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Rick Niemeier
When Rick Niemeier’s role in county government grew from corporation counsel to include directing human resources and taking on administration tasks, he decided a new look might help.
Now, instead of the Niemeier who was often seen in suit and tie in the courthouse conducting his legal duties,...
Wednesday, March 1
08:42 — Blair: Female is requesting a welfare check. She hasn’t had contact with the subject in two to three days.
09:14 — Arcadia: A green truck slid in the ditch.
09:23 — Ettrick: A vehicle is blocking half the roadway.
09:35 — Whitehall: An inmate wants to press charges...
Blair-Taylor's Lindsay Steien raced down the court after a steal during their WIAA State Semifinal game against Wabeno/Laona on Friday.
As hard as they tried, nothing could prepare Wabeno/Laona for their game against Blair-Taylor in Friday’s Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division Five State Semifinal game.
The Wildcats took control of the game early as Lindsay Steien and Abby Thompson scored inside before Kierstyn...
As the Trempealeau Municipal Utility (TMU) awaits approval for reducing its buyback rate for excess energy produced by solar panel owners, multiple residents with these panels feel they are being wronged.
The Trempealeau village board on Thursday heard from a handful of residents who believe the...
An Arcadia city council member said the city’s electric utility commission “dropped a bomb” when it voted to boost electric workers salaries, an increase that a council member said is harming morale among other city workers.
“I can’t believe the electrical department guys are making more than the...
Beginning Sunday, Whitehall School District officials will start hosting meetings to provide information regarding the district’s upcoming operating referendum.
The board approved going to a referendum at its January meeting. The ask will be to allow the district to exceed revenue limits by $750,...
October trial dates have been set for a former Osseo teacher accused of felony second-degree sexual assault of a student.
The trial for Nicholas S. Bergeron, 31, of 413 Elm St, Strum, is scheduled for Oct. 25, 26 and 27. Bergeron pleaded not guilty to the sex assault charge in October, 2022. ...
An arrest warrant was issued last Friday for a LaCrosse man who is accused of sexually assaulting an Arcadia child from the ages of 7 to 11.
Charged with two counts of felony repeated sexual assault of a child and felony incest is Luis E. Chavez Esalera, 29, of 210 Avon St. #4. It was determined...
Trempealeau County’s highway commissioner for five years, who was instrumental in encouraging more spending on roads and bridges, has taken a new position.
Al Rinka’s last day was last Thursday, according to Rick Niemeier, county corporation counsel and human resources director. County board and...
If the Whitehall School District is going to operate a child care center, it won’t be run out of the former Beaver Builders building purchased late last year by the district.
District superintendent Mike Beighley told the school board at its regular meeting last week Monday that he had spoken...
