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Plainfield residents mourn college gymnast killed in Wisconsin

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4 months ago

September 3, 2024

Plainfield residents mourn college gymnast killed in Wisconsin

Friends and family are remembering a suburban college student who was shot and killed near the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Friday.

According to authorities, 21-year-old Kara Welsh, who was also a decorated gymnast after a remarkable career in suburban Plainfield, was killed following an altercation at an apartment on Friday night.

As the investigation continues, a vigil was held honoring her in Plainfield.

“I just miss her already, and can’t believe that she’s gone,” childhood friend Nicole Conrad said.

Friends and neighbors tied ribbons on trees, and dropped off flowers and balloons at the house where Welsh grew up.

“She was always just the light in the room,” Conrad said. “She always knew how to make people laugh.”

Tessani Foster, a former gymnastics teammate of Welsh’s, described her friend as a “constant” in her life.

“She’s been a constant in my life. We did gymnastics together for a long time and she was just one of those people that you knew you could always count on,” she said.

Foster said that Welsh earned All-American honors at UW-Whitewater.

“She was just such a role model in and out of the gym for me,” she said. “She would give me rides to and from school and to and from practice and never asked for anything in return. She was just that kind of person.”

That portrayal was shared by those who knew Welsh best in her community.

“She helped me through my toughest times, and she’s just been there,” Conrad said. “She’s been a good friend.”

As the investigation continues, flags will fly at half-staff on campus Tuesday as students return for classes after the Labor Day holiday.

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FBI links Carlsbad man to Wisconsin school shooting suspect

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8 hours ago

December 19, 2024

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FBI links Carlsbad man to Wisconsin school shooting suspect

A 20-year-old Carlsbad man has been ordered to surrender his guns after authorities said he communicated with the teenage girl suspected of committing a fatal school shooting in Wisconsin, allegedly expressing his own plans to carry out a deadly attack against a government building.

Police and FBI agents went to the home of Alexander Paffendorf on Tuesday night to seize his guns and ammunition after a San Diego Superior Court judge approved a gun violence restraining order, according to documents obtained by NBC 7.

The restraining order said, in part: “During an FBI interview, Paffendorf admitted to the FBI agents that he told Rupnow that he would arm himself with explosives and a gun and that he would target a government building.”

Paffendorf was detained, but it was not clear if he was arrested.

The Carlsbad Police Department told NBC 7 on Wednesday night that “there is no threat to the Carlsbad community at this time.”

The FBI’s San Diego office declined to comment.

On Monday, 15-year-old Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow allegedly fatally shot a teacher and a student and wounded six other people at Abundant Life Christian School, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Rupnow was later found dead at the scene with what were believed to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

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Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Jayden Ballard Transferring to Wisconsin

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15 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Jayden Ballard Transferring to Wisconsin

Jayden Ballard will remain in the Big Ten for his final season of college football.

The former Ohio State wide receiver announced Wednesday that he has committed to Wisconsin, where he will play for former Ohio State defensive lineman and assistant coach Luke Fickell.

BREAKING: Ohio State transfer WR Jayden Ballard has Committed to Wisconsin, @on3sports has learned
The 63 200 WR will have 1 year of eligibility remaining
Was ranked as a Top 70 Recruit (No. 10 WR) in 21 per On3https://t.co/JLENYWX4gS pic.twitter.com/yAG7fAkcue
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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 18, 2024

In four seasons with the Buckeyes, Ballard made 35 appearances and collected 11 catches for 177 yards and one touchdown. He also made an impact on special teams, returning 11 punts for 63 yards and three kickoffs for 23 yards.

This season, the Massillon, Ohio, native and No. 55 overall prospect in the 2021 class was buried on the wide receiver depth chart behind Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss.

With five-star freshman Mylan Graham and several talented pass-catchers arriving in the 2025 class, including Quincy Porter, Bodpegn Miller, De’Zie Jones and Phillip Bell, there was no guarantee Ballard would receive playing time in the final year of his collegiate career.

Ballard will look to carve out a role for himself at Wisconsin in 2025. Fickell recently replaced offensive coordinator Phil Longo with former Kansas playcaller Jeff Grimes. He also brought in former Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. to lead the Badgers’ offense.

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Wisconsin winter storm watch Thursday into Friday; what to expect

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23 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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Wisconsin winter storm watch Thursday into Friday; what to expect

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MILWAUKEE – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for portions of southeast Wisconsin. It takes effect Thursday night and runs through Friday morning.

The watch covers Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties. Heavy snow will be possible, as much as 6 inches or more in some areas.

FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:

FOX6 Storm Center app

FOX6 News app

FOX Weather app

What is the FOX Model?

FOX Weather Expert Tom Wachs explains the value of the FOX Model for our team — and our viewers.

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.