The search for a missing Dunn County woman has come to a tragic conclusion. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office confirmed last Friday, November 22 that a body found in a wooded area near the Chippewa River in Dunn County is that of Robynn Bridges, who had been the subject of a missing-person investigation for the…
Read MoreEAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease near Menomonie in Dunn County. The CWD-positive deer was an adult buck harvested during the 2019 archery deer season that was tested as part of the department’s disease surveillance efforts and is the first…
Read MoreMADISON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday, October 18, that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “Violent crime and domestic abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities…
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A fire in the village of Wheeler completely destroyed a mobile home on Friday, November 22.
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MENOMONIE — On Wednesday, November 13, at 3:40 p.m. a crash occurred on I-94 eastbound at mile marker 41 near Menomonie. While assisting at a crash scene on I-94 a Dunn County Sheriffs squad was struck by a pickup truck. The deputy’s vehicle was struck when the truck lost control on the highway as traffic…
Read MoreHUDSON — A suspect wanted for kidnapping and sexual assault led law enforcement agencies on a dangerous, high-speed chase that began in the Twin Cities and ended in a crash near Hudson last Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release provided by the St.Croix County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County, MN Sheriff’s Office contacted the…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 32-year-old Glenwood City woman accused of felony fraud against a financial institution has finished paying restitution and has pleaded “no contest” and been found guilty of an ordinance violation for removal of property. Amanda K. Hillstead, the owner of the Wilson Nite Club, 260 Wilson Street in Wilson,…
Read MoreEach year, hunters, meat processors, and food pantries help families in need by working closely with the Wisconsin DNR and its partners including: county land and water conservation departments, food pantries, charitable organizations, Hunt for the Hungry, and USDA-Wildlife Services who all help to implement and administer the program. This year marks the 20th anniversary…
Read MoreWestern District of Wisconsin MADISON, WIS. – Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes. Reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws have always…
Read MoreMADISON, WI—A 46-year old Chicago was sentenced after drugs were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Dunn County. According to a news release, Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin announced that Fred McGee was sentenced on November 8th to 84 months in federal prison for possessing…
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