Buffalo County authorities say an 89-year-old Eau Claire man has died from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened near Highway 88 in the Town of Lincoln on Wednesday. The man lost control of his motorcycle going around a curve, hit a culvert and flipped several times. He was treated at the scene and flown to a hospital, where he died. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. The investigation continues but speed is believed to have been a factor.
Two Twin Cities motorcyclists died last week after one crashed head-on into the other in western Wisconsin. The Pierce County sheriff’s office reported that 47-year-old Timitha Thein’s Harley Davidson collided with 26-year-old Evan Jorgenson’s Harley on Wisconsin Highway 35 just before 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. The crash occurred about seven miles southeast of Prescott which is about 25 miles southeast of the Twin Cities. Thien and Jorgenson were both transported to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where Thien died on Wednesday and Jorgenson on Thursday. The crash is under investigation and according to the sheriff’s office there was no preliminary indication of impaired operation.
Hwy 85 js closed for a reconstruction project. The improvement project is 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, Hwy 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.
One
person is dead after a Saturday evening accident in Eau Claire
County. Reports say two vehicles hit head-on just before 6 p.m. at
State Highway 93 and Severson Road in the Town of Pleasant Valley.
Three people were treated at the site of the accident. One died at
the scene. One driver was arrested on a charge of homicide by
intoxicated use of a vehicle.
The Eau Claire City Council is scheduled to vote this week on a development agreement with ABF Ingredients North America to build a biomanufacturing facility in the Gateway Northwest Industrial Park. Documents filed with the city of Eau Claire indicate the complex will represent a 270-million dollar investment in Eau Claire with a taxable value of 56-million dollars and up to 100 new jobs. The city is offering five-point-six million dollars in direct assistance and it will build a regional stormwater facility to serve the property. The city council will vote on the proposal at its meeting Tuesday.
Eau Claire City-County health officials are tracking an increase in the number of flu cases in the region. The health department is not tracking specific cases but is studying trends based on wastewater tracking and hospitalizations. Health officials say it's normal to see increases in cases of Influenza B in the spring. Influenza B is milder than Influenza A. They remind residents to wash hands frequently to prevent catching the flu.
Eau Claire-based Menards is being ordered to pay five-and-a-half million dollars to an injured worker. A Eau Claire County court jury last week finds the home improvement company responsible after a truck driver was hit in the head by metal pallets that were being moved by a worker operating a forklift at Menards' Eau Claire facility. Workers called to testify at trial said the worker wasn't following company rules when the accident happened.
Deputy Sheriff Mark Hollister has formally announced his bid for Chippewa County sheriff. His announcement sets up an August primary challenge for incumbent Sheriff Travis Hakes. Hollister says his platform will focus on community engagement, proactive public safety and operational excellence. The primary election takes place August 11th, followed by the general election on November 3rd.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will begin aerial treatments for spongy moth in May and early June in Dunn, Pepin and Trempealeau Counties. In June and July treatments will happen in Buffalo, Dunn, and Pepin Counties. Residents in the affected areas can expect loud, low-flying planes as early as sunrise on select mornings, spraying a naturally occurring soil bacteria to treetops and a mating disruptor. Treatment timing depends on spongy moth development and favorable weather conditions, so exact treatment dates cannot be predicted far in advance.
The Village of Lake Hallie has selected its next police chief. Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James is getting the gig. The Republican lawmaker currently represents the state's 23rd Senate district including all of Barron, Clark, Price, Rusk, and Taylor counties and most of Chippewa County -- but recently announced his plans to retire from the office. James has represented the district since January of 2023.
A 17-year-old from Rochester is in custody following several wrong-way crashes in Zumbrota. The collisions happened Friday morning on Highway 52 near mile marker 75. The suspected teen driver was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. There is no report of injuries. Charges are pending.
Polaris announces when it will be closing its plant in Osceola. The recreational vehicle manufacturer announced Monday that the plant in rural Polk County will be closed by January of next year. The site in Osceola is home to a parts plant for the Indian line of motorcycles, but the brand was sold to a private equity firm last year, and the new owner is moving the production line from Osceola to a plant in Iowa. The move will put 189 workers out of a job.
Wisconsin is suing online prediction markets on allegations of facilitating illegal sports betting in Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul says Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, and Crypto.com have been able to work around state law. Kaul says the suit has no impact on a new state law which legalizes online sports betting in Wisconsin.
A Wisconsin native, kidnapped in Iraq, is sharing her story. Shelly Kittleson, who graduated from Darlington High School in 1995, had been a journalist in the Middle East for nearly 2 decades. On March 31st, she was kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed paramilitary group. She was relased on April 8th. Shelly writes about her ordeal in an article published this week in The Atlantic. She says her wrists and ankles were zip tied and she was blindfolded. And if she made any noises, her kidnappers said they'll kill her. Shelly sustained several broken ribs and was forced to read a script which she described containing "nonsense", for a video. Shelly says they moved her from place to place and they gave her food, "shampoo, a toothbrush and pink pajamas.
High participation in Wisconsin’s Adopt-A-Highway program prompts a driver safety reminder. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a record number of Adopt‑A‑Highway volunteers are out this spring. More than 3,100 groups took part last year, collecting over 170 tons of trash. Drivers need to slow down, stay alert, and move over to keep volunteers safe. In 2018, a hit-and-run driver killed three Girl Scouts and a mother on an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup in Lake Hallie. That driver was found guilty and sentenced to 54 years in prison. More than 2,700 miles of highway are currently still available for adoption. WisDOT provides safety gear and supplies. More information is available on the Adopt‑A‑Highway website.
April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy isn’t just about investing; it’s about making informed decisions and avoiding scams. The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection is encouraging consumers to take advantage of its free financial protection resources. DATCP offers downloadable Consumer Protection Fact Sheets and a 40‑plus‑page Consumer Guide covering everyday issues like protecting your money and navigating small claims court. More than 100 consumer topics are available online, along with educational videos in the DATCP's “Consumer Protection 101” series.
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