McFarland
Coverage of McFarland in the Nexus archive.
- 8-year-old struck, killed by vehicle while riding her bike, family says
An 8-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding her bike in McFarland, Wisconsin. The incident occurred at an intersection where the family highlighted concerns about speeding cars. Authorities are investigating the crash, and the child’s family expressed their loss, noting her love for art, animals, and family.
- 8-year-old struck, killed by vehicle while riding her bike, family says
An 8-year-old girl, Braeyla Marie Valenza, was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding her bike in McFarland, Wisconsin. The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadhead Street and North Peninsula Way, with the family highlighting concerns about vehicle speed and safety in the area.
- ICE detention center to pay $100K settlement in landmark California case
GEO Group, a private immigration detention company, settled a California case for over $100,000 after state regulators cited it for labor and safety violations at a Central Valley facility. The settlement followed allegations that detainees were paid $1 a day to work and faced unsafe conditions, marking the first time a state treated immigrant detainees as workers under labor law.
- Longtime ICE official David Venturella chosen to head agency
David Venturella, a longtime ICE official, has been chosen to head the agency. He was previously seen speaking to the city of McFarland's Planning Commission in 2020. This decision may have implications for the agency's future direction.