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Pierce County Sheriff's Office report: Traffic chase, wolf pups, arrests
Traffic chase after attempted traffic stop A deputy attempted to stop a vehicle for imprudent speed in a 25 mile-per-hour zone at 1 a.m. May...
 News/crime and courts May 25, 2019 - 5:00pm
Fire fells barn, attached shed in the town of Kinnickinnic
Dale Griffey told firefighters the smell of smoke awakened him in the early hours May 23, according to Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moody. When...
 News/fires May 24, 2019 - 7:11pm
Christina Marie Wiederin
Somerset woman charged with first-degree reckless homicide released on bond
Christina Marie Wiederin, charged with first-degree reckless homicide and two different counts of homicide by use of a vehicle in the crash that...
 News/crime and courts May 24, 2019 - 11:43am
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State records show that opioid overdose deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin despite fewer opioids being prescribed. Forum News Service image
Wisconsin roundup: Decline in prescriptions didn't slow opioid-related deaths in Wis.; more state news stories
MADISON — State records show that opioid overdose deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin despite fewer opioids being prescribed.
News November 7, 2017 - 12:24pm
Matt Everson, the former East Ridge wrestling coach, spoke for about 20 minutes on Thursday, May 23, 2019, to the School Board at the District Service Center in regards to his termination as head wrestling coach last month. William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia
East Ridge wrestling parents back Everson
No one wanted to coach the East Ridge High School wrestling team six years ago, parent Perry Rogotzke said. The team, dwindling in numbers,...
 News/education May 24, 2019 - 9:49am
PSC rules that Highland wind project doesn't require EIS
Developers of the proposed Highland Wind Farm in the Town of Forest will not be required to complete an environmental impact statement. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin issued a decision on the possible EIS requirement on July 25. While the five-page document outlines...
 Business August 3, 2012 - 11:34am
WATCH: Jake Patterson sentencing for Closs kidnapping, murders
The man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs after killing her parents last fall is
News/crime and courts May 24, 2019 - 1:05pm
Kidnapper attempts prison break; Wisconsin gets $500,000 to settle drug lawsuit; more state briefs
WAUPUN -- A former Racine County man who kidnapped and attacked his ex-wife six years ago tried to escape from the state prison in Waupun. Corrections officials said they uncovered what they called a "complex escape plan" by David Larson, and they thwarted it last Saturday with the...
 News September 10, 2010 - 9:14am
Tiger athletes learned how to do the fireman’s carry as part of the Marine training, simulating carrying a wounded comrade from a battlefield. Here Marissa Harden carries Gaby Cruz as part of the exercise.
U.S. Marines add to the discipline of New Richmond High School athletes
Finding new and interesting ways to motivate high school athletes is an ongoing challenge for teachers and coaches. When New Richmond teachers...
 sports June 26, 2015 - 10:06am
Celebrating daughter Jenna's graduation from College of St. Mary's in Omaha, Neb. along with daughter Siri (left).
Still searching for mom and dad
Steven Nelson was told every year on his birthday by his mother, "I know that there's somebody else thinking about you right now." Whether this...
 lifestyle/family May 4, 2017 - 7:00am
St. Croix voters will decide fate of nursing home
Voters will be asked once again to vote on a referendum concerning financing of the St. Croix County Nursing Home in New Richmond. The board of supervisors voted to place the resolution on the April 3 ballot. The referendum question will ask for continuing tax levy dollars to...
 Business January 9, 2012 - 10:12am
Golden labs like this one, found in April at a town of El Paso man's suspected puppy mill, will be available for adoption through the Animal Humane Society beginning on July 24. (Submitted photo courtesy of ASPCA)
Dogs from suspected puppy mill will be up for adoption
Beginning on Monday, dogs found in squalor-like conditions at a Pierce County breeder’s home will be available to new owners. Pierce County...
 News/crime and courts July 21, 2016 - 2:46pm
The bear is photographed on Seventh Street near Kwik Trip. Photo submitted by Adam Cavanaugh play button
Video: Black bear sighting in Red Wing
A black bear was spotted Friday morning around downtown Red Wing. David Culver captured this video footage of the bear near the Goodhue County...
 News/crime and courts June 8, 2018 - 12:30pm
Niko Zoller
Zoller wins National Merit 3M Scholarship
When River Falls High School senior Niko Zoller decided to take the PSAT, he thought it would just be a way to prepare for the ACT that he was...
 News/education May 24, 2019 - 10:25am
After River Falls High School junior Tim Ballard received his Eagle Scout Award on March 5, all six of the Ballard boys have now earned their Eagle Scout Award, something that their parents require them to do to get their driver’s license. From left: Tim, Ike, Mikhail, Jake, Wayne, David, and father Evan Ballard. (Submitted photo)
All in the family: Six Ballard brothers attain Scout’s highest rank
Every family has its traditions, from where they spend holidays to the coming-of-age customs they have for their children. For the Ballard...
 lifestyle/family March 16, 2014 - 8:00am

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