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After kicking the can on repaving a city alley due to the bids all coming in much higher than expected last year, the Independence city council is now moving forward with the project after receiving new bids that fit within their budget.
Dave Walter of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) out of...
After receiving a compliment for his work in a homicide trial in late April, Trempealeau County District Attorney John Sacia made it known he wasn’t working alone.
Sacia presented a case in a jury trial in late April that resulted in the conviction of Todd Gieck of first-degree reckless homicide...
Trempealeau County Sheriff Erica Koxlien recently announced a joint effort with sheriffs from neighboring counties to help crack down on drug-related and internet crimes.
During a presentation to the Trempealeau County Board of Supervisors on May 18, Koxlien noted issues with drug-related crimes in...
Thanks to a land donation — with some strings attached to ensure progress — the town of Trempealeau is in the early stages of developing a new community park.
The area in question is located near the intersection of Highway 93 and Highway 35 on a parcel of land located behind the Trempealeau Town...
The city of Independence will mark its sesquicentennial this weekend with a three-day Independence Days celebration featuring live music, food, contests, family activities, a parade and fireworks.
The 150th anniversary celebration is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, and has included several...
Jim Skroch
After tracking the weather in Arcadia for nearly seven decades, Jim Skroch has seen plenty of storms. But even the longtime weather observer says the recent surge in tornado activity across Wisconsin and Minnesota is unlike anything he can remember.
Known by many as Arcadia’s weatherman, the 83-...
Wednesday, May 13
03:40 — Osseo: A vehicle is driving erratically behind the caller. It is flashing its lights and having road rage on the interstate.
03:45 — Galesville: An officer advised there is a deer in the roadway.
08:43 — Strum: A road was closed for a tree removal.
11:01 — Ettrick: The...
The Trempealeau County Board of Supervisors last Monday passed a resolution requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby the state legislature and governor on legislation for greater local control for Wisconsin counties related to renewable energy projects.
The measure had some debate as...
Next year, Blair-Taylor School District employees will see a bump up in their deductibles and their out-of-pocket maximums, but a corresponding increase in Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions from the district will offset the costs.
Blair-Taylor Superintendent Lynn Halverson originally...
High school science teacher Brad Malpert addressed the Arcadia School Board Monday evening regarding concerns about teacher salary negotiations.
Malpert began by apologizing to the board that the Arcadia Education Association was not present at the negotiations meeting May 7. He explained that a...
