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Sentencing is being ordered for a man convicted on kidnapping and weapons charges.  Mark Dickensen and another man — according to authorities — broke into a Fairchild home last year and held someone at gunpoint as they went through the residence.  Dickensen was sentenced yesterday to serve six years in prison.

A La Crosse woman is learning her fate after having been convicted in a human trafficking case.  Twenty-nine-year-old Shantylle Kibler was recently found guilty on charges including two counts of solicitation of prostitutes. She has been ordered to serve five years of probation.  

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a recent motorcycle accident involving a 75-year-old rider.  The Pewaukee woman was hurt in the September 7th incident when her three-wheeled motorcycle hit a deer on State Highway 131.  She suffered minor injuries in the crash.

Western Wisconsin Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden is calling for federal funds to be withheld from select communities including Eau Claire.  The move comes in response to social media posts by two Eau Claire City Council members that have been interpreted by some as condoning or supporting the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  Van Orden is putting forward a bill in Congress that would prohibit federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence

The Packers will play their first road game of the season this week. Green Bay will face the Browns Sunday. The Packers have won their last four meetings with Cleveland, including a 24-22 victory in their last matchup in 2021. Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Zach Tom is improving after missing the team’s win over the Commanders on Thursday.

An Eau Claire man is facing charges after allegedly filming a woman showering on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus.  The UW-EC Police Department posted on Facebook that 26-year-old Deshaun Barkus was arrested on Saturday after the victim reported him recording her.  Video of the suspect was shared on social media, which led to Barkus’ arrest.  He’s facing multiple charges including capturing image of nudity without consent, disorderly conduct, and resisting an officer.

Another Democrat is entering the race for Wisconsin Governor.  State Senator Kelda Roys announced her campaign today.  She has represented the Madison area as a State Senator since 2021, and previously served in the State Assembly between 2009 and 2013.  Roys also ran for governor in 2018, but lost the primary to current incumbent Governor Tony Evers.  She says, if elected, she’ll focus on job creation, affordable health care, and supporting public schools.  The primary election will be August 11th,

A sunken ship has been found after decades of searching.  Cargo ship F.J. King sank about 140 years ago during a storm off the Wisconsin coastline with 600 tons of iron ore on board.   A team lead by historian Brendon Baillod found the ship in June with the help of sonar technology.  The discovery team will hold a press conference on September 24th at the Door County Maritime Museum, including a 3D virtual reality tour of the shipwreck.

A six-year-old girl reported missing out of Portage County has been safely recovered.  An Amber Alert for young Ruby Lehman was issued on Thursday.  Ruby was found Saturday in Portage County with her uncle — Jordan Coyle — a registered sex offender.  Coyle was taken into custody.

An 83-year-old Monroe County man has picked up his sixth arrest for OWI.  Tomah resident Dennis Malone was busted just outside of the city Saturday morning.  Officers had responded to a scene on Griffin Road with reports of an injured driver.