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    June 22, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Girl survives 40-foot fall from cliff at state park; 9 more state news stories
    SHERWOOD — A fire department captain says a 14-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after she and her mountain bike fell 40 feet from a cliff...
    News/regionJune 22, 2017 - 1:08pm
    June 8, 2017
    A bluebird nesting box. BRAW volunteers have worked to restore the population of Eastern bluebirds. Photo submitted by Jean-Pierre Lafouge
    Restoring bluebirds in Wisconsin for over 30 years
    The Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin is celebrating its 31st year of success in restoring the populations of the Eastern bluebird...
    sports/outdoorsJune 8, 2017 - 9:26am
    June 1, 2017
    Two injured in state park incidents
    Two recent incidents at Willow River State Park led to park visitors being hospitalized, including a child. The most recent incident occurred at 3:14 p.m. Sunday, May 28, when crews responded to a report of a boy who'd fallen near the park's waterfalls. St. Croix EMS Chief Brandon...
    News/regionJune 1, 2017 - 11:11am
    May 25, 2017
    Duane, Ruth and Holly Spoo are shown at a bike fix-it station that was installed in memory of Scott Spoo.
    Scott Spoo dedication event held in St. Paul
    The Scott Spoo dedication event was held in St. Paul on May 17, drawing a large crowd despite inclement weather. Spoo, 35, was a New Richmond...
    sports/outdoorsMay 25, 2017 - 10:51am
    Washington County officials in Minnesota have declared a no wake zone for boats on the St. Croix between Prescott and St. Croix Falls. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: St. Croix no-wake zone among high-water river developments; 9 more state news stories
    Recent rains have closed parks on the Mississippi River, just as Memorial Day weekend visitors are about to arrive. The state DNR says some...
    News/regionMay 25, 2017 - 9:03am
    May 11, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ryan says Trump lost confidence in Comey; state Senate votes to keep tabs on DOT; 8 more state news stories
    WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville says fired FBI Director James Comey lost the confidence of many Republicans and Democrats — and that's why President Donald Trump let him go.
    News/regionMay 11, 2017 - 11:01am
    April 25, 2017
    Memorial event planned for Scott Spoo
    A memorial event has been arranged to celebrate the memory of New Richmond native Scott Spoo. Spoo, the valedictorian of the New Richmond Class...
    NewsApril 25, 2017 - 10:16am
    April 13, 2017
    Joseph Jakubowski
    Wisconsin roundup: Jakubowski manifesto calls government 'gang of terrorists'; 9 more state news stories
    MILWAUKEE — As the search continues for alleged gun thief Joseph Jakubowski, a Milwaukee TV station says it has obtained 35 pages of his anti-government...
    News/regionApril 13, 2017 - 9:35am
    April 6, 2017
    Birch trees have been recent theft targets in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service
    Wisconsin roundup: Birch tree thefts causing stir; state Senate relaxes high-capacity well rules; 9 more state news stories
    The state DNR is meeting Thursday with law enforcement, county foresters and others to see what can be done to reduce the stealing of birch trees....
    News/regionApril 6, 2017 - 9:11am
    March 17, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ellsworth among 6 cities to hold Walker budget hearings; man accused of poisoning wife with Visine; 9 more state news stories
    MADISON — Six public hearings, including one in Pierce County, have been scheduled across Wisconsin on Gov. Scott Walker's state budget proposal. The first hearing will be held April 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. That will be followed by one on April 5 at State...
    News/regionMarch 17, 2017 - 12:49pm
    March 16, 2017
    Invasive carp, like the one pictured here, have been confirmed in the St. Croix River, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (Minnesota DNR photo)
    Invasive Asian carp confirmed in St. Croix River
    For the first time, an invasive silver carp has been captured in the St. Croix River. The carp, one of several invasive species of so-called...
    News/regionMarch 16, 2017 - 4:08pm
    March 13, 2017
    Outdoor photographer John White spotted this bald eagle at the Big Stone refuge on March 8. John White / submitted photo
    Early season signs are everywhere
    WILLMAR, Minn. — Amy Rager spotted the first drops of sap seeping from a wound on the sugar maple tree on her Chippewa County farm, and...
    NewsMarch 13, 2017 - 3:00pm
    March 12, 2017
    Rich Staffon
    A helping hand for ducks
    CANOSIA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Minn. — On a 12-degree March morning, Rich Staffon loaded gear into a sled behind his four-wheeler....
    sportsMarch 12, 2017 - 12:00pm
    March 6, 2017
    Pictured is the WITC Ag Mechanics team that recently participated in the state competition, (front) Noah Skluzacek, Shell Lake; (middle) Isaac Reach, Waterville, Minn.; Gideon Feldick, Maple; Josh Connors, Osceola; Aaron Basel, New Richmond; Alec Williams, River Falls; (back) Back: Lee Fiedler (instructor), Josh Goglin Amery; Dan Shutrop, Shell Lake; Leo Carrillo, Shell Lake; Jeff Shutrop, Shell Lake; Brenden Marzahn, Waterville, Minn. (Submitted photo)
    WITC Ag Mechanics take first at state competition
    WITC WITC Ag Mechanic students traveled to Madison this week to compete against the state's other ag mechanic pro­grams (total of five colleges...
    News/educationMarch 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Man arrested in disappearance of St. Croix Falls girls; State Senate leader wants to put more tax dollars into roads; 9 more state news stories
    ST. CROIX FALLS — One man has been arrested in the disappearance of two Wisconsin foster girls who've been found safe. KARE-TV says officers found 14-year-old Candus Flodin and 13-year-old Makayla Hanson Wall of St. Croix Falls about 8 p.m. Saturday at a residence in Price County...
    News/regionMarch 6, 2017 - 8:38am
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