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The City of Galesville website could become more user friendly and save the municipality money thanks to a recent switch of the company hosting the site, according to city council discussions.
The Galesville council approved the switch by a 5-0 vote last Thursday with council member Tory-Kale...
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An assistant attorney general told the state’s high court justices that it is proper to try an Independence man for charges that were not included in his first trial, while the man’s attorney said a new trial would open the gates for prosecutors to coerce defendants.
During oral arguments Monday...
Wednesday, April 5
00:35 — Independence: A party wishes to speak to an officer.
07:26 — Ettrick: Caller hit a deer last night; thinks the deer ran away.
08:45 — Ettrick: Clerk got a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be the store owner.
10:16 — Eleva: A neighbor came on the caller’s...
Independence Mayor Robert Baecker ended the call with Rick Parsons of Parsons Energy Group with four words: “Show me the money.”
That concluded a lengthy discussion at the city council’s regular meeting last week Monday in which Parsons requested the city extend its conditional use permit (CUP) to...
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...
