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More details are being released about a death investigation in Menomonie.  Police say the body of John Likeness was found at a 15th Street home when officers were responding to a disturbance call.  Richard Seehaver was arrested in connection to the homicide.  Authorities say additional investigation is underway. 

A former Eau Claire firefighter is accused of stealing from a labor union.  A criminal complaint filed against William Drath alleges he stole over 18 thousand dollars.  He was the union treasurer from 2006 to 2016.  If convicted on theft charges, he could face 15 years in prison. 

A drug investigation led to two arrests.  A 38-year-old man and 23-year-old woman are in custody after trying to sell meth to an undercover officer.  The Eau Claire duo are facing charges for outstanding warrants, probation violations, and drug charges.  Fourteen grams of suspected meth and drug paraphernalia were allegedly found in their vehicle. 

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office say they’re going to be focusing on seat belt enforcement in the New Year.  A 28 thousand dollar federal grant will pay for extra patrol efforts through September.  Sheriff James Kowalczyk says their goal is to prevent traffic fatalities.  The Sheriff’s Office will team up with other law enforcement agencies as part of the effort. 

Governor Scott Walker ordered flags to half-staff on Friday, January 4, 2019, as a mark of respect for former State Senator Walter John Chilsen of Weston. Chilsen, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, passed away on Christmas morning at the age of 95.

Lining of the existing sanitary sewer is tentatively scheduled to begin tomorrow (on Wednesday, January 2) on the alley East of Graham Avenue, from Lake Street south 160 feet. All construction will occur within street right-of-way or utility easements, and will consist of accessing manholes, cleaning sanitary sewer mains, and lining sanitary sewer mains. Inconvenience to the residents will be kept to a minimum wherever possible, but there may be times during which you should not run any water in

There will be plenty of celebrating across the state as Wisconsinites ring in 2019.  Police warn that there will be many areas where roads are slick because of ice and snowy conditions.  They’re also giving drivers a heads-up that the Wisconsin State Police have boosted patrols on the roads looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Drive Sober App will find your location and give you a list of designated driver services, ride-shares, taxis and buses in

Snowmobilers can welcome the New Year on the trails in two Wisconsin counties.  Oneida and Vilas counties opened their trail seasons over the weekend.  Officials are reminding snowmobilers to stay on marked trails to ensure greater safety. 

The Langdale County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of human remains found after a house fire.  First responders answered a call to a reported fire in Elcho yesterday and found the remains after the fire was put out.  An autopsy is scheduled and the cause of the fire is under investigation.  At this time police do not suspect foul play. 

Police in Stoddard say two people are recovering from non-life threatening injuries after their house exploded.  Yesterday’s blast blew out windows in the home.  Investigators say it looks like a gas line sprung a leak, and then was sparked.