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Trial set for Marshfield man charged in fatal Taylor County shooting

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) -A two-week trial is scheduled to begin in March for a Marshfield man charged in connection with a fatal shooting. Brent Porter, 20, remains in the Taylor County Jail. He is charged with four counts, including first-degree reckless homicide. According to the criminal complaint, deputies were called...

Marshfield, WI · 2d
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Price County Man Sentenced for Death of a Woman in Taylor County

A Price County man charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after a one-car crash led to the death of a 49-year-old woman was sentenced in Taylor County Court. Back in October of last year, officers in Taylor County were called to an area near County Road C and Wood Lake Avenue at 2 PM, where they found an SUV with extensive damage. Investigators determined that the vehicle was southbound when it left the road at high speed and struck two trees.

Price County, WI · 2d
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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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Unbeaten Belmont, Gilman Meet in WIAA 8-Player State Football Championship Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Two unbeaten programs. One state title on the line. The No. 1 seeds from both sides of the WIAA 8-player football bracket — Belmont (14-0) and Gilman (13-0) — meet Saturday at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids for the 8-player state championship. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 20h
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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 · 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 · 21h

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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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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 · 16h