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Woman found dead on train tracks

BAY CITY – A woman’s body was found laying along train tracks southeast of Bay City Tuesday evening. At 5:04 p.m., BNSF Railway contacted Pierce County Dispatch about the discovery. Deputies …

Two escape Martell house fire

TOWN OF MARTELL – Two people were able to escape a house fire Saturday in the town of Martell. Ellsworth Fire was dispatched at 4:19 p.m. Oct. 10 to W6915 County Road N. Several 911 callers …

Fire at Pierce Co. Solid Waste caused by improperly disposed lithium battery

ELLSWORTH – A fire recently broke out at the Pierce County Solid Waste, Material Recovery Facility in Ellsworth, halting operations and causing significant damage to processing equipment. …

Wisconsin voters to decide three proposed constitutional amendments in November election

Wisconsin voters will be asked to decide three proposed amendments to the state constitution in the Nov. 3 general election, addressing the governor’s partial veto authority, religious gatherings …
Crime

RF man charged with child porn possession

Roman Serbesku
A man found living in the woods in River Falls is accused of possessing hundreds of child pornography images on a cell phone. Roman James Serbesku, 35, homeless, River Falls, was ordered to pay …
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Business

UWRF Career and Internship Fair connects students with employers, opportunities

Kelsey Brenna, a human resources coordinator for Uline, talks with a student at the UW-River Falls Career and Internship Fair Wednesday. 95 employers were on hand to discuss career and internship opportunities.

RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls students explored career possibilities, made professional connections and learned about job and internship opportunities during the university’s …

Government

River Falls Town Hall closed for unsafe floor

The River Falls Town Hall, located at W9015 770th Ave., is closed due to safety issues with the floor. Built in 1901 as Randall School, it stands sentinel at the corner of Highway 65 and 770th between River Falls and Beldenville.

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – After an emergency River Falls Town Board meeting Oct. 7, the board voted to close the 125-year-old town hall effective Oct. 8, 2026 due to an unsafe floor. A notice …

Community News
Obituaries
Louie J. Pechacek
In Loving Memory of Louie Our precious 8-month-old son Louie passed away at 12:12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Although his life was far too short, Louie filled each of his 8 months with more happiness, …
Kenneth Kildahl
Kenneth Theodore Kildahl, a devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Nov. 4, 1944, in Wisconsin. Kenny embodied the spirit of the …
Dean Mewes
Dean was born to Ruben and Grace Mewes and grew up in Amery, Wis. Following high school, he continued his education at St. Olaf College and later attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, …
Gary Kruger
Gary William Kruger, born on July 25, 1939, in Red Wing, Minn., passed away on Oct. 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Raised in Hager City, Wis., he attended Wilson Country School through the eighth grade …
Walter 'Bud' Blodgett
Walter “Bud” Blodgett, a man whose life was defined by service, family, and a profound dedication to his community, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2026, at Preferred Senior Living in …

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Local sports

SV secures high-octane win over EPC

Spring Valley sophomore right side Riley Zimmerman beats the EPC block in a 3-1 win Oct. 6.
PLUM CITY — It was no secret that sparks were going to fly when Spring Valley and Elmwood/Plum City met for a late season rivalry matchup. The Cardinals, now 6-0 and knocking on the door of an …

Cats hit stride too late to topple BRC’s unbeaten Hudson

HUDSON — River Falls volleyball got off to a slow start in the rivalry matchup against Hudson, dropping the first two sets. The Wildcats kicked into gear later on, but it was not enough in a 3-1 …
With one week of regular season football left to play, the five Pierce County teams are ready to close out the weekend with one last full Friday slate.
Spring Valley enters the final week of the season 6-2 with a 5-1 conference record. Those results have the Cardinals tied for the Dunn-St. Croix’s top spot with Glenwood City. Spring Valley beat …
Ellsworth’s No. 1 doubles pairing of Alissa Davis and Brooke Olson qualified for State with a third-place finish at the Altoona Sectional.
Girls Tennis Ellsworth’s No. 1 doubles pairing of Alissa Davis and Brooke Olson are headed to State. The team had an excellent season, and Davis and Olson will look to represent the team well …
Prescott sisters Claire and Layla Salay hit the driving range at Troy Burne days before heading to State.
You cannot write the history of WIAA girls golf without Prescott, and the history book is adding another chapter this year, as the team won the Stevens Point Sectional to make a triumphant return to …
If the Prescott girls golf team was looking for three seniors to carry the Cardinals through a wild WIAA Division 1 regional, Macy Reiter, Layla Salay and Lily Vesperman were happy to oblige. Reiter …
Education
The Prescott High School student section definitely had its Cardinal pride on display for the Oct. 2 Homecoming football game.

GALLERY: Prescott Cardinals 2026 Homecoming!

Prescott High School celebrated its 2026 Homecoming on Oct. 2. The coronation took place at the football game halftime. 

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Features
The Power of 100 Women -- Ellsworth group held its Fall Impact Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, where the membership awarded the $10,000 grant to Elsie’s Barnyard.

Elsie’s Barnyard receives Power of 100 Ellsworth award

The Power of 100 Women – Ellsworth group awarded its $10,000 Fall 2026 Impact grant to local nonprofit Elsie’s Barnyard on Thursday, Oct. 8. Mandy Fleming, founder of Elsie’s Barnyard, …

Opinion

Village President column: The community we create

My husband and I have been trying to get out for more walks lately, and a couple of weeks ago, we noticed something new along one of our usual routes. A home in the neighborhood had several new signs …

Woodworking Again: My introduction to school

“School Days, Cool Days/ Good old Golden Rule days/ Readin’ and Ritin’ and ‘Rithmatic/Taught by the use of a leafy stick….” School’s open and at my age I’m stuck with merely …

From the editor’s desk: Technology will change, the need for good journalism won’t

I know I’m a week behind, but last week was National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. I could go into statistics about how many …

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Web Extras
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume
Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana. 
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