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The following information was provided by Dunn County Sheriff, Kevin Bygd regarding a recent chase that lead to the arrest of an Illinois man. On April 13, 2026, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle was speeding onWestbound Interstate 94 at speeds up to 140 MPH after a Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) attempted tostop the vehicle for speeding in Jackson County. The vehicle fled from the WSP Trooper when theTrooper attempted to stop and pursuit was terminated

On April 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM, the Dunn County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 callof a female reporting an active domestic violence situation on 1130th Avenue, Boyceville, in the Townshipof Hay River. During response to the scene, deputies learned the male suspect physically assaulted a female inside aresidence and then went outside, eventually entering a camper on the property. The male suspectsecured the camper door and refused to exit when deputies arrived, waving a crowbar and threateningofficers. After

On Monday April 13th, 2026, at 12:30PM, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office was requested to respond to a fully engulfed structure fire. Bloomer Fire and Ambulance were first on scene and were assisted by New Auburn, Tilden, Eagle Point, and Cornell Fire. The structure was a primary residence and is suspected to be a total loss. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire.

Administrators and students gathered at Sparta High School on Monday to mark the groundbreaking of an 87-million dollar expansion project.  Voters in 2024 approved funding for the effort that will add a new wing to the school.  New classrooms will be used for the teaching of family consumer science, business education and the special education classes.

Police in Elk Mound are investigating after individuals reportedly threw an object from a bridge on Friday, hitting a passing vehicle below.  The incident happened on Interstate 94 at the South Holly Avenue overpass.  The suspects are described as older male teens.

Gas prices are on the rise this week in Western Wisconsin.  Triple-A reports the average price of regular fuel in Eau Claire is now three-60 per gallon — ten-cents more per gallon than they were one week ago.  In La Crosse, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is three-57 per gallon — four-cents more per gallon than they were one week ago.  The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel in the Badger State is three-78

La Crosse non profit The Parenting Place is receiving 25-thousand dollars in grant funding.  The gift from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation will support the Parenting Place’s diaper bank.  More details online with AN EASY CLICK HERE.

B & G Foods workers are avoiding a strike.  The union representing workers at the manufacturing facility in Stoughton announced yesterday a contract has been ratified, just weeks after the same workers authorized a strike.  Officials explained the new contract includes a 19-percent wage increase, plus better working conditions, health covered, and an improved vacation system.  Members of the union had voted to go on strike at the end of March. 

The University of Wisconsin – Madison is looking for a new athletic director.  The Big 10 announced yesterday Chris McIntosh has taken a job within the conference office, where he will be the deputy commissioner for strategy.  His resignation as athletic director went into effect yesterday, and starts his new job next month.  McIntosh led Wisconsin athletics for the past five years, and was behind the hiring of Luke Fickell for football and Mike Hastin’s for men’s hockey.  Deputy AD

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new head coach.  The team announced yesterday Doc Rivers has stepped down from his role as head coach following a season that ended with the Bucks missing the playoffs for the first time in ten years.  Milwaukee finished the season 32 and 50.  In a statement, Rivers said he’s disappointed in how the season finished up, but is grateful for the time he had in Brew City.  This is the first time Rivers