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A murder trial is beginning in Clark County without a victim’s body. Prosecutors are trying Jesus Perez for the October 2020 death and disappearance of 27-year-old Cassandra Ayon. Investigators say they had a son together and had broken-up just a few weeks before she went missing. Jury selection began yesterday. Perez has never said what happened to his ex.

Investigators are now looking at the social media history of the man who they say killed a former Wisconsin judge. Attorney General Josh kaul yesterday said they continue to look for a full motive in last Friday’s murder of Judge John Roemer. The man accused of killing him, Doug Uhde, remains in critical condition after police say he shot himself. Kaul said he’s not going to talk about Uhde’s hit list or other specifics of the case at this point.

It’s life in prison for the grandfather who beat his 12-year-old grandson to death with a sledgehammer. A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Andrez Martina to life without the possibility of parole for the August 2021 beating death of his grandchild Andre Smith. Investigators say Martina beat the boy because he thought he’d stolen money from him. The judge called Martina a coward for not taking responsibility for his actions in the boy’s death.

People can once again move chickens in parts of Barron County. The state’s Department of Agriculture yesterday ended the movement restrictions on three areas in the county that had seen cases of the bird flu. Barron County has the most confirmed bird flu cases in Wisconsin with seven cases. In all, 14 counties in Wisconsin have seen cases of the bird flu in either commercial flocks or backyard flocks. The state says there continues to be a statewide restriction on the movement of birds.

There is still no price tag for Eau Claire School’s possible November referendum. \ The city’s school board last night instead talked about which schools may see an upgrade if voters agree to raise taxes to pay for the costs. South Middle School is at the top of the district’s list, but Meadowview Elementary School, Putnam Heights Elementary School and North High School could all see work as well. School leaders say they’re working on a community survey to see

There’s a plan from a Milwaukee County supervisor and a local developer to open a Deer District-like entertainment sector outside of American Family Field. Supervisor Peter Burgelis is pushing a resolution that he says will put the parking lots around the Brewers’ ballpark to ‘better use.’ A local developer wants to tear down State Highway 175, which is south of I-94 and build what he’s calling ‘The Beer District.’ They’re thinking of stores, bars, even apartments in the area. The

There is another offer to buy Kohl’s and this one may be the one. Kohl’s yesterday said it ‘has entered into exclusive negotiations’ with the owners of The Vitamin Shoppe. The deal would be worth about eight billion-dollars, or 60 dollars per-share. There is no word just when a deal may be finalized. The offer from the owners of The Vitamin Shoppe comes after Kohl’s rejected an offer from activist investors to sell to them earlier this spring.

Today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.  Chocolate-flavored ice cream has been around for ages and became a staple in the U.S. during the late 19th century.  It’s the second most common flavor of ice cream behind vanilla.

On June 5, 2022, at approximately 1:45pm, a Lake Hallie Police Officer was on routine patrol on County Highway OO at 30th Avenue in the Village of Lake Hallie when he observed a Black Ford F250 pickup truck traveling eastbound on County Highway OO. The officer observed the vehicle travel over the fog line then over the center line several times. The vehicle was stopped on County Highway P at County Highway OO. The officer spoke with the driver, identified

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information regarding a sex offender to be released soon. Name: Gene LundequamAge: 69Sex: MaleHeight: 5’9”Weight: 183 lbsHair: GreyEyes: BlueRelease date: 06/14/2022 He will be residing at 2412 US Hwy 8 Cameron Wi.Conviction InformationConviction date: 02/25/2019 Conviction: Attempt 2 nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child Child EnticementConditions of Supervision, not limited to: No unsupervised contact with individuals under the age of 18 Not to engage in any relationships without prior agent