Melby family legacy: Generations of medical care in New Richmond

The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.

Generations of medical care in New Richmond
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The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.

River Falls paramedics face 2 ambulance breakdowns in 24 hours

One ambulance, Number 443, failed to start after a trip to the hospital, while Number 440 stranded a crew and critical patient due to an unknown problem. Paramedics report that similar incidents have occurred before.

Crash in Baldwin, Wisconsin, leaves 2 men dead

Authorities are investigating a crash that left two men dead in Baldwin, Wisconsin, early Friday morning.

High water closes St. Croix River boat launches; no-wake rule enforced

After a wet, rainy month of May, several boat launches along the St. Croix River closed this weekend because of high water levels.

Boating has slow start on St. Croix due to high water
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Boating season is off to a slow start on the St. Croix River after bouts of heavy rain in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The rain has high water levels in the river caused many boat launches to close.

Hudson elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting 5th-grade boy

An elementary school teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin is facing child sex assault charges after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students. 

Nicolae Miu found guilty in Apple River stabbing
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A jury found Nicolae Miu guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for the death of Isaac Schuman.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Hudson

A 39-year-old man was killed after being struck by a car after he was walking in the middle of the road in Hudson, Wisconsin. 

2 bodies recovered from St. Croix River following reports of circling boat

Reports of a boat circling unoccupied in the St. Croix River sent authorities searching and ultimately recovering two bodies on Tuesday.

Law enforcement officers who shot, killed man in Wisconsin standoff identified

The names of the two Wisconsin law enforcement officers involved in a deadly police shooting in St. Croix County have been released by authorities.

Leo’s Landing facing closure on St. Croix River due to licensing dispute

The city says plans include a bigger and better public boat launch, plus a fishing pier, with hopes to make the stretch an improved public amenity, but its owner says it would be the end of its families livelihood.

Deputy Kaitie Leising: Authorities hold press conference
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Authorities held a press conference Tuesday on slain Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was shot and killed by a suspected drunk driver Saturday night in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. Leising spent the last year of her life in St. Croix County, but her law enforcement career began with a two-year stint in South Dakota.

Kaitie Leising is 4th law enforcement death of 2023 in Wisconsin

According to the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, Katie Leising’s death marks the fourth law enforcement killing to occur in Wisconsin in 2023, and is the most the state has lost in a single year since 2000.