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Oconomowoc dentist dies in Kentucky plane crash
An Oconomowoc dentist who died in a plane crash in Kentucky on Nov. 8 survived another plane crash with his daughter 16 years earlier, according to reports from the National Transportation Safety Board. Dr. James Alan Michaels, 70, of Dousman, was identified as the pilot killed when his L-39 Albatros jet crashed near Mayfield-Graves County Airport, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office. Around 2:08 p.m. Nov. 8, authorities received reports of a plane crash in a field near Spence Chapel Road and Kentucky Highway 131 in Graves County, Kentucky. Michaels and his daughter, 35-year-old Tonie Michaels, were returning to Wisconsin from an air show in Mississippi and had stopped at the airport to refuel. Both were flying separate L-39 Albatros jets. Shortly after takeoff, Michaels communicated with his daughter that he was experiencing issues with his aircraft and needed to return to the airport, according to the sheriff's office. His jet crashed into a field shortly after the communication. Deputies arrived at the scene within minutes and found the aircraft engulfed in flames. Tonie Michaels safely landed her aircraft at the Mayfield-Graves County Airport after the crash. She was later flown back to Wisconsin by an acquaintance. The Federal
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Sheriff’s Office warns Wisconsin community of a possible resurfacing scam
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Residents of one Wisconsin community are being warned by the sheriff’s office of the possible resurfacing of a scam similar to one witnessed last year. According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, residents in Lomira should stay aware of what is being called a “possible fundraising concern” […]
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Butler Inn reopens 15 months after flood damage forced it to close
The wait is over. After more than a year, Butler Inn has reopened. Located at 12400 W. Hampton Ave. in Butler, the restaurant closed in August 2025 after the record-breaking rainfall and floods in the Milwaukee area. According to a Nov. 10 Facebook post , the restaurant has reopened and will be open daily at 11 a.m. The kitchen closes at 9 p.m., the restaurant confirmed in a phone call with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "After more than a year of unexpected challenges, repairs, renovations, setbacks, and delays, we are beyond excited to FINALLY welcome everyone back to the Butler Inn," according to the post. The restaurant closed in mid-August 2025, according to the restaurant's Aug. 15, 2025, Facebook post. It closed due to substantial water damage and would be "closed for some time" to work on repairs. "Stay tuned as we will be back better than ever!" the post said. "We can't begin to express how grateful we are for the patience, encouragement, and support our amazing community has shown us throughout this journey. We've missed seeing your familiar faces, and we can't wait for you to see our beautiful new remodel," the recent post said. The Journal Sentinel
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Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School selected as Packers Coach of the Week
The Green Bay Packers have announced that Justin Gumm of Hamilton High School in Sussex, Wis., has been named the Packers High School Coach of the Week. Gumm, in his seventh season as head coach at Hamilton, has his undefeated 12-0 Chargers preparing for the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals as the program looks to reach the state championship game for just the second time in school history. Following a 4-6 record in his inaugural season, Gumm has built Hamilton into a perennial Division 1 power, compiling a 60-12 record over the past six seasons.