The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is entering into an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The deal will allow select deputies to serve federal detainers on individuals who are already in custody at the Dunn County Jail on local criminal charges. The deal does not grant deputies authority to enforce federal immigration laws or to participate in immigration enforcement activities such as arresting individuals based solely on suspected immigration status.
A candidate is throwing his hat in the ring to be Wabasha County’s next top cop. Jason Bade announced his run for sheriff on Monday. Bade has been with Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office for 24 years, and has 29yrs experience in law enforcement. Sheriff Rodney Bartsh announced his retirement last week.
Three Durand-Arkansaw High School Students have advanced after a regional competition. SkillsUSA Wisconsin held the competition last Thursday and Friday in Menomonie. Ian Afdahl took first place in the Cabinetmaking category, while Brody Bechel, Korbin Bechel and Sam Bergeson took Second Place for Welding Fabrication. All three will now move on to the 53rd annual Wisconsin SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Madison April 7-8th. Founded in 1973, Wisconsin SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working together to ensure America has the skilled workforce needed to stay competitive.
The Dunn County Highway Department is implementing seasonal weight restrictions starting on Thursday. The restrictions are put in place during the spring thaw to help prevent roadways from damage caused by heavier loads traveling over them. Gross vehicle weight of 5 tons per axel with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 25 tons will be in effect. Once the ground has dried out, the restrictions will be lifted. Visit the Dunn County Website for a list of roads under the restrictions.
A Tennessee man convicted of kidnapping and assaulting a Holcombe teenager is learning his fate. Investigators say that -- in 2022 -- Trevor Blackburn drove to Wisconsin and kidnapped the then-15-year-old girl from her home. Blackburn pleaded no contest to charges of kidnapping and first-degree child sexual assault. He was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison.
Prison for a former Monroe County mental health nurse who engaged in sexual activity with a patient under her care. Melissa Knutson claimed in 2022 that she was raped by the patient, but did not report it due to fears of retaliation. She now acknowledges that was not the case. She has been convicted of charges including Misconduct in Public Office and Obstructing an Officer and been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Administrators in the School District of La Crosse are broke ground Monday at the site of what will be a new elementary school. The ceremony took place at the former site of the Hogan Administrative Center. The new school will begin welcoming students in August of next year.
The cost to fill up at the pump has risen 23.2 cents per gallon over the last week here in Wisconsin and gas prices have also risen all across the country. That’s according to GasBuddy. Experts are saying it’s all due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The average price per gallon is still 4.8 cents lower than the average here in Wisconsin a year ago.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard are playing a role in U.S. strikes on Iran. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, told reporters yesterday National Guard units are showing the "value of America's reserve forces," including Wisconsin's troops "operating in Kuwait and Iraq." A Wisconsin National Guard spokesperson confirmed it is deployed to the Middle East, but didn't provide any specifics.
The 62nd annual Eau Claire Farm Show begins today. The event at the Chippewa Valley Expo Center features more than 150 agricultural business vendors showcasing the latest products and equipment. Parking and admission are free for the event. The show runs through tomorrow.
The former principal at Sun Prairie West High School pleads not guilty for failing to report child abuse. Jennifer Ploeger appeared in Dane County Court Monday. She's charged with three misdemeanor counts for allegedly failing to report child abuse. As part of her conditions, she’s barred from contacting the school district or any child victims named in the complaint. Her case stems from the investigation that followed the arrest of former dean of students Robert Gilkey‑Meisegeier, who faces multiple charges related to child exploitation and recently pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges. Ploeger was given a $500 signature bond and is due back in court on March 26.
Wisconsin drivers are being warned to watch out for a surge in phishing scams during National Consumer Protection Week. The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles says scammers are posing as the DMV trying to trick people into clicking fake links or paying bogus “unpaid toll” or “DMV fee” charges. The DMV reminds residents Wisconsin has no tolls and they will never send urgent demands for money. They’re encouraging drivers to enroll in eNotify for alerts about any changes to their account. The DMV has also added new identity‑verification tools, comparing a customer’s selfie to the photo on file to reduce fraud.
A group of Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature want to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill adults. WTMJ radio obtained a co-sponsorship memo circulated by six Democrats in the Senate and Assembly. The proposed bill would let patients with less than six months to live request life‑ending medication. It would require a written request signed by the terminally ill patient and witnessed by at least one other person who can attest to the patient’s mental capacities and prove they are not being coerced. Providers could opt out but would be required to document requests and transfer medical records to a new provider if a terminally ill person chooses. Co‑sponsors have until March 5 to sign on. Similar measures have failed to advance in the Legislature, most recently in 2024.
Another successful year for the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affair's Valentines for Veterans Program. The DVA says this year's program brought in more than 40‑thousand handmade valentines from across the country, and even Canada and Germany. Secretary James Bond says the response shows how strongly people still value veterans’ service. DVA staff and board members delivered the cards to residents at the state’s Veterans Homes and the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program in Union Grove. Each veteran got a gift bag filled with handmade cards from schools, scout troops, community groups, and individuals saying “thank you.”
Rochester Mayor Kim Norton will not run for a third term. The city's first female mayor says she plans to focus on family and travel. Norton is credited with gaining 100 million dollars in investments, improving city infrastructure and parks. She previously served on the Rochester school board and in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
A big hockey fan is buying the "X" from the Xcel Energy Center Rooftop Sign for 21 thousand dollars. The proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Wild Foundation, which supports youth hockey in the state. The single letter is about eight feet tall and eight feet wide. Despite its sitting atop the building for 25 years, it's in good condition.
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