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Work on Highway 170 well underway
The $8.63 million dollar project of improvements to State Highway 170 from State Highway 128 in Glenwood City through Downing, Boyceville, and Wheeler and to Dunn County Highway D at Norton is well underway. Work on the handicapped accessible ramps in Glenwood City and Downing are close to being completed and the Tiffany Creek Bridge…
Read MoreThree injured when plow truck and car collide
TOWN OF GLENWOOD — A violent collision just past Noon on Thursday, October 22 in the Town of Glenwood between a St. Croix County plow truck and a passenger vehicle has injured three including two young children. Glenwood City Fire and EMS were dispatched to 2843 County Road G in the Town of Glenwood at…
Read MoreDunn County reports first death due to COVID-19
Menomonie, Wisconsin, September 30, 2020 — The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) confirmed today that a Dunn County resident has died due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was elderly. The DCHD is not releasing any further information out of respect for the deceased and their loved ones. “Our hearts go out to…
Read MoreGC man arrested for attempted murder
CLEAR LAKE — A 32-year-old Glenwood City man is in the Polk County Jail for allegedly trying to kill a 77-year-old rural Clear Lake man Friday evening. According to a press release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, September 25, at 6:09 p.m. deputies responded to a rural Clear Lake address for an…
Read MoreMenomonie man charged with gun and drug crimes
MADISON—A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, return an indictment against a Menomonie Man on June 17th. David Hartwig, 32, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, with possessing heroin with intent to distribute, and with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.…
Read MoreBody found in Chippewa River identified as homeless man from Eau Claire
TOWN OF DUNN — A body recovered from the Chippewa River in the Town of Dunn has been identified as homeless man from Eau Claire. According to a news release from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department, the body was identified as Steven L. Feld, age 66, a white male who was currently homeless and living…
Read MoreDunn County dairy promotion supports local food pantries
MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Dairy Promotion Committee is looking to “Keep It Cool” with local Dunn County food pantries. Many food pantries are lacking storage space for the increased demands on milk, cheese, butter and yogurt. Committee members and Blue Northern Distributing are looking to “fill the fridge” at Stepping Stones Food Pantry in…
Read MoreBail set at $100,000 cash for GCHS teacher charged with sex crimes
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Bail has been set at $100,000 cash in St. Croix County Circuit Court for a Glenwood City High School teacher charged with five felonies related to sex crimes involving a teenaged girl. Peter L.O. Gaustad, who also is a member of the Glenwood City Common Council, appeared before…
Read MoreUPDATE: Glenwood City School District staff member arrested for online sexual contact with minor
UPDATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2018 AT 9:50 AM The Glenwood City School District faculty member that was arrested yesterday allegedly had an online sexual relationship with a minor from Missouri according to a release from Glenwood City Police Chief Robert Darwin.
Read MoreUPDATE: Altoona man charged with making terrorist threats against GC All-School Reunion released on bond
By LeAnn R. Ralph EAU CLAIRE — A 24-year-old Altoona man charged with one felony count of making terrorist threats concerning the Glenwood City All-School Reunion this weekend has been released on a $1,500 signature bond.
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