April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
Local, regional and state news roundup with WHBY News Anchors Jonathan Krause and Terry Kovarik.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Your News Now on whby I'm Jonathan Crousse.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
And I'm Terry Kavare local elected officials react to the
Friday morning arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Duggan by
federal agents. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Speaker 3 (00:11):
I don't have all the facts, so I'm not commenting
on what the judge did or didn't do, But I
will say this is that I wish, I really do
wish that the Trump administration would focus less on settling
scores with perceived potential enemies and focus their attention more
on things that really matter.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley calls the circumstances of Duggan's
arrest at the courthouse concerning.
Speaker 4 (00:35):
I'm not law enforcement, right, and so when I think
about how this could have been handled. One, we're talking
about a sitting judge who uphold the laws and interpret
our laws. But for her, for example, to come to
the courthouse and be arrested, why didn't this happen at
her home. There are a lot of questions that we
have as well, and we're looking to get some asser.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Judge Duggan allegedly assisted an undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores rue
Is to avoid arrest at the courthouse a week ago.
She's charged with obstruction and concealing an individual from arrest.
She made an initial appearance in court and was released.
Flores Ruiz is in custody.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
Meanwhile, reporter Bob Hague has reaction from Wisconsin Republicans to
Judge Dugan's arrest.
Speaker 5 (01:14):
Judge Hannah Dugan, arrested at the courthouse Friday morning by
FBI agents, is accused of helping undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores
Ruiz avoid arrest and is charged with obstruction and concealing
an individual from arrest. In a statement, sixth District Congressman
Glenn Grothman said Flores Ruiz has a criminal history that
(01:36):
includes charges of strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse.
He said Flores Ruiz had already been deported once illegally
re entered the US and again committed violent crimes while
unlawfully present in the country. Assembly Speaker Robin Voss said
in a statement to Whist Politics, the charges against Dugan
(01:58):
are serious and the Assembly is prepared to act. Voss
said Judge Dugan's decision to hide a dangerous and illegal
immigrant was irresponsible and put public safety at risk. Bob Haig,
Wisconsin Radio Network.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Green Bay Packer fans and other residents are finding themselves
in awe at the turnout for the twenty twenty five
NFL Draft at lambeau Field. Aerial shots during television coverage
showing the hundreds of thousands of fans surrounding the Draft
theater are generating a lot of local buzz. That includes
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrick, who was at the opening
of the event, though he tells WHBIS Hailey ten Pass
(02:36):
He's going to have to see some video on a
tape delay basis.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
You know that you talk about the shot just iconic, right,
I mean to be able to see some of that.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
I'm looking forward to seeing more of.
Speaker 6 (02:46):
The footage that I've recorded because it was in person
here so unable to see all of that stuff.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
The NFL estimates over two hundred five thousand football fans
made their way to the draft theater area, with many
more having to watch from the lambeau Field Bowl.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
NFL security officials say the first night was a bit
of a learning experience for them and the local emergency
service agencies. Security chief Kathy Laniers Is dealing with overcapacity
crowds in the draft theater campus gave them an option
should they face a similar situation tonight or Saturday.
Speaker 7 (03:18):
Please come in early as early as you can, especially
if you want to be in that theater area. Once
that theater area starts the mill, we'll move people into
that bowl. You still can watch the draft from the
historic lambeau Field, but we want to make sure that
everybody once again in that theater area gets in. So
please come early. Hitch yourself a spot down in that
theater area and enjoy yourselves and have a great time.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Just saw a live video from NFL Network here in
the media center, and it looks like it is filling
up quickly again as a round two begins at six o'clock.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
A Green Bay woman is charged with first degree reckless
homicide in connection with the overdose death of a romantic partner.
Joel Blazer was accused of allegedly sneaking xanax infentnyl to
a man who was in rehab at the time. The
two had been romantically involved for over fourteen years. According
to the criminal complaint, the text messages between Blazer and
her partner showed the man asking for drugs a few
(04:09):
days before he died on September second, twenty twenty four.
His body was found in a room at the Green
Bay Rehabilitation Center. Blazer was jailed without incident. She could
face up to sixty years in prison if convicted.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
A plea deal is worked out for an inmate charging
connection with the death of Lincoln Hill's youth prison counselor
Corey Pruhl. Reporter Mike Leisner has details.
Speaker 6 (04:31):
Ryan Nibloom pled guilty to a pair of Class H
felonies for battery by prisoners on Thursday. Investigators say he
gave Javarius Herd a cup of soapy water, which he
threw in the face of a correctional officer, sparking the
chain of events that led to the attack on Prue,
who hid his head on a hard surface and died
(04:51):
a few hours later. Nibloom had been facing felony murdered charges,
but Thursday's deal amended that count. He now faces a
twelve years in prison at an August eighth sentencing. Mikeleischner
Wisconsin Radio.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Network, an aerobatic pilot who performed at Eaaair Venture twenty
twenty four in Oshkosh dies after the crash of his
experimental aircraft. An online post says Rob Holland was preparing
to land his MX aircraft at Langley Air Force Base
in Hampton, Virginia, Thursday, just before noon Eastern time when
the crash occurred. He was set to perform at Langley's
(05:27):
annual air power over Hampton Roads this weekend. The National
Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Black bears are waking up from hibernation and that leads
to warnings from the Department of Natural Resources. Ted Allen
has More.
Speaker 8 (05:40):
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says about twenty four thousand
black bears are starting to emerge from hibernation and search
for food and new territory that could lead to encounters
with humans. The DNR advises that you never feed or
approach bears. Residents should secure food, garbage cans and recycling bins,
remove bird feeders during bear activity periods, and never leave
(06:03):
pet food outdoors. More information on avoiding black bears is
available on the DNR website. Ted Aalen, Wisconsin Radio Network.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
And the Fox said he sees another large lottery win
and all or nothing ticket worth one hundred thousand dollars
was sold at the Quick Trip on Shelf, out Lane
and Kimberly on the Wednesday drawing. The winner matched none
of the eleven number drawn. The ticket buyer has six
months to claim that prize.
Your News Now on whby I'm Jonathan Crousse.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
And I'm Terry Kavare local elected officials react to the
Friday morning arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Duggan by
federal agents. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Speaker 3 (00:11):
I don't have all the facts, so I'm not commenting
on what the judge did or didn't do, But I
will say this is that I wish, I really do
wish that the Trump administration would focus less on settling
scores with perceived potential enemies and focus their attention more
on things that really matter.
Speaker 2 (00:29):
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley calls the circumstances of Duggan's
arrest at the courthouse concerning.
Speaker 4 (00:35):
I'm not law enforcement, right, and so when I think
about how this could have been handled. One, we're talking
about a sitting judge who uphold the laws and interpret
our laws. But for her, for example, to come to
the courthouse and be arrested, why didn't this happen at
her home. There are a lot of questions that we
have as well, and we're looking to get some asser.
Speaker 2 (00:51):
Judge Duggan allegedly assisted an undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores rue
Is to avoid arrest at the courthouse a week ago.
She's charged with obstruction and concealing an individual from arrest.
She made an initial appearance in court and was released.
Flores Ruiz is in custody.
Speaker 1 (01:08):
Meanwhile, reporter Bob Hague has reaction from Wisconsin Republicans to
Judge Dugan's arrest.
Speaker 5 (01:14):
Judge Hannah Dugan, arrested at the courthouse Friday morning by
FBI agents, is accused of helping undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores
Ruiz avoid arrest and is charged with obstruction and concealing
an individual from arrest. In a statement, sixth District Congressman
Glenn Grothman said Flores Ruiz has a criminal history that
(01:36):
includes charges of strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse.
He said Flores Ruiz had already been deported once illegally
re entered the US and again committed violent crimes while
unlawfully present in the country. Assembly Speaker Robin Voss said
in a statement to Whist Politics, the charges against Dugan
(01:58):
are serious and the Assembly is prepared to act. Voss
said Judge Dugan's decision to hide a dangerous and illegal
immigrant was irresponsible and put public safety at risk. Bob Haig,
Wisconsin Radio Network.
Speaker 2 (02:13):
Green Bay Packer fans and other residents are finding themselves
in awe at the turnout for the twenty twenty five
NFL Draft at lambeau Field. Aerial shots during television coverage
showing the hundreds of thousands of fans surrounding the Draft
theater are generating a lot of local buzz. That includes
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrick, who was at the opening
of the event, though he tells WHBIS Hailey ten Pass
(02:36):
He's going to have to see some video on a
tape delay basis.
Speaker 1 (02:40):
You know that you talk about the shot just iconic, right,
I mean to be able to see some of that.
Speaker 2 (02:44):
I'm looking forward to seeing more of.
Speaker 6 (02:46):
The footage that I've recorded because it was in person
here so unable to see all of that stuff.
Speaker 2 (02:52):
The NFL estimates over two hundred five thousand football fans
made their way to the draft theater area, with many
more having to watch from the lambeau Field Bowl.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
NFL security officials say the first night was a bit
of a learning experience for them and the local emergency
service agencies. Security chief Kathy Laniers Is dealing with overcapacity
crowds in the draft theater campus gave them an option
should they face a similar situation tonight or Saturday.
Speaker 7 (03:18):
Please come in early as early as you can, especially
if you want to be in that theater area. Once
that theater area starts the mill, we'll move people into
that bowl. You still can watch the draft from the
historic lambeau Field, but we want to make sure that
everybody once again in that theater area gets in. So
please come early. Hitch yourself a spot down in that
theater area and enjoy yourselves and have a great time.
Speaker 1 (03:40):
Just saw a live video from NFL Network here in
the media center, and it looks like it is filling
up quickly again as a round two begins at six o'clock.
Speaker 2 (03:48):
A Green Bay woman is charged with first degree reckless
homicide in connection with the overdose death of a romantic partner.
Joel Blazer was accused of allegedly sneaking xanax infentnyl to
a man who was in rehab at the time. The
two had been romantically involved for over fourteen years. According
to the criminal complaint, the text messages between Blazer and
her partner showed the man asking for drugs a few
(04:09):
days before he died on September second, twenty twenty four.
His body was found in a room at the Green
Bay Rehabilitation Center. Blazer was jailed without incident. She could
face up to sixty years in prison if convicted.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
A plea deal is worked out for an inmate charging
connection with the death of Lincoln Hill's youth prison counselor
Corey Pruhl. Reporter Mike Leisner has details.
Speaker 6 (04:31):
Ryan Nibloom pled guilty to a pair of Class H
felonies for battery by prisoners on Thursday. Investigators say he
gave Javarius Herd a cup of soapy water, which he
threw in the face of a correctional officer, sparking the
chain of events that led to the attack on Prue,
who hid his head on a hard surface and died
(04:51):
a few hours later. Nibloom had been facing felony murdered charges,
but Thursday's deal amended that count. He now faces a
twelve years in prison at an August eighth sentencing. Mikeleischner
Wisconsin Radio.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Network, an aerobatic pilot who performed at Eaaair Venture twenty
twenty four in Oshkosh dies after the crash of his
experimental aircraft. An online post says Rob Holland was preparing
to land his MX aircraft at Langley Air Force Base
in Hampton, Virginia, Thursday, just before noon Eastern time when
the crash occurred. He was set to perform at Langley's
(05:27):
annual air power over Hampton Roads this weekend. The National
Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Black bears are waking up from hibernation and that leads
to warnings from the Department of Natural Resources. Ted Allen
has More.
Speaker 8 (05:40):
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says about twenty four thousand
black bears are starting to emerge from hibernation and search
for food and new territory that could lead to encounters
with humans. The DNR advises that you never feed or
approach bears. Residents should secure food, garbage cans and recycling bins,
remove bird feeders during bear activity periods, and never leave
(06:03):
pet food outdoors. More information on avoiding black bears is
available on the DNR website. Ted Aalen, Wisconsin Radio Network.
Speaker 2 (06:11):
And the Fox said he sees another large lottery win
and all or nothing ticket worth one hundred thousand dollars
was sold at the Quick Trip on Shelf, out Lane
and Kimberly on the Wednesday drawing. The winner matched none
of the eleven number drawn. The ticket buyer has six
months to claim that prize.
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