Buffalo County News

Wisconsin's Highway 95 is replete with cultural history stunning natural imagery.

Wisconsin State Rep. Barbara Gronemus said the Interstate Bridge closure is wreaking economic havoc on regional employment and business.

Three men arrested for Buffalo City thefts Jessica Shawley 05.JUN.08 Three young men were arrested on theft charges stemming from car break-ins in Buffalo City after they were pulled over last week for ...

Positive Alternatives Inc. was contracted to coordinate services for a teen court program in Buffalo and Pepin counties.

The Cochrane-Fountain City School Board planned to meet in special session at 5:30 today to take action on a plan to use the school's large parking lot as a staging area for people to park vehicles and be bused ...

A proposal to spend more than $43,000 to replace and install radio communication, antenna and line equipment on a Buffalo County owned transmission tower was sent back to committee for more study.

One traffic stop might have put the brakes on a $2.5 million identity theft ring.

Officers find more than a million dollars worth of stolen items during a traffic stop in Buffalo County.

The Buffalo County Board has approved a four-year salary package to increase pay for the elected county clerk, register of deeds and county treasurer.

Jessica Shawley 22.MAY.08 On March 7, 2005, Andrew L. Bossert, an Army Staff Sergeant from Fountain City, was hit by a blast from an IED at military checkpoint just outside of Ramadi, Iraq.

First two 2008 Miss Arcadia contestants announced May 10 is the date! Miss Arcadia 2008 will be chosen.

“It's not about what one council member wants or the next one wants, it's about what the people want”

New Fountain City Mayor to create community ties Dave Brommerich 10.APR.08 The incoming new mayor elected April 1 in Fountain City says he wants the city council to have closer ties with the people. via Arcadia News - Leader

Tragic car accident claims life of infant A three-month-old child was killed last Friday morning in Buffalo County when the vehicle he was riding in lost control and rolled into a power pole. via Arcadia News - Leader

“Mr. Hawkinson forfeited the right to be with us in society.”

A former Eau Claire resident found guilty of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl about two years ago was sentenced Tuesday to 19 years in prison, but he could face a much longer period of confinement. via Leader-Telegram

“I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them”

Hispanics, the nation's largest and fastest growing minority group, now account for about one in four children younger than 5 in the United States, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday. via Leader-Telegram

“Our overall purpose is more to educate them”

Police will be checking Madison-area businesses this week to make sure they do not sell alcohol to anyone younger than 21. via The Badger Herald Online

A task force says more than two-thirds of businesses checked sold alcohol to underage people during a recent sting in western Wisconsin. via WFRV-TV Green Bay

“We just feel like we're one big happy family here and we help serve lunch, and we have recess duty, so we're with the kids from the moment they get here until they go home.”

A tiny school in Buffalo County will have to close its doors at the end of this school year. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire

“And as the weather warms up, the crowds will get bigger.”

Time is running out to cast your vote for the most scenic small town in Wisconsin. via Leader-Telegram

“Anytime you talk about putting anything in the lake, there is going to be opposition”

Given Wisconsin's reputation as a "green" state, it would seem that a proposal to construct wind farms in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior off the state's shores would easily be approved. via Leader-Telegram