Dunn County has filled a key administration position by hiring Brittany Andrews as its new Chief Financial Officer. Andrews graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. A Menomonie native, Andrews brings a strong background in financial and administrative support, including extensive experience with accounts payable and receivable, vendor invoicing, benefits coordination, and payroll management. She began in her duties on January 20th.
The Durand Improvement Group has announced a fireworks show to celebrate america’s 250th birthday. The show will be held on July 3rd. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
In Chippewa County, a Cadott Community School District employee is facing legal troubles stemming from her time working for the Lincoln School District. Danielle Mittermeyer has been indicted on charges related to her handling of Lincoln's financial affairs between March of 2021 and August of 2025. Mittermeyer -- who was hired to work in the Cadott district in August of 2025 -- has now been placed on administrative leave. In a statement, the Cadott district says they have no concerns about Mittermeyer's work in her current role.
The verdict is in for a La Crosse man charged in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend. Prosecutors say that -- in May of 2025 -- Diontae Booth shot the woman at her aunt's residence on Fifth Avenue South. Booth was convicted Thursday on charges including Second Degree Reckless Injury with a Dangerous Weapon. He will be sentenced at a later date.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accounting students will be providing free tax services for eligible folks this year. The work will be done in connection with the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. More details including information on how to set up an appointment can be found at uwecvita.org.
Country music star Keith Urban is being announced as a headliner for this year's Ashley for the Arts festival in Arcadia. The three-day event is planned for August 6th, 7th and 8th. Urban will be the final main-stage performer on the night of the 8th. ashleyforthearts.com has more information.
The Amtrak Borealis route is announcing a record amount of riders and ticket sales in 2025. The route, which serves Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, saw a 104-percent increase in ridership. Last year, it saw nearly 213-thousand passengers according to Amtrak. Riders can take in scenic views of the river, wildlife, wetlands and towns along the trip.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is emerging as the leading Republican candidate following recent GOP precinct straw polls. Tuesday's polls showed Demuth getting about 32 percent of the roughly 17-hundred votes cast. Results were incomplete, but more than 96 percent of precincts had reported as of early Wednesday afternoon. Precinct caucuses are often described as the starting line for Minnesota elections.
A School Board candidate in Marshfield is facing felony child abuse and domestic abuse charges: Matthew Samson is in jail on a 50-thousand-dollar bond facing two different criminal complaints. In one case, he's accused of physically abusing a child. The other centers on a domestic abuse allegation in which the 41-year-old is said to have threatened to kill himself during an argument with a woman, then turned the gun on her when she begged him not to pull the trigger. He returns to court next week to enter a plea. Samson's name will appear on the ballot for a February 17th primary election as one of seven candidates vying for six spots on the April ballot, though--if found guilty--he would be ineligible to hold office as a convicted felon.
Legislation that keeps cryptocurrency ATMs from being a tool scammers use may come to Wisconsin. Senate Bill 386 would set daily transaction limits and cap fees, as well as "require operators to provide receipts, identify users in all transactions, and require refunds for scam victims." This would be the first time more than 700-bitcoin-kiosks would be regulated at convenience gas and grocery stores. Police say thousands of people in Wisconsin are reported to have lost "some or all of their life savings through crypto kiosk scams." The measure will get a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee at the Capitol.
DeForest is throwing out an idea of annexation tied to a QTS data center project. The village board voted unanimously against annexing more than 15-hundred acres of land in Vienna, which was required for the data center project to move forward. The DeForest village administrator said rejecting the proposal allows all parties to move forward while saving time and money. Meantime, an ethics complaint has been filed against Village President Jane Cahill in connection to the project. That will be reviewed by the DeForest Ethics Board today.
Children's Wisconsin is celebrating a major gift from a pair of Milwaukee-area philanthropists. The hospital announced yesterday it has received a ten-million dollar donation from Barri and Dave Drury that will be used for pediatric research. It is one of the largest gifts Children's Wisconsin has ever received. A hospital official told the Journal Sentinel the money will be used at the discretion of Children's, but the Drury's will get to provide input.
County highway departments are reminding drivers to keep back from snow removal equipment. The Wisconsin County Highway Association says 13 crashes between vehicles and snowplows have already happened this winter. In most cases, trucks are struck from behind by drivers following too closely for conditions. Be sure to give plows 200 feet of clearance to stay safe, drive slower than posted limits during poor weather, and if the roads are bad, simply stay home.
Six men are in custody after they were arrested in Stillwater in connection to a sexual exploitation ring targeting minors. Washington County Sheriff's Office says undercover agents posed online as a 16-year-old girl then several suspects allegedly arranged meetings to offer money for sexual acts. When the men showed up at the locations, they were taken into custody. The defendants are Vishwateja Guntupally, Christopher Kohn, Manuel Chunzo-Canar, Sanyi Tefera, Terry Reynolds and Dakota Ott. Other agencies that were involved in the sting operation include the Stillwater Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Washington County Attorney's Office.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is looking for new troopers. The deadline is coming up to apply for the next class of Wisconsin State Patrol troopers. The agency accepts applications through Sunday, February 15th. State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan says joining the patrol offers a path into a variety of law‑enforcement roles, from K‑9 and aviation to crash reconstruction and commercial vehicle inspection. Applicants need at least 60 college credits, though some requirements can be waived for military or relevant experience. Positions are open in every region of the state, and more information is available on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website.
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