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Zebra mussels found in Lake Menomin
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources notified the City of Menomonie that zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been found in Lake Menomin. According to a news release from the City of Menomonie, zebra mussels impact plankton and algae populations, which can harm fish populations in bodies of water. They avoid eating blue-green algae which can increase toxical algal blooms.
Rice Lake man appears in court on burglary charge
A Rice Lake man accused of burglary after police say he and a Menomonie woman broke into a storage unit and stole items appeared on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court. Michael R. Melendez, 27, was charged on Feb. 14, 2023, with felony burglary and two misdemeanors of theft of movable property and criminal damage to property, all as parties to a crime. An arrest warrant had been issued the...
UW-Stout Valorant Esports team wins collegiate state championship
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - A UW-Stout Esports team, who play the video game Valorant, is celebrating after a collegiate championship victory. UW-Stout has had Esports teams at UW-Stout since 2019. But this Blue Devils Squad focuses on the game Valorant. “Valorant is a 5 versus 5 tactical shooter game. It...
High-speed chase in Chippewa County ends with arrest
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A high-speed chase through Chippewa County ends in a crash and arrest. 44-year-old Andre Simmons of Eau Claire was arrested after the chase yesterday afternoon (4/28/24). It ended in a crash on Highway 29 near Stanley. According to the State Patrol, a trooper spotted...
Softball team losing skid hits eight with trio of losses last week
SPRING VALLEY, WI – April has been a long month for the Spring Valley softball team. The Cardinals began April with a tough road loss at Boyceville then a win over E-PC, since then the team has dropped eight straight games, including three last week to Mondovi (twice) and Boyceville.
Overdale Canine Sports Grand Opening is this Saturday, May 4
SPRING VALLEY, WI – Spring Valley is soon to be Western Wisconsin’s destination for dog sports, competitions, and activities. Join us for our Grand Opening this Saturday, on May 4, 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Overdale Canine Sports, S1000 Westland Drive, Spring Valley, in Westland Meadows Business Park, just south of the SV health care center.
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