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Two people are dead following a gas leak in Oakdale yesterday. Police confirmed in a press release that an adult male and a juvenile girl were found inside the house, along with two deceased animals. A neighbor, concerned after not hearing from the family all day, went to check on them and discovered the two unresponsive, with a strong smell of gas in the air.  Authorities have located the source of the leak and confirmed that foul play was not

Logan Zdanowicz was officially charged with a felony, second degree sexual assault yesterday at the La Crosse County Court House. Zdanowicz went out drinking with a group of people and later returned to a dorm room on the U-W-L campus. A woman was passed out on a futon when she later woke up saw she had no clothes on. She told police officials that Zdanowicz was in the room and had non-consensual sex with her. Zadnowicz’s signature bond is set

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 10:17pm, Lake Hallie Police Officers were dispatched to the Mega Holiday Gas Station, 2750 120th Street, Lake Hallie, for an erratic female that was possibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The officers approached a vehicle that was running at the gas pumps, identified the driver as Stephanie Potter (age 40) of Chippewa Falls, and observed signs of possible impairment. Potter voluntarily submitted to field sobriety testing which she failed and as a

One person is dead after a single-car crash in Altoona. Police say they responded to the crash scene last night. Investigators say the driver likely lost control and left the roadway, entered a rail yard and hitting a stationary train car. The driver was found trapped in their vehicle and was declared dead at the scene. Police say alcohol and speed are contributing factors. 

Applications for the Wisconsin Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection Youth Council are now open. The department says it wants to encourage young people to engage with state government entities. As many as 15 Wisconsin high school seniors will make up the council, which will discuss tools available to farmers in the state and give insight on state ag policy development.  Applications are open until March 31st. GET MORE INFO WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles is warning consumers about increasing online car sale fraud. The Dealer and Agent department says fraudsters use stock images of cars to make fake social media pages for Wisconsin dealerships. The DMV says red flags include cars listed for less than their market value, and sales without in-person contact with the seller. Last year, almost 13-hundred people report being scammed through fraudulent online car sales. Anyone who thinks they may have been scammed can

An upcoming musical performance at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will celebrate the university’s music faculty and the beautiful grace of butterflies.   The Butterfly Concert is an enchanting celebration of live music that will feature a diverse repertoire performed by soloists and ensembles from the UWRF music program. The performance is part of the Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series.   The concert is scheduled for noon on Friday, Feb. 28, in Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts

Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry is announcing an update to the Outdoor Rink Schedule as we approach warmer temperatures in the coming days. Due to the anticipated temperatures, all warming shelters will be closed effective today, Monday, February 24th, for the remainder of the season, with the exception of Pinehurst Park. Pinehurst Park will continue to operate for sledding and gear sharing; however, ice skating will not be permitted. We will provide an update once Pinehurst Park is also

The Chippewa Valley Museum is traveling back in time in the coming months. Hey Kids, Grab Your Suitcase and Your Imagination to Travel Back to Eau Claire Eras of the Past. Experience traveling across the ocean to a new country; think about life in an 1860s log house without phones, televisions, or indoor bathrooms; spend some time on a 1920s farm; and explore an 1870s Victorian house. Time Travelers: Kids Summer Programming 10:30 am – noon. Don’t miss our great warm-weather

Residents of an Onalaska apartment complex were awakened yesterday morning by gunshots. One resident told police that a round struck his garage, while two others hit a car. Officials stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public. No injuries were reported, as police are still investigating this incident.