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The Arcadia city council meeting last Wednesday included fencing approvals, new zoning requests, and Ashley for the Arts recap.
The council heard of a donation of land from the Art Schultz Family Corporation. This donation extends the existing Schultz Park.
The donation sparked some discussion...
Trempealeau County Administrator Rebecca Glewen is among three finalists for the city administrator position in Chippewa Falls.
Chippewa Falls Mayor Jason Hiess confirmed Monday that Glewen was one of three candidates who agreed to interview in person for the position. The other two are Cassandra...
Wednesday, Aug. 5
00:31 — Blair: The caller requested a deputy to talk to him; he said he would be walking around near his home.
09:25 — Whitehall: A man is turning himself in on a warrant.
09:37 — Galesville: Someone took the caller’s car keys.
12:59 — Whitehall: A sick or injured bobcat is...
A nearly $45 million referendum seeking funds for Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau school facility improvements failed by just 13 votes last Tuesday.
The referendum, which would have funded safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, and building repairs, failed 1,379 to 1,366. While the vote failed, the...
The Whitehall city council approved water system and electric system revenue bonds at its regular meeting last Thursday.
Council members confirmed that they still need to borrow another $1,970,489 and will be working with the Wisconsin DNR to be reimbursed for that payment.
“In order for us to...
A former in-home childcare provider was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for abusing one of the children who was in her care.
Ashley Hove, 41, formerly of Eleva, was sentenced to serve 10 years of initial confinement, followed by five years of extended supervision on Aug. 3. On May 20, she...
By a 9-7 vote, the Trempealeau County Board of Supervisors opted to keep oversight of the District Attorney’s office in the Law Enforcement (LE) Committee.
That vote rejected a resolution that would have moved oversight of that office to the Executive and Finance (E/F) Committee. That vote came...
Todd Gieck
If he ever sets foot outside of a penitentiary again, Todd Gieck will be more than 100 years old, but Buffalo County Judge Thomas Clark said he should consider himself fortunate if that happens.
Gieck, 64, was sentenced last week for the May 15, 2024, shooting of Ettrick man Kyle Dahl along Highway...
Erica Koxlien
First, she was chosen by the governor, and now Erica Koxlien has been chosen by voters to serve as Trempealeau County sheriff.
Koxlien was appointed to the post by Gov. Tony Evers last December following Brett Semingson’s retirement with one year remaining on his term. She faced opposition in...
Wednesday, July 29
04:08 — Galesville: A male has a fast heart rate and increased blood pressure.
06:21 — Trempealeau: A 911 crash detection notification was received.
08:43 — Whitehall: The caller is requesting a welfare check on children.
08:45 — Eleva: A vehicle passed in a no-passing zone. ...
