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UPDATE: Man dead following single-vehicle crash in Lake Hallie
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The victim in Monday’s fatal crash in Lake Hallie has been named. Lake Hallie Police Chief Edward Orgon revealed today that 32-year-old John Buxton of Eau Claire, Wis., was the driver killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened on June 10 around 6:50 p.m. on Highway 53 South.
Briefs filed to appeals court in Lily Peters case
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Briefs in the Lily Peters murder case have been filed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, which will determine whether the defendant remains in adult court or if the matter will revert to a juvenile proceeding. C. P.-B., who turned 16 in March, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of sexual assault. The teen, who has been held in the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Eau Claire on a $1 million cash bond since his arrest, is accused...
Trial on hold after defendant fails to appear
EAU CLAIRE — A two-day trial on charges of OWI 5 and PAC 5 appears to be delayed after the defendant failed to appear for a hearing in January. Benjamin Winters, 42, was charged in January 2022 after an Eau Claire police officer watched him drive away from a local tavern. According to the criminal complaint, Winters drove into the middle of the road before stopping and nearly causing a crash. The officer followed him to a gas station, where he stopped. ...
Attorney General Josh Kaul talks school safety funding in Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, Wis. (WEAU) - More than 100 people packed Chippewa Falls High School this morning to learn more about how to keep schools safe. “What we’re doing here today is an important part of what we do on behalf of the Office of School Safety, which is build relationships with school districts, make sure that we’re communicating with the public about the work that the office does”, Josh Kaul said.
Altoona police: 2 suspects in custody following chase
ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) - Altoona police say two suspects are in custody following a chase. According to Altoona police, on June 9, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., Altoona Police identified a vehicle in connection to Dane Weber, who was wanted for felony domestic violence charges. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle....
Interview: “Fore a Great Cause” golf outing helps build strong kids
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - For more than 27 years, the Chippewa Falls YMCA has provided a day of golf to help those in need. Proceeds from the golf outing will benefit the Annual Strong Kids Campaign, which offers financial assistance and scholarships to those who cannot afford a membership at the YMCA.
On US Route 53, make it past cross-traffic hazards and you’ll drive right into road construction
If you’re headed south out of Superior, chances are you’ll take U.S. Route 53. It’s a four-lane divided highway, but that doesn’t necessarily mean smooth sailing for much of its 150 miles to Eau Claire. It intersects with small country roads where you might find anything...
Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry offices back open Tuesday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - All scheduled activities at Hobbs for this afternoon and evening can continue as scheduled, according to the Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry. Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry states, “Eau Claire Police have lifted the shelter in place recommendation. All scheduled activities at Hobbs for this afternoon and evening can continue as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this situation. The recreation office will now be open until 5:00pm today as normal.”
Oakleaf Clinics opens two new car facilities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Oakleaf Clinics is opening up two new urgent care facilities; one in Chippewa Falls and one in Menomonie. According to a news release from Oakleaf Medical Network and Oakleaf Clinics, the Chippewa Falls Urgent Care opened today and the Menomonie Urgent Care opens Monday, June 17th.
Interview: Remembering Uniroyal “Voices from the Past” reshowing
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A film called “Remembering Uniroyal, Voices from the Past” will be shown Saturday, June 15 at the State Theatre in Eau Claire. The film, by former Uniroyal electrician, Dennis Miller, had a premiere at the State Theatre in 2012. There will be artifacts...
Plea entered in arson case
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - An Eau Claire man pleaded guilty today to three counts of arson for incidents that took place in November. Court documents show that 34-year-old Joshua Stromme of Eau Claire, Wis., pleaded guilty on June 10 to three counts of arson of property other than a building as a repeat offender. The court accepted his plea and found him guilty.
City approves entering into second half of Sevens project agreement
EAU CLAIRE — On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved entering into an agreement for the second part of the upcoming Sevens project, which will create residential buildings. This residential development agreement section of the Sevens project will be developed by Keyhole Capital, LLC. The Chief Executive Officer of Keyhole Capital, Jim Rooney, said the residential community project would be called Paragon. Paragon will be a community made up of...
Eau Claire Municipal Band returns for 122nd season
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The sounds of summer is returning to Eau Claire. Monday night, the Eau Claire Municipal Band opened for it’s 122nd season. The concert took place in Owen Park. It included a children’s march, where kids from the audience can parade through the crowd.
City of Altoona seeks community input on library design
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The City of Altoona announced today that it will hold a community engagement session to gather ideas for the library to support a design grant submission. According to a news release from the City of Altoona, the purpose of this session will be to gather...
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