The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has received confirmation that the human remains found last Friday (May 10) in Taylor County are that of Anita Bucki. Bucki's husband, Mark Bucki, was taken into custody today (May 13) and will be charged with her murder. Anita Bucki's immediate family has been informed of Anita's death.
Last Friday (May 10), the Taylor and Lincoln Sheriff's Offices were contacted concerning human remains found in a swampy area near County Highway C, about 10 miles northeast of Medford. Highway C was closed between Faber Lane and County Road M due to the investigation.
Larry Sprotte reported he and his wife went out for a walk on Friday morning when they found what they thought was a pile of clothes. When they got closer, they saw human remains and called police.
48 year old Anita Bucki was reported missing on April 26th by her husband. Ground and water searches near her home in the following days yielded no evidence and no sign of her. According to Anita's husband, Mark, he and Anita were talking into the early morning hours of April 26th. Mark reported that he went to bed and Anita remained up. Mark advised that he woke up about 5:00 A.M. and at that time she was gone. Investigators say Anita left all of her personal belongings, as well as her car, purse and cell phone at the house.
"Men In Aprons" will take over the kitchen at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Medford on Saturday, May 18th! In an effort to raise funds for the religious education program at Holy Rosary, a steak dinner is being prepared and served by men...take the night off, ladies! Steak Connoisseur, Deacon Joe Stafancin serves up the juicy details with the Big Kahuna, K99's Russ Gowey...
The Amercian Cancer Society Walk Run of Taylor County 2013 will take place on Friday, May 17th beginning in the Medford City Park. Registration at 5:45 P.M., start of the event at 7:00 P.M. K99's Russ Gowey is join by event organizer Ember Schoenfeld for a preview of this year's event...
Spring and Summer Party Season is here! Jean Flood of the Taylor County Drug Opposition Coalition, Taylor County Detective Aemus Balsis and Taylor County D.A. Kristy Tlusty recently joined K99's Russ Gowey for a round table discussion on "Parent's Who Host, Lose The Most"....
"Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods is an amazing story of success, innovation and persistence that will inspire and amaze you, a story that proves "truth is stranger than fiction"." This was our introduction to the Fromm Brothers Historical Preservation Society. Current owner Gary Mason takes K99's Russ Gowey on an amazing journey featurng the "Million Dollar Foxes"...
Mid Wisconsin Bank recently merged with Nicolet National Bank. K99's Brad Dahlvig introduces us to Nicolet National Bank's President, COO and Co-Founder...Michael Daniels...
On Friday, April 26 at 8:04 A.M., deputies responded to the report of a subject reported to be possibly deceased in a vehicle on Rustic Road east of Camp Forest Springs in the Town of Rib Lake. Rib Lake Ambulance and Medivac were also dispatched to the scene. Upon emergency services arrival at the scene it was determined the subject was deceased.
Tayor County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Detectives investigated the incident and found the deceased subject to be 64 year old Michael L. Wilkens of Price County. The investigation revealed Wilkens had several gunshot wounds and a hand gun was found near him in the vehicle. Detectives traveled to Wilken's Price County home where suicide notes were discovered. An autopsy was conducted by the State Crime Lab in Madison on Wilkens which determined the gunshot wounds were self inflicted.
The autopsy findings along with Deputies and Detectives' investigation have concluded the incident to be a suicide.
A new presription drug monitoring program is being implemented in Wisconsin. K99's Russ Gowey learns more about this program from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dave Ross...
Medford Raider Basketball stand out Katie Messman has been named to the WBCA Girls Basketball All Star Game to be played June 14th in the Wisconsin Dells. As part of the All Star Game experience, players are raising funds for the MACC Fund. K99's Patrick Porten chats with Katie Messman...
Medford 4th Grade Archer Brody Doberstein recently qualified to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament, May 10th and 11th in Louisville, Kentucky. Brody Doberstein and Medford National Archery in the Schools Program instructor Jason Rappe recently visited with K99's Patrick Porten...
Dr. Jeff Bourgerie of Healthview Eye Care Center in Medford recently returned from a trip to Haiti. Dr. Bourgerie shares his experiences in Haiti with K99's Russ Gowey....
Two local dogs and dog owners are excelling in the sport of Dog Field Trials. K99's Russ Gowey learns more about Dog Field Trials during a visit with Gary Henrichs and Brad Jentzsch...
Two Medford Area Middle School Students have qualified to compete at the National History Bee June 1st in Atlanta. K99's Patrick Porten recently visited with MAMS 8th Graders and National History Bee qualifiers, Jay Czerniak and Josh Brooks....
Memorial Health Center of Medford has planned a renovation and expansion to the Medford facility. Memorial Health Center CEO Greg Olson recently visited with K99's Brad Dahlvig and discusses the renovation and expansion project....
West Point Cadet, Corey Tallier of Gilman, recently visited with K99's Patrick Porten. Corey shares with us his experiences, thus far, at West Point and what is required to become a West Point Cadet....
Students in Cory Nazer's American Government Class at Medford Area Senior High School have been busy preparing questions for Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. Students will meet with Senator Johnson and ask their prepared questions on Tuesday, April 2nd at 8:30 A.M. in the Red White Theatre of the Medford Area Senior High School. K99's Russ Gowey recently visited with two of the American Government students...Zach Olson and Cole Quednow...
A former Medford businessman has been charged with arson following a Main Street fire which consumed the building that had housed his business.
35 year old David J. Johnson of Medford has been charged with felony arson of a building. The February 16th fire destroyed the downtown Medford building which had been the location of the Main Street Pizza and Grill. Johnson told state special agents that he had planned to burn the building which he had been renting from Steven P. Fischer. Fischer told Medford Police that Johnson was about $2,800 behind in rent and expenses. Court records indicate that Johnson blamed the public and police for his business failure. Further, he blamed the fire department for letting it burn all the way down. The fire which Johnson said he started in a basement bathroom ultimately spread to the main floor level before being discovered by an on duty Medford Police officer at about 6:30 AM on February 16th.
The maximum penalty for the felony arson charge is up to 40 years imprisonment, up to $100,000 in fines or both. Johnson’s next court appearance is a pre-trial conference on April 19th. He is being held in Taylor County Jail on $10,000 cash bond.
Members of the Medford Area Fire Commission and Community Development Authority “Kicked the tires” of a new ladder fire truck on Saturday, March 23rd at the Medford Firehall.
Representatives of the Pierce Company of Appleton gave a feature presentation of the 2011 Pierce Ladder truck. The vehicle has a 100 foot ladder with an enclosed work platform, a 2,000 gallon per minute pump, powered by a Detroit Diesel engine. The cab has capacity for 6 firefighters with 5 of the seats equipped with S.C.B.A. air tanks. Several months ago the commission had voted down a used truck and sent the truck committee back to search for alternatives. Commission members expressed their pleasure with this vehicles 5 year new truck warranty. The new vehicle is a demonstrator unit which had been shown at fire shows around the Midwest. Comparably equipped new ladder trucks are selling for over $1 milliion. Final price of the demonstrator unit was placed at $837,000. The department’s current 33 year old ladder truck is lacking many safety and performance features.
The C.D.A. voted to increase their contribution to 33% of the cost of a replacement ladder truck and equipment, up to $250,000.
While the commission members were meeting in closed session to negotiate terms with the Pierce representatives, the waiting Medford firefighters were paged out to rescue an injured snowmobiler. The Medford fire department off-road rescue unit retrieved the injured snowmobiler from the 18W trail south of the Perkinstown tower. The crash occurred about a mile off of the roadway where the Medford ambulance was waiting. The male driver who was with a group of snowmobilers from southern Wisconsin was taken to Memorial Health Center for treatment.
When the Medford firefighters returned to the hall they learned that the fire commission had voted unanimously in favor to purchase the 2011 Pierce Ladder truck. Two members of the commission were absent. The truck was taken back to the Pierce factory for installation of requested features. It’s expected that the new vehicle will be in service within a couple of months.
The Taylor County Zoning Committee met Wednesday morning. Zoning administrator Kyle Noonan told the group that his office is working to rewrite the county’s shoreland ordinance. The state is changing language regarding water front structures. The county’s codes will need to be updated to comply with the new state regulations.
On March 15th a meeting was held in Gilman to discuss the possibility of a new 5,000 sow operation being located in the town of Taft or Aurora. Representatives of Waukon Feed Ranch of North East Iowa requested the meeting. Waukon Feed Ranch is looking for a site in Western Taylor County because there is not currently any large hog facilities in the area. Preliminary plans call for an operation which would cost an estimated $8 million with 2 or 3 barns. There would be manure storage below the barns in pits 8 to 12 feet deep. The manure would be injected into the ground to minimize odor.
Some of the numbers include 5,000 sows which farrow approximately 2.5 times a year. There would be approximately 960 lactating sows in any given time. From 2,400 to 2,500 piglets would leave the facility every week shipped out of the area over 100 miles. There would be individual pens. Water consumption is 6 to 7 gallons of water per day per pig. To feed the animals, 5 to 7 semi loads of feed per week are needed. The farm would create 10 to 15 jobs. The developers are hoping to use local contractors. The possibility of future sites in the area may happen, at 10 to 15 miles apart.
Committee member Lester Lewis indicated that the developers will need to check with the local townships for road weight limit restrictions. Preliminary plans call for 2014 proposed construction with the farm opening in 2015. DNR and Taylor County Permits would be needed.
