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Eau Claire man charged with death of DC correctional officer waives time limits, posts $75,000 cash bail
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 40-year-old Eau Claire man charged with homicide following a crash that killed a Dunn County correctional officer on December 24 has waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing and has posted a cash bail of $75,000. Mark Allen Sokolowski was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Dunn…
Read MoreBV School Board hears reports about athletic programs, area property values increase
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE-At their meeting held on December 18 the Boyceville school board heard a fall sports report from athletic director Brian Roemhild. “We had another amazing fall season across the board,” said Roemhild. According to Roemhild, the number of high school athletes participating in fall sports this year was down a bit from…
Read MoreDrive sober or get pulled over enforcement campaign
The Wisconsin State Patrol is joined by law enforcement agencies throughout the state stepping up patrols to stop impaired driving during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The national effort begins December 13 and runs through New Year’s Day. With the holiday season approaching and celebrations in the works, drivers are urged to…
Read MoreElk Mound approves budget of $804,926 for 2025
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved a revenue and expense budget of $804,926 for 2025. No members of the public were present at the December 18 village board meeting to speak about the budget during the public hearing. Village Board president Terry Stamm opened the public hearing…
Read MoreDunn County plans Hwy. D road project from north of Tainter Town Hall to Hwy. 25 in 2025
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is planning to repave and widen county Highway D/G from just north of the Tainter Town Hall at 816th Avenue to state Highway 25 in 2025. The plan is to complete the road project in 2025, said Dustin Binder, Dunn County highway commissioner, at a meeting of…
Read MoreChetek woman charged with homicide for death of Boyceville man in Hwy. 25 crash pleads not guilty
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 57-year-old Chetek woman charged with homicide after a head-on collision on state Highway 25 near county Highway BB February 25 has pleaded not guilty and a five-day trial has been scheduled for December of 2025. Barbara Jean McLennan appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court by video with her…
Read MoreBoyceville fire department responds to 48 calls
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire Department has responded to 48 calls so far this year. The most recent calls were a structure fire, a car accident and mutual aid to the Menomonie fire department, said Josh Pittman, interim fire chief, during his report to the Boyceville Community Fire District Board…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board to borrow $7.5 million for highway shop
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved a resolution to proceed with borrowing $7.5 million primarily to construct a satellite highway shop. Preparation for the sale of the general obligation promissory notes will take place after the first of the year, and the St. Croix County Board will award…
Read MoreHigh speed chase ends in Glenwoood City, with search for suspect
On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Cruze for speeding on Interstate 94 westbound near the Dunn / St. Croix County line. The vehicle failed to yield and exited the interstate at State Highway 128. A vehicle pursuit was initiated as the vehicle…
Read MoreGC School Board still discussing past compensation discrepancies
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY-The Glenwood City school board held a shorter than usual meeting on Monday evening so that staff and board members could attend the middle/high school winter concert. The board had a discussion about past compensation discrepancies and approved a variety of items. At their last meeting held on November 26 district…
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