St. Croix County Jail Bookings: March 19, 2012

A weekly look at the bookings at St. Croix County Jail.

St. Croix County Courthouse Roundup: March 5-9

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Hudson Fire Blotter: March 12, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: March 12, 2012

A weekly look at the bookings at St. Croix County Jail.

Hudson Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire in Residential Area

Hudson Fire Department put out a small grass fire just off Grandview Drive near Laurel Avenue on Saturday afternoon.

Hudson Fire Blotter: March 5, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: March 5, 2012

A weekly look at the bookings at St. Croix County Jail.

Hudson Police Seize Computers From Left of Center, Return Them Hours Later

Police will not elaborate on what they hoped to find, whether they found it, what possible crimes they are investigating or if they have any suspects. The matter remains under investigation.

Weather Warnings Derail Trial of UWRF Professor

April 11 was the first date available on the court calendar after inclement weather forced the postponement of the trial against Thomas Barnett.

WEATHER ALERT: Snow Headed for Hudson; No Parking on City Streets

Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen wants to remind motorists to not park on city streets before city snowplows clear them from curb to curb.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Feb. 27, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Feb. 27, 2012

A weekly look at the bookings at St. Croix County Jail.

UPDATE: More Information Released About Deadly Tanker Truck Fire

Westbound traffic is now being routed onto the exit ramp, across Highway 65 and immediately onto the entrance ramp at mile post 10.

Nature of Crime in Question in Alleged Theft From Willow River Parent Group

Nichole Haugen's attorney is arguing that statements her client made to police before criminal charges were filed should not be able to be used against her.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Feb. 20, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Hudson Police Investigating Possible Sexual Assault

Officers set up a perimeter around a Hudson neighborhood for more than an hour in a failed attempt to find the suspect. Police chief doesn't feel there's a threat to the public.

DNA Excludes UWRF Professor in Alleged Sexual Assault Case

Since the preliminary hearing, both witnesses involved in the case have admitted to lying to law enforcement about having sexual contact on the night in question.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Feb. 13, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Graffiti Bomb Threat Found at Hudson High School

Hudson School District is working with the Hudson Police Department to provide extra caution after what is considered a low-level threat.

UPDATE: U.S. Marshals, Hudson Police Nab Woodbury Parolee

U.S. Marshals took Daniel P. Lawler into custody without incident at the Plaza 94 Shopping Center in Hudson on Wednesday afternoon.

Colten Defense Asks For New Judge in Alleged Eavesdropping Case

A new judge had not been appointed at the time of Tuesday's arraignment and, thus, no date was set for Patt A. Colten's next court appearance.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Feb. 6, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

UPDATE: Police Chief Says Abduction Attempt Was a Misunderstanding

The Hudson Police Department has concluded its investigation into Wednesday's reported child abduction attempt.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Jan. 31, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Attorney Says State Has No Evidence to Support Charge Against Patt Colten

Multiple witnesses for the prosecution testified Friday that they know of no recordings of any conversations taking place in the court conference room on May 2.

Trial Date Set for Hudson Woman Accused of Stealing More than $35,000

St. Croix County District Court Judge Howard Cameron appeared annoyed at the suggestion of another delay in the case against Nichole Haugen.

Hudson DMV Office Burglarized; ID Card Supplies Taken

DMV computer, printer and ID blanks stolen in early morning burglary.

Car Rear Ends School Bus; No One Injured

Crash occurred on Baer Road.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Jan. 3, 2012

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Middle School Parent Group Treasurer Accused of Theft Appears in Court

If convicted of the charges against her, Brenda L. Lutovsky, 42, is facing up to 26 years in prison and a $60,000 fine.

TRAFFIC: Light Snow Causes Multiple Accidents, Long Backups on I-94

Light snow has created slick conditions and two accidents on the I-94 St. Croix County bridge—one eastbound and one westbound—have traffic backed up for miles in both directions.

UPDATE: Disabled Woman's Vehicle Found, Assistance Still Needed

Carrie Gajewski remains disabled from a massive stroke she suffered in 2001 at age 27. On Dec. 16, her specially fitted SUV was stolen from the parking lot of her disability housing complex in Hudson.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Dec. 19, 2011

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Q&A: Ten Questions With Hudson's New Police Lieutenant Eric Atkinson

Lt. Eric Atkinson assumed duties on Jan. 2 and was officially sworn into office at Monday's Common Council meeting.

Burglars Flee Hudson Goodwill Empty-Handed

Three hooded intruders apparently looking for cash ransacked the Goodwill store in Hudson, but were unable to open the store's safe with $4,800 inside.

Rush Hour Crash Re-routes Traffic on Coulee Road

Just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, emergency crews responded to a three-car collision on Coulee Road near Associated Bank and Freedom Valu Center.

Fire Chief Narrowly Wins Hudson Chief Bell-Ringing Competition

Hudson's four chiefs raised $1,910.65 for the Salvation Army by bell-ringing in front of shopping destinations on Friday afternoon.

Hudson Fire Blotter: Dec. 5, 2011

A quick look at what the Hudson Fire Department has been up to.

Hudson Man Dies After County Highway A Crash

Julius Selle, 79, of Hudson has died from injuries sustained in a crash after his vehicle crossed the center line and struck another an oncoming vehicle on Nov. 21.

Attorneys Seeking Settlement in Willow River Parent Group Theft Case

Nichole R. Haugen is alleged to have stolen more than $35,000 while working as treasurer of the Willow River Parent Group.