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No longer owned by the Przybilla family, the property that Aloyzie Przybilla was shot at is fenced off. The house that Przybilla lived — and died — in was burned down several years ago, while other buildings on the property have also been destroyed. The only building left standing is a milk house. (Times photograph by Andrew Dannehy)
One person was tried and another, supposedly, confessed, but after 25 years, nobody has been convicted for the murder of Aloyzie Przybilla.
The murder has remained a mystery since the 74-year-old Przybilla’s body was discovered by his son Leon “Butch” Przybilla, on April 3, 1997 at his home,...
Independence/Gilmanton junior Hunter Guenther fielded a ground ball as he turns to throw to first base in a 10-8 win at Onalaska Luther last Tuesday. (Times photograph by Benjamin Pierce)
When the first pitch was thrown in last Tuesday’s season opener for the Independence/Gilmanton baseball team at Luther High School, the conditions felt catered more for ice fishing than baseball.
The visiting Indees worked through slashing winds and bitter cold to come away with a 10-6 win, their...
Wednesday, March 23
00:40 — Blair: Ambulance was following a sedan that was all over the road.
02:47 — Trempealeau: A tractor and a trailer are in the ditch.
05:14 — Independence: A tree is down across the road.
07:16 — Whitehall: 15-year-old female is being uncooperative. She has contraband...
25 YEARS AGO
April 10, 1997
The death of a town of Burnside man in his home last week is being treated as Trempealeau County’s first murder in nearly five years. Trempealeau County Coroner Bonnie Kindschy on Friday ruled that the death of Aloyzie Przybilla was a homicide. The body of Przybilla,...
An incumbent who has been on the Blair-Taylor school board for six years will compete against a person who dropped out of high school in Tuesday’s election.
Incumbent David Thompson, a B-T graduate who is currently a dairy farmer will square off against Daniel Zawacki.
Zawacki said he is running to...
Four residents will compete for two seats on the Independence School Board when the spring election opens next Tuesday.
Current board president Joe Bragger and clerk Leah Matchey are seeking re-election to the board. They face Jenny Solberg and Mike Franks in the April 5 race.
Bragger, a 55-year-...
Both of the people looking to join the Whitehall school board are aware of the challenges that face rural public schools and think they can help guide the district in the right direction.
Dave Pientok and Amy Bergerson will compete in Tuesday’s election for the spot on the board that was vacated by...
After two community listening sessions, leaders in the Independence School District hope residents have more answers than questions regarding a recurring referendum question facing them on the April 5 ballot.
Multiple questions have been raised at the open meetings, but the district has tried to...
Residents will get to decide on three seats for the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school board, as the town of Gale, town of Caledonia and village of Trempealeau seats are contested this spring.
When the election opens on Tuesday, voters will pick between incumbent Pat Malone and challenger Adam Leavitt...
The two candidates running for the city council representing Blair’s second ward have similar goals, despite coming from vastly different backgrounds.
Incumbent Jill Anderson has been on the city council for 10 years and has also served as a member of the Zion Lutheran Church council for six years...
