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CF woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for selling drugs from her home
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A rural Chippewa Falls woman has been sentenced to serve three years in prison for selling a variety of drugs out of her home. Trish M. Lloyd, 44, 12462 102nd Ave., pleaded guilty in November in Chippewa County Court to two counts of the manufacture and delivery of amphetamines. Other charges including maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of prescription drugs and marijuana with the intent to deliver, and possessing drug paraphernalia, were read-in and dismissed. ...
Homicide suspects in court as trial nears
EAU CLAIRE — Two of the four men accused by authorities of involvement in a drive-by homicide were in court Tuesday to prepare for their trial. Kemone Golden, 27, and Michael Purnell, 33, face homicide charges in connection to the 2022 death of Christopher Conner. Court records show Tuesday’s hearing was largely focused on whether a questionnaire should be set to prospective jurors. Juror questionnaires are used in advance of...
The Chippewa Valley Songwriters Circle looks to share new sounds with the community
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -One of the things the Chippewa Valley is known for is its music scene and musical talent within the community and one community group is inviting musicians from all walks of life to join them in being creative together. The Chippewa Valley Songwriters Circle is a...
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...
Man wins federal suit against ECPD while representing himself
MADISON — Federal jurors last week awarded a former Eau Claire man $550,000 for an unlawful traffic stop by an Eau Claire police officer and malicious prosecution by the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s office. Sidney L. Coleman, now of Birmingham, Ala., represented himself in 2 1/2-day trial after which jurors awarded him $50,000 for an unlawful traffic stop, $400,000 for malicious prosecution and $100,000 in punitive damages for malicious prosecution. ...
EC man sentenced to 3 years prison for threats to law enforcement
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man was sentenced Monday to serve a three-year prison sentence for making threats to law enforcement last May. Kevin M. Oshea, 40, 1807 Omaha St., was convicted last November in Chippewa County Court of three counts of battery or threats to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement. Other charges, including disorderly conduct and bail jumping, were read-in and dismissed. At the sentencing Monday, Judge...
Mayo Clinic holds prom simulation to discourage drinking and driving
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Prom season is almost here, and that means the dangers of drinking and driving are top-of-mind for many parents. Mayo Clinic Health System held Prom Trauma Simulations at multiple schools across the Chippewa Valley today. After the demonstration of what can go wrong, speakers spoke...
Language barrier prompts request for new attorney
EAU CLAIRE — Usually, when a defendant in court asks for a new attorney, it’s because they don’t see eye to eye. On Tuesday, an Eau Claire man asked for one because they literally can’t speak the same language. Alberto Flores-Reyes faces charges of second degree sexual assault and incest. Court records show he asked the court for a new attorney during Tuesday’s hearing because of a language barrier. Flores-Reyes speaks Spanish, but his attorney does not. ...
Northwestern Bank Celebrates 25 years in Boyd
Thank you to our customers for doing business with the bank and we look forward to being a part of the Boyd community for many more years to come.”. We have a great camaraderie with our customers. We know many of them well and can help with issues that come up. It’s nice to have that personal connection that enables us to provide exceptional customer service.”
Eau Claire area lawmakers push once more for Joint Finance Committee to release $15M for regional health care services
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Eau Claire Democrats and city officials are urging Republicans on the state's Joint Finance Committee to release millions of state dollars meant to help stabilize the region's health care. Lawmakers have scrambled to provide solutions after HSHS and Prevea's sudden announcement earlier this year that...
Ex Eleva chief guilty of DUI
The former chief of police for the village of Eleva has been convicted of first-offense driving under the influence. Patrick McKillip, 54, of Chippewa Falls, has had his driver’s license revoked for six months and is required to attend alcohol assessment and classes on driver safety following his conviction last Tuesday. He was also fined $199 and is required to pay court costs of $699. A second traffic offense, of having blood alcohol levels above the legal limit of .08 but below 0.15, was dismissed.
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