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Dunn County Humane Society hosts rummage sale, raising thousands
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Dunn County Humane Society is hosting their bi-annual rummage sale this weekend. Money raised will help animals at the shelter. Shelter Manager, Harvey Weidman said it also helps the community. “So as a nonprofit, we’re always looking for creative ways to kind of engage the...
Updated, 1:27 p.m. Friday: Help sought finding missing North student
EAU CLAIRE — Authorities have released additional information in the ongoing search for a missing Eau Claire student. The Eau Claire Police Department has asked for the public’s help locating Colin Robaidek, 16. The department said Friday afternoon his parents contacted police Wednesday, after he didn’t go to school or return home. According to the release, “During the investigation, it was discovered Colin left a note stating his intention to...
Police investigating threat of a shooting at Colfax High School
COLFAX, Wis. (WEAU) - Police are investigating a threat of a shooting at Colfax High School. According to Menomonie police, on April 18, 2024, at approximately 11:43 p.m., the Menomonie Police Department was alerted to a social media post indicating there would be a school shooting at the Colfax High School on April 19, 2024.
Corps closes bridge at Eau Galle Recreation Area
ST PAUL, MN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has closed the bridge at the Northwest Day Use Area at the Eau Galle Recreation Area in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, to all vehicle, pedestrian and equestrian traffic due to the deteriorated conditions of the bridge. Eau...
Eau Claire man enters plea for 27 drug charges
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - An Eau Claire man pleaded not guilty today to drug charges from what law enforcement said is one of the largest fentanyl distributions ever investigated in western Wisconsin. 41-year-old Hector Jimenez-Sosa pleaded not guilty today to 27 drug-related charges as one of six people arrested...
Vehicle fire causes lane closure on U.S. Highway 53 South
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -Around 2:45 a.m. crews were called to a vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 53 South near exit 92. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Our photographer on the scene said the right lane of the highway was blocked off as crews worked to clear the scene.
Eau Claire woman celebrates 100th birthday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - One Eau Claire woman celebrated a big milestone today. Cambridge Senior Living threw a 100th birthday party for Shirley Marek this afternoon. Residents at Cambridge were excited to throw the party and celebrate this incredible milestone. The party was filled with friends, music, and of...
Man sentenced to prison for OWI-10
A Wheeler man accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol for the 10th time after police say they found him passed out behind the wheel of a car parked on a highway was sentenced to prison Tuesday in Barron County Circuit Court. Levi D. Lauritsen, 44, was charged on Dec. 4 with felony 10th-offense OWI and a misdemeanor for operating while his driver’s license was revoked. The defendant pleaded guilty to the count of OWI-10, while the other charge was dismissed but read into the record. Lauritsen, who is currently incarcerated at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by five years on extended supervision. His driver’s license was revoked and he must use a IID, each for 36 months. He may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages as part of the terms of his supervision.
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