A man who was on the Wisconsin’s Most Wanted List is in custody after surrendering earlier this week. Milwaukee police say 22-year-old Deandre Williams is accused of shooting and killing a stranger last September, then went on the run. Investigators say it was retaliation for the murder of Williams’ teenage cousin earlier the same day. He surrendered to Milwaukee police on Monday. US Marshals assisted in the case.
Read MoreLearn Better, an Eau Claire company specializing in creating impactful and engaging learning experiences through customized training programs, collaborative learning events and skill-enhancing workshops, presents its first public event of 2025. ‘Evolve,’ a one-day retreat dedicated to empowering women through a blend of professional and personal growth, is scheduled for: Thursday, February 20, 20258:00 AM to 4:00 PMPablo CenterEau Claire, Wisconsin This immersive experience is designed for women seeking tangible skills and meaningful connections. TEvent Highlights:● Vision Exploration: A powerful
Read MoreABOVE PHOTO: Kristel Tavare, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) director of PreK-12 Initiatives, center, accepts the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Public Employee of the Year award presented by David Minor, Chamber president and CEO, and Tina Probst, Chamber director of Workforce and Emerging Talent. Kristel Tavare has a passion for helping students achieve their dreams. It’s humbling when others notice. “We are meeting students where they are and helping them, in turn, meet the needs of our community,”
Read MoreIf you are heading south today, Mother Nature might interrupt your plan. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from noon today until 3 a.m. tomorrow for most of southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County. Around three-to-six inches of snow is forecast for the area. Officials are warning that travel could become very difficult, particularly during the evening commute. Motorists are advised to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, including flashlights, food, and water. Meanwhile, here in our
Read MoreAn Eau Claire man that’s accused of trying to hire fellow inmates to kill a prosecutor is pleading no contest. According to online court records, Jay Conklin pleaded no contest to one count of solicitation of first degree intentional homicide. The 51-year-old is accused trying to hire inmates at Stanley correctional Institution to kill the prosecutor in his case after he was found guilty of sexual assault of two children. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 8th.
Read MoreAn Altoona woman is being sentenced to 15 years in prison for a homicide she committed almost three years ago. On Tuesday, Tracy Clark pleaded no contest to an amended charge of reckless homicide for being involved in the murder of 79-year-old Dennis Schattie. In 2022, Schattie’s body was found decapitated in the Rock River in Rockford, Illinois. Clark lived in the 79-year-old’s home and investigators believe her and her boyfriend committed the murder for financial gain. Clark was originally
Read MoreA woman is being charged for business theft in Eau Claire County. Jacy Bohaty was hired in April 2022. Several fraudulent charges were found on her company card between Fall of that year and February 2023, and she also used another card, totaling over 25-thousand dollars in reported charges. The 33-year-old tried to deny the misuse of the business credit cards but did admit to linking them to her PayPal account. She also confirmed that she’s had a gambling addiction.
Read MoreA 16-year-old is dead after a crash on Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, it happened around 7 p.m. on State Highway near the intersection of State Highway 88 in the Town of Milton. Authorities said the teenager was driving a car and lost control, crossed the centerline, and hit an oncoming SUC. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV had minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The names of the people
Read MoreLutheran Social Services is reconsidering purchasing an addiction treatment center that closed in 2024 after the Department of Government Efficiency cut funding for refugee resettlement services. LSS previously said it intended to buy L.E. Phillips LIbertas Center to provide resources for those battling addiction in the Chippewa Valley. However, since the funding freeze, the president and CEO Hector Colon said their decision might change. He said they have to make sure they’re not putting themselves in a position that’s going
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Department of Justice announced today that Shone M. Bagley, 54, of Hartford, Wis., has been sentenced to 3 years of initial confinement and 5 years extended supervision for stealing his employees’ 401(k) funds. The court ordered Mr. Bagley to pay full restitution to the victims and, following his release from prison, ordered various conditions on his supervision, including that he have no contact with any of the victims, maintain full-time employment, file all tax returns, disclose all bank accounts,
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