100.9 and 107.7 country and community in Richland Center.
Here's your Daily News Roundup.
For Civic Media News, I'm Melissa Kaye.
Two people in Michigan have died after becoming infected with the cyclospora parasite.
According to Michigan Health and Human Services, the two people had significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration.
Death from cyclosporiasis is uncommon in the United States and is generally not considered a life-threatening illness.
However, if you suspect you may have eaten produce contaminated with the cyclospora parasite, health officials recommend that you seek medical attention.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway is speaking out on the decision to clear out the encampment at the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin Streets.
Protesters have been camping out there since the July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
Multiple tents, tables, vehicles, and a large memorial was set up in the intersection.
In a video statement released Tuesday, Rhodes Conway said the decision was not made lightly and that it was made after almost two weeks of trying to resolve the situation peacefully and voluntarily with the people occupying the site.
Police confirmed at least ten people had been arrested as of Tuesday morning.
A Rock County father charged with child neglect after the drowning death of his one-year-old child is headed to trial.
Jason Christensen pleaded not guilty in court yesterday, and a judge ordered the case to proceed to trial.
The child drowned in a bathtub at a home in the Rockvale Mobile Home Park in the town of Rock on June 13.
The child's mother, Rebecca Ambrose, has also pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial, with prosecutors alleging she was using Snapchat and TikTok while the child was in the tub.
Dates for Christensen's trial were not noted in court documents.
One person is dead following a single vehicle crash in Taylor County.
Authorities received the report of the accident early Saturday morning and found two injured men.
Investigators say the vehicle involved was southbound when it left the roadway, entered a ditch, then re-entered the roadway and rolled before coming to arrest.
Thirty-six-year-old Nathan Burke was thrown during the crash and died due to his injuries.
The other occupant received medical treatment and was later placed into police custody on suspected drug-related charges.
A father and son are accused of using fake checks to buy luxury vehicles from a used car dealership in Madison.
Employees from the dealership called police about the pair after they came back to the dealership to buy their third vehicle in two days with checks.
When staff went to the bank to verify the checks, they learned the checks were not legitimate.
Police arrested the 33-year-old man initially, with the 18-year-old son taking off from the area in one of the vehicles.
The 18-year-old was taken into custody a bit later, and it's unclear what charges they could face.
Male delays could become a big issue again in Wisconsin's upcoming elections, and Governor Evers and Senator Tammy Baldwin want action now.
In a joint letter, they said ballots were delivered too late in the spring election and warned that a new federal rule could make things worse.
They're urging the Postal Service to speed up election mail and reverse course on the rule.
State election officials say many clerks have already reported problems with ballots arriving late.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Melissa Kay for Civic Media News.
When will Michael return?
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens was sports from the Packers training camp in Green Bay where the Packers held practice and pads took her craft is back just nine months after suffering a torn ACL participating in some drills.
Micah Parsons asked, does he know yet when he'll be back from his ACL injury?
I'm not even going to put a set return date because obviously me and Tuck had two different injuries.
Him having the isolated ACL versus me battling between meniscus and ACL when Tuck was walking at four weeks.
So you can just add those three weeks right there is a whole different rehab program.
Baseball, it's the Brewers and Pirates tonight in game three of their four game series.
Paul Skeens on the mom for Pittsburgh against Kyle Harrison back for the first time in a month from elbow soreness Harrison.
adding a change up to his arsenal this season.
We need to work on the change up a little bit more.
Honestly, I'm hard on myself, but it's like I think I could take another step forward with that change up in the zone more consistently.
That's Brewers Lefty, Kyle Harrison with Sports on Mike Clemens.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms this morning, then partly to mostly cloudy through the afternoon.
Our high today, 77.
Tonight partly cloudy.
We'll drop down to 52 tomorrow.
Sunshine with a high of 81.
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 5th.
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.
The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.
David L. Fry, 82 of Richland Center, died Monday, August 3rd at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m.
with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
A live stream of the service can be viewed at the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service website.
Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Friday, August 7th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
In view of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Church of the Nazarene, the Richland Center Food Pantry, or Grace.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
David L. Frey, 82.
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 the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center.
Friends may call Friday, August 7th 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 Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their 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 in 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 30 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.
Shelly Ault.
61 of Richland Center.
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Today is August 5th.
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 6 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 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.
David L. Fry, 82 of Richland Center, died Monday, August 3 at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m.
with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
A live stream of the service can be viewed at the Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service website.
Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Friday, August 7th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Church of the Nazarene, the Richland Center Food Pantry, or GRACE.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
David L. Fry, 82 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 the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
and also on Saturday from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.
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 Paul Barnes, 98th of Richland Center.
Michelle Marie Alt Wilson, best known as Shelly Alt, 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 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.
Shelley Alt, 61 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Walk with Grace,
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.
we've got some tickets to the Center Cinema, Galaxy Skate Center, and the Phoenix Center bowling
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
well,
We don't want to diminish what this is actually worth.
So,
Yeah, I think so.
11 to noon.
We do have some Brewer tickets and there was a typo on there.
somebody pointed that out and I appreciate that.
But it's the Brewer tickets, Brewer's versus the Braves.
It's August 21st, 21st,
mistyped that.
we'll blame it on somebody else.
Let's
Okay.
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.
shouldn't have.
Got a little hungry on the way to work.
It's just
Yeah.
don't, I mean, I don't think I was ever that kid that was okay.
Look at this thing snacking in between.
don't, I don't, I don't think I
Those boys from Dias, Arkansas got us
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
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.
A little more common there.
king because we have a few turf.
fields and stadiums, but not,
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
out on the football
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
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.
Oh
yeah.
Also, you gotta brush him the day you go to the dentist, you know?
Well,
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
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.
Oh,
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
Yeah, six out of
I was trying to I'm I was thinking in my
who I got Alaska, Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona
What?
Well, I'm thinking about other things.
going on to the next question.
I'm like, I couldn't think of Alaska.
Got
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
Majeski
has
to go.
He'll get you if you fight.
Or even if you write his name on the bathroom wall.
Majeski has to go.
Majeski
Well, yeah, we shared, we shared vocal
Yeah.
No, no, I was right up there, but we had, I own the tape recorders.
Marty and the corn dog.
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.
No, not really.
I went with the pizza pouch.
machine.
Oh, okay.
Well, that was my second choice.
you never know.
That's a good idea.
you got your winter open, you'd never enjoy it.
Oh, that's
Hey, wait a minute.
That's a question coming up here.
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.
those.
couple.
Yeah.
You've been in a few of your dreams.
Oh, sure.
see.
OK.
It is
Nine
walks, but nine balls.
All right.
Yeah.
Because I've had that before on the quiz.
I think.
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
changer, but
We got to do some stuff today.
Welcome back to the news at noon.
Here's a recap of this morning's auction action from Bo Hendricks.
Thanks, Todd.
Yeah.
So everybody, thank you for tuning into the news in noon.
I am happy to be able to break down our third day for the 2026 walk with grace radio auction here on the radio.
We started off the halfway point of the week and our 10 to 10 20 segment Dave Carey's wood or wind spinner wood burned owl went for $80 to bidder 915.
Colleen Burroughs, a large fern with blue pot, went to Bitter 785 for $30.
The Boscobel ANW gift certificate and large monk, $55 to Bitter 280.
And the WRCO Roundup Package, $25 to Bitter 840.
The following segment after that, we had the Liana Quarry insulated box in gift certificate, $100 to Bitter 315.
Diane Nautical's Raspberry Cheesecake, $90 to Bitter 210.
Filomena Pool had the wildflower quilt in memory of Sue Tiller $300 to bidder 930.
The Super Skater Pass from Galaxy Skate Center $80 to bidder 920.
Angelenec Plumbing went for their furnace and air conditioner cleaning and Hornet Zip Sweater $120 to bidder 230.
The final segment for the 10 o'clock hour, Oakwood Fruit Farm's three dozen donuts, $75 to bidder 375, Susan Gaston's flower-themed handmade cards, and in Forever Stamps, $55 to bidder 570.
The House on the Rock attraction passes $80 to bidder 280, and Heather Miller's gift certificate to creative outlet $40 to bidder 125.
We started off the 11 o'clock hour with the Troxel Farms elusive escape room passes $75 to bidder 950 Edward Jones gift certificate to the Richland locker $75 to bidder 280 the Pam's posse grace team's metal framed clothesline $100 to bidder 885 and the Richland family prescription centers $240 certificate $20 a month for a year $300 to bidder 740
In the 11-20 segment, the Alan Kazupsky's Christian Yelich bobblehead $50 to bidder $6.55, Mars Jelenik's fresh-baked pie $100 to bidder $6.80, the WRCL Brewer Tickets to the Brewers vs. Braves game on August 21, $125 to bidder $6.55, and the Polby Farms 10-pound package of steaks $170 to bidder $8.90.
In our final segment, it was Heartland Christmas Trees Wreath Garland Package, $75 to bidder 655.
The Vitesnik Power Sports Gift Certificate, $110 to bidder 740.
The Randy Olson Gravel, $480 to bidder 375.
Also the Meister Cheese Gift Box and Festival Swag, $125 to bidder 435.
Our two big ticket items of the first hour, because we had four today,
The first hour had two items, the Team Cursators Calahari Hotel, Overnight and Quick Trip Card, $380 to bidder 510, and the Wyatt Seap Full Court of Wood, $255 to bidder 650.
Our two big items, the Walsh's Ace Blackstone Grill, $335 to bidder $190, and the Town and Country 65 inch LG QNED TV, $400 to bidder $150.
Do want to mention we had some people donate to also sponsor some of those hours.
We had a caller that donated $50
for the 10 to 20 to 1040 segment.
We also had a $500 Wilkinson Auction donation that was helping sponsor the final segment of the day.
Also, the Benson Insurance donated $100 for the our two big ticket items.
So.
In total, without those donations from businesses, our total would be $4,285.
Take into account what the people donated to help out, it would be $650 for a total today on day three of $4,935.
Now if we add all of the numbers throughout the week, plus all the matches and donations, we have after three days $12,515 all
going to grace, which is awesome.
We've reached the halfway point.
We've now passed it.
But the next two days, those items I can tell you are going to bring in some great money for grace.
Make sure you're ready 10 o'clock tomorrow morning right here on the radio.
You can join all of us.
We will be ready.
Hopefully you are to get your, you know, stretch your arm, stretch your hand out so you can call in and call often.
And yeah, looking forward to that.
But anyway, thank you very much to everybody today.
and looking forward to tomorrow.
Back to you, Todd.
Thank you, Bo Henrichs.
In the news at this hour yesterday morning, the Richland Center Fire Department responded to a reported stove fire at 16760 Highway 171.
Emergency units were dispatched at 1152 AM following the report of an active fire in the kitchen area of the residence.
Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the blaze had already been extinguished.
The primary task for the responding units was to ventilate the structure to clear the smoke that had accumulated during the incident.
Officials noted that the fire remained contained thanks to the prompt and effective response of the home's occupant.
whose quick actions were credited with saving the house from significant property damage.
The operation involved three fire units and 11 firefighters with additional assistance provided at the scene by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported and crews remained on site for approximately 30 minutes to ensure the area was safe.
Following the incident, fire officials are using the event as a vital reminder for the community.
regarding kitchen safety.
The department emphasizes the importance of maintaining vigilance in the kitchen and recommends that every household keep a fire extinguisher readily available and accessible in the cooking area to prevent similar emergencies from escalating.
The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee is scheduled to convene Tuesday, August 11th at 5 p.m.
To address a robust agenda of critical local issues meeting in the Richland County boardroom officials will prioritize a discussion on the proposed 765 KV transmission line a 190 mile project spearheaded by mid-continent grid solutions that has faced mounting opposition from southern Wisconsin landowners and officials local
stakeholders have voiced significant concerns regarding a lack of transparency and a truncated timeline for public engagement.
Beyond the utility project, the committee will shift its focus to the county's long-term financial and physical infrastructure.
Members are slated to discuss the 2027 preliminary county budget, a foundational step in next year's fiscal planning, and evaluate the comprehensive facility improvement plan.
The agenda also highlights recreational and public safety developments, including potential action on UTV and ATV trails at Ash Creek Forest and the formal creation of an ad hoc committee dedicated to developing recommendations for a new jail facility.
This proposed advisory body would address longstanding questions regarding the county's correctional infrastructure and future public safety needs.
The meeting will also encompass significant administrative and health related matters.
Discussion will cover private pay rate increases for the skilled nursing facility and community-based residential facility, as well as a resolution authorizing community health services.
to apply for and accept the 2027 5310 operating and capital purchase grants.
Before concluding the committee may enter a closed session to evaluate employment and performance data for the county administrator pursuant to state statutes.
The Wisconsin State Patrol reports on Saturday.
In La Crosse County near Milepost 13 on Interstate 90 Westbound, travelers heading west near West Salem were suddenly confronted by a red pickup truck that was speeding eastbound directly into the path of oncoming traffic.
The pickup collided head on with a white sedan causing a fatality.
The Wisconsin State Patrol, La Crosse County Sheriff's Office and multiple local police and fire departments from West Salem, Onalaska and Bangor quickly responded alongside crews from Tri-State Ambulance and Gunderson Air to provide aid at the chaotic scene.
Despite the valiant efforts of the first responders, the driver of the car was later pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, the driver of the red pickup truck was treated
for multiple injuries.
This incident remains under investigation.
On Monday afternoon in the town of Wheatland, a routine outing on private property turned into a heartbreaking scene that has left the DeSoto community in mourning.
Around 4.30 p.m.
on August 3rd, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a utility terrain vehicle rollover crash that ultimately claimed the life of a longtime local resident.
Lester Rollin Flick, an 81-year-old from DeSoto, was operating his
2018 gravely JSV 3000 on land accessible via South Glass Road.
According to investigators, the tragedy unfolded as Mr. Flick was descending a steep dirt incline.
The UTV gained significant speed as it traveled down the hill, eventually causing the vehicle to overturn and collide with a tree.
The force of the impact ejected Mr. Flick from the vehicle, which came to rest on its left side across the trail.
Despite the vehicle being equipped with a rollover protection system, authorities noted that the seat belt was not in use at the time of the incident.
Emergency responders from across the region converged on the site, including the DeSoto Fire Department, DeSoto First responders, and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.
While air medical services and additional ambulances
were initially dispatched, they were turned back once the severity of the situation became clear.
Vernon County Coroner Betty Nye pronounced Mr. Flick dead at the scene.
Inside radio reports, political advertising is accelerating, heading into the late summer primary season, with campaigns, parties and outside groups committing 1.2 billion dollars in future media reservations across 209 federal and state races.
A new report from Kinetic Political Insights indicates a complex landscape where parties trade dominance across different contests.
Ohio leads the nation in forward bookings
followed by California.
North Carolina, Maine, and Michigan.
With Michigan holding its primary yesterday, the state became a major focus of political attention with extraordinary levels of advertising activity.
Kinetic projected that Michigan could see over $1 billion in political advertising this cycle, a massive increase from 2022.
The Democratic Senate primary serves as a key battlefield with significant spending from outside groups like the United
democracy project.
As the August 11th partisan primary approaches, Wisconsin voters should begin by visiting the My Vote Wisconsin website.
to verify their registration status, locate their polling place, and review a sample ballot.
For those interested in voting before Election Day, in-person absentee voting is currently available and individuals should contact their municipal clerk to confirm specific hours and locations.
When returning absentee ballots, the Wisconsin Elections Commission advises against mailing them this close to the election.
Instead, voters should coordinate with their municipal clerk
utilize secure drop boxes or office drop offs ensuring ballots are received by 8 p.m.
on Election Day.
It is important to note that once an absentee ballot is returned it cannot be spoiled or exchanged for a new one.
On Election Day polls across the state will open at 7 a.m.
until 8 p.m.
and any voter in line by 8 p.m.
will be permitted to cast their ballot.
Residents who are not yet registered may do so at the polling place on Tuesday, provided they present a valid proof of residence document.
Additionally, all voters must present an acceptable photo ID, though the address on the ID does not need to match the voter's current residence.
In this partisan primary, voters must select one party preference
and only vote for candidates within that specific party.
Casting votes across multiple parties will result in those votes not being counted.
Voters can remain confident in the integrity of the process as all voting equipment undergoes public testing and the state maintains strong security partnerships to protect election systems.
While many third-party groups may send texts or mailers with voting information, citizens are encouraged to rely exclusively.
untrusted sources such as the WEC or local clerks for accurate details.
Finally, while there are no statewide referendum on this ballot, voters should check my vote to see if any local referendum apply to their specific municipality.
A U.S.
District Court judge recently issued a temporary restraining order that prevents the U.S.
Department of Education from terminating school-based mental health grants.
This legal victory was secured by a coalition of 14 states led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, effectively safeguarding funds that provide vital mental health services to students across the country.
The order stops the immediate loss of millions of dollars in funding, which in Wisconsin
Wisconsin alone accounts for a projected $12.5 million earmarked for the University of Wisconsin and the Department of Public Instruction.
These grants are part of a $1 billion congressional appropriation intended to bring thousands of mental health professionals into schools.
particularly in rural and low-income areas.
The success of these programs has been significant with data showing substantial reductions in suicide risk, absenteeism, and behavioral issues among the nearly 775,000 students served.
Despite these outcomes, the Department of Education attempted to discontinue the grants citing conflicts with new administrative priorities and perceived ties to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The coalition has engaged in an extensive legal battle to protect this funding, having already won multiple favorable rulings against the department over the past year.
Earlier injunctions had declared the department's attempts to discontinue the grants on lawful
yet the department recently announced plans to terminate them entirely.
In response, the states filed a new lawsuit in July 2026 to prevent these terminations from moving forward.
The current restraining order remains in effect until August 24th, providing a temporary shield for the grantees.
During this window, the court is expected
to hold a hearing regarding a preliminary injunction, which could offer more permanent protection for the mental health programs.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has joined a coalition in a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest effort to impose tariffs on goods from over 80 countries.
These nations represent 99.4% of all U.S.
imports, and the lawsuit argues that these additional costs will negatively impact American consumers and businesses who are already facing affordability challenges.
Wisconsin Attorney General Kahl criticized the move, stating that the administration is exacerbating economic difficulties rather than addressing them.
This legal action follows previous unsuccessful attempts by the administration to implement
similar measures.
Initially, the administration cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court later ruled unlawful.
A subsequent attempt using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 was also declared illegal after being challenged by Wisconsin and other states.
Now, the administration is invoking Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, directing the U.S.
Trade Representative to
investigate global trade partners regarding forced labor.
The resulting tariffs of 10% and 12.5% are described as a foregone conclusion that mirrors previously struck-down policies.
The current lawsuit, filed in the U.S.
Court of International Trade, alleges that these actions exceed the administration's legal authority and violate the Administrative Procedure Act.
This move comes as research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that American consumers and businesses bore nearly 90% of the costs of tariffs in 2025.
By implementing these new price increases, critics argue the administration is continuing with failed economic policies.
The Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health has issued a critical alert regarding the intersection of youth vaping
and mental health.
According to their latest findings, the high concentration of harmful chemicals and modern vaping devices poses a significant threat to young people.
OCMH director Linda Hall emphasizes that because the human brain continues to develop well into a person's 20s,
youth are particularly susceptible to the high potency of nicotine and cannabis found in vapes which substantially increases the risk of lifelong addiction.
A concerning trend identified in the report is the stress spiral associated with vaping.
While many teens turn to these devices under the impression they provide stress relief, the reality is that withdrawal symptoms actually intensify feelings of anxiety
and depression.
This creates a cycle where young people feel compelled to vape again just to manage the stress caused by the initial use.
This normalization in popular culture is further complicated by product designs that mimic everyday items like lip gloss or gaming devices, making them discreet and appealing to a younger demographic.
Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach involving policymakers, educators, and families.
Potential solutions include increasing sales taxes on products, restricting fruit and candy flavors, and shifting school policies from punishment to prevention and support.
Organizations like the Nicotine Prevention Alliance of Central Wisconsin are already leading the way by establishing intervention programs and involving youth in developing credible prevention strategies.
Ultimately, the goal is to equip young people with healthy coping mechanisms such as exercise or social connection to manage daily stress without relying on addictive substances.
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Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Ritzland 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.
The Stafford Funeral Home 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.
David L. Fry, 82 of Richland Center, died Monday, August 3rd at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7th at the Pratt Memorial Chapel at
3 p.m.
with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
A live stream of the service can be viewed at the Pratt Funeral Encrymation Service website.
Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Friday, August 7th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
In Lua Flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Church of the Nazarene, the Richland Center Food Pantry, or GRACE.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Dave is survived by his wife, Karen.
children Jeffrey and Amy Fry, Steven and Doree Fry and Stacy and Benjamin Wagner, brother Jerry and Lola Fry, sister Pamela and Jeffrey Neagle, sister-in-law Elda Fry, brother-in-law Stanley and Janita Ewing, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, David L. Fry, 82 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 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, and 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.
Gene Gabrizia.
Gene Gabrizia is survived by his brother, Michael Gabrizia, sister, Suzanne Walter, sister-in-law, Shai Gabrizia, nieces, a nephew and great nieces, best friend, 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.
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 in Crematory is serving the family.
Lyle Barnes is survived by two daughters, Judy and Dan Kirchoff and Amy and Gary Barr.
Two grandsons, two step-grandsons, a brother, James Barnes, other relatives and friends.
Lyle Paul Barnes, 98, of Richland Center.
Michelle Marie Alt Wilson, best known as Shelly Alt.
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, Alde, Hine and stepfather Jerry Hine and father Larry, Alde.
daughter Melissa and Nick Hilesheem, step-brother Jim Hine and step-sister Laurie Hine Fields, sisters Sheryl and Marty Beringa, Annette Ault and Chris and Andy Asbell, fiance Kirk Heiser and children Gavin Grace and Gabrielle, step-sons Grant and Amber Ernst and David Ernst and Chris Wilson, step-daughter Martina Kever Wilson and children.
Shelly Ault 61.
of Richland Center.
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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 6 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 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.
David L. Fry, 82 of Richland Center, died Monday, August 3 at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m.
with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
A live stream of the service can be viewed at the Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service website.
Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Friday, August 7th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Church of the Nazarene, the Richland Center Food Pantry, or GRACE.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
David L. Fry, 82 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 the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
and also on Saturday from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.
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 Paul Barnes, 98th 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 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.
Shelley Alt, 61 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
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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 6 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 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kathy E. Wilson, 73 of Stoughton, formerly of Richland Center.
David L. Fry, 82 of Richland Center, died Monday, August 3 at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m.
with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
A live stream of the service can be viewed at the Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service website.
Visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Friday, August 7th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Church of the Nazarene, the Richland Center Food Pantry, or GRACE.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
David L. Fry, 82 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 the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
and also on Saturday from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Patrick John Peterson, 39 of Richland Center.
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 Paul Barnes, 98th of Richland Center.
Michelle Marie Alt Wilson, best known as Shelly Alt, 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 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.
Shelley Alt, 61 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.