River Falls Journal

WAUKESHA -- Republican Donald Trump thought he would certainly lose in Wisconsin, until Tommy Thompson convinced him otherwise. The GOP White House nominee made his first Wisconsin appearance in about six weeks, when he held a Wednesday night rally in Waukesha. There, he said Thompson...

One man was arrested in St. Croix County and at least one other person in Minnesota was taken into custody following an interrupted burglary Tuesday in rural River Falls. Residents at 311 County Road JJ returned home at 1:22 p.m. to find two men carrying armloads of belongings out...

WAUKESHA -- Two days after his bristling debate with Hillary Clinton, Republican Donald Trump brings his White House campaign to Wisconsin. He's scheduled to appear at a 6 p.m. rally at the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha -- after both he and Clinton proclaimed victory in...

 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) estimates deer and motor vehicle crashes will be high again this fall when deer activity increases. The deer mating season is just around the corner. Deer become very active and travel across land and busy roadways, like Highway...

A new Wisconsin law takes effect Saturday, Oct. 1, making it illegal to talk on a hand-held mobile device while driving through a work zone. The law is part of Wisconsin’s continued efforts to reduce distracted driving and enhance highway safety. “Holding a phone up to the ear...

MADISON -- It will soon be against the law in Wisconsin to talk on a hand-held cellphone while driving through a construction zone. Starting Saturday, those who don't stop chatting when passing orange barrels and highway workers can be given a $40 ticket. The only exception is for...

Despite an increase in crashes, it's not likely you'll hear much of an outcry to return to the 65 mph speed limit on Wisconsin's rural Interstates. Accidents, deaths, and injuries are all up by double digit percentages on Wisconsin's interstate freeways during the first year the speed...

The last siren test of the 2016 season will occur in River Falls at 1 p.m . Monday, Sept. 26. River Falls Police Chief Gordie Young said the testing of the city's Early Weather Warning siren program will resume again in March 2017. The city's network of sirens are activated to alert...

With weeks until the presidential election, the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages the public to check and ensure that they have the proper identification needed to vote. Current Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are valid to vote. These cards show the iconic sun/sailboat/barn,...

River Falls led 13-12 late in the second quarter before Chippewa Falls scored four unanswered touchdowns to defeat the Wildcats, 40-21, Friday night, Sept. 23, in Chippewa Falls. The Cats trailed 12-0 before scoring Logan Graetz hit Matthew Wachtler for an 83-yard touchdown late in...