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A long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin could finally be filled
Despite past controversy over approving a replacement, the latest attempt to fill a long-vacant federal judgeship in Wisconsin appears to be moving forward with bipartisan support. Earlier this month, both Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin turned in what are known as “blue slips,” formalizing...
DOJ reviewing 2023 death investigation concerning Eau Claire County Jail
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing the death investigation prepared by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office concerning the demise of Silver O. Jenkins, 29, who was found unresponsive in the Eau Claire County Jail on March 12, 2023. In response to a July 15 Wisconsin Examiner open records request to St. Croix […] The post DOJ reviewing 2023 death investigation concerning Eau Claire County Jail appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
New trail opens in Menomonie
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s time to lace up your shoes, there’s a new trail to explore in Menomonie!. City officials held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the opening of a half-mile expansion to the pedestrian trail on the city’s east side. It now connects to the...
New Auburn farm opens ice cream business
NEW AUBURN — Dixie Klemish recalls that 40 years ago, there used to be seven dairy farms along their road southwest of New Auburn. The farm has been in her husband’s family since 1889. “We’re the last one left,” she said. “It’s almost bittersweet when your child decides to take over the farm.” In 2022, Dixie and Randy Klemish decided to create a new business on their farm, choosing to...
Act of kindness during lamb sale multiplies as top bidders donate to cause
All in attendance at the 59th annual Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday afternoon at the Barron County Fairgrounds saw the ripple effect that a simple act of kindness can make. About three-fourths of the way through the auction Holly Hargrave of the Columbia Livewires 4-H Club had the auctioneer announce as she entered her 154-pound lamb into the show ring that she would be donating all proceeds of the sale to her friend 11-year-old Lexi Anderson of Cumberland, who is in need of a heart...
Hayward logrollers to host large tournament
The Namekagon River Rollers logrolling club will host more than 100 amateur and elite logrollers and boom runners for their annual Namekagon River Roll-Off Saturday and Sunday July 27-28 at Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward. The competition is free and open to the public to watch. Boom runners will compete at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, staring with the pros and followed by the amateurs. In the boom run, athletes run two at...
1 dead in farming accident west of Wausau
A resident at a farm in the town of Marathon is dead after being struck by a cow and pushed into a feed fence, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department. Nieves Sanchez-Tezohua died the morning of July 16 at a farm on Ahrens Road. Police say Sanchez-Tezohua joined her boyfriend, who is a farm employee, while he was working in a barn and was struck by the cow. A veterinarian at the farm attempted lifesaving measures until deputies and paramedics arrived.
Exceptions approved for downtown hotel
The city of Winona Board of Adjustment (BOA) granted 60 Main developers’ request last week to allow for fewer windows than normally required on some sides of the hotel-apartment building currently under construction downtown. BOA members noted the city’s downtown aesthetic rules are geared toward retail spaces and said the rules may not be as applicable for 60 Main, a residential-focused project. BOA members also highlighted other buildings in the same area with few windows and other projects that received exceptions — or variances — to the window requirements.
Local naturalist inspired children's book
Cotter Schools alum and former Winona resident Melissa Rousu recently wrote and published her debut children’s book, “Grandpa Loved Wild Things,” about her grandfather, Bill Drazkowski, a longtime Winona resident active in the Winona Bird Club, a nature photographer, and raptor rehabilitator. Drazkowski passed away in 2017,...
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation into a suspected doping coverup. The International Olympic Committe formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake in an 83-6 vote, but only after a contingent of Utah politicians and U.S. Olympic leaders signed an agreement that pressures them to lobby the federal government. ...
Guilty Plea in Chippewa County Christmas Eve Stabbing
Laura Feala has pleaded guilty to attempted homicide after nearly stabbing her boyfriend to death on Christmas Eve. In return, prosecutors dropped several other charges. Police reported that Feala attacked her boyfriend while he was in the shower at their Lake Hallie home. He was found covered in blood when police arrived.
Baraboo PD: Shelter in place immediately due to “active situation”, open manhunt for suspect
BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - Baraboo Police say to shelter in place in the area of Water Street and Manchester Road due to an “active situation”. In an alert, police say it is an ongoing police incident, to avoid the area, and stay in your home. Police believe the suspect, identified as Jeffrey Edward Miller, 32, is armed. If you have any information you are asked to contact the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office at 608-355-4495. Miller is described as having a light complexion, short or shaved brown hair and medium length beard. Police say he was last seen wearing a black shirt.
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