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Comprehensive News Feed for Ladysmith, WI.

Results 1 - 20 of 618 in Ladysmith, WI

  1. Guilty: 32-year murder cold case solvedRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | Leader-Telegram

    ... in 1976 did not provide a cause of death, and the case went dormant until Bruce family members requested city of Ladysmith and Rusk County authorities reinvestigate it. The body was exhumed in 2006, and Dr. Michael Stier, a forensic pathologist from ...

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    Related Topix: Chippewa Falls, WI, Rusk County, WI, Bruce, WI

  2. Ladysmith man convicted in 1976 murderRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Leader-Telegram

    A Rusk County jury on Wednesday found a 65-year-old Ladysmith man guilty of killing a woman 32 years ago.

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    Related Topix: Rusk County, WI, Bruce, WI

  3. Man Accused Of Murder Won't TestifyRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | WEAU-TV Eau Claire

    ... finished presenting its case Tuesday. Beaulieu is accused of strangling 63-year-old Laura Bruce in May 1976 near Ladysmith. He was charged after Bruce's body was exhumed at her son's request in 2006 and a forensics expert ruled she had been ...

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  4. Defendant in Rusk County murder unlikely to testifyRead the original story

    Yesterday | Leader-Telegram

    A 65-year-old Ladysmith man accused of killing a woman 32 years ago is not expected to testify when his defense begins today.

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    Related Topix: Chippewa Falls, WI, Rusk County, WI, Violent Crime

  5. Attorney: Client lied about finding body in 1976Read the original story

    Tuesday | TwinCities

    ... for a second day today. He is accused of strangling 63-year-old Laura Bruce May 22, 1976, on railroad tracks near Ladysmith. He was charged after Bruce's body was exhumed and a forensics expert ruled she had been strangled. In the police interview ... 2 comments

    Related Topix: Rusk County, WI

  6. Rusk County jury picked for trial in 1976 deathRead the original story

    Monday | WBAY

    ... of 65-year-old Roy Beaulieu in the May 1976 death of Laura Bruce, whose body was found on railroad tracks near Ladysmith. Rusk County court officials say 14 jurors, including two alternates, were picked for the jury by noon Monday. Beaulieu was ...

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  7. Jury Picked In Ladysmith Cold CaseRead the original story

    Monday | KBJR-TV

    ... of 65 year-old Roy Beaulieu in the May 1976 death of Laura Bruce, whose body was found on railroad tracks near Ladysmith. Rusk County court officials say 14 jurors, including two alternates, were picked for the jury by noon Monday. Beaulieu was ...

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  8. Trial Expected to Begin Monday in 1976 Ladysmith MurderRead the original story

    Monday | WSAW

    A woman was found dead on some railroad tracks near Ladysmith 32 years ago. On Monday, a retired janitor accused of strangling her goes on trial.

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  9. Jury Chosen In Trial Of Man Accused Of Murdering Woman In 1976Read the original story

    Monday Aug 18 | WEAU-TV Eau Claire

    ... of 65-year-old Roy Beaulieu in the May 1976 death of Laura Bruce, whose body was found on railroad tracks near Ladysmith. Rusk County court officials say 14 jurors, including two alternates, were picked for the jury by noon Monday. Beaulieu was ...

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  10. Jury selected in trial for 1976 murderRead the original story

    Monday Aug 18 | Leader-Telegram

    ... of 65-year-old Roy Beaulieu in the May 1976 death of Laura Bruce, whose body was found on railroad tracks near Ladysmith. Rusk County court officials say 14 jurors, including two alternates, were picked for the jury by noon Monday. Beaulieu was ...

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  11. Wisconsin Man's Trial in 1976 Death Begins MondayRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 17 | WSAW

    A woman was found dead on some railroad tracks near Ladysmith 32 years ago. On Monday, a retired janitor accused of strangling her goes on trial.

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  12. Man's trial in 1976 death in Ladysmith begins MondayRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 17 | Chippewa Herald

    A woman was found dead on some railroad tracks near Ladysmith 32 years ago. On Monday, a retired janitor accused of strangling her goes on trial.

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  13. Retired Janitor On Trial For 1976 Murder

    Sunday Aug 17 | WEAU-TV Eau Claire

    A woman was found dead on some railroad tracks near Ladysmith 32 years ago. On Monday, a retired janitor accused of strangling her goes on trial.

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  14. Beaulieu trial to start MondayRead the original story

    Friday Aug 15 | Ladysmith News

    ... Aug. 11. The trial is scheduled to run all of next week, with jury selection scheduled for Monday. The 65-year-old Ladysmith man is accused in connection with the May 22, 1976 death of Laura Bruce, whose body was found by the railroad tracks near ...

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  15. Citizens support lifeguard referendumRead the original story

    Friday Aug 15 | Ladysmith News

    More than 20 residents turned out Tuesday to demand the Ladysmith City Council follow through with a planned referendum to fund lifeguards at Memorial Park Beach.

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  16. Clara EndthoffRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 14 | Rochelle News Leader

    ... L. Endthoff passed away in Visalia, Calif. on Aug. 8. Clara was born to Joseph and Emma Haasl on Oct. 29, 1913 in Ladysmith, Wis. She was married to Benton H. Endthoff who preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Pat Creager, ...

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  17. Rusk County murder mystery nears closure

    Tuesday Aug 12 | Leader-Telegram

    Next week's trial of a Ladysmith man accused of killing a woman in 1976 likely will come down to expert medical testimony regarding damage to a bone in the victim's neck, according to defense attorney Robert ...

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  18. Patricia MarieRead the original story

    Sunday Aug 10 | Sawyer County Record - Hayward, WI

    ... (Olson) Petit, 52, of Winter, Wis. died on Aug. 3, following a brief, but difficult illness. Patty was born in Ladysmith, Wis. on May 16, 1956, and was one of six children, raised on a dairy farm east of Winter in southern Sawyer County. She ...

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  19. Comments sought on Pershing Wildlife Area expansionRead the original story

    Friday Aug 8 | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    ... the DNR Web site or can be obtained from Mark Schmidt, Pershing Wildlife Area Property Manager, N4103 Highway 27, Ladysmith, WI 54848, 715-532-4369, markeschmidt@wisconsin.gov . Public comments, either written or oral, on the environmental ...

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  20. Fans have their say about Packers managementRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 7 | WisInfo

    ... have given him their devotion and his fame. I wish him well but I remain a loyal Packer fan. -- Chris Rognsvoog, Ladysmith I'm very saddened and disappointed in the Packers organization. ... It saddens me to say goodbye to Brett. It disappoints ...

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