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    June 22, 2017
    Clayton, Wis., resident Janelle Peterson poses with her newborn son and Baldwin EMS Chief Tom Boyer. Photo courtesy of Western Wisconsin Health Center
    St. Croix County dispatcher, Baldwin EMS help woman deliver child in vehicle
    Janelle Peterson had a wish she posted before on Facebook. “Let the countdown begin,” the 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, post reads. “Just...
    News/region11 hours 2 min ago
    Ellsworth Police: Traffic cone turns into head wear
    The following incidents were investigated by the Ellsworth Police Department June 12-19. Sign violation Brem LLC (101 Utility St.) was given...
    News/crime and courts11 hours 30 min ago
    Pierce County Sheriff's Officer warns of IRS scam
    The Pierce County Sheriff's Office has issued a media release warning citizens of phone scams in the area. According to the release: "In recent citizen reports, the scammer claims to be from the IRS and says that two certified letters have been sent to the taxpayer in the mail but...
    News/crime and courts13 hours 55 min ago
    Wisconsin roundup: Girl survives 40-foot fall from cliff at state park; 9 more state news stories
    SHERWOOD — A fire department captain says a 14-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after she and her mountain bike fell 40 feet from a cliff...
    News/region14 hours 37 min ago
    Highway 10 and County Road J was the scene of a head-on collision Wednesday, June 21 at about 4:35 p.m. Two people were airlifted from the scene. Jalen Knuteson / RiverTown Multimedia
    Two drivers airlifted after Highway 10 crash
    TOWN OF TRIMBELLE -- Two people were airlifted from the scene of a head-on crash Wednesday, June 20 in the town of Trimbelle. Wisconsin State...
    News/accidents21 hours 18 min ago
    June 21, 2017
    Recounts could only be sought by those who lose elections by 1 percent or less in a bill that's up for a vote in the Wisconsin Assembly Wednesday. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Assembly to act on recount requests, more; 8 more state news stories
    MADISON — Recounts could only be sought by those who lose elections by 1 percent or less in a bill that's up for a vote in the Wisconsin Assembly...
    News/regionJune 21, 2017 - 1:06pm
    Percy Lacey
    Ellsworth man charged with eighth OWI
    A 54-year-old Ellsworth man was charged with his eighth drunken-driving offense this week after a River Falls traffic stop. Percy L. Lacey was...
    News/crime and courtsJune 21, 2017 - 6:01am
    June 20, 2017
    Gov. Scott Walker says the legislative districts he and his fellow Republicans approved in 2011 meet every constitutional standard — and he believes the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold them. File image
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker defends GOP redistricting as Supreme Court reviews it; 10 more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker says the legislative districts he and his fellow Republicans approved in 2011 meet every constitutional standard...
    News/regionJune 20, 2017 - 12:18pm
    Hammond motorcyclist injured in Pierce County crash
    A Hammond man escaped serious injury after a weekend motorcycle crash in Pierce County. Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were called to the...
    News/accidentsJune 20, 2017 - 11:22am
    River Falls man critically injured in crash
    A River Falls man was in critical condition Tuesday, June 20, after an early-morning crash in Pierce County. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office...
    News/accidentsJune 20, 2017 - 11:16am
    Natalia S. Rodas
    Charges: Women entered home after being booted from bar
    Three out-of-town women ended up behind bars last weekend after allegedly entering a North Hudson home without permission shortly after they'd...
    News/crime and courtsJune 20, 2017 - 10:26am
    Ellsworth School District honored employees who will retire this year at the recognition banquet Tuesday, May 30 at Ridgetop. They include: secretary Sue Andrews, teacher’s aide Kathy Schuh, vocal music teacher Pete Dulak, school district nurse Sharlene Kreye, early childhood speech therapist Erin Marcks, teacher’s aide Barb Punches and kindergarten teacher Maureen Hopkins. Not pictured: Harvey Dohrer, teacher’s aide Jeanne Foy and fourth grade teacher Mari Scobey.
    Retiring teachers reflect on their careers
    Ellsworth Community and Prescott school districts will say goodbye to several longtime employees this summer as they retire, taking on the world...
    News/educationJune 20, 2017 - 6:30am
    June 19, 2017
    Loren Suttles
    Guns found at site of suspected burglary
    Pierce County prosecutors charged an Eau Claire man with armed burglary after he was allegedly found inside a rural Maiden Rock home. In addition...
    News/crime and courtsJune 19, 2017 - 6:59pm
    The state Justice Department appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court after a panel of three federal judges ordered the GOP to create new Assembly and Senate district boundaries in time for next year's elections.
    Wisconsin roundup: Ruling expected on state redistricting; CVTC's River Falls campus in line for upgrade; 9 more state news stories
    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will announce as early as Monday whether it will make Wisconsin GOP lawmakers redraw their 2011 state legislative...
    News/regionJune 19, 2017 - 8:34am
    Authorities found the body of 19-year-old Jeffery Arkis Taylor in the St. Croix River about an hour after he was seen struggling in the water while attempting to swim from the dike to a nearby island. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Rescuers describe revival of Hudson drowning victim
    HUDSON — One minute it was a typical, relaxing day on the beach. And then the screaming started. "Everything 180'd real quick," said Oakdale,...
    News/accidentsJune 19, 2017 - 6:21am
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