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News8000com WKBT News 8

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One dead, one hospitalized after crash on Hwy. 53 in Eau Claire County

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) — One person is dead and another is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 53 in Eau Claire County.

Eau Claire County, WI · 15h

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Durand man airlifted after two-vehicle crash on Highway 25 leads to OWI arrest

DURAND, Wis. (WKBT) — A Durand man was arrested for drunken driving after he was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 25 early Saturday, the Pepin County Sheriff's Office said.

Durand, WI · 2d

Leader Telegram

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Augusta man enters plea to eighth drunken-driving offense

CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Augusta man who crashed his vehicle into a ditch in November 2024 entered a guilty plea Tuesday to his eighth drunken-driving offense. He was more than three times the legal limit when police arrested him. David J. Giwojna, 53, entered the plea in Chippewa County Court. That offense carries a mandatory minimum of three years in prison. Judge Benjamin Lane didn’t accept the plea at this time, and set sentencing for March 3. Lane read-in and dismissed another charge in this matter. Giwojna, who was living in Cadott at the time of his arrest, previously posted a $2,000 cash bond and remains free at this time. Defense attorney Ryan Kohler requested a modification of the bond, but Lane rejected the request. As terms of the bond, Giwojna cannot consume alcohol or enter taverns, and is not to drive without a valid license. He also make take daily preliminary breath tests at an area police department. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a one-vehicle crash on Nov. 1, 2024, along Highway O in the town of Delmar. Giwojna was conscious and alert inside the vehicle. “The interior of the ambulance smelled of intoxicating beverages,” the

Augusta, WI · 1d

WEAU-TV 13

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Sheriff’s Office seeing more theft in rural areas

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office is seeing more thefts on rural properties than in previous years. Last year between January 1 and November 10, there were 66 reported thefts in Eau Claire County by the ECSO. This year, there are 81. “Typically, this...

Eau Claire County, WI · 1d
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Leader Telegram

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Bloomer teen who fired gun in Chippewa Falls sentenced to nine months in jail

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Bloomer teen who fired a gun multiple times in Chippewa Falls in November 2025, striking homes, was sentenced Tuesday to serve nine months in jail. Leonardo L. Campbell, 19, appeared via video from the Eau Claire County Jail, where entered no contest pleas in Chippewa County Court to second-degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting or obstructing an officer, retail theft and three counts of bail jumping. Several other charges were read-in and dismissed. Judge James Isaacson ordered six months in jail on the recklessly endangering safety conviction and a month in jail on each of the bail jumping convictions, to be served consecutively. Campbell must pay $3,098 in court costs and fines, and he must submit a DNA sample. He was ordered to have no contact with Carter Murphy, the co-defendant in the shooting incident, which occurred exactly one year ago. Murphy was charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, operating a firearm while intoxicated, endangering safety by reckless use of a firearm, and three counts of theft of movable property. He entered a not guilty plea in March. No trial dates have been set at this time, although he has a trial set in a vandalism case,

Chippewa Falls, WI · 1d

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Spooner Kwik Trip Crash Leads to Meth Trafficking Conviction

WASHBURN COUNTY — An early morning vehicle crash on March 2, 2026, near a Kwik Trip gas station in Spooner, Wisconsin, has resulted in a felony drug conviction for an Eau Claire, WI, man. Law enforcement who responded to a report of a crashed vehicle at the Kwik Trip...

Spooner, WI · 1d

Leader Telegram

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Man who burned truck given two years' probation

EAU CLAIRE — A man charged in Eau Claire County after authorities responded to a vehicle fire avoided an immediate jail term, but still faces legal exposure in Trempealeau County. Connor Koxlien, 31, Strum, pleaded guilty to arson of property other than a building. The court stayed his 90-day sentence in favor of two years’ probation. The case began in January, after a report of a vehicle fire at Highway 53 and Otter Creek Road in Washington Township. Officers who responded found Koxlien nearby. According to the criminal complaint, he was disoriented and confused, but told them he had started the fire. He wasn’t sure how he arrived at his location. The truck was owned by Koxlien’s father’s business in Trempealeau County, leading to charges there as well. He faces charges of theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Those charges carry higher potential penalties than the Eau Claire County case. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for later this month.

Eau Claire County, WI · 2d

Leader Telegram

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Second trial ordered in Lake Wissota jet ski death case

CHIPPEWA FALLS — One of the men accused by authorities of causing a fatal jet ski crash on Lake Wissota in May 2025 is headed toward a trial, after no plea agreement could be reached in his case. Sean J. Irvine, 25, of Chippewa Falls is charged with second-degree reckless homicide. Irvine, along with Bruce H. Sanborn of Chippewa Falls, are accused of causing the death of Elle Jo Kramschuster. Irvine appeared in Chippewa County Court Monday, where his attorney told Judge Steve Gibbs that they couldn’t reach a resolution. Gibbs then ordered a trial to be set, although no dates have yet been announced. Irvine entered a not guilty plea Aug. 25. Sanborn, 24, also previously entered a not guilty plea; his trial is set to begin Aug. 2, 2027, before Judge Benjamin Lane. Sanborn is seeking dismissal of the charges against him. The victim’s family previously requested a quick return court date. Irvine has no prior criminal record in Wisconsin, online court records show. He remains free on a signature bond. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. May 23, 2025, on Lake Wissota. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wardens, Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers,

Chippewa Falls, WI · 1d

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Winners Announced for the Eau Claire Chamber’s 2026 Bravo to Business Awards

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fifth annual Bravo to Business Awards at The Florian Gardens Conference Center on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Over 300 Chamber investors and community leaders gathered to honor outstanding area businesses recognized for the significant role they play in driving the region’s business and economic growth.

Eau Claire, WI · 2d

WEAU-TV 13

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New fee schedule unanimously approved, impacting Eau Claire Farmer’s Market

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Earlier Tuesday evening, the Eau Claire City Council held a meeting which included a unanimous vote to approve a proposed fee schedule, impacting the future of the Eau Claire Farmer’s Market. For 10 years, the farmers market had a contract with the city to...

Eau Claire, WI · 1d

Leader Telegram

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Filmmakers ask CF Council for donation

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A movie production team that is planning to film a series of Christmas films set in Chippewa Falls is asking the City Council to invest in the project. The Chippewa Falls Revenues and Disbursements Committee will meet this morning to hear the funding request from the Chippewa Falls Movie and the Movie Franchise. The meeting is set for 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. The committee may make recommendations to the council. Local film producer Andrea M. Polnaszek submitted a letter to the city, outlining plans for a series of movies. “I want to make a Christmas movie in Chippewa Falls and more than that ... with Chippewa Falls as a main character,” Polnaszek wrote. “The script is written, the locations have been offered and I am still raising the money for principal photography (set for this winter.) As I have been presenting to folks and raising money, one question is: ‘Can this be the Chippewa Valley?’ With that question I am encouraged to (have) to the surrounding community for support. While I appreciate the Chippewa Valley, I LOVE Chippewa Falls and want to keep this a hometown project.” The website is chippewafallsmovie.com. The summary of the script

Chippewa Falls, WI · 2d

Rice Lake Chronotype

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Property Committee dims on campus solar array proposal

The Barron County Property Committee, at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting, indefinitely tabled pursuing a solar array project at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County, opting to keep the green space as is rather than filling it with solar panels to potentially raise funds for the university and county. The committee members had a copy of a Solar Feasibility Study that was prepared by Upper 90, a Centrix Company. According to the study’s executive summary, the county and campus engaged in the firm to evaluate the feasibility of a ground-mounted solar array on undeveloped county-owned land at the campus at 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake. The study was funded by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. It presented two options, both of which would generate more electricity than the entire campus currently uses in a year. The second option would generate roughly three times campus usage. The study said the array site — east of the main campus — appears workable as it sits away from the Red Cedar River mitigating DNR shoreline/floodplain concerns. It stated that the main obstacles would include relocating a portion of the adjacent disc golf course and installing a security fencing

Barron County, WI · 1d

Leader Telegram

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Eau Claire City Council members propose changes to downtown paid parking

EAU CLAIRE — Some members of Eau Claire City Council are proposing changes to paid parking downtown. Introduced by Council Members Andrew Werthmann and Aaron Brewster, the changes would eliminate Tier 1 $0.50 parking zones and change the hours of paid parking from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City Council is expected to give the ordinance amendment a first read today, with a vote during a future meeting. Brewster said he believes these proposed changes are in line with some of the things they have heard and seen in regard to downtown parking. “I think it’s important to have a framework for discussion,” he said. “Having that baseline to start the conversation is important, because if we show up to council and say, ‘Well, what are we going to do about parking?’ Then you can end up with some really unproductive conversations. So having a place to focus the different changes on, I think, would be useful.” Some concerns include the effectiveness of the Tier 1 zones and the hours that parking enforcement would have to operate. Brewster said there was interest in proposing some of these changes in January with six months

Eau Claire, WI · 2d

Leader Telegram

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Trio of Fall Creek athletes sign letters of intent

FALL CREEK — Three Fall Creek senior athletes put pen to paper Wednesday at Fall Creek High School, inking their commitments to college athletics next year. Miles Schmidgall signed with NCAA Division II Upper Iowa for basketball, while Ethan Westrate signed with DIII Bethel University for baseball and Rylee Winsand signed with Viterbo University for track and field. “It means a lot making it official,” Schmidgall said. “I’ve been dreaming of this since I was probably 3, 4 years old, and it honestly feels surreal that it’s finally happening.” “It’s kind of like a weight off my shoulders,” Westrate said. “I’ve known that I’m just going to make this decision for a while now. But, finalizing the decision, it feels good.” “I’m really grateful that I’m able to continue my track career,” Winsand said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little kid.” Last year, Schmidgall, a nearly 6-foot-9 forward, was named a Division 4 All-State member and a first-team All-Western Cloverbelt Conference selection after leading the Crickets to a 22-4 record and a share of the conference title. During the summer, he got his first Division II offer from the Peacocks after they saw Schmidgall on

Fall Creek, WI · 10h

Leader Telegram

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Residents raise concerns of raised farmer’s market contract fees

EAU CLAIRE — Residents filled the Eau Claire City Council chambers this week, raising concerns regarding potential raised fees in a contract with the Eau Claire Downtown Farmer’s Market. On social media, concerns first arose, noting a potential price spike which would increase the cost of their contract by 200%, more than tripling the price. During public comment on Monday night, Eau Claire Downtown Farmer’s Market Board Member and vendor representative True Vue said, “I want to begin by saying that our intention tonight is not to create any conflict with the city. We value our relationship with the city of Eau Claire and we love the place where our farmer’s market is right now. We are here because we care about this community and we want to find a solution that allows the farmer’s market and the city to continue working together. “Our concern is the proposed increase in the pavilion reservation fees. It was given to us, we did send back a different proposal, it came back to us denied, and we don’t agree with what’s been given to us. And hence why we are bringing it forward to the city council to be aware of.” In addition

Eau Claire, WI · 1d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Veterans Day events, free meals and deals across Western Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Veterans and active-duty military members across Western Wisconsin have no shortage of ways to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with free meals, community ceremonies and school programs planned throughout the region.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Alma Center School District custodian charged with making terrorist threats

ALMA, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – An Alma Center School District custodian is charged with making a terrorist threat after a message threatening teacher was found in a high school restroom. The criminal complaint says surveillance video and handwriting evidence pointed investigators to 42-year-old Cortney Aldinger. The school closed the day after the message was found. […]

Alma Center, WI · 15h

WEAU-TV 13

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INTERVIEW: Bridge to Wonderland Winter Parade plus other upcoming Chippewa Falls Main Street events

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Chippewa Falls Main Street has a flurry of upcoming events that are sure to bring you to downtown Chippewa Falls this holiday season. Those events include Shop and Play Big Buck Bingo on Saturday, November 21, Small Business Saturday on November 29, Santa’s Arrival on Saturday, November 28, and the Bridge to Wonderland Winter Parade on Saturday, December 5th.

Chippewa Falls, WI · 1d

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Gov. Evers visits Durand Area Food Pantry, highlights need for food assistance

DURAND, Wis. (WEAU) - As Governor Tony Evers prepares to close out his last term, he’s highlighting the need for food assistance during this holiday season. Evers paid a visit to the Durand Area Food Pantry on Tuesday to thank workers and volunteers. The Governor’s office says the state...

Durand, WI · 1d

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Cloverbelt-West Conference Preview - Boys Basketball

Regis 12-2 (23-6) Stanley-Boyd 11-3 (22-5) McDonell Central 5-9 (14-14) Brennan Louiselle-Christianson, sr, McDonell Central. Liam Sivertson, jr, Thorp (now at Elk Mound) The Cloverbelt-West conference race game down to the final week of the season as Regis knocked off Fall Creek late in February to force a share of the conference crown. The West division showed out come playoff time as McDonell Central, Regis, and Stanley-Boyd all won regional titles and Regis advanced all the way to the Division 4 State Tournament, falling in the semifinals. As a whole the Cloverbelt-West won 10 playoff games outside of their conference. Fall Creek head coach Rick Storlie surpassed 400 career wins during the 2025-26 campaign.

Elk Mound, WI · 1d