothing else. Reif was
too young to have a spouse or dependents, who would have been eligible for additional payments.
Attorneys for the estate argued damages should not be limited to worker's compensation because the
company had admitted violating child labor laws. The District 2 Court of Appeals disagreed Wednesday,
upholding the dismissal of the suit.
Worker's compensation is the exclusive venue under state law for employees injured in work accidents to
seek recourse from employers, the appeals court said. There is no exception for companies that violate
child labor laws, it said.
"While the result in this case may do injustice to Joshua's parents, it is part of the compromise worked out
by the Legislature," a unanimous three-judge panel said in its opinion.
The estate's lawyers said they would appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could choose to hear
the case. One of them, Thomas Simon, said they would seek a narrow exemption in state law to allow
companies to be sued if someone is killed or injured because of an intentional violation of child labor laws.
He criticized the appeals court judges for acting as a "rubber stamp" to the lower court judge.
"I know we have an uphill battle in trying to fight against the existing law," Simon said. "I'm always
disappointed when I lose, but I'm more disappointed in the fact that it doesn't seem like they really put any
effort into their decision."
One of the company's lawyers, Arthur Simpson, said, "I think the decision pretty much states what the law is
in Wisconsin and applies it correctly."
17-year-old Waukesha boy killed in a 2005 towing accident, an appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Joshua Reif was a high school student working at Automotive & Truck Services, Inc. in Brookfield through
an apprentice program. State law barred him from towing vehicles because he was not 18. The company
had him do so anyway, even though it assured school officials he was not.
Reif died when he unhooked a vehicle he had towed to an impound lot. The vehicle fell, pinning and killing
him.
A Department of Workforce Development investigation found 1,434 violations of child labor laws by the
company. It had Reif and five other minors operate vehicles illegally and work longer than five hours on
school days, among other violations, the investigation found. Regulators fined the company nearly $12,000
in penalty wages.
Led by his parents, Reif's estate sued Automotive and its insurance company for damages related to his
death. A Waukesha County judge dismissed the case, saying state law allowed compensation only through
the workers' compensation program.
In this case, Reif's parents qualified for a few thousand dollars to bury their child and nothing else. Reif was
too young to have a spouse or dependents, who would have been eligible for additional payments.
Attorneys for the estate argued damages should not be limited to worker's compensation because the
company had admitted violating child labor laws. The District 2 Court of Appeals disagreed Wednesday,
upholding the dismissal of the suit.
Worker's compensation is the exclusive venue under state law for employees injured in work accidents to
seek recourse from employers, the appeals court said. There is no exception for companies that violate
child labor laws, it said.
"While the result in this case may do injustice to Joshua's parents, it is part of the compromise worked out
by the Legislature," a unanimous three-judge panel said in its opinion.
The estate's lawyers said they would appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could choose to hear
the case. One of them, Thomas Simon, said they would seek a narrow exemption in state law to allow
companies to be sued if someone is killed or injured because of an intentional violation of child labor laws.
He criticized the appeals court judges for acting as a "rubber stamp" to the lower court judge.
"I know we have an uphill battle in trying to fight against the existing law," Simon said. "I'm always
disappointed when I lose, but I'm more disappointed in the fact that it doesn't seem like they really put any
effort into their decision."
One of the company's lawyers, Arthur Simpson, said, "I think the decision pretty much states what the law is
in Wisconsin and applies it correctly."