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    November 12, 2018
    Kayle Alan Fleischauer
    'Very serious allegations' emerge in NR homicide case
    The attorney for a New Richmond man accused of murdering his son cited new evidence and alleged false testimony last week in outlining grounds...
    news/crime-and-courtsNovember 12, 2018 - 11:47am
    November 11, 2018
    Local collection sites set for Operation Christmas Child
    This month, sites in the area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas...
    community/nonprofitsNovember 11, 2018 - 9:00am
    October 23, 2018
    Omar Martinez
    New Richmond man sentenced for 'reprehensible' gun incident with mother
    A St. Croix County Circuit Court judge called a New Richmond man's actions toward his mother "absolutely reprehensible" before sentencing him...
    news/crime-and-courtsOctober 23, 2018 - 4:56pm
    October 19, 2018
    Jordan I. Feyen
    Man found unconscious in NR school parking lot found with drugs
    A 21-year-old Amery man was charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute, after being found passed out in his vehicle in the New...
    news/crime-and-courtsOctober 19, 2018 - 10:25am
    October 12, 2018
    Authorities responded Friday afternoon to a traffic crash that temporarily closed a state highway outside New Richmond. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the crash was reported at 3:08 p.m. Oct. 12 on Highway 64 at County Road T. The crash closed traffic in both lanes of travel for up to two hours, according to WisDOT. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Driver airlifted after crash outside New Richmond
    A 72-year-old man was airlifted after a single-vehicle crash Friday outside New Richmond. The crash, reported at 3:08 p.m. Oct. 12 on Highway...
    news/accidentsOctober 12, 2018 - 5:21pm
    October 11, 2018
    Neighbors — who were alerted to the emergency by loud noises caused by the explosion of oxygen tanks stored in the garage — assisted those in the residence out of the home safely before the fire department arrived. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    UPDATE: Early morning fire sends NR resident to hospital
    Five New Richmond Fire & Rescue units responded to a single home fire at 1430 Meadowlark Lane at 12:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The New Richmond...
    news/firesOctober 11, 2018 - 12:28pm
    October 5, 2018
    The sidecar had to be widened enough to accommodate a wheelchair. It had to have a ramp and it had to be mounted as low as possible to Dave Bindert's existing bike. It needed the hardware to secure a wheelchair in place. It also had to be able to brake carrying roughly 600 pounds, and above all, it had to be safe. Submitted photo
    A one of a kind gift for a one of a kind man: Friends build Harley sidecar for friend in wheelchair
    community/peopleOctober 5, 2018 - 8:00am
    October 4, 2018
    Sheriff’s deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash at 7:28 a.m. at Highway 63 and County Road G in the town of Emerald, where a New Richmond man was pronounced dead at the scene. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    UPDATE: New Richmond man killed in 2-vehicle crash
    Authorities said the rising morning sun may have been a factor in a Thursday crash that killed a New Richmond man. The St. Croix County Sheriff's...
    news/accidentsOctober 4, 2018 - 1:59pm
    September 20, 2018
    The 2018 Western Wisconsin Walk to End Alzheimer's featured an opening and closing program, as well as booths for area businesses and assisted living facilities in addition to the walking route, which participants could walk for one mile or more. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Hundreds turn out for Walk to End Alzheimer's
    The 2018 Western Wisconsin Walk to End Alzheimer's was held at the New Richmond High School on Saturday, Sept. 15.
    community/eventsSeptember 20, 2018 - 5:00am
    September 19, 2018
    Nicholas H. Cherrier
    Cherrier threats trial gets underway
    A St. Croix County jury will decide this week whether a New Richmond teenager's comments represented a threat that put a business and a school...
    news/crime-and-courtsSeptember 19, 2018 - 8:01am
    September 18, 2018
    St. Croix County Chair Roger Larson (foreground) and County Supervisor Ron Roettger (background) listened as USFWS staff provided an overview of the habitat management activities, water quality monitoring, Karner Blue Butterfly research activities and outdoor recreation opportunities that take place on Oak Ridge WPA. Photo courtesy of Patrick Hernandez, USFWS
    USFWS hosts floating forum for legislators
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 18, 2018 - 7:36am
    September 1, 2018
    Nicholas H. Cherrier
    Snapchat, weapons access allowed as evidence in trial for threats case
    A St. Croix County judge on Friday made rulings on key pieces of evidence as the case of a 19-year-old New Richmond man accused of terroristic...
    news/crime-and-courtsSeptember 1, 2018 - 7:00am
    August 31, 2018
    Pictured are the volunteers who made this year's St. Croix County Shop with a Cop event a success. There were volunteer officers from St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, New Richmond Police Department, Roberts Police Department, Baldwin Police Department and Glenwood City Police Department, as well as volunteers from the Salvation Army and Hudson Youth Action. Submitted photo
    66 children sponsored for Shop with a Cop event
    On Friday, Aug. 10, the St. Croix County Deputies Benevolent Association held its second annual "Shop with a Cop" event. The Benevolent Association...
    community/eventsAugust 31, 2018 - 10:00am
    August 28, 2018
    Pictured are those that took part in the making of the music video, including: (from left) Nicole Rowan; Nora Rowan; Ron Scott; Tony Geving; Nancy Geving; Kym Dunleap; Mary Ellen Dillon; Brittany Moreland; Lauri Moreland; Lindsey Moreland; Phoebe Dunleap; Peg Scott; Chelsea Crosby; Parker Crosby; and Ramsey Lee. Not pictured are David Bowen; David Jr.; Amber Schlueter; Matt Crosby; and Gabby Henry. Submitted photo
    This is me! Local disability support group takes 2nd in national music video contest
    It is often said that you can't judge a book by its cover. The same thing can be said, according to Autism Support Group of St. Croix Valley...
    lifestyle/healthAugust 28, 2018 - 5:00pm
    Some residents kept in a holding pattern while others moved out Monday at New Richmond's Lowrey Hotel, which is slated to close at midnight Friday. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    New Richmond leaders prepare as Lowrey Hotel enters final days
    NEW RICHMOND — Garbage bags filled with tenants' belongings were being lugged out of the Lowrey Hotel this week while community leaders...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 28, 2018 - 11:43am
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