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SAWYER COUNTY — Felony charges including homicide, physical abuse, and chronic neglect have been filed against a woman and her significant other following law enforcement’s investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child in Sawyer County. Domenic Falkner and Samantha Smith have been charged criminally in Sawyer County Circuit Court following law enforcement’s investigation into … Read more

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following a homicide investigation in Zeeland Township that began on New Year’s Day and ultimately stretched across state lines. According to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), deputies conducted a welfare check on the night of Jan. 1 at a residence located in the 200 block of Patti … Read more

An 8-year-old Nebraska cheerleader died after suffering a massive brain bleed that her parents allege could have been prevented if warning signs had not been ignored by both her coaches and her pediatrician. Reese Bryan, a member of the Elite Cheer team in Omaha, collapsed during practice on Jan. 29, 2024. Reese had a known … Read more