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The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office used this armored vehicle Saturday, April 21, during an incident with a man who allegedly made threats while armed. Photo courtesy of St. Croix County Sheriff's Office
St. Croix County ERU team called for Baldwin incident
A Baldwin man accused of threatening to shoot a neighbor was arrested Saturday in a tense incident that brought in an armored police vehicle...
 News/crime and courts April 24, 2018 - 8:37am
Change coming to youth football
A big change is coming to River Falls Youth Football this season. Traditionally, the youth football association has run flag football games for...
 sports/football April 24, 2018 - 6:00am
If anyone has information about a possible child abduction attempt in Prescott, they are encouraged to contact the Prescott police department on the non-emergency number at 715-262-5512. File photo
Attempted child abduction reported in Prescott
A possible child abduction attempt was reported on Sunday, April 22 around 10:45 a.m. on Canton Street in Prescott. According to Prescott Interim...
 News/crime and courts April 23, 2018 - 11:28am
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Wisconsin roundup: Missing Eau Claire man’s mother confirms discovery; more state news stories
The mother of a missing Eau Claire man confirms the body found by a boater on the Chippewa River was her son's.
News/crime and courts April 24, 2018 - 9:28am
Lisa M. Linhart
Lisa M. Linhart May 11, 1973 - April 16, 2018 ROCHESTER, Minn. - Lisa M. Linhart, 44, Ellsworth, Wis., died Monday, April 16, in Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus from complications with cancer. A celebration of life will be from noon to 4 p.m., with a memorial service at...
 April 24, 2018 - 10:47am
Ethel Louise Johnson
Ethel Louise Johnson Ethel Louise Johnson, age 96, of River Falls, WI died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 20, 2018. Ethel was born...
 April 24, 2018 - 10:38am
Tiffaney W. Catlin
Home visit leads to felony charges against Prescott couple
A Prescott mother and her live-in boyfriend returned to court this week on allegations they kept four children living in an apartment so reportedly...
 News/crime and courts April 21, 2018 - 8:00am
Prescott School District officials, Prescott police and Pierce County Sheriff's Office investigated an alleged school threat made by a juvenile on Friday, April 20. Parents were notified. File photo
Possible school threat reported in Prescott
A possible school threat in the Prescott School District was reported Friday, April 20 around 5:20 p.m. According to Prescott Interim Police...
 News/crime and courts April 23, 2018 - 11:53am
Lucy Ley, left, and her mother Amy are all smiles as Lucy signs her national letter of intent to attend the Florida Institute of Technology last month at the high school. (Submitted photo)
Steady as she goes
River Falls High School senior Lucy Ley got the college scholarship she wanted. Just not in the sport she started out with.
 sports December 16, 2016 - 10:38am
Stephen C. Vorwald
Stephen C. Vorwald Aug. 12, 1948 - April 16, 2018 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Stephen C. Vorwald, 69, Turtle Lake, Wis., died Monday, April 16, in Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake. Vistiation...
 April 24, 2018 - 10:47am
Wisconsin roundup: Body pulled from river in Pepin County; Dems running close in governor's race; more state news stories
A body was pulled from a western Wisconsin river Sunday, according to authorities. The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers took...
 News/government and politics April 23, 2018 - 11:09am
Improvement project scheduled to close I-94 ramp Monday morning
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to close the westbound I-94 off-ramp to WIS 35 south starting Monday, April 23 morning at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, April 25 at 5 a.m. The closure is required to remove and replace deteriorated concrete pavement on the...
 News/traffic and construction April 22, 2018 - 8:15pm
Messing up Main Street
A downtown business owner with shattered glass prompted delving into crime along the street that runs straight through the heart of downtown River Falls. Most citizens feel safe walking along Main Street. So what gives? Looking at two months of Journal Police Beat columns turned...
 News February 9, 2007 - 12:00am
Benefit for family of ailing twins Sept. 24
A benefit for twin baby girls Kaidyn and Keatyn Micek will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the No Name Saloon/Monkey Bar in Prescott. Heather...
 lifestyle September 14, 2011 - 10:09am
Master gardener training offered
The University of Wisconsin Extension is holding general master gardener training Wednesday evenings, Sept. 13, 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18, Nov. 1, 8 and 15, and Saturday mornings, Sept. 30 and Oct. 28, at the Agriculture Center, 1960 Eighth Ave., Baldwin. In addition, the St. Croix Valley...
 News August 24, 2006 - 12:00am

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