A local swim school is doing more than teaching strokes and building confidence — it’s working to make water safety accessible to all families
has partnered with the Hope Floats Foundation to provide scholarships for families who might otherwise be unable to afford swim lessons
and parents have to cut somewhere sometimes in what their kids can do,” said Maria McKellips
a parent whose children are enrolled in lessons
McKellips is a big supporter of the swim school's teaching style and thinks the fundraiser is a great way to reach more families
“Especially being in Lake Country — we’re around swimming pools
Watch: Delafield swim school looking to expand efforts
Co-owner Joel Gannon said the school has already raised several thousand dollars through the initiative
thanks to support from local businesses and even instructors who pitched in to help
That includes instructors like longtime swimmer David Gonzales Jr.
a favorite among students and parents alike at the British Swim School
“I’ve been swimming since I was like 8 years old; competitively
who knows how long before that,” Gonzales said
so it wasn’t hard for them to get on board,” Gannon added
“They know the life-saving skills we provide
so they want to give that back to the community — and they know it’s local.”
The Hope Floats partnership allows the swim school to award scholarships directly to families in the region
Gannon reached out TMJ4 News for help reaching more people in the community looking to donate to their effort
you can only dog paddle for so long,” Gannon said
“That was one of the things we liked about this program — it focuses on water safety and survival
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WAUKESHA — A Milwaukee man has been charged after he allegedly pulled the trigger on an unloaded gun he sought to buy from a stranger who declined to sell it at a park-and-ride lot near Naga-Waukee Park last week
was charged Monday in Waukesha County Circuit Court with one count each of felony bail jumping for allegedly committing a new crime while another matter is pending
negligent handling of a weapon and theft-special facts
and faces more than 22 years in prison if convicted
He was ordered held on $7,500 cash bail and is to appear in court again May 7
A criminal complaint said a man reported to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Friday that he went to the park-and-ride near Naga-Waukee Park on Thursday to clear his head
carrying in the console of his car a Smith and Wesson handgun belonging to his uncle
The man reported a subject identified as Washington approached him and asked to use a phone charger
when Washington began looking through the console
The man told him the gun wasn't his to sell and it was not for sale
at which point Washington "pointed the firearm at him and told him he would ‘beat his (expletive)’ and then pulled the trigger while the gun was pointed directly at him," the complaint said
Washington got out of the car and continued to threaten the man
But the man realized Washington left his phone in a cup holder and refused to give the phone back unless Washington returned the gun
led a deputy to where Washington’s phone was hidden in the parking lot of an area business
When a deputy looked up the number and called it
A witness reported being at the park-and-ride to pick up Washington and saw him in an argument with someone
A deputy spoke with another person who said a man he knew as "Cino" came to his apartment with the first witness
and "Cino" told him "he just took a gun off someone," but didn’t say if he’d stole it or borrowed it
Washington also is charged in 2024 cases in Waukesha County accusing him of possessing pepper spray and threatening a law enforcement officer; those cases remain pending
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A franchised location of Pennsylvania's Voodoo Brewing opened last month in the new mixed-use development called The Grain at 705 Genessee St
Bobby received his BA-Mass Communications from UWM in 1989 and has lived in Walker's Point
He has published three non-fiction books in Italy – including one about an event in Milwaukee history
Bobby released four LPs and had a songs featured in episodes of TV's "Party of Five" and "Dawson's Creek," and films in Japan
The Yell Leaders were named the best unsigned band in their region by VH-1 as part of its Rock Across America 1998 Tour
the band contributed tracks to a UK vinyl/CD tribute to the Redskins and collaborated on a track with Italian novelist Enrico Remmert
He's produced three installments of the "OMCD" series of local music compilations for OnMilwaukee.com and in 2007 produced a CD of Italian music and poetry
he was awarded the City of Asti's (Italy) Journalism Prize for his work focusing on that area
He has also won awards from the Milwaukee Press Club
He has be heard on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee talking about his "Urban Spelunking" series of stories
in that station's most popular podcast.
DELAFIELD — The Delafield Police Department was assisted on Saturday with Waukesha Sheriff Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff Department in an incident that started on I-94 and ended near Golf Road and Highway 83
Authorities worked together to stop a possible suspect vehicle in the pointing and aiming of a firearm
“Subsequent investigation showed that there was no firearm in the vehicle
however two occupants provided false names and one of them was wanted
Nothing further is available and the pointing and aiming was handled by WSD/MCSO
All other parties were released after assuring proper restraints were available for children in the vehicle,” said Landon Nyren
construction management and more to build a charity home
Proceeds from the sale of the home will support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health organizations
Their latest work is a nearly 4,000-square-foot Victorian-inspired house in Delafield
Watch: How this Charity Home in Delafield shines a light on mental health
The new construction features a traditional floor plan with modern finishes
but its true beauty lies in the hope it represents
The couple has experienced the impact of mental health challenges within their family
They wanted to use their platform to raise awareness of mental health conditions and support services for individuals and their families
To learn more, visit their website.
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DELAFIELD — A second location for Bubble’s Foam Farm Car Wash is moving forward in Delafield at the location that used to have a Hardee’s
A public hearing for the eco-friendly car wash was held during the Plan Commission meeting Jan
after which the commissioners recommended approval of a conditional use permit to the Common Council
The location is proposed for N101 Highway 83
A location has been located in Oconomowoc at 1604 Water Place off Highway 67 for a few years
Bubble’s Foam uses reclaimed water to minimize environmental impact and the chemicals it uses to clean the vehicles are eco-friendly
the Bubble’s Foam Farm Car Wash in Delafield would have a farmhouse-style architecture and landscaping will have trees
The grounds will be 'clean and meticulously maintained as we believe our grounds are a direct reflection of our company and values.' The Delafield location would be an express car wash and will be semi-automated
The Delafield building will be similar to the one in Oconomowoc
but will be 25 feet longer to accommodate newer and more equipment
The extra space will also allow staff to greet customers inside versus outside
Another aspect of Bubble’s Foam Farm operations is giving financially back to the community
Bubble’s has donated more than $30,000 in cash and hundreds of free washes as fundraising tools for local nonprofits
Hardee’s closed its Delafield location in June 2023
The grounds will be "clean and meticulously maintained as we believe our grounds are a direct reflection of our company and values." The Delafield location would be an express car wash and will be semi-automated
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a retail and office space in downtown Delafield and Hendricks Commercial Properties’ first mass timber development
is a mixed-use development that features office and retail space
used a state-of-the-art construction method that combines solid wood panels and beams to create a strong and versatile structure
The method is environmentally-friendly and a low-carbon alternative to concrete and steel
provides an interesting space for tenants as it showcases the wood structure
features office and retail spaces such as restaurants
DELAFIELD — The Grain is now open in downtown Delafield
Hendricks Commercial Properties’ first mass timber development at 705 Genesee St
features a combination of retail and office space
"It’s being embraced," said Delafield Mayor Tim Aicher
Aicher says the development is beneficial for residents of Delafield
"The increase in tax base is an obvious plus but
The Grain is a substantial investment in the community that enhances the city in several other ways
boutiques and restaurants that complement the other similar offerings in historic downtown Delafield
Increasing choices for shoppers and diners makes the area even more of a destination to park
All businesses should benefit as a result," Aicher said
The new buildings also bring more diversity in architecture to downtown
“Great care was taken to style the buildings in a timeless manner that fit in with existing architecture without mimicking or overdoing the thoughtful
historic and beautiful developments that preceded it,” he said
The Grain used a state-of-the-art construction method known as mass timber that combines solid wood panels and beams to create a strong and versatile structure
The method is environmentally friendly and a low-carbon alternative to concrete and steel
The Grain features two buildings with 60,000 square feet of office space
18,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 125 parking spots including underground
The cost of the development was $25 million
We did some buildouts for tenants as we were completing construction
so we are now to the point where we have some vacant spaces through the building,” said Hendricks Senior Vice President of Development Troy Anderson
NONA and RBC Wealth Management’s Delafield branch
Anderson added many of the buildouts are complete and businesses are open and operating
Construction on the development began in early 2022
The original property had a gas station on it
Hendricks Commercial Properties wanted to take inspiration from area buildings with historic value and create two buildings on the property that would enhance the historic value of the city
The developers went through many different concepts and decided on office/retail due to how the community interacts with it
“The two buildings that were placed on there really work well for the upper floors as office and we put retail on the bottom floors that could be restaurants,” Anderson said
The Grain development has 125 parking spots between an underground structure and onsite parking
those spots benefit employees of The Grain tenants and the community after hours
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hopefully it’s going to bring about 625 jobs to the area
we need parking in areas for people to commute to,” Anderson said last April
Anderson joined the company in January 2023
He said his job is to take capital projects and make them a reality
He said a challenge of the project was building something that they had never built before
“We built a mass timber structure on top of a parking deck and that was a little challenging for us as we never have done that
It is one of the few mass timber buildings in Wisconsin
it added a lot of things back to the environment with carbon footprint and things like that,” Anderson said
Other benefits of mass timber are that it is lighter than a steel or concrete structure
the carbon storage and sustainability of timber is a renewable source
he said the mass timber structure is also very fire-resistant
it retains heat and it gets distorted and has less heat resistance to it than mass timber,” he said
it only burns to a certain point where the core stays intact for the structural stability of the building
the fire resistance is huge,” Anderson previously said
It also provides an interesting space for tenants as it showcases the wood structure
The rewarding aspect of the project for Anderson has been the impression on the tenants and the people who go into the building
It gives a positive impact and warm feeling of being in the building
Adding these buildings for the community added a whole new level of architecture into the city that is already very historic,” Anderson said
Anderson predicts more similar developments on the horizon in Wisconsin
“It gives a sense of community for people living there or wanting to work there
It gives you your own little world to live in
People are finding more of a value in the projects that we do like that,” he said
Aicher added that there are a limited number of properties that can develop in a similar fashion to The Grain but there are several projects nearby and other areas of the city that are in varying stages of proposal and development
there are several housing developments citywide: Hawthorn Farms
There is also a new Aldi’s and eco-friendly car wash underway near Highway 83 and I-94 along with gradual additions of new businesses and renovations occurring on an ongoing basis
The city itself is always investing in projects to maintain and improve its beautiful parks
walking trails and lake quality,” Aicher said
CITY OF DELAFIELD — A school bus carrying 20 students was involved in an accident with a vehicle this morning at 8:20 a.m
Officers from the City of Delafield Police Department and rescue personnel from Lake Country Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle vs
school bus accident at the intersection of Genesee Street and Main Street
The collision occurred when a car traveling north on Genesee Street made contact with the school bus
were evaluated at the scene by emergency responders and confirmed to be unharmed
The children were safely escorted off the bus and returned to school
The intersection did have to be shut down while first responders investigated the accident,” Jacobs said in a release
The driver of the other vehicle was evaluated on scene and did not appear to have any injuries
The driver was cooperating with the police department's investigation
and no one is in custody for any charges currently
it appears to be a minor accident with no significant damage
We are grateful that everyone involved is safe
we remind motorists to exercise caution around school buses and prioritize the safety of our children,” the release said
is one of the beers on top at Voodoo Brewing in Delafield
The Kimi Cheese Mac Bowl is one of the dishes served at Voodoo Brewing in Delafield
Spring is nearly here and area restaurants are blossoming with news of expansion and grand openings of new locations
The long-awaited grand opening of Voodoo Brewing at The Grain in Delafield is finally here
a West Coast-style India Pale Ale; Voodoo Love Child
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad and Sriracha Ranch Wings
Voodoo Brewing touts its quality ingredients and what ingredients it doesn’t use (high fructose corn syrup and seed oils
but instead uses beef tallow for its flavor)
“We cook with beef tallow for unbeatable flavor
and every dish is made with quality in mind
Because great taste and real nutrition should always go hand in hand,” reads a Facebook post
“Stop by to enjoy some of your Voodoo favorites
plus a taste of Wisconsin local flair — exclusive items you’ll only find here in Delafield!”
has since expanded to have locations around the United States
The beer will continue to be brewed in Pennsylvania
(Have a Waukesha County restaurant news tip? Email Katherine Beck at kbeck@conleynet.com)
Nona owners Micaela and Seth Knapp plan to open the downtown Delafield location of the growing business on Nov
Nona will open in The Grain in downtown Delafield
The business will offer acai smoothie bowls and a variety of smoothies that fall into such categories as keto/low carb
The grand opening of the Delafield location is set for Nov
There is a lot more in store for owners Seth and Micaela Knapp who say they “have been hard at work for months now reimagining the traditional coffee house experience to craft the best tasting and also healthiest traditional coffee house favorites and unique specialty coffee drinks.”
specialty and signature coffee house drinks in the first Nona Coffee Bar
The Nona in Pewaukee at 1350 Capitol Drive
will close after the Christmas holiday for a remodel and will reopen with a coffee bar
the Knapps teased that they will announce another Nona location soon
(Have a Waukesha County restaurant news tip? Email Katherine Beck at kbeck@conleynet.com)
DELAFIELD — The storefront formerly occupied by OfficeMax is being transformed into an Aldi grocery store at 2840 Heritage Drive in Delafield
the tenant space will be 23,717 square feet
Since some of that space is backroom storage
the retail space will be 15,158 square feet.The German-based grocery chain is known for its low prices
the retail space will be 15,158 square feet
The German-based grocery chain is known for its low prices
Voodoo Brewing will be served on tap in downtown Delafield in The Grain
Good Vibes is one of the Voodoo Brewing beers that may be on tap when the taproom opens in downtown Delafield in The Grain
Bryan Ronning is eager to bring Voodoo Brewing to downtown Delafield
but residents will have to wait a few more months before they can drink a cold glass of Good Vibes (a West Coast sweet IPA) or Thunder Lizard (an Imperial IPA)
Voodoo Brewing will be one of the commercial occupants of The Grain
Ronning said the finishing is being done on the space
He hopes to have Voodoo Brewing open in early 2025
has since expanded to have locations around the U.S
who is opening the Delafield location with his parents
said Voodoo Brewing will offer “beer and food that is just a cut above.”
The initial interior setup will include larger tables for community seating
Customers will order from the bar or use a QR code to order and a table runner will bring it to them
Ronning said his location will be driven by the community so feedback will be taken into consideration and the setup could be changed
sandwiches and some healthier options such as salmon bowls with quinoa and salads
including local brews in addition to Voodoo brews
(Have a Waukesha County restaurant news tip? Email Katherine Beck at kbeck@conleynet.com.)
A TIF agreement was approved by the Waukesha Common Council last week that would contribute to Mandel Group’s costs on the project
Mandel’s proposal calls for a two-building
219-unit apartment complex along Delafield Street in Waukesha
WAUKESHA — The Delafield Street Apartments project took another step forward after the Waukesha Common Council on April 3 approved a term sheet
which is an agreement detailing the terms and conditions under which an investment will be made
describing Tax Increment Financing for Mandel Group
The council voted 9-2 with Aldermen Mike Chrisien and Frank McElderry casting the dissenting votes
although they did not say why they voted against
The project is proposed to be a multifamily residential community with 219 market-rate apartment units
The development includes two buildings along with associated underground parking and other tenant amenities
The assistance would include a $6 million payment when a certificate of occupancy is issued for the buildings
Additional assistance would be provided in the form of a pay-as you-go TIF incentive
This incentive would be paid until the year 2047 or a total of $5,359,220 is reached
These payments would be made from the tax increment generated by the project after the city’s debt service and administration costs are accounted for
Mandel will pay the city a purchase price of $2,587,000
The project is expected to be completed by June 2028
Final payments are expected to be made in 2047
Waukesha Community Development Director Jennifer Andrews provided a history of the project at the meeting
The council in 2018 decided to purchase the Delafield Street property
and the property value was dropping dramatically
It was turning into a blight on the neighborhood
and the city was getting inquiries about it
“The council at that time felt that this property could contribute much more to the community but obviously needed some assistance because the market wasn’t taking it forward and decided to purchase the property,” Andrews said
the council reviewed the offer from Mandel
“This was the third time we were working with a developer on this site
and they decided to choose Mandel as their partner going forward
But when the city decided to purchase this property
these are the things that they considered were their goals
we were entertaining questions about using the property in a way that we didn’t feel was its highest and best use
and that this could be a really nice residential property and contribute to the community,” Andrews said
The city purchased the property for $550,000 and put some money into it for demolition and some remediation
Its assessed value was $745,000 before the city purchased it
“The city went through the RFP process three times and provided approval to TIF incentives to the other two developers as well
didn’t make it to the closing table and did not move forward even after that assistance was approved,” she said
Mandel’s original offer to the council in 2023 included two apartment buildings on that site for a value of $43 million
The developer disclosed to the council that it would be looking for assistance at that time
Andrews said the purchase price has not changed from the $2.59 million purchase price
but the unit count has dropped by nine units from the original concept
and the assessed value is $800,000 higher than they originally thought it might be
That would increase the value of that property $43 million over what it was when the city purchased it originally
The next step would be putting together a development agreement with all the legal language and bringing that back for approval at the council
“One of the things we didn’t anticipate in 2018 is the significant and drastic increase in labor and material costs that happened after the pandemic
and so that has actually increased the difficulty in making a deal come together in terms of a redevelopment on that site
has made the rate of return too low for investors or funding to really be attracted to this project
And so that’s where the TIF assistance comes in,” Andrews said
“I’ve been supportive of this project since we tried to do the first one
and Mandel has proven themselves to be a very good developer
the taxpayers own that site across the street
I think we’re at a point where we’ve got a good project and a good developer and a good plan
And I ask for your support,” Alderman Joe Pieper said
— A Delafield woman has picked up her sister’s mission to help those battling cancer
Candice Strong says they did not realize how life-changing a cancer diagnosis would be for every part of their lives
community and church supported her sister through her diagnosis
That was the day we opened our doors in Oconomowoc,” said Candice
She is looking at a family picture outside their non-profit Tricia’s Troops
started it after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer
but Candice quit her job to focus on her sister’s dream of helping others
Tricia realized that cancer creates a massive financial burden beyond medical expenses at a time when families often have to take a leave of absence from work
So we really focused on transportation so people can get to their treatments
We want to focus on house cleaning so you can have a clean
They do it through grants from the American Cancer Society and Kohl’s
“I was diagnosed with late-stage bile duct cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes and my liver
I had no idea what a bile duct even was,” said Dawn
Dawn was in the hospital getting cancer treatment when she received a bag filled with comfort items from Tricia’s Troops
Watch: Delafield woman continues her sister's legacy of helping cancer patients
As Dawn’s treatment ended but a long road of tests and scans loomed in front of her
She regularly attends Tricia’s Troops support groups and is even starting one of her own at the nonprofit
sometimes you don’t want to burden your friends or your family with anxieties or different feelings because you are also trying to help them manage their feelings
So it is nice to come to a place like this and really be raw and honest and work through all of that with other people who understand it,” said Dawn
If you or someone you know has been dealing with cancer, even years after their diagnosis, you can get free help from Tricia’s Troops by clicking here
Members of the Delafield American Legion served a dinner of raccoon stew
turkey and side dishes to 380 attendees last Saturday at the 97th annual Coon Feed
DELAFIELD — The 98th annual Ton McNulty Coon Feed will be held Jan
and the cost per meal is $20 and free for children 6 and younger
Money raised benefits local youth and veterans programs
the “anti-franchise franchise” continues to be the fastest-growing brewpub franchise
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Company officials confirmed the West Bend Applebee's
The company did not provide a reason for its closure
The Delafield Applebee's, 3100 Golf Road, closed last month due to an unexpected eviction
A company official confirmed the West Allis location permanently closed in March
Other Milwaukee-area locations that recently closed
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Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @kozlowicz_cathy
– One local market is celebrating a milestone today while serving the community
The Delafield Co-op Market celebrated its third birthday on Friday
The Delafield Co-op Market has been serving the Delafield community in Bowling Green
bringing in products from Kentucky farmers and businesses
One store worker says that its been great celebrating and serving the Delafield community
especially providing fresh food to those who may not have access to these products
Just really just for us to be able to bring this market to this neighborhood and just to really try to offset the food insecurities that are in Delafield,” said Delafield Co-op Market manager Gregory Byrd
Byrd says that he hopes he’s able to serve even more members of the community and encourages not just residents of Delafield but all of Warren County to stop by and shop local Kentucky produced products
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DELAFIELD - A 60-year-old man, who tenants had previously voiced concerns about for his odd behavior, faces 10 felony counts of recklessly endangering safety in connection with a Sept. 12 fire at an eight-unit apartment building
whose current address was listed as Milwaukee but who lived at the Delafield apartment building at 4735 Vista Park Court at the time of the fire
made his first appearance in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Wednesday
He was ordered held on a $500,000 cash bond
The fire forced the evacuation of the apartment building as well as the rescue of an upper-unit tenant who was trapped by smoke
All of the tenants were initially displaced by the fire
The remaining tenants were offered available units elsewhere
But it was Anderson's alleged actions during the fire that prompted a criminal investigation
authorities said one tenant told them he saw Anderson twice outside after the fire had started: first
fully clothed and unusually calm while falsely claiming upper-unit residents had already evacuated
Tenants had previously had run-ins with Anderson
who had moved into his lower-level unit just five days prior to the fire
One tenant said Anderson had threatened to stab him
Demonic messages and a dead bird had also been found in the building in that five-day span
and police were called several times due to resident concerns
who ran outside after smelling and seeing smoke
told investigators that Anderson was oddly calm outside
acting like he was "on a Sunday stroll" and didn't have "a care in the world." But it was Anderson's alleged statement that the people upstairs had already evacuated during the late-night fire that raised safety concerns
After the tenant went back inside the building to confirm the other tenants' status
who is only identified as Victim B in the complaint
reaching into a dumpster to retrieve two cardboard pieces used to cover himself
Police located him after the fire a half-mile from the apartment building
The complaint does not allege that Anderson intentionally started the fire
one for each resident who was inside the building at the time
including showing "utter disregard for human life."
Each first-degree felony count carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if he is convicted
Two of the counts carry a modifier because two of the tenants were considered elderly
That could increase the maximum penalty by six years in prison
A public defender who was expected to be assigned to Anderson
was not immediately available late Wednesday afternoon to comment
Anderson remains in custody in the Waukesha County Jail
Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at james.riccioli@jrn.com
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Mandel Group’s proposal for a two-building
WAUKESHA — A proposal for vacant land along Delafield Street was approved during the Waukesha Plan Commission on Wednesday in a vote of 5-2
Before the Commission discussed the topic there were public comments from residents who were not in support of the project and expressed frustration
Kris Nestingen-Palm said she felt frustrated and disappointed in the project and the "city’s push to get it done."
"The proposed Madison Street exit for one thing and the exit-entrance spells trouble during winter especially
We lived here for 45 years and while they salt Madison Street
we never go up Madison Street because you can’t make it
So it seems like not a good explanation of why you would allow this increased traffic," Nestingen- Palm said
She added when people drive into the downtown from the west
they will no longer see the site of downtown
the river and parks but see the apartment buildings
who is on the Common Council and represents the district but is not on the Plan Commission
spoke out against it during public comment
“We (the city) purchased this property so we would have control over what was put there
We would have sole discretion on whether we would like the project or didn’t like the project
That was what was sold to the Common Council at the time to get approval to purchase the property
who has been vocal about her opposition to the project
said there were many issues that needed to be dealt with in the proposal
“It wasn’t too long ago that the Common Council passed that if there was an appeal to the Plan Commission
I think that is a good idea that it would go to court and not be within another group within the city,” Salb said
219-unit apartment complex across from City Hall
Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly said four stories has been the standard for apartment developments for quite a long period of time
the Engineering Department has indicated they are in approvement or approval of the way the proposal is for traffic
The number of units on the south side lessens the number of cars
It lessens the number of cars that go in and out there,” Reilly said
Reilly said he has been in that area long enough when it was a strip mall with a grocery store
“The amount of traffic that used to go in and out there was significant but it was a strip mall and the city purchased it and tore down the buildings
It’s mainly just an open field with concrete and blacktop on it,” he said
Reilly added he doesn’t believe the project as proposed has an adverse effect on beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties
Mandel requested that the commission approve the final site plan and architectural review for the 219-unit multi-family development in two buildings on 5.01 acres of land along the west side of Delafield Street north of Madison Street
The 219 units across two buildings will have a density of 41.74 units per acre on this site
Both buildings will provide underground parking
the north building underground parking will have an access drive across from the City Hall driveway onto Delafield Street
The south building underground parking will have access from Madison Street
with an additional exit-only driveway on to Delafield Street as well
A surface parking lot servicing both buildings will be located behind the north building with access from the driveway across from the City Hall driveway
where several parking spaces are provided between the buildings as well
A new temporary parking area will be provided along Delafield Street in front of the north building to aid in deliveries and moving
The item will go to the Common Council at a future date for a change of zoning
a group of volunteers spent hours preparing the raccoon meat for this Saturday’s Coon Feed
All 140 raccoons were provided by one hunter
DELAFIELD – The highly anticipated Delafield American Legion 97th annual Tom McNulty Memorial Coon Feed fundraiser will be held on Saturday at 4:30 p.m
Over 300 people have attended in recent years
with the uniqueness of the event drawing attendees from across the state
One hunter provided 140 raccoons for the Legion’s dinner
and members have been preparing the meat all week
Chairman Terry Frazier said that last Friday four hours were spent quartering the raccoons
and last Saturday volunteers de-fatted the raccoons for another four hours
"Today they are in the brine mix; they stay in there for 30 hours
saying that the biggest part of the planning is having a place to cook all the meat
the Legion sends pan after pan of meat to St
John’s Northwestern Military Academy’s kitchen
located just a mile away from the Legion post
which has been the cooking location of choice for 50 years
slow-roasted dark meat." They cook the meat with apples
Both meats are served with sides and a dessert for $20; kids six and under eat for free
silent auction and merchandise sales support Boy Scouts
Badger Boys State and the Legion’s building fund
The event was started in 1927 by Tom McNulty and his hunting friends
Frazier said it began out of McNulty’s garage as a fundraiser for youths
and the event just kept getting bigger and was moved to the old Delafield Town Hall
In the 1950s the event was moved to the Delafield American Legion post
"My favorite part is seeing all the people that come," said Frazier
Running it is a lot of work." This is his second year being one of the chairmen of the event
but he’s attended and participated for over 25 years
He’s hoping to beat last year’s attendance record of 375
The Delafield American Legion Post 196 is located at 333 N
TOWN OF DELAFIELD — Before Town Chairman Edward Kranick became a local government official
he spent time observing and learning about town meetings to find out what was happening in his community
He has served 10 years on the Town of Delafield Plan Commission and 10 years on the Town Board
Kranick ran unopposed in 2023 for town chairman after former Town Chairman Ron Troy chose not to seek re-election
The Freeman recently asked Kranick questions about what is happening in the town
or other things are going on in the Town of Delafield
EDWARD KRANICK: Welshire Farms by Neumann Developments
a residential subdivision with single-family homes and condos located along Golf Road between Elmhurst and Glen Cove is currently under construction
FREEMAN: Why is Delafield a good place to live
and Responsible." We are a residential community that has an abundance of nature and recreational opportunities with close proximity to major corridors for entertainment and commerce
FREEMAN: How has Delafield changed over the years
KRANICK: Farm fields have become subdivisions north of I-94 as people have moved to the town for the low taxes
FREEMAN: How did you get into local government
KRANICK: Before live streaming of local meetings was available
the only way to know what was happening in the community was to attend the town meetings
I spent my time learning and observing the town meetings for several years
I had the opportunity to serve on the town Plan Commission
and when the supervisor position became open
FREEMAN: What do you find rewarding and challenging
KRANICK: Most rewarding is when I receive positive feedback around an interaction that an individual or group had with the town government
Most challenging is when I have to make a decision that is for the overall good of the town
but upsets a specific neighborhood or constituency
Work experience: Business analyst/project management
Education: University of Wisconsin – Madison
BS International Relations and Political Science
My favorite movie is: “The American President”
The person I most admire is: My grandfather
My favorite vacation place is: Anywhere with good friends
The favorite vehicle I ever had was: Jeep Wrangler
My favorite custard flavor is: Mint Chocolate Chip
My goals for the year are: Take time to reflect and enjoy life because life is short
12 late-night fire that displaced all the building's tenants and injured one in a Delafield apartment subdivision has now become the focus of a criminal investigation
said his office is working with the state fire marshal through the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation and the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office in a review that is expected to take months to complete
the exact nature of the investigation — such as whether it involves arson
gross negligence or even a serious a code violation — was not specified
"Right now it is just a criminal investigation," Nyren said Friday in response to a Journal Sentinel reporter's questions
he added that there are no suspects being sought as part of the investigation
The 11 p.m. fire consumed a lower unit and spread to the attic of the eight-unit apartment building at 4735 Vista Park Court
within a city of Delafield subdivision consisting of a cluster of similar small apartment buildings
It trapped one female tenant on the second floor who was blocked by heavy smoke in the hallway
prompting a rescue through a bedroom window
according to earlier reports by Lake Country Fire and Rescue
Emergency personnel were dispatched after a 911 caller reported what smelled like an electrical fire
with smoke seen coming out of the structure
Nyren said that some of the displaced residents
who received assistance from the American Red Cross and Salvation Army on the night of the fire
were able to return to the apartment building on one side
while the others have been placed in alternative units
Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at james.riccioli@jrn.com
The list of new businesses that have opened
include a new taste of Mediterranean cuisine and a long-anticipated brunch restaurant
all in or near Waukesha County's Lake Country
Brunch Delafield opened this fall more than a year after it was included in a listing of new businesses in a unique mass timber building in downtown Delafield
while Kavos has been working since last summer to open in downtown Oconomowoc
True Crafts & Crystals in Genesee Depot finally found the spot it wanted after a lengthy search
Here's what to know about these three new spots
Bill and Stephanie Friemoth followed through on 2023 plans to open their brunch restaurant as a tenant in The Grain, a two-building mass timber development in downtown Delafield
a site that itself had been in the works even longer — since 2017
Brunch Delafield
had to work through some unexpected code specifications that delayed what had been anticipated as a summer 2024 opening
"The building certainly had its challenges
being a timber construction building," Bill Friemoth acknowledged
noting that construction began in earnest in May of this year and was completed in early October
The location is the fourth Brunch It Up spot — joining Milwaukee
Brookfield and Cedarburg — all with a similar menu
Friemoth said the Delafield location added something special: brunch eggrolls
scrambled eggs with chopped-up bacon wrapped in an eggroll shell and served with a dipping sauce
A restauranteur who has specialized in Mediterranean dishes is about to open a new eatery that again focus on that region
Owner Llazar Konda is already a familiar name in the Waukesha County area. He operates The Beach House Bistro and La Tavola in the village of Pewaukee and previously owned Meli Bar
which closed in 2019 after four years at downtown Waukesha's Five Points intersection
Konda is well-versed in his homeland's cuisine
but Kavos will also feature Spanish and other Mediterranean recipes
It will operate out of a former boat retail business
and in a serving style in which the serving dishes are expected to be shared
"I want to focus more on that experience," he said
"I try to stay away from just everyone looking at his own plate."
The restaurant will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. You can track the progress until opening day on Kavos' Facebook page
True Crafts & Crystals establishes new retail home in Genesee DepotShannon and Mike Teeters had done the circuit of craft fairs and marketplace events over the years before they realized it was time for a full-fledged retail shop to carry their business forward
The hunt for a spot ultimately ended in Genesee Depot on the east-west leg of Highway 83
"We had been looking for a brick-and-mortar store for about 9 months," Shannon Teeters said in an email
"We had been focusing on the Mukwonago Area
but nothing worked for what we were looking for
A friend had mentioned this location awhile back
so I decided to look and see if it was still available
The minute my husband and I walked in the unit
sells crystal creations and handcrafted jewelry
The Teeters simply believe the "beauty and power" of crystals
They have even extended benefits into their own family life
"Not only do crystals draw positivity and healing but through various fairs
crystals have brought me many friends who began as customers," Shannon said in her store website's bio page
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WAUKESHA — A Hartford woman has entered a plea to a reduced charge in a case where she apparently sold her brother the drugs that killed him almost two years ago
Noelle Deehr, 40
had been charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court with a count of first-degree reckless homicide
and faced up to 40 years in prison if convicted
with a prior crime from Dodge County in 2016 meaning a penalty enhancer for a repeat offender could add six more years to that total
Deehr entered a plea to a reduced charge of homicide by the negligent handling of a dangerous weapon
and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison when she is sentenced Nov
A call to her attorney William Mayer was not immediately returned Thursday
The complaint in the case said a Delafield man was found unresponsive on the floor of the bathroom at his Circle Ridge Drive home in Delafield on Sept
by a woman who took the man’s sons to his home as he was to take them to a hockey game; he had texted one of his sons an hour or so earlier
but lifesaving efforts were not successful
a white powder was found inside a plastic bag
That substance was tested and found to contain a drug known as ANPP
identified in online reports as a precursor to the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl
and also indicated the presence of cocaine
An autopsy found the man died of a fentanyl overdose
An analysis of the packaging police found had DNA linked to Deehr under her maiden name of Lane but indicated a sample from her was needed to confirm the result
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Police also looked at the man’s phone records
and found conversations where he asked Deehr to “let me know when you get more” a day before his death
a message from her phone said she had one “bump” — a slang term linked to cocaine — and asked if he wanted it
with an agreement for her to get money from him the next morning and Deehr telling the man at about 5:04 p.m
Police also found previous conversations related to her providing the man with cocaine on numerous occasions
A car linked to Deehr was spotted on a hotel surveillance video near the man’s residence at about 7:30 a.m.
An automatic license plate reader also placed her car near Sherman Boulevard and Burleigh Street in Milwaukee at 5:10 p.m
consistent with her messages to the man that she was “headed to town now.”
Deehr told police the last time she saw the man was the day before his death
when he was at her mother’s driveway to pick up his kids
and she denied selling or giving him any drugs
Then she told police she was at the man’s residence on the day of his death to give his son a burger as he was home from school — but school records show both the man’s sons attended school that day
Deehr insisted she did not give the man any drugs
At one point during Deehr’s conversation with the man the night before his death
that he was talking to a girl on the phone and thought it’d be “sketch(y) to say ‘hold on
my sister is calling’ lol,” the complaint said
During an earlier text conversation described in the complaint
the woman addresses the man as “Jake.” An internet search yielded an obit indicating that Jake Lane and Noelle Deehr were siblings
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DELAFIELD - A fire at an eight-unit apartment building in the city temporarily trapped one resident and displaced all of the building's tenants Thursday night
a subdivision consisting of a cluster of similar small apartment buildings
when a caller told dispatchers about what smelled like an electrical fire
By the time the first rescuer arrived at the scene
one lower unit was completely engulfed in flames
Delafield Police Chief Landon Nyren said in a news release Friday
With flames shooting out of a first-floor patio door
police and fire personnel evacuated the building
but one person on the second floor was unable to immediately escape
Lake Country Fire and Rescue officials said in a separate news release
Rescuers located the female tenant and her dog
and evacuated them through a bedroom window
Fire officials said the fire spread to the attic of the building
and the blaze was contained elsewhere before midnight
but one resident was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
But the fire has impacted all of the tenants
"All residents of the building have been displaced and are receiving assistance by the American Red Cross and Salvation Army
The cause of the fire is still under investigation
In addition to Delafield Police and Lake Country Fire and Rescue
other departments that assisted included police from Chenequa
the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office and 12 other area fire departments
This story has been updated to reflect more information from fire officials on the fire and rescue operations
Mandel Group presented updated renderings to the Waukesha Plan Commission for its proposed Delafield Street apartment complex on Aug
The development would include two four-story buildings with a total of 219 units
WAUKESHA — Clocking in at three-and-a-half hours, the Aug. 28 Waukesha Plan Commission meeting was a long one, and much of that time was dedicated to discussing the proposed two building, four-story, 219-unit apartment complex across from City Hall along Delafield Street
Though the commission ultimately voted to rezone the city owned vacant land from B-3 General Business and I-1 Institutional to multi-family residential zoning with a planned unit development overlay
they ended up tabling discussion of the site plan and architectural review for the proposed development at 130
The decision came after more than a dozen public commenters — many of them from the nearby Tower Hill Neighborhood — stepped forward to voice opposition to the project
A couple commissioners also expressed hesitations
The neighbors shared a variety of concerns
including the zoning code relief city staff is asking to grant the developer
According to a memo submitted by City Planner Doug Koehler
those reliefs include street yard and rear yard setbacks
Koehler expanded on those reliefs; the proposed apartment complex would be 24 feet taller than the code’s current permissions and roughly double the density
When pressed by Commissioner Corey Montiho about the reasoning for the relief
Koehler said the city seeks "higher densities as we get closer to our downtown." Koehler would go on to call the project a "win-win" for both the city and developer
owners of the historic Blair House at 434 Madison St
Traffic volume was among their numerous concerns
Koehler noted the city expects between 1,400 and 1,500 trips per day out of the development
with about 90 occurring during peak rush hour
Bob Salb mentioned a previously proposed day care center on Delafield Street that was axed due to potential traffic increases; the apartment complex would create a similar issue
He then read communication he claimed came from a city traffic engineer saying it "would not allow a driveway that close to the signalized intersection." Per the plans submitted by Mandel Group
the complex would include driveways on both Delafield and Madison streets
Lisa Salb listed more concerns saying the project would be "cramming sardines into a can." She said zoning code height relief meant she and her neighbors would look into "at least two stories of windows," whereas if the project abided by the code
the complex’s roof would be at the homes’ ground levels
Lisa Salb added that if the city approves the project
One through line across other neighbors’ comments involved potential safety issues regarding the complex’s Madison Street driveway
Residents reminded commissioners of Madison Street’s steep hill
They also said the driveways could cause backups and accidents as apartment-dwellers entered and exited near the busy intersection
He said Mandel Group hosted a well-attended neighborhood meeting where residents outlined many concerns and asked for resolution
Payne noted the developer didn’t accept their suggestions and that the city is disregarding its own rules
They didn’t listen to anything or any concern anybody brought forward," he said
"...The city is basically throwing away the zoning code
The Freeman reached out to Mandel Group Development Manager Dan Romnek on Thursday to inquire about the neighborhood meeting and the company’s intended response to residents’ concerns
Romnek sent a statement to The Freeman via email
noting that Mandel Group evaluates "each project on a site-by-site basis
and the community as a whole." He went on to note that the company also assesses "market demand for the project" and based on "the success of our recently completed BridgeWalk Apartments on St
there is clear demand for more apartments in the downtown Waukesha area." Romnek did not discuss neighborhood meeting specifics
nor did he mention any revisions Mandel Group might make to the site plan and architectural review
Keller asked Romnek about the "general reaction" from neighborhood meeting attendees
Romnek acknowledged that concerns were presented to Mandel Group
Keller then inquired how those issues will be addressed
and Romnek said to create a financially feasible project
they must "hit a certain threshold of either size or unit count" and the plans brought before the commission was what Mandel Group was comfortable with
Keller asked if eliminating the complex’s top floor and removing the Madison Street driveway would be a dealbreaker
Romnek confirmed it would be a dealbreaker
The commission initially voted 2-2-1 on the site plan and architectural review: District 6 Alderman Jack Wells and District 8 Alderwoman Elizabeth Moltzan were in favor; Montiho and Keller were opposed; and Commissioner Joan Francoeur abstained
Mayor Shawn Reilly and Commissioner John Schmitz were absent
Francoeur then suggested postponing discussion until a future meeting so Mandel Group could address concerns
The commission tabled the item in a vote of 41
stating he believed the developer had "ample time" to make adjustments
Mandel Group is currently preparing to return to the Plan Commission
Romnek said the company looks forward "to gaining approval of this project and are excited to bring another high-quality apartment community to the City of Waukesha."
The Waukesha Plan Commission will meet again on Sept
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The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant is located at 1807 Nagawicka Rd.
The Grand Heritage Ballroom inside The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant takes its name from the property’s era as Heritage on the Lake & Spirit of ’76 Resort & Disco
which can be divided into North and South Heritage Ballrooms
The Beef Wellington for Two from The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant which includes a 16-ounce prime
barrel-cut filet baked in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles and a black truffle-périgourdine sauce
The Seared Georges Bay Sea Scallops is served with champagne-demi smoked salmon caviar butter sauce
morels and melted leek at The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant in Delafield
DELAFIELD — Reflecting the history of the restaurant’s past
while also recognizing the importance of today and the future
The Bartolotta Restaurants has restored to life the former Seven Seas building on Nagawicka Lake in Delafield
will open Wednesday after two years of work
Prior to being the Weissgerber’s Seven Seas for almost four decades
the site was Hasslinger’s Pleasant View Hotel & Resort when it opened in 1902
takes inspiration and is dedicated to the legacy and rich history of Nagawicka Lake and Lake Country,” said The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta in a statement
“We are excited to unveil this two-year project and bring this iconic property back to life
We view this as a long-term commitment to the Lake Country community as we are now custodians
building new legacies and memories for generations to come
We look forward to greeting our guests with the ‘hospitality heart’ that they have come to know and love from The Bartolotta Restaurants.”
Many Waukesha County residents will also be excited to see the wiener schnitzel on the menu
which pays homage to legendary Jack Weissgerber
Some more contemporary dishes will be the Seared Georges Bay Sea Scallops and Roasted Atlantic Halibut
“The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant enlivens the nostalgia of Lake Country,” said Bartolotta
“We embrace what life once was and what it can still be
Through this gaze into the rearview mirror
connecting ourselves with the neighbors and guests who were here before us.”
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The upper level of The Commodore is a catering and special events space
The Grand Heritage Ballroom takes its name from the property’s era as Heritage on the Lake & Spirit of ’76 Resort & Disco
The Baldwin Lounge is a private room anchored by a fireplace named for former owner Dave Baldwin
The Nagawicka Suite serves as a bridal hospitality suite
On the main level resides The Commodore Restaurant features several dining rooms with views of the lake
are a nod to the once-famed "Margo’s Pepper Tree" restaurant which operated at this location from 1976 through 1978
The first floor also features a large bar with indoor and patio seating
the Pleasant View Pavilion can be used for small receptions and ceremonies
will debut at a later date and will be located on the lower level
What: The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant
Reservations: To make reservations, go to thecommodoredelafield.com
which serves classic and contemporary brunch options at locations in Delafield
Chicken and waffles is one of the signature entrees at brunch
whether that’s on a lazy Sunday or a weekday meet-up with a friend
brunch fans are going to find their favorites on the menu
made with waffle fries smothered in chorizo gravy
Owner Morgan Schnabl said she opened her first location of brunch
in 2016 in downtown Milwaukee in order to fill a gap
Bill Friemoth owns the Delafield franchise
“There were not a lot of restaurants serving solely breakfast
let alone one that focused on not just breakfast food
but the entire brunch experience (bottomless mimosas
she added a location in Cedarburg and another in Brookfield
Schnabl said biscuit and gravy Benedict is another favorite
as are French toast sticks and croissant beignets
There are also lighter options such as a parfait bowl and quinoa power bowl
“We love taking classic favorites that everyone knows and loves such as bacon and eggs
pancakes — and putting a fun twist on them
and we have options such as Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Cookies & Cream … and even a Pancake of the Month each month,” Schnabl said
“Our sauces are made in house and we make our English muffins from scratch
Our dishes are made with love and our goal is that they give you that classic nostalgia with a little bit of a fun
just isn’t truly brunch without a good beverage and brunch
has that covered as well with coffee from Milwaukee-made Valentine
The Delafield and Milwaukee locations also offer smoothies
Have a Waukesha County restaurant news tip? Email Katherine Beck at kbeck@conleynet.com
WAUKESHA — A 22-year-old man will spend 13 months in prison after he accidentally fatally shot his roommate
in the Delafield residence they shared last year
had been charged with a count of first-degree reckless homicide using a dangerous weapon
he entered a plea of guilty to a lesser charge of homicide by the negligent use of a dangerous weapon
Bohren imposed an additional two years of extended supervision after Koier’s prison term
with the conditions that he have no contact with the victim’s parents
surrender the firearm used and pay restitution in an amount to be determined
Justin Koier
"Judge Bohren imposed a fair and just sentence," defense attorney Tony Cotton said in a message to The Freeman
According to the criminal complaint in the case and a sentencing memorandum written by Cotton
Koier lived with his mother and her boyfriend
the men were hanging out and smoking marijuana together
cleaned and reassembled his Sig Sauer P320
and came out to find the victim pointing a rifle at him — not an uncommon occurrence
as the men "routinely played with firearms in this manner," Cotton wrote
Koier picked up his pistol and pointed it at Victim A
It was during this moment that the firearm accidentally discharged
Cotton further wrote that the model of Sig Sauer gun Koier had used is the subject of "several incidents ..
(of) unintentional discharges" due to the way it is designed
The gun also was involved in three accidental discharges involving Milwaukee police officers
leading to the Milwaukee Police Association filing a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department
and the city’s decision to discontinue the use of the gun on the police force
"This is an absolute tragedy and an event that will haunt Mr
Koier for the rest of his life," Cotton wrote
There was never any intention to cause harm
This was a negligent action that had the worst possible outcome
never harbored any animosity toward the victim
and was only responding to the victim’s action of pointing a gun at him first
The shooting was an unintentional accident."
The gun was a gift given to Koier a year ago from his mother
who had intended on entering a career as a first responder
was certified in CPR and tried it immediately
Cotton wrote the conviction means Koier will have to switch career goals
and he plans to pursue a career in criminal justice at Waukesha County Technical College
a career path he said "aligns with (Koier’s) determination to contribute positively to society in a meaningful way."
OCONOMOWOC - A motorcyclist died in a Saturday night accident on Interstate 94 near Sawyer Road
a busy stretch that has been more congested as a result of a 7-mile repaving project on the highway
and the investigation that forced the closure of eastbound lanes
backed up traffic for five hours before it was cleared at about 2:30 a.m
had no additional information on the accident Monday morning
The name of the 64-old male victim was not released
HARTLAND - A man who prosecutors say punched a tattooed man outside a Hartland bar in June 2023
will face a potentially long prison sentence in September
Kevin A. Sehmer, 65, of Brookfield was found guilty on a single count of felony murder battery by a Waukesha County Circuit Court jury verdict Thursday, the culmination of a case tied to the death of 39-year-old Josh Davies of Delafield
who succumbed to his head injuries several weeks after the June 17 incident at Tabi's Wine Bar
In a criminal complaint and again during a three-day trial one year later
prosecutors argued that Sehmer was trying to start a fight when he criticized Davies about his tattoos on both arms
The verbal spat then turned physical as Davies left the building
ending when Sehmer either pushed or punched Davies
The impact caused him to fall over backward and strike his head on the concrete ground
Davies remain hospitalized with two skull fractures until he died July 12
His death resulted in an amended complaint two days later that changed the charge from aggravated battery to second-degree reckless homicide
The charge was further amended in February to felony murder battery
argued that his client only acted in self-defense
believing that Davies was holding a bar stool while moving toward him
Sehmer himself testified that he only pushed Davies and never intended to kill him
District Attorney Sue Opper and Assistant District Attorney Melissa J
called witnesses who cast doubt upon that testimony and maintained that Sehmer punched Davies in the head
a violent attack with enough impact that it caused Davies to fall and strike his head
Witnesses included Waukesha County's medical examiner
whose testimony focused on the force that would have been necessary to cause such a result
Domina denied motions by Schiro to dismiss charges and set aside the verdict
6 sentencing hearing to consider the length of punishment
Sehmer could face up to 21 years in prison
Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at james.riccioli@jrn.com.