Arson charges have been brought against an Onalaska man that authorities say set off fireworks in a neighbor’s bathroom. According to reports, 60-year-old Jay Wiltse put the lit fireworks through the window of his neighbor. The victim reports that Wiltse believes his girlfriend is sleeping with the neighbor.
Read MoreCharges are being filed against a Holcombe man accused of leading officers in a Sunday pursuit through parts of Rusk and Chippewa Counties. Reports say that 50-year-old Patrick Buswell failed to pull over for a traffic stop on Highway 27, and instead led officers in a chase on his motorcycle that spanned about 25 miles. Buswell was eventually apprehended and is looking at a list of charges that include attempt to flee, drug possession and resisting arrest.
Read MoreAttorney General Josh Kaul is joining 54 attorneys general in the billion dollar settlement agreement against Purdue Pharma. The settlement is a response to the company’s alleged role in worsening the opioid crisis nationwide. The company owners say they plan on moving forward with the settlement. The state of Wisconsin and its cities would receive about 80 million dollars over 15 years. Kaul says the resolution will bring more resources to fight the opioid crisis.
Read MoreThe Florence County Sheriff’s Office is planning to enforce the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ rules on ATV use by minors. Authorities say no one between the ages of 12 and 15 can operate the vehicles without adult supervision and kids younger than 12 are not permitted to operate them at all. The sheriff’s office says deputies have looked the other way when kids over 12 were riding ATV’s to and from school but now those riders have begun causing
Read MoreOn June 15th at 11:58 am, the Sawyer County Dispatch Center received a call reporting a man with a gun at a residence located on Sun-N-Sno Road in the Town of Round Lake. The caller, who was caretaking for the homeowners dogs at the residence, reported an unknown male occupant inside the residence who claimed he resided there. The caller also reported that the unknown male was in possession a handgun and an AR-15 style rifle. Sawyer County Deputies responded
Read MoreThe man accused of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband has ties to Wisconsin. Investigators say 57-year-old Vance Boelter, the shooter who targeted two Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend, once owned a home in the town of Sheboygan. Those records show he bought the home in 2005 and sold it in 2014. Boelter’s LinkedIn profile suggests he was an operations leader at Johnsonville Sausage from 2004 to 2008, although the company has not confirmed his employment. The
Read MoreAn unassuming slab of grey concrete recently poured on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus is much more than a sidewalk in front of a pair of bus shelters – it’s an example of how engineering can lead the way to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future. On a bright spring day the innovative concrete concoction was mixed, poured, shaped and finished by about a dozen members of the Student Construction Association under the expert eye of Associate Professor Kevin MacDonald, director of the B.S.
Read MoreEau Claire County is reminding residents to be aware of Elder Abuse and that includes local efforts to ensure safety in our vulnerable populations. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is recognized each year on June 15th. It was launched in 2006 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse to raise awareness of the abuse, neglect, and exploitation experienced by millions of older adults around the globe. Elder abuse affects individuals
Read MoreChippewa Valley Technical College Respiratory Therapy Instructor, Kirsten Holbrook, has penned “Respiratory Therapy: An Open Workbook for the Entry-to-Practice Student,” published by WisTech Open, the Wisconsin Technical College System’s hub for openly licensed educational resources. This free resource provides essential hands-on learning for students preparing to enter the respiratory care profession. This workbook, tailored to the needs of entry-level respiratory therapy students, reinforces key concepts through active learning and real-world application. With exercises aligned to core competencies and current clinical practices, the
Read MoreZorn Arena, the facility that hosted commencements, championship basketball games and rallies for future U.S. presidents on the UW-Eau Claire campus, will be demolished along with attached buildings in the coming weeks. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE CHANGING CAMPUS LANDSCAPE.
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