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Man charged after parents report customer's drug purchase
EAU CLAIRE — An Eau Claire man faces multiple charges after parents reported him to police as a drug dealer. Evan Daniels, 23, is charged with possession with intent to distribute amphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute THC, possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV drugs, possession with intent to distribute prescription drugs, distribution of a hazardous substance, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of methamphetamine, possession of controlled substances, possession of narcotic drugs, possession of cocaine, possession of...
Green Bay man stopped for OWI, arrested for drugs and stolen vehicle
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Lake Hallie police stopped a vehicle Monday morning on suspicion of drunk driving, but officers located drugs, and learned the vehicle had been stolen. Julian L. Webster, 29, was arrested on possible charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - first offense, operating a motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install an ignition interlock device, possession with the intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I and Schedule II narcotic, and possession of marijuana. ...
Machete-wielding man robs gas station near UW-Stout campus, police say
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.Menomonie police say officers were called to the Circle C off South Broadway Street just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, where an employee said a masked man had "removed cash from several registers and fled the scene on foot." The employee was not hurt during the encounter.The suspect is described as a White man who wore a black face mask, a gray Under Armor sweatshirt with a camouflage-colored logo, blue jeans, black shoes and dark cloth gloves.Anyone with information on this case is asked to call police at 715-232-1283.
Man who led police on high-speed chase sentenced to two months jail
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man convicted of drunk driving and fleeing from authorities in May 2023 will serve a two-month jail sentence. Paul W. Smith, 62, 3006 W. Cameron St., pleaded no contest Tuesday in Chippewa County Court to OWI-3 and fleeing or eluding an officer. A more serious charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety was read-in and dismissed. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered the jail sentence, effective immediately,...
Man who threatened Chippewa Falls Judge, now in a mental hospital
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – We’re learning a man, accused of threatening to quote “shoot up” a Chippewa County Courthouse, is now in a mental hospital. According to court documents, the attorney for 40-year-old Harley Alcala says he has not been able to reach him and says he is currently committed in a hospital.
CF man arrested on suspicion of fifth drunk-driving incident
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man has been arrested on suspicion of OWI-5. Cassidy J. Muecke, 38, 113 W. Grand Ave., appeared in Chippewa County Court on Friday on possible charges of operating while intoxicated-fifth offense, operating after revocation, failure to install an ignition interlock device and a probation violation. Judge James Isaacson set a $500 cash bond and a return date for June 18. ...
Dog Bite: Health department needs help finding dog
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is asking for help to find a dog that bit a man on Saturday. A news release from the health department said that on Saturday, May 11, around 5:30 p.m., a man was bitten by a dog at the Maple Manor Hotel in Eau Claire, Wis.
Altoona woman claims to be victim in theft by deception case based in Georgia
ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) - Altoona woman claims to be a victim in a theft by deception case. More than 300 people across 25 states and even Australia, gave irreplaceable mementos to a woman in Georgia and never got them back and one woman in Altoona claims to be a victim.
New entrance to Irvine Park takes shape
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The aging pillars that provide the entrance to Irvine Park off of Jefferson Avenue are being replaced, with the new structures set to be finished by the end of the month. John Jimenez, Chippewa Falls Parks director, said the project has an estimated $110,000 cost and is being paid from the Thorpe Foundation. The pillars dated back to 1906, and Jimenez said he learned shortly after he...
Interview: YMCA provides child care opportunities
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Derek White, president and CEO of YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, talks about the childcare opportunities available through the YMCA. Summer camp at Camp Manitou is available with overnight programs for children entering grades 2-10. There are also Summer Day Camps at the Eau Claire...
Silly Serrano granted returned liquor license
EAU CLAIRE — A liquor license previously granted to The Metro was granted to Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant by the city. Assistant City Attorney Jenessa Stromberger said this license “allows a business to sell and serve alcohol for consumption on a licensed premise.” This license was the only regular Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License available at the time. The license was previously granted to The...
Downtown Main Street to be closed May 20-21
Main Street will be closed through the downtown on two days next week as work on the road reconstruction project nears final completion. Replacing the catenary lighting system requires that Main Street be closed to vehicle traffic on Monday and Tuesday for a full day each, said SEH, the city’s civil engineering firm that is overseeing the reconstruction project. Main Street will be closed between Messenger and Eau Claire streets...
TOPPERS – EASTRIDGE CENTER
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - I want to give a Sunshine Award to Topper’s Pizza in the Eastridge Center. On March 29th, there was a garage fire in Altoona. Employees from the nearest bar decided to call Topper’s and order pizzas for the first responders. Topper’s not only delivered incredibly fast, but also discounted the cost. Thank you, Topper’s, for helping feed a bunch of hungry first responders.
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