Nurse pleads not guilty to foot amputation charges

Mary K. Brown, 38, Durand, appeared in Pierce County Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 6, where she was ordered to post a $150,000 signature bond on charges related to her amputation of a patient’s foot at Spring Valley Health Care Center.

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.

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Resurfacing project on US 10 in Pierce County to start March 11

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $14.35 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on US 10 from …

EHS band teacher faces felony sex assault charges

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.

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Saints hit 3 homeruns, win 8-1 on opening day

Jose Miranda crosses the plate after hitting a 434-foot homerun in the Saints opening day game against the Guardians AAA team, the Columbus Clippers.

The Saint Paul Saints won their home opener on Saturday evening defeating the Columbus Clippers at CHS Field in St. Paul’s Lowertown by a score of 8-1. We can all breathe a sigh of relief; …

2-24-23 Ellsworth's Louis Jahnke finishes a shot against Freedom's Jack Van Rossum in a 170 pound quarterfinal match Friday morning at the WIAA state wrestling tournament. Jahnke finished fourth overall at 170...Nate Beier/GX3 Media

Three Ellsworth wrestlers etch names into Panthers history

All three of Ellsworth’s qualifiers for the 2023 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament in Madison earned a top-six spot on the podium, which meant they will have their names etched into Panthers history upon their return to Ellsworth.

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Back home: Squirrels take their revenge

A home should be a peaceful sanctuary for its inhabitants, a quiet place of comfort and solitude. But when you live in the country, sometimes your abode is sought after by critters other than …

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Save Yourself From Spam and Scams

(NAPSI)—When your phone rings—don’t answer it. At least, not unless you’ve a good idea of who’s calling. After all, your phone is like your house. You deserve to know whom to let in. …

Highest-earning poker players of all time

BestOdds compiled a ranking of the highest-earning poker players of all time using data from The Hendon Mob. Winnings are inflation-adjusted.

How scammers use QR codes to steal—and how you can protect yourself

Uniqode analyzed best practices shared by law enforcement to compile a list of safety tips for consumers when using QR codes in public.

Why Canadian nurses should explore the US travel nursing market

Vivian Health examines the opportunity for Canadian nurses to try travel nursing in the U.S., including insider tips from two Canadian nurses who have successfully made the transition.

Balancing act: Why you shouldn't empty your savings to pay off debt

Prosper explains the do's and don'ts of paying off your debt and becoming financially responsible.