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Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Joshua Dale Cline, 29, Jim Falls, Wisconsin, was sentenced last week by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 6 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. The prison term will be followed by 15 years of supervised release. Cline was also ordered to pay $38,500 in restitution to the victims. Cline pleaded guilty to this crime on February 9, 2026. On three occasions

Bond is being set at 100-thousand dollars for a man charged after a fatal weekend accident in Eau Claire County.  Two vehicles, a pickup truck and an SUV, hit head-on just before 6 p.m. Saturday at State Highway 93 and Severson Road in the Town of Pleasant Valley.  Three people were treated at the site of the accident.  A passenger from the SUV, since identified as 56-year-old Kimberly Clark of Onalaska, died at the scene.  The pick-up truck’s driver, 46-year-old

A jury has been selected for the trial of an Onalaska woman charged in the death of her six-year-old son.  Josie Dikeman called 9-1-1 on February 11th of 2023 saying that her son was non responsive.  Crews found the child dead at the scene with prescription drugs near the body.  Blunt force trauma was listed as the cause of death with the use of a prescription sedative as a contributing factor.  Dikeman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of

A man facing a reckless homicide charge after a 2024 shooting in Trempealeau County is going to trial this week.  Investigators say that Todd Gieck shot and killed the victim — Ettrick resident Kyle Dahl.  Dahl was found wounded in his vehicle along Highway 53  in the Town of Gale and later died at a local hospital.  Gieck has said the shooting was accidental.

The trial of a man shot by Eau Claire Police in 2022 is underway.  Police responded to Clayton Livingston’s home after a neighbor accused him of pointing a gun at his house. Responding officers say Livingston also pointed a gun at them. Two officers shot and injured the suspect who is now facing six counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and a charge of operating a firearm while intoxicated.

Many Western Wisconsin motorists are experiencing an increase in gas prices this week.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-66 per gallon — 16-cents more per gallon over the price one week ago.  In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-77 per gallon — 20-cents more compared to one week ago.  The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the State of Wisconsin is three-92

  The University of Wisconsin – Madison has a new leader for its new school.  The university announced Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau will be the founding dean of its new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence.  The new facility has received significant support through 100-million dollars of philanthropic efforts, plus other investments in new faculty positions and support for research.  The college, which will build on the school’s strength in computer sciences and other related topics, is scheduled to launch July 1st.

Today is National Super Hero Day.  Honoring all who dare to wear the cape and many who don’t.  Brie Tennis with more.

The City of Oshkosh is remaining under a state of emergency due to rising floodwaters.  Fox River is expected to crest Monday above the minor flood stage.  City officials are urging people to properly sort flood-related debris for safe and efficient cleanup.  Low-lying areas near the Fox, Lake Winnebago, Sawyer Creek and Campbell Creek are at most of flooding.  A flood warning is in effect until Monday afternoon.

The Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, in partnership with local franchise leadership, is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Menomonie’s second Culver’s location. Be among the first to step inside the highly anticipated Culver’s of North Menomonie! The Menomonie Area Chamber invites the community to an exclusive first look at the official ribbon cutting for the city’s newest landmark at 298 Oak Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751. Strategically located to serve the north side of town, this second location