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    June 23, 2018
    Pierce County sheriff's blotter: Power poles down by Plum City; Vehicles driving in crop fields
    An officer responded to 50th Street / Highway 10 in Plum City at 4:53 p.m. June 17 for five power poles over the roadway. Road closed signs were...
    news/crime-and-courts17 hours 24 min ago
    June 22, 2018
    A recent “Pennies for Veterans” drive at Ellsworth Elementary raised $1,230. Pictured are (from left) Jenny Voelker (fundraiser organizer), Mallory Voelker (third grade student), Dave Till (Director of Pierce County Veterans Office), Hunter Halverson (third grade student) and John Groh (EES principal). Photo courtesy of Mindy Anderson
    EES students raise pennies for vets
    The students of Ellsworth Elementary School recently completed a fundraiser campaign to support the local military veterans from Pierce County....
    news/educationJune 22, 2018 - 11:30am
    Wisconsin roundup: Field of Dems seeking to oust Walker reaches single digits; more state news stories
    Entrepreneur and businessman Andy Gronik has dropped out of the race to become Wisconsin's next governor.
    news/government-and-politicsJune 22, 2018 - 9:05am
    The River Falls Academy building is set to see a lot of change over the next couple years. The school district's referendum calls for deconstruction of the 1920 s and 1940s additions, and a smaller, new addition to the building. File photo.
    Design phase begins for school referendum projects
    The River Falls School District has been working hard on planning projects stemming from two referendum questions passed on the April 3 ballot....
    news/educationJune 22, 2018 - 9:00am
    June 21, 2018
    Prescott approves issuance of $1.37 million bond
    Passing of a resolution for a general obligation street improvement bond, potential changes with Firehall Field, and awarding of bids for the Albert and College streets project were main topics at the June 11 Prescott City Council meeting. Issuance of bond The council passed a "resolution...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 21, 2018 - 8:26pm
    WITC criminal justice students Josh Sislo of Baldwin and Abby Page of Hudson helped assemble mounts for the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office body cameras earlier this month. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    WITC students lend hand in St. Croix County body-cam project
    St. Croix County Sheriff's Office leaders were satisfied they had found the right body cameras for their officers. They just needed the right...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 21, 2018 - 3:43pm
    Gov. Scott Walker, shown here in a 2017 visit to Willow River State Park, leads Democratic contenders in his re-election bid, according to recent polling. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Marquette poll finds Walker leading potential election opponents; more state news stories
    A poll conducted by the Marquette University Law School finds Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker leading all of his potential Democratic opponents in...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 21, 2018 - 2:10pm
    Deputies will either carry body cameras vertically or horizontally, depending on preference. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Body of evidence: St. Croix County poised for camera launch as legislation gets fresh look
    The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office will be drawing from other agencies' experiences while minding potential legislative changes as it prepares...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 21, 2018 - 8:22am
    June 20, 2018
    Workers from general contractor Market &Johnson prepare to attach a steel joist as work continues on a 7,200 sq.-ft. addition to the River Falls campus of Chippewa Valley Technical College. Work is scheduled to be completed by the start of the fall semester in August. Submitted photo
    CVTC expanding in River Falls
    Motorists cruising along Highway 35/65 may notice a new gracefully curving front of the building taking shape as the summer progresses at the...
    news/educationJune 20, 2018 - 6:30pm
    Wisconsin roundup: State to voters: pssst — register to vote; more state news stories
    The Wisconsin Elections Commission is sending out postcard reminders to eligible voters in the state who haven't registered.
    news/government-and-politicsJune 20, 2018 - 4:47pm
    With this interactive guide, limit your exposure to summer's sun, bugs and plants
    news/weatherJune 20, 2018 - 10:53am
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    Minn. man accused of stealing SUV from Hudson driveway
    A Minneapolis man allegedly had an older pickup truck he'd stolen from Ohio, but a girl with him said they went to Hudson where "it's easier...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 20, 2018 - 9:16am
    Ellsworth police: Nosy neighbors; OWI arrest
    The following incidents were reported to Ellsworth Police June 12-18. Nosy neighbors • A 911 pocket dial at 6:49 p.m. June 16 from 591 N. Maple St. turned into a complaint about a neighbor. The man told police that he hadn't meant to call police, but now that he had them on the...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 20, 2018 - 8:44am
    June 19, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Wis. National Guard troops head to southern U.S. border; more state news stories
    Responding to requests for help from Arizona, about two dozen Wisconsin National Guard troops will go there to support border security. Wisconsin...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 19, 2018 - 4:01pm
    June 18, 2018
    U.S. Highway 2 in Bayfield County was among the roads washed out after last weekend's storms, which dropped up to a foot of rain in parts of northwestern Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    Wisconsin roundup: Flooding expected into Thursday after heavy storms; more state news stories
    Flooding brought on by torrential weekend rains was poised to threaten western Wisconsin well into the week. State officials issued flood warnings...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 18, 2018 - 10:21am
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