A contractor is facing a felony charge after failing to pay several sub-contractors during the Heritage of Elmwood nursing home remodel in 2018. Scott James Schmidt, 61, Cadott, posted a $10,000 … more

A traffic stop for expired registration led officers on a winding path to a significant drug bust on Wasson Lane in River Falls. Andrew R. Jones, 23, River Falls, was ordered to pay $2,000 cash … more

A former Spring Valley Health Care Center nurse accused of amputating a 62-year-old hospice patient’s necrotic foot without permission pleaded not guilty to three felony charges at a Feb. 16 arraignment hearing in Pierce County Circuit Court. more

A Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputy driving to a routine call on Valentine’s Day was struck by a drunk driver in Ellsworth. more

Brandon A. Fuhrman, 23, River Falls, posted a $50,000 signature bond in Pierce County Circuit Court on two felony sexual assault of child by person who works or volunteers with children and two sexual intercourse with child 16 or older, actor 19 or older charges Feb. 22. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines. more

Convicted in Hennepin County, ordered to pay $750,000 in restitution A River Falls businessman is facing multiple charges in two Wisconsin counties related to swindling customers out of money through … more

Restitution, sentencing hearings set for winter By Sarah Nigbor ELLSWORTH – Former Ellsworth Baseball Softball Association president Whitney O’Neil pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft … more

Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence. Two River Falls men are facing … more