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Wednesday, Feb. 26
06:20 — Eleva: A power pole is on fire.
07:00 — Independence: A white SUV is all over the road.
07:50 — Arcadia: A female broke her ankle.
08:40 — Galesville: A large load of gravel is in the middle of the road.
09:37 — Osseo: An officer is attempting to locate a male with a...
One of the longest-serving government officials in Trempealeau County has resigned.
Robert “Ottie” Baecker served as the Independence mayor for 22 years, but that run came to an end in February when he submitted his resignation. Baecker stated he was resigning for personal reasons in a letter dated...
The Arcadia city council approved the various licenses and applications required to support the Ashley for the Arts festival. However, Alderman Duane Matelski expressed his concerns regarding the serving of hard liquor at the festival, saying that there were too many intoxicated individuals at last...
Blair’s Summer nights may offer more in the future.
The Blair city council offered support after hearing a presentation from Sara Capouch regarding possibly offering concerts in Riverside Memorial Park.
Capouch told council members at last week Monday’s regular meeting that she had been in touch...
At the time of this publication, the Ettrick village board will likely have a new trustee.
The board has had a vacancy since the October death of former trustee Josh Hanson. The board called a special meeting for Tuesday of this week in which it will vote to have either Cory Komperud or Rich...
The Independence city council heard a presentation regarding an upcoming operation referendum.
Independence School District officials presented information regarding the operational referendum that they hope to pass in the upcoming spring elections. Paul Franzwa, the administrator for Independence...
The Independence school board heard a presentation about a potential system upgrade that could reduce the paperwork and stress related to registering students annually.
Sue Wozney, the district secretary, provided the board with information regarding Infinite Campus. Infinite Campus is a Student...
This summer, those living in the Town of Trempealeau shall once again be able to pay the resident rate at the Village of Trempealeau’s pool. However, the process to do so will be a little different.
The Trempealeau village board approved an amendment to the village’s reciprocity agreement with the...
Wednesday, Feb. 19
05:25 — Whitehall: Attempting to locate a subject with a warrant issued by the Department of Corrections.
05:44 — Osseo: A deck is possibly on fire.
08:51 — Independence: 911 hang-up.
11:55 — Osseo: A gentleman is walking on the interstate after his vehicle broke down.
12:12...
The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Department said speed and alcohol were factors in a crash that killed a Black River Falls man near Whitehall last week.
Michael Kirtley, 45, was ejected from his vehicle after a crash that, apparently, had happened overnight, according to a press release sent by the...
