The city of Durand has approved a memorandum of understanding with former School Resource Officer Bonnerup over Therapy Dog Sam. Bonnerup resigned his full-time position as School Resource Officer this past summer and still works part-time for the Durand Police. While Bonnerup will be owner of Sam, Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the Durand Police Department will still have access to Sam. As part of the agreement, Bonnerup will be in charge of all care of Sam.
The Durand-Arkansaw School District is getting the failed HVAC System repaired. The system for the library and middle school area failed this summer. Durand-Arkansaw Superintendent Ryan Nelson says the delays in getting state permits and bids for the project were the reasons the repairs weren’t done sooner. Nelson says MTI will be working on that project. The new system should be in place in the coming weeks.
The woman driving the vehicle involved in a high-speed pursuit in Dunn County that led to a Wisconsin State Trooper being severely injured has been charged. 47Yr old Martell Mitchell of Minneapolis is charged with attempting to flee an officer, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, 2nd – degree reckless endangering safety, felony bail jumping and other charges. Authorities say troopers attempted to pull her over on I-94 in the construction zone near Eau Claire for speeding, and she led troopers on a high-speed chase. State Patrol Trooper Brad Ritger was injured when he fell off a bridge and onto 490th Ave after deploying spike strips to stop Mitchell. She is being held on a $70,000 cash bond.
A man charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in Eau Claire is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. Anthony Jackson is facing charges for stabbing Alex Graff at the Do Dodge Inn in December of 2024. Graff was playing pool when Jackson reportedly stabbed him. Jackson's trial is scheduled to begin October 26th.
In St. Croix County, a defendant charged following a deadly 2025 crash is pleading guilty. Investigators say that Andre Matthews was attempting to overtake traffic by using the right shoulder of I-94 East when he hit a motorcycle being ridden by Twin Cities restaurateur David Burley. Burley was fatally injured. Matthews yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
A Sparta man has received his prison sentence after committing two domestic violence acts. The district attorney's office says the attacks happened on two different victims, with one happening in June 2024 and the other happening in October of the same year. Andrew Nauman was sentenced to 36-years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. DA Kevin Croninger said they hope "that this sentence will, on some level, provide a measure of justice and accountability."
The American Red Cross says blood donations are helping keep hospital shelves stocked, but the need for donors continues. Spokesperson Laura McGuire says the organization has rebuilt its blood inventory to a healthier level thanks to donor support. However, she says the supply remains vulnerable during hurricane season, when severe weather can disrupt both collections and transportation. The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and help maintain a stable blood supply.
Rochester
property owners could see another tax hike next year after the City
Council OKed a preliminary levy. Council members voted seven-to-one
on Monday night to approve a tax levy of close to 125 million dollars
for 2027. The proposal is about five-point-six percent higher than
the city's 118-point-three-million-dollar levy for 2026. City
leaders say the additional tax plan is needed to keep up with rising
personnel costs and inflation. The only no vote came from Council
member Shaun Palmer, who proposed an alternative plan that reduces
the levy by 400 thousand dollars. The Rochester City Council will
hold a public hearing on December 7th, with a vote on the final
budget to follow
One person is in custody after authorities found meth during a traffic stop in Rusk County. Authorities say the stop happened around 8:50 p.m. on September 18th on Highway 40. During the stop, a K9 made an alert on the vehicle and authorities found a quarter pound of meth. Rob Graves was arrested on suspicion on possession with intent to distribute.
Oneida County will be pulling down its Flock Safety cameras. Chief Deputy Terri Hook tells WJFW TV in Rhinelander the cameras are already offline, and have been since the end of August. Hook says the cameras have provided valuable information for officers, but that the data privacy concerns other communities have been sharing along with the public opposition to Flock warranted their removal. Communities across the state have been removing the cameras after objections were raised in Sheboygan over data sharing outside of Flock's contract.
Public health officials in Dane County are confirming the area's first human case of West Nile Virus this season. While nearly eighty percent of infected individuals show no symptoms, health experts warn mild cases can bring fever, fatigue, and muscle aches as mosquito activity peaks through September. County health authorities urge residents to wear insect repellent, drain standing water around their property, and wear loose, long-sleeved clothing during outdoor activities. Local officials are monitoring the situation closely after recording three human cases last year.
Wisconsin hunters are being urged to test deer for chronic wasting disease. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hunters play a key role in tracking the disease and the DNR is especially interested in samples from fall priority areas near recent CWD detections. Hunters can submit samples through self-service kiosks, cooperating processors, at-home testing kits, or appointments with DNR staff. Results are usually available within two weeks. Health officials continue to advise hunters not to consume venison from any deer that tests positive for CWD.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he accepts responsibility for not stopping fraud in Minnesota programs sooner. Walz says he should have done more and pushed state agencies harder as warning signs emerged. He says the fraud has tainted his record, but should not overshadow other accomplishments of his administration. Walz pointed to free school meals, the child tax credit and paid family and medical leave among policies he hopes will define his tenure. He says he didn't plan to run for public office again after leaving the governor's office.
UW-Madison is celebrating its highest standings in two decades after landing eighth among public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report national rankings. The flagship campus climbed to 34th overall while securing top spots for specialty programs like real estate and risk management. The school also made gains in affordability, jumping 23 spots in the best value category and ranking fourth overall for in-state value. Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots says it reflects the university's broad academic excellence and dedication to preparing future leaders across every discipline.
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