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The passage of two referendums in the April election means those accused of crimes in Trempealeau County could face higher costs to get out of jail while their case moves through the courts. The changes to the state constitution overwhelmingly endorsed by voters April 4 give judges and prosecutors...
As of 6 a.m. last Wednesday, the Arcadia School District is officially on budget watch. The Arcadia School District is already looking for ways to save money after the operational referendum facing voters in last Tuesday’s election failed, according to Superintendent Lance Bagstad. Building...
Trempealeau officials have a new tool to use as they continue to plan for the growth of the village. The Trempealeau village board last Thursday unanimously approved a 2043 comprehensive plan that outlines what the area could look like in 20 years. The comprehensive plan update, crafted by Short...
The Independence city council voted to give future council members and the mayor a raise at their regular monthly meeting last week Monday. The new pay rates won’t take effect until after the 2024 spring election, but the issue was brought up because council members noted they were the lowest-paid...
After further examination of state policy, the Independence school board further revised the district’s policy for delinquent accounts.  The cut-off point for hot meals was set at negative-$25; at that point, students will be given only a cold breakfast and lunch. Cold lunch would consist of milk,...
The Independence city council is expected to consider an ordinance that would help regulate “sexting” by minors when it meets this coming Tuesday. The ordinance was introduced to the full council last week Monday at the recommendation of the city’s chief of police and ordinance committee.  “The...
One incumbent lost a battle between registered write-ins, as there were few contests in Trempealeau County municipal governments in last week’s election, but there will still be some changes.  The city of Independence will have a change as Randy Symicek defeated Richard Theisen in ward three. Both...
The Blair city council heard about a bedbug infestation at a local apartment complex and the only solution could lead to residents being displaced for several days. Council member Chris Ekern and police chief Kent Johnson told the council last Thursday that the infestation and the Blair Apartments...
The Blair-Preston Fire Department will have a new home this summer, should construction on Pearl and Broadway streets happen as planned in the Blair city limits. BPFD Chief Travis Armitage told the Blair city council that he spoke with Brian Simmons of Simmons Construction and the company could...
Whitehall School District Superintendent said in a statement last Wednesday that the district trusts its residents to do what is best for students. “That trust has once again proven accurate,” he wrote. The statement was issued after a referendum — asking for permission to allow the district to...

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