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A crash is under investigation in Rusk County.  The collision happened Saturday evening when deputies say a motorcycle was rear-ended while trying to turn left off the highway in the Village of Glen Flora.  The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Eau Claire Police are searching for a wanted man accused of threatening a woman and mistreatment of animals. Authorities say Tywaine Robertson threatened a woman Wednesday night with a baseball bat before leaving the house with a dog. The woman found the dog lethargic and vomiting yesterday morning and it later died. It’s not known what happened to the dog, if you have any information you are asked to go to Police.

A La Crosse man is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the death of his girlfriend. Erik Sackett appeared in court yesterday in connection with the death of Erin Somvilai. Somvilai was reported missing June 4th and found dead in Runge Hollow Lake in Vernon County tied down by concrete blocks two weeks later. She was found near a cabin that belongs to Sackett’s family.

Ashley for the Arts is underway in Arcadia. The festival kicks off big today through Saturday and features a musical lineup that includes Rick Springfield, Andy Grammer, Daughtry, Carly Pearce, and Rascal Flatts.  Other events include a car show, family-friendly activities, a 5K run/walk, and an arts and crafts fair.

An early morning accident leaves two injured and lanes closed on I-94. It was at 2:30 AM Thursday that a crash occurred on I-94 Eastbound at Exit 115 in JACKSON County near BLACK RIVER FALLS. It happened when a semi unit traveling eastbound on I94 struck another semi unit that was parked on the right shoulder at Exit 115. The crash caused complete road blockage and the spillage of the load of noodles that was in the parked semi unit’s

Authorities are releasing the name of the man involved in an officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire County.  Sheriff Ron Cramer said yesterday that 23-year-old Reese Diesterhaft was shot after a chase that started in Dunn County and ended in Eau Claire County. Cramer says the suspect stopped his vehicle, got out with a weapon, and officers fired, wounding him.  He was flown to a hospital but his condition hasn’t been released.  No officers were hurt.

A high speed chase in July that started in Black River Falls has a man facing charges.  Corey Sprinkle was charged yesterday with trying to elude an officer.  Lake Hallie police say the chase happened after a reported theft at a home and hit speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.  Sprinkle has admitted to using meth and heroin earlier that day.

The pencils, the notebooks, the new backpacks…Back to School is in the air. And locally, some kiddos got into the spirit! Roosevelt Elementary School students in Eau Claire are benefiting from Project Backpack.  There was an event yesterday where kids could pick out a backpack and fill it with school supplies.  Organizers say they had 200 backpacks total. The OF COURSE, you have to add some fun too, the event also included a DJ, face painting, and games. You can

One suspect is injured after an officer-involved shooting.  Dunn County deputies responded yesterday to a complaint against the 23-year-old suspect, who was just released from prison three weeks ago.  The suspect had two warrants out for his arrest and had a weapon on him.  It was after a high speed chase that deputies exchanged fire with the suspect, who was wounded and then taken to the hospital for treatment.

We have an update on the story we brought you yesterday, my dear Watson. A man is now facing charges in connection with a series of Eau Claire burglaries. Joshua Watson was charged with burglary yesterday and was issued a one thousand dollar signature bond.  Watson was arrested Friday in the Randall Park neighborhood after running from police.  He is set to run back to court in September.