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Hearing set for Wisconsin teen accused of killing girl

By TODD RICHMONDJune 24, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin teenager accused of killing a 10-year-old girl will find out in September whether he will stand trial.

Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept.

World War II vet gets congressional medal, dies next day

May 27, 2022 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A World War II veteran from Chippewa Falls has died the day after receiving a congressional medal.

The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reported Friday that Raleigh Nayes was part of Merrill’s Marauders, a unit of several thousand U.S.

Complaint: 14-year-old boy lured Wisconsin girl into woods

By TODD RICHMONDMay 6, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A teenage boy accused of killing a 10-year-old girl in northwestern Wisconsin lured her off a trail by suggesting they explore surrounding woods, and he returned to her body later to hide it better, according to a criminal complaint released Friday.

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Coroner: Wisconsin girl died of strangulation, blunt force

April 28, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Preliminary autopsy results confirmed that a 10-year-old girl found dead in northwestern Wisconsin this week died of strangulation and blunt force trauma, a corner said Thursday.

Prosecutor: Teen planned rape, killing of Wisconsin girl

April 27, 2022 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy accused of killing a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl knew the girl and planned the attack, knocking her down and choking her before sexually assaulting her, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

Police arrest juvenile suspect in death of 10-year-old girl

April 27, 2022 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Police investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl in western Wisconsin arrested a juvenile suspect known to the victim, they announced Tuesday evening.

The body of Illiana “Lily” Peters was found Monday morning near a walking trail in Chippewa Falls.

Missing 10-year-old girl found dead in Chippewa Falls

April 25, 2022 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, police said.

Iliana Peters' death was being pursued as a homicide, Chief Matthew Kelm said.

Sixth Wisconsin state senator won’t seek reelection

March 10, 2022 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The list of retirements from the Wisconsin state Senate grew to six on Thursday, with 24-year-veteran Sen. Jerry Petrowski, of Marathon, announcing that he will not seek reelection.

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Remains in suitcase in Wisconsin identified as missing woman

October 6, 2021 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Human remains found in a suitcase in western Wisconsin last year have been identified as those of a woman reported missing after working in a popular tourist area in the state, according to sheriff's officials.

Two killed in Barron County crash involving dump truck

June 24, 2021 GMT

CUMBERLAND, Wis. (AP) — Two people are dead in a collision involving a dump truck and car in Barron County.

According to the sheriff's department, the truck was eastbound on Highway 48 near Cumberland Wednesday afternoon when a westbound car crossed the center line and the two vehicles crashed.

Passenger in hit-and-run crash that killed 4 enters plea

April 20, 2021 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — The passenger in a pickup truck that struck and killed three Girl Scouts and a mother who were pickup up litter along a Chippewa County highway has pleaded no contest to a charge for his role in the 2018 crash...

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5 dead, 2 injured in residential shootings in Wisconsin

July 30, 2019 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A shooter killed three family members at a home in a small Wisconsin town, then went to a residence in a nearby community and opened fire on more people, sheriff's officials said Monday...

Judge rules 10-year-old girl incompetent in baby death

March 5, 2019 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A judge in western Wisconsin on Tuesday found a 10-year-old girl incompetent to stand trial on charges she killed a 6-month-old baby in her care last year...

Mineral Point’s Mallory Lindsey qualifies for 3-Point Challenge at WIAA state girls basketball tournament

Jon Masson | Wisconsin State JournalMarch 5, 2019 GMT

Mineral Point freshman Mallory Lindsey is scheduled to compete in the 3-Point Challenge prior to Saturday’s championship games at the WIAA state girls basketball tournament.

The 3-Point Challenge event is set to begin at 9:30 a.m.

10-year-old Wisconsin girl detained in infant’s death

November 5, 2018 GMT

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a 10-year-old girl has been detained in the death of an infant in northwestern Wisconsin...

Dr. Robert A. Wescott -- Chippewa Falls, Wis.

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Dr. Robert Anthony Wescott was born on Dec. 17, 1928, the second born of Leah (LaVigne) and Garney Wescott. He died surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

Prep sports: Lizzie Drake knocks home the game-winner as Madison Edgewood’s girls soccer team beats Port Washington

Art Kabelowsky | Wisconsin State JournalApril 23, 2017 GMT

Lizzie Drake scored the go-ahead goal in the 69th minute as the visiting Madison Edgewood girls soccer team rallied to take a 2-1 victory over Port Washington in the championship match of Saturday’s Port Washington Quadrangular.

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