David James Noble “Nervy” age 71, born in Superior, WI, currently residing in Menomonie, WI passed away in his sleep after battling cancer. Nervy passed away in his home in Menomonie on October 20th 2025. Nervy was born on July 4th 1954 to Donald Noble and Marie (Buyteart) Noble. He attended Superior High school, graduating in 1972. After high school he moved to Colorado with his future wife Diane (Urbaniak) Noble. In 1985 they moved to Menomonie, WI before having their first

Dr. Wayne Edmund Barcus of Menomonie, WI, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with leukemia, at the age of 94. Wayne was a true renaissance man. He had a lifelong joy of learning and was a quintessential people person. Everyone who met him would gravitate to his infectious personality. Born in the Northwoods of Minnesota near Bovey, he grew up on Little Island Lake where his family built and ran Wildview Lodge.

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Menomonie, WI - The Chippewa Falls Cardinals put four touchdowns on the board in the second half en route to a 36-6 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs on senior night. The victory lifted the Cardinals into the Division 1 playoffs as a #8 seed and will travel to #1 Waunakee for a level 1 matchup. The Mustangs were the first to put points on the board. A Renner Stoll interception at the 38 yard line gave the Mustangs a short field late in the s

Richard Alan “Rick” Kruchten Rick passed away peacefully at 9:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025, with his dear friend by his side, after a very brief but courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on June 6, 1956, in Buena Vista, Iowa, to John "Jack" and Carmen Kruchten. At the age of two, he moved with his family to Wisconsin, where he remained for the rest of his life. He married Sharon Angiolo in Menominee, Michigan. To the marriage, she brought four sons: Terry, Frank, Todd,

William H. Christoffersen, of Menomonie, WI passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. William was born March 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Esther (Rognas) Christoffersen. He grew up in the Chicago area, graduated from Steinmetz High School, and attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Bill, as friends knew him, went into the army after graduation and served for 3 years. While in the army, he was in parachute “jump” school, Special

Register today for Youth Mental Health First Aid training. This training is free and would benefit anyone who lives or works with youth! Register HERE . Location is the Extension Eau Claire County ( 227 1st St W, Altoona, WI, United States, 54720-1965) From the Extension Eau Claire County Facebook page .

William “Bill” Thibado passed away on October 16, 2025, at his home in rural Downsville, as he wished to do. Bill was born on February 12, 1938, the oldest child of Don and Jo (Hubbard) Thibado, on the family farm in rural Downsville. He grew up with older sister Virginia (Karl Kunz) and younger siblings Jerry, John “Jack,” Jeanine, and Steven. After high school, he married Audrey Warren on December 30, 1955. Bill worked for his dad Don at Thibado Implement before enlisting i

UPDATE: The victim in the house fire has been identified as 81-year-old Patricia L. Meyer. On October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:53 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center received a call from an individual who advised of a structure fire at a residence with a person still trapped in the residence. The person had mobility issues and was unable to get out. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Elk Mound Fire Department responded to the scene at E9099 570th Ave in the

Discover local products and support your area farmers, food producers, and artists while enjoying live music and the cozy atmosphere at the Raw Deal in downtown Menomonie, WI! Find us the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9am to Noon from November to April and shop a wide variety of local goods including: Fresh cut microgreens Jellies, sauces, & jams Beef & Lamb Freshly baked breads & sweet treats Locally roasted coffee Hand crafted gifts for all ages - plus more! *Product and vendo

Yesterday, I presented Aaron Bergh, an officer with the Menomonie Police Department , the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award during the Assembly floor session. The State Assembly honored Officer Bergh in a public ceremony with other recipients from across the state. Officer Bergh has been with the Menomonie Police Department since November 2000 and accepted the role of the city’s first-ever behavioral health officer in 2023. Since then, Officer Bergh has worked closely