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Wisconsin e-cigarette ban; businesses suing state to block
The Brief Wisconsin e-cigarette retailers are suing the state over a law that requires electronic vaping devices to be authorized by the FDA before they can be sold. Starting Sept. 1, they could be fined $1,000 a day for selling unauthorized vapes. Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco, Inc. filed a lawsuit to block the statewide ban on vaping. FOND DU LAC, Wis. - A Wisconsin law could put some vape shops out of business and some retailers are now suing the state over it. What we know The law, passed back in 2023, states only products with FDA approval can be sold in Wisconsin. Starting Sept. 1, they could be fined $1,000 a day for selling unauthorized vapes. Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco, Inc. (WiscoFAST) filed a lawsuit on June 30 to block the statewide ban on vaping. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android For the past seven years, Zach Rozenboom has been focused on his Fond du Lac vape shop, the Supply Plus. But lately, he's been worried about losing it all. "The industry is growing, the devices have progressed quite a ways," Rozenboom said. "It's scary, but we've been here before. This industry is under fire pretty consistently." Rozenboom is part of the group of retailers now suing the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, saying it's over-stepping. By the numbers "84% of the products that we sell would fall under this law," Rozenboom said. "Essentially eliminating our options for business." According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 6.7% of adults in Wisconsin reported using e-cigarettes. Dr. Hasmeena Kathuriah is the Director for the Center of Tobacco Research and Intervention at UW Health. "For people who have never smoked, vaping is clearly associated with harm," Kathuriah said. "We're learning a lot and we can say there are clearly health effects for e-cigarettes." Dig deeper Shop owners like Rozenboom are focused on staying afloat, hoping this new law goes up in smoke. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "We don't disagree with regulation," he said. "We just want reasonable and responsible regulation." A similar law was recently blocked in Iowa. FOX6 News reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for comment but did not hear back. The CDC said youth use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. Click to open this PDF in a new window. The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News. Solve the daily Crossword
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14-07-2025
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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Omar Gollaz on the run for nearly 2 decades
The Brief U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help to track down Omar Gollaz. Gollaz has been on the run for nearly two decades. The fugitive has ties to Racine, Texas and Mexico. MILWAUKEE - U.S. Marshals are looking for a man who has been on the run for nearly two decades. He was charged in a large FBI investigation. What we know In 2008, Omar Gollaz was charged with 44 others in a federal drug case. Investigators say Gollaz was part of a group that sold cocaine, crack and marijuana. "It was a large indictment where he was involved with a large drug trafficking organization," the U.S. Marshal on the case explained. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android In June 2008, Gollaz was released from custody on a $75,000 secured bond. That's when U.S. Marshals say he cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet. Dig deeper Gollaz has ties to Racine, Texas and south of the U.S. border. "It is believed he may have fled to Mexico once he cut the bracelet off," the investigator said. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Gollaz has previous charges of resisting and obstructing. He sometimes uses the name Omar Gollaz-Gonzalez. He is 5'11" tall and weighs 240 pounds. What you can do If you know where Omar Gollaz is, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous. The Source The information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
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05-07-2025
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Wisconsin DNR: Invasive Asian longhorned beetle, what to know
The Brief The Wisconsin DNR has a heads-up about a "destructive, invasive" insect. The Asian longhorned beetle has been found in six states, including Illinois. The beetles are active from July through September. MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a heads-up for residents about a "destructive, invasive" insect that may arrive this summer: the Asian longhorned beetle. Local perspective According to the DNR, the beetle has not yet been found in Wisconsin. However, infestations have been found in six states – including Illinois. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Big picture view The beetles are native to China and the Korean Peninsula. It is believed they got to North America as stowaways in wood packing materials. They have also been found in Europe. What we know Adult beetles can reach 1.5 inches in length. They have shiny black bodies with white spots. There are black-and-white stripes on their antennae. They are active from July through September. Why you should care The Asian longhorned beetle attacks maples and other trees that lose their leaves each fall, the DNR said, such as birch, elm and poplar trees. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Asian longhorned beetle eggs are laid on the tree and, after they hatch, the larvae tunnel under the bark and into the wood. Adults emerge the next summer by chewing an exit hole through the bark. If they become established in North America, the DNR said there will be "serious environmental and economic impacts, especially to maple forests and industries that use maple products." What you can do Anyone who thinks they spotted an Asian longhorned beetle is asked to take high-quality, close-up photos and note their location as precisely as possible. The beetle can easily hide in forewood, the DNR said, so avoid moving firewood long distances. Any new and emerging insects should be reported to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Pest Hotline at 866-440-7523 or via email. For more information about identifying or controlling Asian longhorn beetles, contact the DNR Forest Health specialist for your part of the state. The Source FOX6 News referenced information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for this report.
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30-06-2025
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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Richard Heimann sought for hitting, killing jogger
The Brief U.S. Marshals hope you can help track down Richard Heimann. Heimann is accused of hitting and killing a jogger in St. Francis in June 2023. If you have information that could help locate Heimann, you are urged to call U.S. Marshals. ST. FRANCIS, Wis. - Investigators say a man was driving high on drugs and distracted by his phone when he hit and killed a jogger. It happened two years ago in St. Francis. The man had been showing up to court, but that ended in January. What we know In June 2023, police were called to the intersection of Kinnickinnic and Morgan, after a minivan hit a jogger. Investigators say Richard Heimann was standing next to a damaged vehicle when they arrived. The 67-year-old victim was taken to the hospital and died days later. What they're saying "In the initial interview on scene, Mr. Heimann stated that he looked down to turn on his cellphone and struck somebody," the U.S. Marshal on the case said. "With his admitted drug use and abuse of illegal narcotics combined with the fact that he knows what he did was wrong…He's failing to show up and do the right thing now; definitely escalates his propensity for violence." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Dig deeper U.S. Marshals said a blood test done on Heimann showed there was more to the story. "GHB, amphetamines and methamphetamines were all found in the blood sample," the investigator said. The 45-year-old driver was charged with vehicular homicide by use of a controlled substance. He was given a $25,000 signature bond. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Heimann was showing up for court until January, when he was expected to plead guilty in the case. He has not been heard from since. U.S. Marshals are asking him to stop running from the law. "While the events of that day can't be reversed and the victim can't be brought back, I think that it's never too late to do the right thing," the US Marshal said. Heimann stands 6'1" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has ties to Milwaukee and St. Francis. What you can do If you know where Heimann is, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous. The Source The information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
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17-06-2025
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Milwaukee mass timber building groundbreaking, will be tallest in US
MILWAUKEE - It's a historical moment for the City of Milwaukee. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android On Monday, June 16, the groundbreaking for "The Edison" took place downtown near Edison and State. It will be the tallest mass timber building in the United States. What we know The building was developed by Neutral and is one of a few different projects it is developing in Milwaukee and Madison, all of which prioritize sustainability and resident well-being. The Edison will have 31 stories and 353 units. It will also include a full-floor membership club and fitness center, health clinic, spa, pool, bathhouse and sauna, as well as a café and organic grocery store. The Edison is set to open in 2027. The materials used to build it are estimated to reduce the embodied carbon footprint by 54% accounting for biogenic carbon, as well as reduce the operational carbon footprint and energy consumption by 45% compared to conventional buildings of the same typology and use, per Neutral. What they're saying "This project is going to bring hundreds and hundreds of new units online and 378 new housing units right in the heart of the city," said Mayor Cavalier Johnson. "Now this matters for a couple of reasons. First, it means more it helps this neighborhood to grow, it helps Juneau town to grow and to thrive, because more residents means more activity." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Why you should care The goal is to have a new standard of stainable construction and wellness-centered living, aiming to reduce energy consumption and operational carbon footprint by 45% compared to traditional buildings. The Source FOX6 News attended the groundbreaking.
