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Chippewa Falls police are investigating a man near Halmstead Elementary they believe may be suspicious. Officers responded to the scene last night after getting reports that the man was walking around near the school’s playground while children were there. When an adult tried to approach the suspect, he got into his car and left. Police say he didn’t speak with any kids. Anyone with information about who the man could be is asked to call Chippewa County Crime Stoppers or

Wisconsin Dells is one of the best family vacation spots in the U.S., according to a new report. The U.S. News and World Report ranks the Dells ninth best, citing its waterparks and Scenic River Walk. Orlando, Florida, Yellowstone Park, and Washington DC were the top three. 

Charges are officially filed against a Wisconsin teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather. Seventeen-year-old Nikita Casap is facing nine charges. Officers say they found two people dead in a Waukesha County home, identified as Donald Mayer and Tatiana Casap. Prosecutors say Nikita, the female victim’s son, was pulled over and arrested more than 800 miles away in Kansas. He’d driven through several states, including Illinois and Iowa. Investigators say a gun and the family dog was found in

Jellisa Ann Reynolds, 36 years of age, from Chetek Wi has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.  On March 27, 2025, at approximately 11:39am, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on US 53 southbound at milepost 141 for an equipment violation. A subsequent investigation was conducted on the driver of the vehicle. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the

Below is the announcement from the Chippewa County Department of Public Health: Chippewa County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to announce Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James as the recipient of the 2025  Friend of Public Health Award. This award honors individuals who have made significant  contributions to the health and well-being of Chippewa County residents.  Senator James, representing District 23, is recognized for his steadfast commitment to  protecting children, advocating for mental health, and addressing the opioid epidemic.

ABOVE PHOTO: Andrew Thayer, 32, isn’t quite ready to give up learning. Although he has an associate degree in welding and one in IT-Software Development, both from Chippewa Valley Technical College, he decided to get his associate degree in IT-Network Specialist from CVTC as well, which will set him up for a great career. . “CVTC programs, being a little shorter – the one- and two-year programs – was exactly what I was looking for to get my career started.”

The Brewers open the 2025 season today at Yankee Stadium in New York. Freddy Peralta will get the ball in the opener as the Brewers take on the New York Yankees. Most predictions have the Brewers somewhere between 83 to 86 wins this season and to compete in the NL Central race. The Brewers are coming off a NL Central Division championship in 2024 and an exit in Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB postseason. First pitch today is

A new police chief has been named in Tomah. Assistant police chief Eric Pedersen has been promoted to chief. Pederson has been with the Tomah police department since 2005. Before joining the force in Tomah, Pedersen was an MP in the US Army. Pedersen will step into his new role on April 19th.

A Neenah police officer has been fired and charged with possession of child pornography. Owen Halls has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography. A neighboring city received an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) tip, and it happened to be Halls. The arrest on Halls was made yesterday. Halls has been with the Neenah Police Department since March of 2024.