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The EF-3 tornado that devastated parts of Appleton and Monash last week was one of the largest our state has ever seen according to local weather experts.

The tornado was estimated to have winds up to 140 miles per hour and was more than a mile wide at one point.

It's been more than four decades since we've seen a tornado that strong in the area.

That was back in 1984 when an F-4 touched down in the town of Butamore.

The EF-3 that hit Seanal through Langlite counties in 2007 had higher wind speeds, but wasn't as big.

In fact, forecasters say Northeast Wisconsin doesn't have a recorded history of any tornado larger than what hit the valley last week.

After searching throughout the weekend, the Door County Sheriff's Office says they found the bodies of two missing kayakers near Washington Island yesterday.

20-year-old David Thelman and 20-year-old Francesca Warwick, both from Illinois, were last seen Saturday evening.

Authorities say the two were kayaking in the waters off Washington Island.

They say neither was wearing a life jacket.

Police from Washington Island and Gibraltar departments, as well as personnel from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S.

Coast Guard, and several local fire departments searched for the missing kayakers late into the night Saturday and all day on Sunday.

Door County Sheriff's deputies took over the search when it transitioned to a recovery effort on Sunday.

Recovery workers found the bodies in the water just before 11 a.m.

on Monday.

A plane crash in Dunn County left two people injured Sunday afternoon.

According to officials with the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred shortly after 12 p.m.

near Boundry Road in the town of Hay River.

The pilot, a 36-year-old woman from South Dakota and her passenger, a 51-year-old Marshfield man were both taken to a local hospital.

Investigators say the aircraft had just departed from the Boyceville Municipal Airport prior to the crash.

The cost of the accident remains under investigation by authorities.

A 37-year-old monomony woman is facing charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and child abuse following an alleged attack on her 7-year-old son.

Police say they first responded to a welfare check for Emily Spalding on the night of July 20th, but were called back to the area two hours later after the boy fled the residence.

Officers located the child at a nearby establishment with a head wound.

He told police that Spalding had tried to stab him and struck him with a hammer.

Spalding was taken into custody and has been moved to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for a psychological evaluation.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for help with statewide surveys.

Officials say volunteers are needed to assist with monitoring deer and game bird populations across the Badger state, known as Operation Deer Watch and Game Bird Survey.

Data gathered during the survey helps scientists understand the reproductive status of those animals and make decisions on wildlife management.

Participants would just need to submit sightings on a mobile app and don't need to register.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken their show on the road.

Oral arguments have been scheduled for Chippewa Falls in October.

Officials say the Justice on Wheels event will help people learn more about the court, the appellate process, and the role of the judicial branch.

The hearing will be open to the public.

More information, including the case and seating details, will come out later.

Wisconsin's capital city is one of the best places for first-time home buyers.

A recent study from finance website Wallet Hub ranked 300 cities across the U.S.

by looking at market attractiveness, affordability, and other factors.

The survey placed Madison as the 18th best city in America for those buying a home for the first time.

However, two other Wisconsin cities ranked ahead of Madison.

Green Bay was ranked 13th, and Kenosha was 17th.

And that's your state news update.

I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.

Brewers and Pirates tonight.

Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.

The Brewers will try again after losing last night four to three at home to the Pirates.

Pittsburgh is now beat Milwaukee six out of seven times so far this season.

The Brewers making trades before the deadline to acquire three pitchers Dustin May and Jojo Romero from the Cardinals and reliever Antonio Zenzatella from the Rockies.

GM Matt Arnold says the Brewers were in talks with several teams before the deadline.

We were in a lot of things.

I think we were did what we can to help

the team and you're in on a lot of stuff.

There's certainly some things where you come up short and you just got to pick yourself up and dust yourself off and try to do what you can to get the next thing.

And ultimately, I think we were able to accomplish a lot over the last 48 hours to get some stuff done to really help the team.

Pat Murphy says they needed the pitchers.

We've been riddled with injuries, obviously, to lose pre-ster and Woodruff out of your rotation.

And now you're going with five rookies, basically.

NFL, the Packers now practicing in pads.

Running back, Marshawn Lloyd has been very impressive with his speed with sports on Mike Clemens.

Partly to mostly cloudy today with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon, our high today right around 81.

Tonight, more rain and thunderstorms will drop down to the upper 50s to low 60s.

Tomorrow, scattered showers, a mix of clouds and sunshine with a high in the mid to upper 70s.

I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.

That's your news roundup for Richland Center from WRCE and WRCO.

Find more news anytime at wrco.com and wrce.fm.

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Today is August 4th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center, died Saturday, August 1st at the family cabin in Wildrose.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held Saturday August 8 at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center.

Friends may call Friday August 7 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m.

and also Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia, 83 of Viola, died July 26.

Per Jean's request, no public funeral will be held.

The family suggests memorials be directed to St.

Mary's Elementary School in Richland Center, or St.

Croix Hospice in La Crosse.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In the early 1970s, Gene opened his first shoe and clothing store, Mr. G's Outlet, in Richland Center.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia, 83, of Viola.

Lyle Paul Barnes, 98, of Richland Center died Wednesday, June 24th.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 9th from noon until four at the Coon Valley American Legion.

Burial will be held at the Viola Cemetery.

The Vasateg Larsson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Lyle Paul Barnes, 98 of Richland Center.

Today's vital statistics are sponsored by Krause Monument.

Krause Monument Company designs and produces granite headstones, gravestones, grave markers, monuments, and memorials.

Today is August 4th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Friday, July 31st from injuries sustained in a fall.

Funeral services will be held Thursday August 6th at 11 a.m.

at the Stafford Funeral Home with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center Thursday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11 a.m.

The Stafford funeral home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center, died Saturday, August 1st at the family cabin in Wildrose.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held Saturday August 8 at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center.

Friends may call Friday August 7 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and also Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia, 83 of Viola, died July 26.

Per Jean's request, no public funeral will be held.

The family suggests memorials be directed to St.

Mary's Elementary School in Richland Center or St.

Croix Hospice.

in La Crosse.

The funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In the early 1970s, Gene opened his first shoe and clothing store, Mr. G's Outlet, in Richland Center.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia, 83 of Viola.

Lyle

Paul Barnes, 98 of Richland Center, died Wednesday, June 24th.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 9th from noon until 4 p.m.

at the Coon Valley American Legion.

Burial will be at the Viola Cemetery.

The Vasateg Larson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Lyle Paul Barnes, 98 of Richland Center.

Michelle Marie Ault Wilson best known as Shelly Ault 61 of Richland Center died Thursday July 30th after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday September 19th from 1 p.m.

until 5 p.m.

at the Phoenix Center.

in Richland Center.

The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Michelle Marie Ault Wilson, Shelley Ault 61 of Richland Center.

This concludes today's vital statistics.

It's Tuesday's Roundup!

Hank's got the answers Phil's got the guesses and somehow we've got a show play along and see if you can beat Phil which statistically speaking You probably can't Tuesday's roundup where the questions are tough and Phil makes them tougher It's time for the roundup

There he is.

Good morning, young man.

How you been, old buddy, old pal?

Good news, Phil.

Good news.

We need some.

Oh, yeah.

Today's auction.

Walk with Grace,

radio auction today.

So a few changes.

We're kind of jockey things around.

But one of the packages I think we're looking forward to is a Richland Center, a unique Richland Center package.

So

we've got some tickets to the Center Cinema, Galaxy Skate Center, and the Phoenix Center bowling

alley.

There's absolutely amazing.

Yeah, absolutely amazing that package.

We're so lucky.

We were talking about that last week about this may be the only town in Wisconsin that has a bowling alley, a outdoor movie theater and a

roller rink.

And don't forget the same radio station, a local radio station.

There you go.

I mean, seriously, I mean, that's, that's huge.

So I think there's a lot of things to do.

And I think that package right there, Phil, you know what?

If they want an hour with Hank, well, WRCO, you know,

well,

We don't want to diminish what this is actually worth.

So,

so it's already negative like 10 bucks.

Yeah, I think so.

Oh, well, what a great package though.

So it's looking forward to that.

So that's a big hour package in it.

The last hour it is 11 or from 11 to noon.

Yes,

11 to noon.

We do have some Brewer tickets and there was a typo on there.

Yes, they were

somebody pointed that out and I appreciate that.

But it's the Brewer tickets, Brewer's versus the Braves.

It's August 21st, 21st,

not the 31st.

Somebody

mistyped that.

So

we'll blame it on somebody else.

Let's

go with Bo.

Okay.

He's not here to defend him.

I don't want to mention any names, but I ain't going to mention.

I want you to name drop bow.

Anyway, big quiz day today.

Yes.

Yes.

But your question of the day, Phillip, very intriguing.

Are you ready for this?

Very intriguing.

Yeah.

Have you ever tasted a booger?

Oh, no.

I'm sure.

Yeah.

I'm sure.

Probably salty, slimy.

Evidently you have, sounds like so.

Oh boy.

I shouldn't have said anything.

No, you probably

shouldn't have.

No.

I'm sure everybody has at one point.

Got a little hungry on the way to work.

It's just

the worst thing is having a cold and having to.

Yeah.

But I

don't, I mean, I don't think I was ever that kid that was okay.

Look at this thing snacking in between.

I

don't, I don't, I don't think I

ever, where's the beef?

Yeah, you might be from Peerage, Phil.

If the Friday night football scores,

score spreads faster than the weather forecast.

Oh, okay.

And that is the truth.

Oh, sure it is.

So.

Oh boy.

Yes.

Three tornadoes touching.

Who cares?

What

was

the

score?

How'd the boys do it?

How'd the boys do it?

Yes.

They knocked them in the teeth.

They didn't have any teeth left, but they knocked them up there.

Those boys from Dias, Arkansas got us

there.

What

do you do?

What do you do?

Yeah.

Just keep going.

Right.

And it's even more like, and if you go to Texas, their, their high school football games are more like college and pro

games.

All right.

There was this thing on, what did I see this?

A team has not had more than three wins in the last five years, like three wins total each year.

Okay.

So they fired all the staff, built a brand new stadium, stadium holds.

Okay.

You ready for this?

11,000 people.

Is that in Texas?

Yes.

Brand new coach, high school football.

And it is top of the line.

Wow.

I mean, it is like you, even the areas I'm from, you like, you go to peerage.

If you, if you do a Google areas search of peerage, high school, okay, you will see a small university stadium because it's all turf.

I mean, it's nuts.

A little more common there.

Oh, football is

king because we have a few turf.

fields and stadiums, but not,

not as many.

You, you fairly rarely see a non turf stadium down there.

And I don't like turf.

I think it tears up the kids' knees.

I think even, I think then a fell should be all grass.

I think it's more football.

Do you remember the old football days when the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos were always playing in the playoffs?

And it was always snowing, always muddy.

Muddy.

Yeah.

Oh, I love that.

John Elway.

Oh, yeah.

Bernie Kosar.

I

used to love the stadiums.

And of course they, the Packers played Milwaukee for a while, but where they would share them with a baseball.

Yes.

And part of second base

would be like

out on the football

field.

Yeah.

Be like the 40 yard line.

Dirty.

Yeah.

Yes.

But it was, but do you remember the Browns and the Bronco?

That's when I was a huge John Elway family lived in Arkansas.

Right.

Absolutely.

That was like the best game of the day.

The orange crush.

Yes.

Yes.

Yeah.

Really.

All right.

Your questions, buddy.

There's 10 of them.

Uh-oh.

Just about everything.

What's it on?

Well, you just hang on and hold your bridges because here we go.

Poopery.

All right.

Number one, how many US states begin with the letter A Phil?

Is it four, three, six,

or five.

I'm

doing

inventory.

Oh boy.

Okay.

All right.

All right.

Number two, which school's teams are called the fighting blue hens?

Hmm.

Is it Delaware, Rhode Island, Maine or New Hampshire?

Is it Delaware, Rhode Island, Maine or New Hampshire?

The fighting blue hens.

All right.

All right, buddy.

Here we go.

Uh, thanks to Adam Hess here for this one.

Oh no.

What year featured multiple graduates who belong to a pseudo, am I saying that?

Pseudo rock.

Is that right?

Pseudo.

Pseudo rock group named Marty and the corn dogs.

Do you remember this?

Well, absolutely.

What year was it?

Was it 1982?

1987, 1990, or 2018.

Which was a year product, which was a real product, Philip?

Is it emergency underpants vending machine, pickled scented windshield wiper fluid, microwave necktie pizza pouch, emergency underpants vending machine, pickled scented windshield fluid, or microwave necktie pizza pouch.

Okay.

A, B or C. All right, go ahead.

All right, buddy.

Number five, what percentage of people admit they skip brushing their teeth in the morning?

Oh

boy.

Yes.

Is it a 5% B 11% C 22% or D 35% I'm standing trying to stay away from you.

I brushed him this morning.

I wasn't talking about yours.

I have a dentist appointment today.

Oh,

yeah.

Also, you gotta brush him the day you go to the dentist, you know?

Well,

I usually try to finish when I'm walking inside there.

You guys are all waiting for me.

With my toothbrush.

Toothbrush, yes.

Number six, within five minutes of waking up, what percentage of our dreams do we typically forget?

All right, 90%, 50%,

25% or 10%?

You pretty answer that one really fast, Phillip.

I didn't have 100% because that's mine.

Number seven, what percentage of people emit they flush the toilet before they're completely finished using that?

What kind of stuff is that?

12%, 18%, 22% or 35%.

Okay, all right,

got

it.

Number eight.

Eight.

What percentage of people admit they've walked around the office carrying a random folder or laptop just to look busy even though they had nowhere to be?

You see me carrying a clipboard.

I do.

I do.

The answer is a lot of questions.

Sounds like

an episode of Seinfeld.

Yes.

So where you walk around, if you walk around, you look angry.

People figure you're, you know, really working on something.

Is A 18% B 25% C 33% or D 47% you can't go on here and put a hundred percent like WRCO staff.

Oh,

right.

You bet like a hundred percent per WRCO.

Yeah.

Number nine, buddy, uh, in the 1800s, how many balls did it originally take to earn a walk?

Okay.

Do you remember this?

I think we've had this.

We've had this.

We've had, we've discussed this one before.

All right.

All right.

So is it a four B three C nine or D two R T D two R two D two.

All right.

All right.

Number 10 or

What unusual job once made Muscaday famous in the early 1900s?

Is it mushroom farming, shipping millions of cucumbers for pickles, brown sugar supplier, or raising otters?

How do you think you're dead, buddy?

I don't know.

It's up in the air.

I'm going to say I have at least six

correct.

All right, you ready?

Yeah, six out of

ten.

All right How many US states are you going with the letter A Philip?

I Went with four.

What do you got?

Can you name them?

I was trying to I'm I was thinking in my

head Alaska, Arizona Alaska, but Danza is not one

who I got Alaska, Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona

Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, and Alabama.

Yeah, it is four.

What?

Nice job.

Well, I'm thinking about other things.

I know you're

going on to the next question.

I'm like, I couldn't think of Alaska.

Got

it.

All right.

Number two, which school teams are called the fight and blue hands?

Is a Delaware, Rhode Island, Maine or New Hampshire?

I believe it's Delaware.

It is Delaware.

Never underestimate an energy of a chicken.

They've been holding a grudge since breakfast.

Number three, what year featured multiple graduates who belong to a pseudo rock group named Marty and the Corn Dogs?

That would be 1982.

It is 1982.

You had that written down before I was done.

I was a member of the group.

I'm sure you were.

We had lots of hits.

We

had lots of hits.

Do it, do it, do it.

No, that wasn't one

of them.

That wasn't, it should have been.

Majeski

has

to go.

Can you sing it?

He'll get you if you fight.

Or even if you write his name on the bathroom wall.

Majeski has to go.

Yeah.

Majeski

has to go.

Yeah.

Oh, we're out of here.

Number one.

Number one.

Marty, you must be the corn.

Who was the lead singer?

Was it Marty?

Well, yeah, we shared, we shared vocal

duties.

Did you?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Were you like fifth on the list and never, were you like number five on the list to be your turn to sing?

Cause your voice is like mine.

No, no, I was right up there, but we had, I own the tape recorders.

Oh, you did?

Yeah.

Marty and the corn dog.

Well, we used to do

like, we, we envision ourselves like fire sign theater or, um, uh, what's another one, Monty Python or something like that.

try to make comedy tapes that would pass.

And hopefully those have been erased.

Wouldn't you love to put your hands on some of them?

No, not really.

I think I would.

Number four, which was a real product?

Is it emergency underpants vending machine?

Is it a pickle scented windshield wind fluid or microwave necktie pizza pouch?

I went with the pizza pouch.

No, it's wrong.

It's emergent.

No, it is an emergency underwear.

underpants vending

machine.

Oh, okay.

Well, that was my second choice.

What?

If I didn't know anybody, I would have put, I would have put Pickles in it.

Cause

you never know.

That's a good idea.

Unless

you got your winter open, you'd never enjoy it.

But everybody else would.

Oh, that's

true.

Yeah.

Oh, it smells like a fresh cucumber from Muscatay that's pickled.

Hey, wait a minute.

That's a question coming up here.

Oh, yeah.

You already answered it though.

I did.

Yeah, you answered like.

I did.

If not, go ahead and change your answer, buddy.

Nope.

Number five, what percentage of people admit they skip brushing their teeth in the morning, Phillip?

Is it five, 11, 22 or 35?

11%.

It is 11%.

It's one out of every nine people.

If someone keeps talking a little farther away and usually then you know, Phil, you know, it's, you know, number six, within just five minutes of waking up, what percentage of our dreams do we typically forget?

Got to be 90% 90% filled.

That's why your epic dream about riding a dinosaur turns into, I think there was a toaster research shows that within five minutes of waking up, half of a half of a dream is forgotten within 10 minutes.

Almost 98% of the dreams are forgotten.

Well, okay.

I do remember some, some of them.

I remember the recurring ones.

Yeah.

I have a few of

those.

I have a

couple.

Yeah.

You've been in a few of your dreams.

Oh, sure.

Run.

Run, Hank.

Run.

Run.

All right.

Number seven, what percentage of people admit that they flushed the toilet before they're completely

finished using

it?

18%.

No, 22%.

It's called a ghost flush.

Wow.

Some folks are trying to outrun the evidence like flushing somehow makes the smell miss its flight.

Oh, I see.

I

see.

OK.

Um, number eight, what percentage of people met they've walked around the office carrying a random folder, a laptop, just to look busy, even though they had nowhere to be 33%.

It is

33%.

It's amazing how important you look when you're walking fast with a folder.

Nobody knows where you're going, including you.

Right.

Number nine in the 1800s, how many balls did originally take to earn a walk?

You had this right off the bat.

Nine

walks, nine balls.

Oh, yeah.

I read my

walks, but nine balls.

All right.

Yeah.

Because I've had that before on the quiz.

I think.

Well, no, we talked about some old baseball rules.

Yeah.

Actually back in April in the season first started, uh, pitchers had plenty of room for just miss for just missing hitters needed the patience of a saint.

I've been tough on the broadcast.

Would you?

Yeah, it'd be a tough one.

What about an empire?

Uh, it's eight and one eight balls, eight balls, one strike.

That's what, that's what kind of, that's what I needed when I was pitching.

Oh, sure.

Me too.

What number 10, just, or what unusual job once made Muscaday famous in the early 1900s?

Cucumbers.

It is shipping millions of cucumbers for pickles.

It's a cash crop.

Farmers historically grew small acreage of pickling cucumbers and hauled them to town in sacks or wagon loads before farm to table with trainee Muscaday was already farmed to pickle.

There you go.

Little.

Now, how'd you get eight?

Not bad.

Not bad.

Not bad

at all.

That was a tough, kind of a tough quiz on some.

Not for a

changer, but

you know, pretty close.

You can still continue to go out for recess.

Oh, good.

No, not this morning though, in the afternoon.

This morning we're busy.

We got to do some stuff today.

All right.

Have a good day.

Be kind, my friend.

That's all I hang.

Good morning everyone for WRCO news.

I'm Todd Copernall 71 degrees right now in Richland Center under cloudy skies.

Tonight is the national night out at the Richland County Fairgrounds weather permitting.

Keep an eye on the skies.

Forecast is for rain later today.

If that does happen, the event would be canceled and just done again next year.

However, as long as there's not lightning, the 5k run would take place.

Just keep an eye on mother nature.

If it doesn't rain,

National Night Out is later today at the Richland County Fairgrounds.

Richland, let's see Derek Brown patrol superintendent from Richland County.

Let's us know County Road V from Holloway Road to the Vernon County line will be closed today from 8 a.m.

until 3 30 p.m.

for Colvert replacement.

Holloway Road to Havlik Road and Vernon County can be used as a detour while the work is being done.

This is Henrietta Township section one.

Again, that's County Road V from Holloway Road to the Vernon County line closed today.

8 a.m.

until 3 30 p.m.

If you would like to help children in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year, Edward Jones in downtown Richland Center is holding a back to school drive.

The drive is being held from now until August 26th.

You can drop off school supplies at the Edward Jones office at 101 South Church Street Monday through Friday 8 a.m.

until 3 p.m.

A walk with Grace Motorcycle Ride will be held Sunday, August 16.

Vehicles will leave honkers outside of Muscatay at noon and drive to Rockton for Chicken.

Following the chicken dinner, participants will return to Muscatay and enjoy cake and ice cream at Sportsman's Lounge.

Everyone is welcome to participate and all vehicles are welcome.

Cost is a $10 donation, which will help benefit greater Richland area cancer elimination.

For more information, contact

Tom Hendricks at 739-4321.

The University of Wisconsin Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association has announced a $1 million estate gift from the late Dolores L. Brown, a 1954 graduate of Platteville State Teachers College.

Brown, who died March 29 at the age of 93, dedicated her life to the field of education.

Her remarkable donation will establish an enduring scholarship fund specifically for full-time students majoring in education at UW-Platteville, ensuring that future teachers receive the support necessary to follow in her footsteps.

Having been born in Lancaster and raised in Platteville, Brown was a passionate advocate for student success throughout her 35-year career in elementary education.

After teaching in West Alice, she spent the majority of her professional life in Madison Elementary schools.

She was widely recognized for her philosophy that every child deserves a tailored challenge and support based on their unique strengths.

Beyond the classroom, she was a leader in organizations such as Alpha Delta Kappa, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service and the teaching profession.

Jimmy Collins, the Foundation and Alumni Association Advancement Director and Senior Gift Officer, who worked closely with Dolores, noted that she believed deeply in the power of education and the importance of supporting those called to teach.

He stated that her remarkable generosity creates a lasting legacy that will inspire and support aspiring educators for decades to come.

This sentiment was echoed by Chancellor Tammy Ivanovich, who emphasized that by investing in students

students preparing to teach, Brown is strengthening schools for communities far beyond the campus.

The Chancellor expressed profound gratitude for Brown's foresight and the trust she placed in UW-Platteville to carry out her mission.

State Representative Francesca Hong's campaign for governor has demonstrated significant financial strength, raising nearly $488,000 since July 1st.

This total includes a remarkable $149,000 raised in just the seven days

following the pre-primary reporting period signaling a sharp acceleration in grassroots support as the Democratic primary enters its final week.

The campaign's pre-primary report, which covers July 1st through July 27th, highlights that nearly $340,000 was generated through more than 7,000 individual contributions.

Demonstrating a clear reliance on individual donors, over 99% of the funds reported came from individuals.

allowing the campaign to close the period, with $406,117 in cash on hand.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, alongside a broad coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a significant $400 million settlement in principle with Sandos Incorporated.

This agreement addresses serious allegations that the generic drug manufacturer conspired to artificially inflate prices, manipulate market competition, and restrain trade across numerous generic prescription medications.

Attorney General Josh Call emphasized that such anti-competitive conduct, which forces consumers to pay higher costs for essential prescriptions, will not be tolerated, reinforcing the state's commitment to cracking down on companies,

that bypass fair competition to maximize profits.

Under the terms of the settlement, Santos is expected to pay a total of approximately $469 million, a figure that includes amounts from previous settlements.

The resolution also covers allegations involving Santos's international affiliates, including Novartis AG and Santos Group AG, concerning their roles in the conduct and subsequent asset transfers intended

to avoid liability.

beyond the financial penalties.

Sandos has committed to internal reforms and injunctive terms designed to ensure future compliance with anti-trust laws and foster a fair marketplace.

This milestone follows extensive trial preparations originally slated for 2027 and adds to the nearly $96.5 million already secured from other manufacturers like Glenmark and Apotex in related litigation.

The root of these legal actions dates back to 2016, forming part of a massive series of antitrust cases involving dozens of corporate defendants and nearly 100 different generic drugs.

These investigations have been fueled by a staggering amount of evidence, including over 20 million documents and millions of phone records detailing the interactions of hundreds of industry executives.

With several former pharmaceutical leaders already cooperating with authorities,

These cases highlight a systemic effort by regulators to hold the generics industry accountable for practices that have historically impacted billions of dollars in U.S.

sales.

This settlement is contingent upon obtaining signatures from all necessary states and territories and comes after the coalition had been preparing for an anticipated trial next year.

In Taylor County,

A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred early Saturday in the township of Holway, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining injuries.

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office reported that emergency dispatch received a 911 call at 312 AM regarding a collision on County Road O near Oak Drive involving a house being moved along the roadway.

According to preliminary investigations, a tractor operated by Jason Nelson of Thorpe was transporting a house westbound when an eastbound vehicle struck a corner of the structure.

The eastbound vehicle continued underneath the house.

before emerging and colliding head-on with a pickup truck following behind the transit.

The driver of the eastbound car, 19-year-old Dylan Mickelson of Abbotsford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, 20-year-old Autumn Armatowski of Phillips, was transported by emergency services for medical treatment.

Neither Jason Nelson nor the driver of the truck Dominic Secora of Thorpe sustained injuries in the crash.

The emergency response

included Taylor County deputies, Taylor County EMS, first responders from Stetsonville and Taylor County and the Stetsonville Fire Department.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is currently assisting the Taylor County Sheriff's Office with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Authorities have indicated that no further details will be released at this time.

The search for two young kayakers who went missing near Washington Island has reached the somber conclusion.

On Sunday, August 2nd, the Door County Sheriff's Office officially assumed command of the incident, marking a shift in focus as the mission transitioned from a rescue search to a recovery operation.

The change in status signaled a heartbreaking turn for the families and the many agencies involved in the intensive effort to locate the pair.

Throughout Monday, a coordinated recovery team worked

in the waters where the individuals were last seen.

Personnel from the Washington Island Police Department, the Gibraltar Police Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined the Door County Sheriff's Office in a meticulous sweep of the area.

Late Monday morning at approximately 10.55 a.m., personnel located the body of 20-year-old David Thulman of Dundee, Illinois.

Shortly thereafter, the body of 20-year-old Francesca Warrick of

of South Elgin, Illinois, was also recovered from the water.

The identification of the two victims brought a formal end to the recovery phase of the operation.

In the wake of the tragedy, the Door County Sheriff's Office expressed its deepest condolences to the families of both David and Francesca.

Sheriff Tammy Sternard and Chief Gary Schultz also extended their gratitude to the vast array of local fire departments, emergency management teams,

and the United States Coast Guard for their assistance.

The efforts were further bolstered by numerous volunteers who dedicated their time and resources during both the search and the subsequent recovery.

While the physical recovery of the victims has been completed, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being examined.

The Door County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the case remains under active investigation to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the disappearance.

of the two kayakers.

Today's vital statistics are sponsored by Krause Monument.

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Today is August 4th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Friday, July 31, from injuries sustained in a fall.

Funeral services will be held Thursday August 6th at 11 a.m.

at the Stafford Funeral Home with burial in the Richland Center Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center Thursday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Kathy is survived by her brother, Ronald and Elaine Wilson, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center, died Saturday

August 1st at the family cabin in Wildrose.

A celebration of Patrick's life will be held Saturday August 8th at 11 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center.

Friends may call on Friday August 7th at Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m.

and also Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Patrick is survived by his parents John and Linda Peterson, three siblings Jennifer,

Nen and Chris Lewis Vozen, Beth Bess and Matt Wood, Andy, Drew and Joni Peterson, many other relatives and friends.

Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia.

83 of Viola died July 26.

Per Jean's request, no public funeral will be held.

The family suggests memorials be directed to St.

Mary's Elementary School in Richland Center or St.

Croix Hospice in La Crosse.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

In the early 1970s, Jean opened his first shoe and clothing store, Mr. G's Outlet.

in Richland Center.

Jean Gabrizia is survived by his brother, Michael Gabrizia, sister, Suzanne Walter, sister-in-law, Shai Grabisiak, nieces, a nephew and several great nieces, best friend and confidant and store manager, Jerry Stillwell, adopted family, Dan and Patty Gray and their children and many close friends.

Eugene Mr. G. Gabrizia, 83 of Viola Viola.

Lyle Paul Barnes, 98 of Richland Center, died Wednesday, June 24th.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 9th from noon until four at the Coon Valley American Legion.

Burial will be at the Viola Cemetery.

The Vasateg Larson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Lyle Barnes is survived by two daughters, Judy and Dan Kirchoff of French Island and Amy and Gary Barr of St.

Joseph Ridge.

Two grandsons, two step-grandsons, a brother, James Barnes, other relatives and friends.

Lyle Paul Barnes, 98 of Richland Center.

Michelle Marie Ault Wilson, best known as Shelly Ault.

age 61 of Richland Center died Thursday, July 30th after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 19th from 1pm until 5pm at the Phoenix Center.

in Richland Center.

The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Shelly is survived by her parents, Judy Alt Hine and stepfather Jerry Hine and father Larry Alt.

Daughter Melissa and Nick Hilesheem, stepbrother Jim Hine and stepsister Lori Hine Fields.

Sisters Cheryl and Marty Beringa, Annette Alt and Chris and Andy Asbell.

Fiance Kirk Heiser and children Gavin Grace and Gabriela

Royale, Stepson's Grant and Amber Ernst and David Ernst and Chris Wilson, Stepdaughter Martina Kever Wilson and Children, Michelle Marie Ault Wilson, Shelley Ault 61 of Richland Center.

Good afternoon everyone.

For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernol.

I'll begin the news at noon today by simply reading you a text message I got from Richland Center Police Chief Billy Jones regarding this evening's National Night Out.

Richland County National Night Out crew is watching the weather.

Weather is still looking favorable with a few concerns, but the plan is to go on as expected.

See everybody at five o'clock.

Remember the pre-registration for the run, if you have not already signed up, begins at 4.30.

p.m.

with the start beginning at 5 30 hope to see everybody tonight that from Billy Jones so at the moment the National Night Out is a go for tonight at the Richland County Fairgrounds if you weren't listening earlier all morning long the phones were buzzing down here at WRCO with the phone auction for Walk With Grace with a recap of this morning's activity here is our own Bo Hendricks

Thank you.

Yeah.

Wow.

Another great day.

Better than it was yesterday, even, which is good.

You know, we're continuing to grow.

And I imagine each day we'll just get better and better.

But today was no slouch.

We'll start things off with our very first segment, which we had the Rustic Hills Maple Root Beer Maple Syrup package that went for $60 to bid her $645.

Then also the Cindy Deckert Brewer Basket $50 to bid her $205.

Gary Schwartz's Bell Art Studio butterfly hand scroll saw at Hardwood's $75 to Bitter 110.

The large Jade plant from Colleen Burrow went to Bitter 785 for $40.

Ray's Do-it-Best's $50 gift card went for $50 to Bitter 760.

Then we had the next segment, which started off with Soul Balance LLC's one hour massage, $95 to bidder 505.

Dianautical's Cherry Cheesecake, $65 to bidder 180.

Mary Murphy sweet bouquets tin truck filled with candy bars and gum $50 to bidder 805 house on the rock the two golf passes $125 to bidder 465 and Edward Jones Richland locker gift certificate $75 to bidder 510 Now the final segment for the 10 o'clock hour.

It was the utter brothers a t-shirt and gift certificate

$25 to Bitter 745, the Arcadia Books $40 gift certificate $40 for Bitter 125, the Oak Ridge Fruit Farm $3 dozen donuts $80 to Bitter 280, and the Joan Chevrolet Packer and Swag Package which included the Kenny Clark Sign Helmet $150 to Bitter 505.

Also in that segment, we had a $65 match from a number of businesses.

Now, starting off the 11 o'clock hour, the Vitesnik Power Sports gift certificate $100 to Bitter 435, the Richland the Locker gift certificate $275 to Bitter 435, the Troxel Farms, Elusive Escape Rooms $160 to Bitter 450, and the Walsh's Ace Red and White Cornhole game $130 to Bitter 510.

The next segment in the 11 o'clock hour saw the Opelman earrings $150 to Bitter 635, the Mars Jelenik Fresh Baked Pie $80 to Bitter 610, the WRCO Brewer Tickets for the August 21st game against the Braves $125 to Bitter 760, and the Julie Fleming Aromatherapy went for $110 to Bitter 860.

The next segment, the final segment for the second hour, had the RSK Transports wine and cheese cooler bag package $100 to bidder 435.

The downtown Richland Center food package $200 to bidder 240.

The Pratt Funeral Service and Mark Jolenic Milwaukee Bucks tickets $200 to bidder 205.

Heather Miller's certificate, $55 for Bitter 280.

And the Geraldine Colestead, six dozen cinnamon rolls, $175 to Bitter 835.

Now we also had the two big items of the day in hour one.

It was the Richland Center Fund and Entertainment Package, $310 to Bitter 775.

And the Green Bay Packer tickets.

$425 to bidder 505, which also helped us meet the match that was set by Advanced Pump for $300.

So without the matches, day two's total was $3,575.

Now if we add in the bonus in the matches,

through just shy of $4,000 at $3,940.

Add that on to what we made in the first day.

And right now, well, we can tell you, without the matches, it's six.

thousand nine hundred and fifteen dollars and going over seven thousand dollars with the four hundred sixty five dollars in matches so wow that's just two days everybody looking forward to another busy day tomorrow be sure to tune in early we'll get that underway at ten o'clock right here on the radio and again thank you all to who bid thank you for those who donated and just thank you for listening back to you Todd

Welcome back to the news at noon.

Excuse me, who kicked this off with Leah Lynn Barton, former village of Wilton clerk.

She's been sentenced to 10 years probation after conviction of stealing thousands of dollars from the village.

The case, which was initiated in early 2024 centered on allegations of financial impropriety and professional misconduct.

Barton faced two primary felony charges.

theft in a business setting exceeding $10,000 but less than $100,000 and misconduct in office through an act in excess of her authority.

Following the judicial process, the court entered guilty findings for both counts.

Yesterday, Judge Todd L. Ziegler presided over the final finding of guilt and the subsequent sentencing.

For the first count of business, Theft Barton was found guilty at a court trial.

Regarding the second count of misconduct in office, a judgment of conviction was entered following a plea of no contest.

The court ordered a comprehensive sentence designed to balance rehabilitation with punitive measures.

Barton was placed on probation for a total of 10 years, six years for the first count and four years for the second to run concurrently.

As a condition of her probation for the misconduct charge, she was ordered to serve 30 days in jail with Huber privileges.

Additionally, Barton is required to comply with specific conditions, including maintaining no conduct with designated individuals and the village of Wilton Administrative Office.

The financial resolution of the case is substantial, reflecting the scale of the theft involved.

The defendant owes a total of $42,226.56 to the court.

This figure includes $35,826 in restitution, along with associated surcharges and court costs.

To manage these obligations, the court established a monthly payment plan commencing in September of this year.

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office in coordination with the Village of Winneconi Police Department and the County Medical Examiner's Office has released the identities of three individuals found deceased last week.

The victims discovered during a welfare check at a residence in the 500 block of Division Street on the evening of Friday, July 31st have been identified as 57-year-old Jeffrey Mankey and his two daughters, 16-year-old Jaylin Mankey and 11-year-old

old Lenora Mankey.

The discovery was made after officers from the Winnebago County and Omro Police departments, along with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, were dispatched to the home in response to a medical incident.

Due to the nature of the circumstances, the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has assumed the lead role in the ongoing investigation.

While the specific details surrounding the deaths remain under active review, investigators have determined that the event was an isolated incident and have reassured the community that there is

is no broader threat to public safety.

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office led by Sheriff Roy Torgerson managed a diverse range of incidents during the week ending August 1st.

The week began with an OUI arrest in the town of Coon after a truck entered a ditch on Swame Ridge Road.

The driver who refused medical care was charged with OUI second offense and operating after revocation.

That same day deputies responded to a battery report on West Main Street in the village of Reedstown.

The suspect was

eventually apprehended in Crawford County and processed at the Vernon County Detention Center for Battery and Disorderly Conduct.

On July 27th, proactive enforcement continued with the execution of an arrest warrant on Cole Road in the town of Sterling, where a 30 year old female was taken into custody on multiple warrants and a probation hold.

Midweek activities included the launch of a significant theft investigation involving a contractor from Missouri who allegedly failed to complete $125,000 worth of work.

On the 29th of July, a dangerous domestic disturbance in the town of Kickapoo required a swift response after a male threatened others with a knife.

The individual was arrested and transported to the detention center.

Road safety remained a priority.

As the July 30th accident on County Road C in the town of Greenwood, a juvenile driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing his car to overturn in a wooded area.

Though fortunately no injuries were reported despite the deployment of airbags.

The end of the week saw several community focused interventions and interagency collaborations.

July 31st, deputies investigated a fire seen from Highway 27, which turned out to be a controlled burn.

The property owner was advised on proper notification procedures.

A noise and trespassing complaint in Reedstown was also resolved peacefully and on the 1st of August deputies assisted Coon Valley police with a traffic stop that led to the capture of a male passenger with active warrants from three different counties near the La Crosse County line.

Additionally, a warrant arrest was made in the village of Lafarge following a vehicle sighting on South Byrd Street.

Finally, a missing person report involving a teen at Sidi Hollow Road and, unsuccessfully, when the youth was located unharmed and returned to his family by Verroqua police and fire personnel.

In Taylor County, a tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred early Saturday in the township of Holway, resulting in one fatality and another individual sustaining injuries.

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office reported that emergency dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 3.12 a.m.

regarding a collision on County Road O near Oak Drive involving a house being moved along the roadway.

According to preliminary investigations, a tractor operated by Jason Nelson of Thorpe.

was transporting a house westbound when an eastbound vehicle struck a corner of the structure.

The eastbound vehicle continued underneath the house before emerging and colliding head-on with a pickup truck, following behind the transit.

The driver of the eastbound car, 19-year-old Dylan Mickelson of Abbotsford, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger, 20-year-old Autumn Armatowski of Phillips, was transported by emergency services for medical treatment.

neither Jason Nelson nor the driver of the pickup truck Dominic Secora of Thorpe sustained injuries in the crash.

The emergency response included Taylor County deputies, Taylor County EMS, first responders from Stetsonville and Taylor County and the Stetsonville Fire Department.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is currently assisting the Taylor County Sheriff's Office with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Authorities have indicated that no further details are being released.

at this time.

According to the criminal complaint, bystanders found a four-month-old baby in a car seat alone in a boat at Lakeview Bar in Milton.

Minutes after the baby was brought inside the bar, 27-year-olds Kelly and Maxwell Reed came inside looking for the child.

Police reviewed surveillance footage and saw the child was alone in the hot sun without a life jacket for at least 30 minutes while his parents did shots of Jameson.

According to online court records, a plea and sentencing is set for Maxwell Read on August 13, although Cali Read is only scheduled for a calendar call on August 13.

Online court records indicate a plea questionnaire and deferred prosecution agreement have been filed in her case.

The search for two young kayakers who went missing near Washington Island has reached a somber conclusion.

Sunday, August 2nd, the Door County Sheriff's Office officially assumed command of the incident, marking a shift in focus as the mission transitioned from a rescue search to a recovery operation.

The change in status signaled a heartbreaking turn for the families and many agencies involved in the intensive effort to locate the pair.

Throughout Monday, a coordinated recovery team worked tirelessly in the waters where the individuals were last seen.

Personnel from the Washington Island Police Department, the Gibraltar Police Department, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined the Door County Sheriff's Office in a meticulous sweep of the area.

Late Monday morning at approximately 10.55 a.m.

Personnel located the body of 20-year-old David Thulman of Dundee, Illinois.

Shortly thereafter, the body of 20-year-old Francesca Warwick of South Elgin, Illinois, was also recovered from the water.

The identification of the two victims brought a formal end to the recovery phase of the operation.

In the wake of the tragedy, the Door County Sheriff's Office expressed its deepest condolences to the families of both David and Francesca.

Sheriff Tammy Sternard and Chief Gary Schultz also extended their gratitude to the vast array of local fire departments,

and the United States Coast Guard for their assistance.

The efforts were further bolstered by numerous volunteers who dedicated their time and resources during both the search and subsequent recovery.

While the physical recovery of the victims has been completed, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being examined.

The Door County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the case remains under active investigation to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the disappearance of the two kayakers.

The University of Wisconsin-Plattville Foundation and Alumni Association has announced a $1 million estate gift from the late Dolores L. Brown, a 1954 graduate of Plattville State Teachers College.

Brown, who died March 29 at the age of 93, dedicated her life to the field of education.

Her remarkable donation will establish an enduring scholarship fund specifically for full-time students majoring in education at UW-Plattville, ensuring that future teachers

received the support necessary to follow in her footsteps.

Having been born in Lancaster and raised in Platteville, Brown was a passionate advocate for student success throughout her 35-year career.

in elementary education.

After teaching in West Alice, she spent the majority of her professional life in Madison Elementary schools.

She was widely recognized for her philosophy that every child deserves a tailored challenge and support based on their unique strengths.

Beyond the classroom, she was a leader in organizations such as Alpha Delta Kappa, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service and the teaching profession.

Jimmy Collins, the Foundation and Alumni Association

advancement director and senior gift officer who worked closely with Dolores, noted that she believed deeply in the power of education and the importance of supporting those called to teach.

He stated that her remarkable generosity creates a lasting legacy that will inspire and support aspiring educators for decades to come.

This sentiment was echoed by Chancellor Tammy Ivanovic, who emphasized that by investing in students preparing to teach, Brown is strengthening schools and

communities far beyond the campus.

The Chancellor expressed profound gratitude for Brown's foresight and the trust she placed in UW-Platteville to carry out her mission.

State Representative Francesca Hong's campaign for governor has demonstrated significant financial strength, raising nearly $488,000 since July 1st.

This total includes a remarkable $149,000 raised in just the seven days following the pre-primary reporting period, signaling a sharp acceleration in grassroots

grassroots support as the Democratic primary enters its final week.

The campaign's pre-primary report, which covers July 1st through July 27th, highlights that nearly $340,000 was generated through more than 7,000 individual contributions.

Demonstrating a clear reliance on individual donors, over 99% of the funds reported

came from individuals allowing the campaign to close the period with $406,117 in cash on hand.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, alongside a broad coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a significant $400 million settlement in principle with Sandos Incorporated.

This agreement addresses serious allegations that the generic drug manufacturer conspired to artificially inflate prices, manipulate market competition, and restrain trade across numerous generic prescription medications.

Attorney General Josh Call emphasized

that such anti-competitive conduct which forces consumers to pay higher costs for essential prescriptions will not be tolerated, reinforcing the state's commitment to cracking down on companies that bypass fair competition.

to maximize profits.

Under the term of the settlement, Sandoz is expected to pay a total of approximately $469 million, a figure that includes amounts from previous settlements.

The resolution also covers allegations involving Sandoz's international affiliates, including Novartis AG and Sandoz Group AG, concerning their roles in the conduct and subsequent asset transfers intended to avoid liability.

Beyond the financial penalties

These sandals has committed to internal reforms and injunctive terms designed to ensure future compliance with antitrust laws and foster a fair marketplace.

This milestone follows extensive trial preparations originally slated for 2027 and adds to the nearly $96.5 million already secured from other manufacturers like Glenmark and Apotex in related litigation.

The root of these legal actions dates back to

2016, forming part of a massive series of antitrust cases involving dozens of corporate defendants and nearly 100 different generic drugs.

These investigations have been fueled.

by a staggering amount of evidence, including over 20 million documents and millions of phone records detailing the interactions of hundreds of industry executives with several former pharmaceutical leaders already cooperating with authorities.

These cases highlight a systemic effort by regulators to hold the generics industry accountable for practices that have historically impacted billions of dollars

in U.S.