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The woman who stabbed her friend years ago in an effort to summon the fictional “Slenderman” moves one step closer to freedom on Thursday.  Morgan Geyser was 12 when she and another friend lured fellow 12-year-old Payton Leutner into the Wisconsin woods in 2014, stabbing her 19 times.  Leutner survived and Geyser, now 23, was sent to a mental institution.  Earlier this year, a judge ruled Geyser can be released, and on Thursday, there’s a review hearing to go over

An investigation into the death of former Wisconsin running back Nathaniel White has concluded.  The city of Brookings Police say White died of natural causes in his home late last month, citing a sudden medical event that disrupted his breathing.  White was born in Milwaukee and spent two years on the UW-Madison football team before he transferred to South Dakota State. 

In Eau Claire, the L.E. Phillips Senior Center will be closed for the next few days.  A parking lot project is requiring the closure of the Bellinger Street facility today, tomorrow and Saturday.  Plans are to reopen on Monday.

The Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley is reporting damage by unauthorized individuals on their ballfield.  The Eau Claire organization provides children living with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball at Miracle League Field without facing physical or social barriers.  The field is specially designed to allow for that, but has reportedly suffered substantial damage during use by folks who were unauthorized to be on the diamond.  Miracle League says they have come close to having to cancel games due

The Dunn County Fair is turning up the charm this summer with the debut of its Planter/Container Decorating Contest, bringing bursts of color and creativity to the fairgrounds.  Local organizations have been invited to craft festive, themed planters inspired by this year’s theme: “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights,” said Deb Gotlibson, President of the Dunn County Fair Board.  The fair returns this year on Wednesday, July 23, and concludes on Sunday, July 27.  Since 1885, the residents of Dunn County and western Wisconsin have been able to enjoy the

The man accused of kidnapping a teenager is pleading not guilty to child abduction and enticement charges.  Gary Day allegedly kidnapped 16-year-old Sophia Franklin in February, and was with her until her 17th birthday in April when they were found at a Nebraska gas station.  Day was already under investigation for child related crimes when the kidnapping happened.  His next court date is set for October 7th.

A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident Tuesday at a La Crosse park.  Police responded to Pettibone Park at a little after 10 a.m. with reports that someone was firing a gun.  Forty-year-old Jared Duddles was taken into custody.  No one was hurt.

Charges are being filed against the owner of a St. Croix Falls cat rescue.  Investigators raided the home of 70-year-old Myrna Westen earlier this month and arrested her.  They say she took in more cats than she was able to handle.  According to prosecutors, Westen mistreated, failed to feed and killed a number of cats.  Westen is due back in court next month.

Preliminary numbers show about one-hundred-thousand people attended this year’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  The 2025 installment of the five-day fair in Chippewa Falls concluded on Sunday.  Fair officials say that more people attended the event this past Saturday than have attended the fair on any other single day in the last 17 years. 

Eau Claire-founded software company Jamf is announcing plans to cut an estimated six-point-four percent of its full-time workforce.  The company, now headquartered in Minneapolis, says the staff reductions are being done in part to improve operational efficiency.  The company plans to lay out more than eleven-million dollars to cover the costs of severance packages and benefits for departing workers.