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Former Eau Claire County Treasurer Larry Lokken is being ordered not to leave the state. Lokken was sentenced in 2015 after being convicted on charges that he and his assistant took part in the theft of one-point-three-million dollars from the county. Lokken is due to be released from custody next month and had hoped to move out of state. He was told yesterday that he does not have permission to leave Wisconsin but can petition again for permission at a

The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in Springfield Township. Officers performing a welfare check Monday night found the bodies of an adult male and an adult female. A firearm was also discovered at the scene. Reports say the victims knew each other.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Ashland Police Department announced the sentencing earlier this month of Nathan Monkelien, 36, to life in prison with the possibility of release to extended supervision following his conviction in January on multiple counts for fatally shooting two people. Monkelien was sentenced on May 7 in Ashland County Circuit Court. On the count of first-degree intentional homicide, Monkelein received a life sentence with the ability to petition for release

PHOTO CREDIT: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/ All aboard! The Chippewa River Trolley is back for our 2025 season offering historic, unique, and interesting tours throughout the Chippewa Valley. If you haven’t hopped a ride before, make this the year you discover our own back yard as they’re are back with three new tours this year as well as returning favorites. Explore hidden places, taste new flavors, discover little-known history about the Chippewa Valley and more. There is something for everyone, whether you’re a family with

Experiences in New Survey “We want to understand the struggles our neighbors face so we can make things better for everyone.” The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has launched a short survey asking residents to share their experiences getting health care. The goal is to better understand how easy or difficult it is for people in our county to get the care they need. This effort is part of a countywide initiative led by the Access to Care Collaborative,

The theft of road signs has prompted the following message from Sheriff Hakes in Chippewa: On Tuesday May 20th 2025, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Town Chairman that a sign had been stolen overnight by having the post cut down with a chainsaw. After further conversation it was determined that they have had several signs stolen, as well as other Towns in Chippewa County over the last few months. Theft of a roadway sign is

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is proud to present the Broadway family comedy Seussical the Musical running June 26th through the 29th at The RCU Theatre, Pablo Center. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little child with a big imagination – Jojo.

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two students at UW-Platteville.   Few details have been made available about the incident that led to the deaths of 22-year-old Kelsie Martin and 22-year-old Hallie Helms.  Police say that there is not an ongoing threat to others. – Details are limited on an incident that led to a shelter in place order at UW-Platteville yesterday afternoon.  Campus safety officials sent out the alert shortly before 4:30 p.m.  The order was lifted a short time

A Hudson man charged in connection with the killing of his wife has been found competent to stand trial.   Police performing a welfare check at a home on Namekagon Street back in March found the victim dead at the scene.  Fifty-four-year-old Chad Haworth has been charged with intentional homicide in the case.  A preliminary hearing is scheduled for later this week.

Authorities in Altoona are reminding folks about ordinances pertaining to the placement of signs in the community.  City leaders say they have seen a number of signs show up recently promoting business that engage in hail damage repair.  The activity coincides with a recent hail storm that impacted a number of residents and businesses.  The City of Altoona and Altoona Police remind folks that those sorts of temporary signs can only be placed at locations where such work is currently