The City of Durand is hoping to receive funding to cover the costs of snow removal from the March Blizzard. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the storm cost the city approximately $12000 in snow removal costs. The city hopes to learn how much they will receive in the coming months.
Hwy 85 js set to be closed soon for a reconstruction project. The improvement project is on WIS 85, starting just west of the north junction of County O west of Rock Falls and ending west of at 1010th Street, all in the Dunn County town of Rock Creek. During construction, WIS 85 will be closed, with through traffic detoured via US 10 and WIS 37. Hwy 85 will be open to access local businesses and the Chippewa River Trail will remain open.
Two people are facing abuse charges in Buffalo County. According to authorities, 36yr old Valerie Jones and 27yr old Tristan Keader have been charged with causing metal harm to a child, reckless child abuse, intentional child abuse and failing to prevent child abuse after a teacher reported bruising to the couples 8yr old child to health and human services. The couple is due back in court next month.
An Eleva woman is facing child abuse charges in Trempealeau County. According to Trempealeau county authorities, a five year old girl reported to police that 31yr old Kaneesa Bauer slapped her for spilling water and other abuse charges. Police say Bauer admitted to slapping and spanking the child. Bauer has been ordered tno to have any contact with the child and her next court appearance is in May.
A veteran Trempealeau County law enforcement officer is announcing his candidacy for county sheriff. Chief Deputy Wayne Dahl has served in the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office since 2000. His candidacy is being endorsed by retired sheriffs Randy Niederkorn, Rich Anderson and Brett Semingson.
The contest to be the next District 2 representative on Eau Claire City Council continues. Six votes from current council members are needed for someone to prevail in the contest. With two members absent, three votes were held last night with the result of each being five for Joyce Orth and three for Shelley Janke. The matter will be taken up again next week.
Gas prices are on the decline this week in some parts of Western Wisconsin. Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-50 per gallon -- ten-cents less per gallon than they were one week ago. In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-57 per gallon -- unchanged from one week ago. The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the Badger State is three-71 per gallon.
Authorities in La Crosse County are searching for a missing man whose abandoned vehicle was discovered on Sunday. The vehicle of 45-year-old Stanley Howe was found at the Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve with his phone inside. Howe is described as standing six-feet tall and weighing 240 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm,1475 S. Wasson Ln., River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 a.m. A live auction with both in-person and online bidding will begin at 2 p.m. The colt sale has only been held virtually since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. The model proved to be efficient, but the landmark anniversary called for a special event. 50 colts will be offered for sale, all of which have been trained by students in UWRF’s Colts in Training Program. Six of this year’s colts were foaled at UWRF while the rest came from outside breeders and owners who sent them to the program for training. After training, the horses go on to a variety of livelihoods.
A warning about rising wildfire danger as spring cleanup begins. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says 50 wildfires burned more than 150 acres last week, despite heavy storms that left behind large amounts of debris. With dry, breezy weather in the forecast, officials urge residents to use brush collection sites or transfer stations and burn only if local rules allow it. They remind the public to check burn permits, keep piles small, monitor the weather, and never leave a fire unattended. Fire danger updates are available on the DNR website or by calling 1‑888‑WIS‑BURN.
Some Madison families are protesting against the end of transgender youth health care in Wisconsin. Several gathered at the State Capitol over the weekend, months after UW Health ended access to gender-affirming care over a threat from President Trump. The president said continuing trans health care could result in hospitals losing funding for Medicaid and Medicare. That resulted in UW Health and Children's Wisconsin ending the practice over "federal actions." Protesters at the rally said they are struggling to find health care for their kids as a result.
The Wisconsin DMV is warning customers of a new wave of fraud scams. The company put out a press release saying the latest phishing scam warns of a driver's license suspension that's pending or vague "violation details" that demands payment. The scammers' goal is to get individuals to click on the fake links or give away personal information. Wisconsin DMV urges consumers to be on the lookout and to not share any personal information with unsolicited emails or messages.
Elk River is the latest Minnesota city choosing to fly the old state flag. This comes after the cities of Champlin, Zumbrota, Plainview, and others are reverting back to the 1983 design. Elk River Mayor John Dietz said over a thousand residents weighed in, and about 75-percent of responses were in favor of the old flag. Back in 2023, the DFL-controlled legislature created a new flag commission to replace the 1983 design. The DFL lawmakers claimed the flag had racist undertones.
Harley‑Davidson is pulling nearly 17,000 Softail models from the 2025 and 2026 model years after discovering a rear brake line can rub against the Body Control Module. The company says that contact can cause a hole in the line, leading to a brake fluid leak and potential loss of rear braking. Harley will replace the hardware at no cost, and damaged brake lines will be swapped out as needed. Owners will receive recall letters on May 18, but they can also check their bike’s vehicle identification number on Harley‑Davidson’s website.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is launching his next political move. He announced today the creation of the Small Town PAC. The federal political action committee is designed to recruit and support Democrats in rural neighborhoods across the country. Walz mentioned last month that he planned to play an active role in this year's mid-term election, mainly in governor's races. Meanwhile the governor's approval rating has dipped across Minnesota in recent years. A Star Tribune poll taken last June found that six out of ten voters outside of Hennepin and Ramsey County disapproved of Walz's performance.
The DEA is partnering with participating local health organizations and law enforcement agencies for this Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is an opportunity for Western Wisconsin residents and others to safely drop off and dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications. Drop-off locations will be available in most communities. A complete list of those sites can be found at the DEA website.
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