Chris Vetter

Apple Valley

Reporter at Leader-Telegram

Reporter at The Chippewa Herald

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Lawsuit brought by Sheriff Hakes' attorney alleging county failed to pay his legal bill will move forward

1 week ago | chippewa.com | Chris Vetter

A lawsuit filed by the attorney who represented Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes will move forward. Attorney Richard Hodsdon is asking Chippewa County to pay $27,753.37 plus interest for providing legal fees on behalf of Hakes. Hodsdon, who is based out of Stillwater, Minn., claims the county is liable for breach of contract. On Friday, Eau Claire County Judge Sarah Harless rejected a motion to dismiss the case, and she ruled that Hodsdon’s breach of contract claim could move forward.
Flock officials pitch traffic cameras to Chippewa Falls safety committee

1 week ago | chippewa.com | Chris Vetter

Officials from Flock Safety Cameras met with the Chippewa Falls public safety committee on Monday, showing the potential benefits of having their surveillance cameras placed along busy traffic corridors in the city. Trevor Chandler, a San Francisco-based Flock lobbyist, said they now have 1,300 employees and have cameras in more than 5,000 municipalities. The cameras capture images of license plates and enter them into a national database.
Former Lafayette man avoids jail time for firing gun in duplex

1 week ago | chippewa.com | Chris Vetter

A former Lafayette man who fired a gun into a wall that entered another residence has been convicted, but he will not serve any jail time. Devan Van Aarde, 32, now of Baraboo, entered a no contest plea last week in Chippewa County Court to one count of reckless use of a firearm. Van Aarde lived at 19041 65th Ave. in rural Chippewa Falls at the time of the shooting in August 2023.
Former CF man sentenced to prison for sixth drunk-driving offense

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Vetter |Eau Claire

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A former Chippewa Falls man who was driving drunk and struck another vehicle and fled the scene in March 2023 has been sentenced to serve 2½ years in prison. John R. Kolstad, 34, appeared Monday in Chippewa County Court via video from Oshkosh Correctional Facility, where he entered no contest pleas to OWI-6, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass to property and bail jumping. All other charges, including hit-and-run, were read-in and dismissed.
Maki named executive director of Northern Wisconsin State Fair

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Chris Vetter |Eau Claire

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Brian Maki, who has worked in promotions in the Chippewa Valley for more than 20 years, was named Monday as the new executive director of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Maki has worked at both the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram and the Chippewa Herald. Rusty Volk, who has served as executive director since 2008, will retire effective Jan. 1.
Former CF man sentenced to prison for sixth drunk-driving offense

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Chris Vetter

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A former Chippewa Falls man who was driving drunk and struck another vehicle and fled the scene in March 2023 has been sentenced to serve 2½ years in prison. John R. Kolstad, 34, appeared Monday in Chippewa County Court via video from Oshkosh Correctional Facility, where he entered no contest pleas to OWI-6, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespass to property and bail jumping. All other charges, including hit-and-run, were read-in and dismissed. kAmyF586 q6?;2>:?
Flock officials pitch traffic cameras to CF safety committee

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Chris Vetter

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Officials from Flock Safety Cameras met with the Chippewa Falls public safety committee on Monday, showing the potential benefits of having their surveillance cameras placed along busy traffic corridors in the city. Trevor Chandler, a San Francisco-based Flock lobbyist, said they now have 1,300 employees and have cameras in more than 5,000 municipalities. The cameras capture images of license plates and enter them into a national database.
Sen. Baldwin says House budget bill would negatively impact health care access

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Chris Vetter

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tammy Baldwin denounced the federal budget bill on Monday, saying it would block access to basic health care for women. “We aren’t talking about abortion today. Today we are simply talking about access to basic care, like birth control and cancer screenings,” Baldwin said in a Zoom press conference with media across the state on Monday. “They are ripping out health care and jacking up costs for families.
Maki named executive director of Northern Wisconsin State Fair

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Chris Vetter

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Brian Maki, who has worked in promotions in the Chippewa Valley for more than 20 years, was named Monday as the new executive director of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Maki has worked at both the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram and the Chippewa Herald. kAm#FDEJ '@=<[ H9@ 92D D6CG65 2D 6I64FE:G6 5:C64E@C D:?46 a__g[ H:== C6E:C6 67764E:G6 y2?] `]k^AmkAm“qC:2? 92D @G6C a_ J62CD @7 6IA6C:6?46 :?
Lawsuit filed by Sheriff Hakes' attorney moving forward

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Chris Vetter

CHIPPEWA COUNTY — A lawsuit filed by the attorney who represented Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes will move forward. Attorney Richard Hodsdon is asking Chippewa County to pay $27,753.37 plus interest for providing legal fees on behalf of Hakes. Hodsdon, who is based out of Stillwater, Minn., claims the county is liable for breach of contract. kAm~? uC:52J[ t2F r=2:C6 r@F?EJ yF586 $2C29 w2C=6DD C6;64E65 2 >@E:@?