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Rhinelander Man Identfieid as Victim of Monday Evening Crash

TOWN OF CRESCENT, WI (WSAU) — The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of Monday’s fatal crash in the Town of Crescent. Austin J. Wanty of Rhinelander died when his 1997 GMC Sierra crashed into a tree on South River Rd near Healy Lake Rd.

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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 · 14h

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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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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

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Royal Credit Union awards grant to two Chippewa Valley small businesses

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Royal Credit Union announced two Chippewa Valley Small Business Grant winners during a special awards presentation earlier on Tuesday evening. Both grant winners received $3,000 to be used for business growth and development purposes. This year was RCU’s first year offering these grants and with...

Chippewa County, WI · 1d

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New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Taylor County Effective Dec. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Chippewa and Clark counties.

Taylor County, WI · 12h

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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

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Measles case confirmed in Clark County

CLARK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Clark County Health Department together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are announcing a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County resident through laboratory testing. According to a press release from the health department, this is the first confirmed case of measles...

Clark County, WI · 1d

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Healthcare facilities prepared for patients with measles

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More than 551 measles cases have been reported in Wisconsin. Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Buffalo, and Jackson counties have all been affected. Healthcare facilities are on the lookout for measles, many having signs with a list of symptoms to be aware of. This includes high fever, red eyes, and a rash on the face.

Eau Claire County, WI · 7h

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Eight Wisconsin Small-Town Cafes Where Farmers Still Hold Down The Same Coffee Table Every Morning

Before the sun clears the silos, a lot of Wisconsin farmers have already finished chores and claimed their usual seat at the local cafe. These small-town spots open early, pour coffee by the pot, and serve breakfast that could fuel a full day in the field. From dairy country in...

Wisconsin · 15h

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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

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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

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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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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

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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 · 8h