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River Falls man jailed for high-speed chase in Lake Hallie
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A River Falls man has been sentenced to more than 10 months in jail after he was convicted of leading police on a high-speed chase that began in Lake Hallie in April and crossed through several counties. Anthony T. Ledesma, 41, pleaded guilty last week in Chippewa County Court to fleeing or eluding an officer, which is a felony, and OWI-2nd offense. Judge Steve Gibbs ordered nine...
Several roads reopened in Town of Dunn following deputy response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads are back open in the Town of Dunn after deputies responded to a “person in crisis.”. As of about 5:15 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that the situation was...
Viroqua man injured after car runs intersection, into parking lot of area business
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a single-vehicle crash occurred early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, in rural Viroqua, in the town of Viroqua. The Sheriff’s Office says at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center was notified of the crash. The Sheriff’s report states that Colton William Anderson, 20, of rural Viroqua, was driving south on State Highway 82 and went through the intersection of State Highway 56 and crossed both the west and eastbound lanes. The vehicle then went off the south side of Highway 56, traveled down an embankment into the parking lot of Sheldon’s Auto Wrecking and struck a fence and a gate.
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games
It took longer than many might’ve expected, but Wisconsin football fans will soon be able to purchase alcohol inside Camp Randall Stadium. The announcement was made on Monday during the start of Big Ten Media Days. That’s huge news for a campus that loves its booze. Madison, Wisconsin is the conference’s drunkest city according to […] The post Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games appeared first on BroBible.
Eau Claire A’s enjoy Milwaukee Milkmen Stadium and attention of college coaches
Believing that you can achieve a goal is just as important as accomplishing it and having leaders who emphasize that point certainly can help athletes achieve success. “Since they were young, we’ve told these boys that they could play college ball,” said John Bugher assistant coach for the Eau Claire A’s Blue Team. “We play in these tournaments to face the best players around and get in front of college coaches” ...
Bears ready for huge week ahead as CRBL South Division race heats up
It doesn’t get much bigger than this for the Eau Claire Bears. They have three huge Chippewa River Baseball League (CRBL) games this week. Win all three and they are the South Division champions. Currently sitting at 14-3 and in second place in the South Division, 1.5 games behind the first-place Osseo Merchants, a win against Osseo on Wednesday night, followed by a sweep of the Eau Claire Cavaliers in a double header on Sunday afternoon, would put the Bears in first place. ...
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Announces New Executive Director
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE) - The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (ECPSF) is pleased to announce the selection of Kelly Christianson as its new Executive Director effective July 29, 2024. Christianson brings a wealth of experience in non-profit management and community involvement, having most recently served as the Lead Community Impact Director at the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. Christianson succeeds Todd Johnson, Executive Director.
SFB Welcomes Daniel Pohnl as Relationship Manager
Mark Oldenberg, president and CEO of Security Financial Bank (SFB), is pleased to announce that Daniel Pohnl has joined the SFB team as the vice president – commercial relationship manager. Pohnl will work out of the Eau Claire office. A banking professional for more than 10 years, Pohnl has...
CVRA invites back SkyWest Airlines
CHIPPEWA VALLEY – The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (CVRA) has chosen to add SkyWest Airlines to its commercial air carrier lineup. The decision comes after Airport Director Charity Zich said CVRA received proposals from both Sun Country Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. Sun Country is a low-cost airline based out...
Eau Claire middle schooler is state’s queen Civics Bee
EAU CLAIRE – Civics has joined theater, music theory, piano and jazz camp as some of 13-year-old Rya Mousavi’s interests, and she’s become quite well-versed in it. So much so that the Eau Claire middle schooler will represent Wisconsin in the inaugural National Civics Bee® national championship in Washington, D.C., in November.
Red Pines Cafe focuses on flavor, hospitality, growth
ONALASKA – With a direct view of Lake Onalaska’s northern shore, The Red Pines Cafe is the newest addition to the Red Pines family. The cafe – which opened earlier this year at W7305 County Road Z – joins the Red Pines Bar & Grill and a handful of Airbnbs owned and operated by Corinna and Michael Todd.
UWEC works with WPC on defense contract
EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) students and faculty are collaborating with WPC Technologies on a Department of Defense contract to develop a more environmentally friendly, anti-corrosive product for use in military equipment. WPC – which develops and manufactures high-performance pigments and additives for the paint...
DR. ERIC SPEARS AND SPEARS PAIN & REHAB
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Dr. Spears and team from Spears Pain & Rehab are a wonderful asset to the Eau Claire community. Dr. Spears helped our daughter when no one else would continue care for her intractable pain. Our family is beyond thankful. Please give Dr. Eric Spears and Spears Pain & Rehab the Sunshine Award.
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