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Here's your Daily News Roundup.

For Civic Media News, I'm Chris Morrow.

Green Bay City Clerk is resigning after duplicate absentee ballots were mailed before the April election in this month's primary.

The city says Silistine Jeffries chose to step down but didn't provide more details.

State election officials still looking into how the duplicate ballots were sent.

The city says no outside vendor was involved and new safeguards are now in place tomorrow, of course, primary election day.

Find your polling place and see your ballot

at myvote.wy.gov.

Madison's police civilian oversight board wants an independent review of an encounter between police and the city's interim independent police monitor, Arameek Glass and police.

They had an encounter while officers were trying to clear an encampment near Williamson and Baldwin streets last week.

The committee noted that Glass was trying to fulfill her duties and was injured during the encounter.

Online footage shows that Glass had a broken hand leading to the Madison Police Department to release their own video to ensure

transparency.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Cole is joining a lawsuit to block the federal government from getting personal data from millions of welfare recipients.

The case challenges a new rule that could let the government share information like social security numbers, addresses and immigration status with other agencies.

Supporters say that rule would help prevent fraud, but the attorney generals behind the lawsuit say it goes too far and threatens sensitive information.

A Wisconsin man advocating for disability rights in Madison, Carl Scholesi traveled for 11 days by wheelchair from his Fox Crossing home to the state capitol, highlighting the importance of Medicaid for people with disabilities.

He wants to bring more attention to Medicaid cuts made by Congress and called for bipartisan support to expand the health care program.

And that's your state news, Chris Morrill for Civic Media News.

The Brewers head west.

Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports.

The first place Brewers are in San Diego tonight, opening a series against the Padres.

Then it's on to LA to take on the Dodgers.

The Brewers winning another thriller yesterday in Milwaukee, four to three in extra innings over the Twins, manager Pat Murphy.

I like 10-nothing way better.

15 strikeout shutouts better.

But the end result when you stick with it this way is just so rewarding.

The team got to reveal themselves today a little bit.

We haven't been great, but we won because that's what we do.

NFL, the Packers are up to full strength with Josh Jacobs, March on Lloyd, and now Chris Brooks at running back.

I asked Brooks back from a hamstring injury, what

will be his focus?

I think really daily just finding one thing to work on and just dialing that in.

When I'm focusing on that, I think each day that just gets better.

And tributes pouring in for Hall of Fame head coach Don Nelson, who led the Milwaukee Bucks to seven straight division titles.

Nelly was 86 years old.

with sports on Mike Clemens.

It is going to be mostly sunny with a high in the low to mid 80s today.

Tonight partly cloudy, a shower or two possible with a low into the low to mid 60s tomorrow.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy in the upper 70s to low 80s.

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 10th.

These are today's vital statistics.

James R. Jim Hansel, 97 of the town of Henrietta, died June 30th in the comfort of his childhood home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15th at Mick Memorial Park in Hub City.

Visitation will be from 11 p.m.

until noon.

A time of fellowship and a memorial service will follow.

In tribute of Jim following the service, there will be a time of Euchar playing in karaoke.

Burial will be at St.

Patrick's Cemetery in Melantha Creek.

Memorials can be directed to Mick Memorial Park in Jim's memory.

James R. Jim Hansel, 97 of the town of Henrietta.

Paul J. Roberts, 54 of Soldiers Grove died unexpectedly July 20th in La Crosse from complications during heart surgery.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15th at Community of Christ Church in Soldiers Grove at 12 noon.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is assisting the family.

Paul J. Roberts, 54.

of Soldiers Grove.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86 of Spring Green, died Thursday, August 6th at Greenway Manor.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate your donations to the SOC and Iowa County Humane Societies.

The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86.

of Spring Green.

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 10th.

These are today's Vital Statistics.

James R. Jim Hansel, 97 of the town of Henrietta, died June 30th at home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15th at Mick Memorial Park in Hub City.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.

until noon.

A memorial service will follow.

There will be a time of Uker playing and karaoke following the service in tribute to Jim.

Burial will be in St.

Patrick's Cemetery in Melanta Creek.

Memorials may be directed to Mick Memorial Park.

James R.

Hansel, 97, of the town of Henrietta.

Paul J. Roberts, 54, of Soldiers Grove died unexpectedly July 20th in La Crosse from complications during heart surgery.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15th at Community of Christ Church in Soldiers Grove at 12 p.m.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services is assisting the family.

Paul J. Roberts, 54, of Soldiers Grove.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86, of Springgreen, died Thursday, August 6,

at Greenway Manor.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the SOC and Iowa County Humane Societies.

The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86, of Springgreen.

This concludes today's vital statistics.

Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernol.

The Richland School District will be holding super registration tomorrow from one o'clock until 7 p.m.

at the Richland Center High School.

During the event, there will be staff members on hand to assist parents and their children who will be attending the Richland School District this year.

There will also be representatives of various groups and organizations in attendance.

Dr. Sherry Johnson is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Richland School District.

We've expanded all of the groups that are there.

So we have tables for, like, Cobison will be there.

So families want to check in and let them know my students riding the bus.

And then Cobison will let them know what bus, you know, depending on where they live.

A food service will be there if there's questions about that.

We will also have a lot of clubs and community organizations like Head Start, also a CCAP will be there and different groups like that.

It'll be a really great place for families to get resources.

We will have our booster club there as well as our athletics will be there because to do athletics you have to have either an alternate ear card or get a physical in order to participate and so that card will be there and available if you haven't done that yet.

Our nurses will be there if there's something that you're concerned about with your child and you can talk with them.

All of our principals and their office staff will be there if you have other things you want to talk about.

Photos will be taken during super registration.

We have school photos, so make sure that everyone's looking great and you can come in and get your school photos done.

However, if you do have to miss that date, we do have a makeup photo day on September 15th.

The students can get their photos taken in their buildings on that day.

The event will also feature school tours, a food truck, and more.

Super registration is not only a good opportunity to prepare for school, but will also give students a chance to meet who they might associate with during the new school year.

I feel like super registration is a great opportunity to connect with maybe classmates or staff.

When school starts September 1st, this gives you a few weeks before school starts to kind of get in that mentality again and understand what's coming.

Students who will be new to the district this year are especially encouraged to attend so you can get enrolled.

Get ready for the school year by attending super registration anytime between 1 p.m.

and 7 p.m.

tomorrow at Richland Center High School.

You can find more information on the Richland School District website or by calling the district office at 608-647-6106.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients.

An area blood drive will be held tomorrow from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m.

at Hillsborough High School.

A blood drive will also be held Wednesday from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m.

at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility at the M Building in Bosqueville.

A variety of food and treats will be served.

You can book an appointment for either blood drive by calling 800 Red Cross.

Walk-ins are always welcome.

U.S.

Senator Ron Johnson, in his capacity as chairman of the Committee on the Budget, has officially introduced the fiscal year 2027 budget resolution.

Chairman Johnson said, when we have the finest among us, the men and women in our armed services and harm's way,

It is beyond unfortunate that providing support for their efforts and protection has turned into a partisan issue.

The same can be said for supporting farmers, our intelligence services and election integrity.

In less partisan times, the requested appropriations supplemental for these priorities

would have sailed through Congress with bipartisan support.

Instead, because of Democrat obstructionism, we're having to resort to the budget reconciliation process.

This resolution would fund the bare minimum of what is required for the defense of our nation.

And I urge my colleagues to fully support it.

The resolution outlines recommended federal revenue levels starting at approximately $4.48 trillion for 2027, scaling up to over $6.34 trillion by 2036.

It also sets outlays for national defense, international affairs, and science, aiming to maintain a structured fiscal path while addressing immediate security requirements.

More and more working families are turning to food benefits and food pantries for their meals, and that can make eating healthy harder.

UW Extension food health scientist Dr. Beth Olson says, it's not just that fresh foods can be more expensive, it's hard finding the time to actually cook.

If you have a freezer and a slow cooker, consider making a large stew or meal and freezing away servings for the rest of the week.

Most of all, says Olsen, don't fret over missing the time to cook and just having something to eat.

Do what you can to limit the amount of data you're handing out to businesses and services.

UW Madison Information Researcher, Dorothy Salo says, given the amount of data breaches that happen regularly now,

It's wise to be skeptical of what information a company wants from you.

You can ask, why do you need this information?

Keep a robust ad blocker on your computer and devices since bad online ads are the number one source of malware on the internet.

Celo says it's also a great idea to freeze your credit as soon as possible and keep it frozen until you need to take out a loan or complete a major purchase.

A final pre-election poll finds Francesca Hong, with a 22-point lead in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor.

State Navigate Poll Executive Director Chaz Nuttikom said the Democratic Socialist from Madison polled at 44% when leaners are included.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is at 22% and State Senator Kilda Royce of Madison at 11%.

The poll of 1,473 likely primary voters was conducted Monday through Thursday of this week.

It has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3% and included 573 likely voters who participated in a survey at the end of July, which also showed Hong at 44%.

Mary Radcliffe with state navigates said Hong does best with those who've not voted in any of the last four primaries where she leads by 50 points.

But that lead is just eight points among those who voted in all of the last four primaries for Wisconsin governors.

The voters that say they make less than $30,000 a year favor Hong by 18 percentage points while voters who make over $150,000 a year favor her by 28 percentage points.

GasBuddy reports average gasoline prices in Wisconsin have experienced a recent decline falling 10.9 cents per gallon over the past week to reach an average of $3.84 today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,112 stations.

Despite this short-term dip, prices remain elevated compared to historical figures, sitting 14.9 cents higher than one month ago.

97.7 cents higher than one year ago.

Diesel fuel has also seen a modest decrease of 5.1 cents, with the national average now at $5.28 per gallon.

President Trump has officially nominated Danielle Thuman-Severs to serve as a Republican commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission.

This strategic move could potentially shift the operational dynamics of the agency

providing the commission with a fourth member.

Analysts suggest this appointment may grant the administration the ability to remove Commissioner Ana Gomez, the sole Democrat currently on the body, without sacrificing the three-person quorum required for the FCC to function.

Severs is a seasoned communications professional who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

This role marks her second period of service at the agency, having previously acted as legal advisor in Carr's office from 2021 to 2023.

Between her FCC tenures, Severs worked in the private sector on government relations for a national telecommunications infrastructure provider and practice communications law at a Washington law firm.

The nomination follows a significant Supreme Court ruling last month, which affirmed the President's authority to fire congressionally approved appointees to federal agencies.

While Commissioner Gomez has been a vocal critic of certain administration policies, she publicly congratulated Severs on the nomination.

Gomez remarked on the rewards of serving the commission and expressed a hope for the agency to eventually return to a full five-member body.

The Senate will now consider Severs for approval if confirmed.

Her five-year term would retroactively begin from July 1, 2024.

While Washington tradition often involves pairing nominees from both parties for confirmation, it remains to be seen if the current Senate will follow this path or if Democratic pushes for a new term for Commissioner Gomez will gain traction.

The ongoing debate over the management of gray wolves in Wisconsin has reached a new peak

following the United States Senate's recent objection to Senator Ron Johnson's unanimous consent request for the passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson expressed profound disappointment with the federal roadblock, emphasizing that the recovery of the gray wolf is a documented scientific success that justifies a shift in management authority

away from federal courts back to state wildlife professionals.

Olson argues that for Wisconsin's farming community, the issue is rooted in data-driven management rather than political ideology.

He points out that while farmers are consistently held to scientific standards in crop production, the federal government has failed to apply the same rigor to wildlife management.

Despite multiple presidential administrations across both parties acknowledging the successful recovery of the species, the WFBF contends that federal intervention continues to prioritize emotional arguments over the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting delisting.

The practical consequences of this administrative gridlock are becoming increasingly severe for local producers and residents.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently declared an emergency after exhausting the funds allocated to compensate livestock producers for wolf depredation.

This financial shortfall has left farmers, hunters, and pet owners facing significant delays in receiving reimbursements for losses.

The WFBF maintains that the current status quo is unsustainable and remains committed to advocating for a management system where science takes precedence over sentiment to protect the state's agricultural interests and domestic animals.

Monday's Roundup.

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It's joke day with Phil and Hank, so brace yourself.

These jokes aren't just corny, they're full-on field-tested.

If you're groaning, laughing, or questioning your life choices, you're doing it right.

It's Monday's Roundup.

Making Mondays just a little less Monday-y.

It's time for the

roundup How are

you

doing young man?

I am

wonderful.

All

right No, no issues this morning or anything.

Not yet.

Anyway,

why

should

there be I'm afraid to say at this point.

You should see

if I

get kicked me hard

side way No, I guess I haven't been on my office this morning.

So

I just want to make sure kind of, you know, Monday mornings, sneaking around the corners.

How was your weekend?

It was good.

Well, I saw you yesterday.

Yeah, you did.

You did.

Are you okay with that?

You already recovered from that?

Yes, I

am.

We went to the game in Belleville together.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Good ball game.

It was

really

good

game.

Kind

of

question of whether we're going to play it or not because of the storms that rolled through Dane County yesterday

and my backyard.

Yeah, you got your backyard.

We didn't get as much here as other places,

but we had a lot of rain.

Yeah.

It just poured.

So I thought we were in trouble yesterday after the ballgame or what was the top of the ninth inning?

Top of the ninth.

It started raining.

Then I go and get the truck to load everything up and it just poured.

Just poured.

So anyway, any plans for this week?

Did you mow over the weekend?

No.

I forgot to ask you

that.

Probably should be.

Maybe tonight.

We'll see.

Because we got a busy

end of the week.

A lot of stuff going on.

Yeah.

If it's not going to rain though, I thought it was supposed to rain this evening.

Maybe not.

Later, maybe just a slight chance.

We

should be good.

But you know those slight chances we're gonna get true four inches.

Right, right, right.

So anyway, um, exciting times gray socks in this Friday, uh, a week from Friday is football season.

Yes.

For regular season, uh, county fairs are happening.

There's all kinds of stuff going on.

Yep.

Look forward to the.

Ithaca School Fair and the River Valley School Fair as well.

Ithaca School Fair is the earliest it's ever been.

It's September 16th, I think it

is.

It's great.

I mean, it's common.

Yeah, coming on down the line.

Um, yeah, but we have a lot of things to be thankful for.

We had a great auction

last

week.

The final donation, somebody got us a 33,000.

Really?

The last $100 pledge.

So 33,000 over the last week.

And important reminder, if you bid on something, you're a successful bidder.

You can pick it up today between eight and five at the grace office.

Yes.

Yeah, but

do

that.

Exciting week last week.

So it was, so it looked forward to Friday night and they, uh,

The walk?

It'll seem kind of quiet today between.

It will.

It'll be kind of like,

God, where's everybody

at here?

Can you just come, just let people come in.

Maybe we can sell some certain things.

I think we've got some things in the drawer over there.

Like a whoopee cushion.

Whoopee cushion.

It's a mallow cup.

It's a prop mallow cup because

it's expired.

They're a little hard.

That doesn't matter to you.

No,

but I use it as a prop on the show.

Do you?

Yeah.

So it's just a prop of candy.

Prop of candy.

Yep.

Yeah.

So it's basically an imposter.

Yeah, right.

What song always makes you think of me, Phil?

I would say the Deliverance theme.

The Deliverance theme.

Dueling banjos.

Dueling banjos.

Well, I appreciate that.

Thank you, I think.

Thank you.

I think you might be from Arkansas.

Philip, if you've looked up Thousand Island on a map.

Thousand Island.

Yes.

Yes.

I want to go to Thousand Island.

I like the dressing.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So anyway.

Yes.

Thank you.

Today is Chet's Chuckle, Phillip.

Just to let everybody know a friendly reminder, you'll never find another me.

Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing, but it's the truth, Phillip.

Yeah.

Just.

Letting you people

know.

Never find another

you.

Never find another me.

Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

I'll say, I'll say, I say, I see that boy.

That boy, right?

What do you call a car taking a test?

Oh, um, what is it?

A Ford Focus.

Focus.

Yes.

Yes.

Sixth grade county, although focuses weren't around when I was in sixth grade.

Oh,

really?

No.

Hmm.

Yeah, just another thought here.

We are never too old to learn something down, Phil.

Yeah.

Especially you and I on Mondays on Mondays, for sure.

I got a rush yesterday after dropping off at your house after the game.

I went to a local convenience store here and I was recognized by a couple.

It's kind of weird.

I didn't think that one poster was still in circulation, but apparently it is, you know,

Melt carton of Arkansas.

I wish it was a melt carton.

Do not take money from this man.

I

went to the doctor's office the other day complaining about my sore feet.

The doctor said, gout!

I said, I just walked

in.

I could have been a hillbilly word on a Friday.

What do you call a $2 chicken, Phillip?

I don't know.

I'm afraid to ask her.

I

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I should know, I don't know.

It's a USB.

A USB!

Yes, yes.

Oh boy, let's just

take time out.

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Without you, there won't be us.

Well, we have some guest lecturers again

today.

So let's see what we have here.

What's the difference between a bad hunter and a constipated owl?

A bad hunter can shoot but can't hit.

While a constipated owl can hoot but can't.

Okay, little Simonson boy.

I tell you what, boy.

Get a little risque on the radio.

A little risque, yeah.

Something that we've never been.

No, no, all right.

Oh boy.

Yes.

What did Luke say to Han and Leah when they split up?

I don't know.

May divorce be with you.

Oh my goodness.

I should have been sad.

I should have been sad when my flashlight batteries died Phil.

Really?

Yeah, I was just delighted.

Delighted.

Delighted.

Oh boy.

Let's see

if the little copper doll boy has anything to add to it here

today.

This morning my wife said, would you look at that couple?

He's holding her hand.

He gave her a little kiss.

He even held the door for her.

I wish you would do that.

This is about honey.

I barely know her.

Yeah.

A little boy asked his father, daddy, how much does marriage cost?

How much does it cost to get married?

His father replied.

Hmm.

I don't know, son.

I'm still paying.

Oh, yes.

And that is why he's a single man.

A jumper cable walks into a bar, Philip.

Yes.

The bartender says, I'll serve you.

but don't start anything thank you yeah yeah that was bad was it bad that was bad yep oh what's the difference between a steak and a shooting stars

i

don't know one's media and the other's a little meteor meteor oh that's very topical we've

got meteors in the sky tonight

yes in fact next few nights

perhaps

So

very

topical.

I'm sure you did that on purpose.

I offered my elderly neighbor 10 bucks to try out her stairlift.

Have you seen those?

Oh, I love those.

Yeah.

I think she's going to take me up on it.

They're not getting any better.

Do they usually?

You know, June just told me to put the toilet seat down.

Yeah.

I don't know why I was carrying it around in the first place.

Well,

you

know, you put your head through it, you can imagine you're in the picture frame

or something.

You go ahead and do that, buddy.

I just hope it was a new one.

Oh yeah, I'm kidding.

I went to KFC to get the kids something to eat the other day.

They wanted the kid's meal with a leg.

So I said, kid's meal with a leg.

And the lady says, which side?

Me.

Complete silence is a heavy contemplation and a hard decision here.

And you know me.

Me saying I guess the right one the right side.

I don't know what the difference is after several moments The laughter says shit of laughter.

She says no, honey.

What side do you want to go with the leg?

Must mash potatoes

Our wedges, not the right leg or left leg.

Yeah,

well, there's many different signs.

Well, maybe one's meatier than the other.

That depends on what kind of asteroid you're looking at.

Right, exactly.

Thank you.

And it's hard to find a KFC these days too.

You used to just walk right across the yard.

You were like home.

Yeah.

But now you got to go a

little

ways.

No, it's no fun.

No, it's no fun at all.

Just about like your hearties quest.

We couldn't find one on the way home yesterday from Belgium.

We didn't really.

Well, we'd have to go to point out.

I think was the closest or Boston.

Yeah, I've been a little further.

I don't think Madison has

one.

Do they know?

No.

Well, there you go.

That could be your next business venture.

Well, I was devastated when my gigantic parrot died of old age.

You're what?

My gigantic, gigantic parrot.

Your gigantic parrot.

Yeah.

Keep it up.

I just, but I wanted, I was your interpreter there.

It was a huge weight off my shoulder.

Oh, yes, right.

I'll tell you what, they're not getting any better.

Was that the kicker?

Cause it's about

time

to get the cane out and pull you off the stage.

Here we go here.

A doctor couldn't, a doctor couldn't get hired at the hospital.

So he opened his own clinic outside.

He hung a sign treatment, 20 bucks.

If we can't cure you, get a hundred dollars back.

A lawyer saw the sign and thought, hmm, I'll make some easy money.

He walked in lawyer says, I've lost my sense of taste doc.

The doctor turns to the nurse and says, grab bottle number 14, three drops on his tongue.

The lawyer sputters, uh, that's kerosene doctor.

Great.

Says the doctor.

You're cured.

That'd be 20 bucks.

Yeah.

Irritated.

The lawyer returned a few days later and the lawyer goes, I've lost my memory.

I can't remember anything.

The doctor goes, huh, bottle number 14, three drops.

Lawyer goes, Hey, that's kerosene.

You gave me that the last time.

Doctor goes perfect.

Your memory is back.

That'll be another 20.

Beautiful.

Fuming, the attorney comes back one more time.

The attorney goes, my eyesight is terrible.

I can't see a thing.

The doctor goes, I'm afraid we can't fix that here.

Take this $100 bill.

The lawyer looks at the bill and says, hey, this is only $20.

The doctor says, just like that, your eyesight is restored.

There you go.

That'll be 20 bucks.

You're cured.

You're cured.

You're cured.

Oh, boy,

Hank.

Not bad, not bad.

I think we need to go to comedy school.

Yeah,

that's probably true.

So I know a lot of jokes.

Yeah.

But I can't remember them all.

Right, exactly.

Or they don't get past the

Full knee test.

Yeah, exactly.

Have a great day, buddy.

Be kind.

The sensor.

The sensor.

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 10th.

These are today's vital statistics.

James R. Jim Hansel, 97 of the town of Henrietta, died June 30th at home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15 at Mick Memorial Park in Hub City.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.

until noon.

A memorial service will follow.

There will be a time of Uker playing in karaoke following the service in tribute to Jim.

Burial will be in St.

Patrick's Cemetery in Melanta Creek.

Memorials may be directed to Mick Memorial Park.

Jim is survived by his wife Emily, children Daniel and Lynn Hansel, Louise and Larry Martin, Mary and Dan Ryan, and David and Deb Hansel.

Sister Marge Gleason, brother-in-law Joseph McEvec, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

James R. Jim Hansel, 97 of the town of Henrietta.

Paul J. Roberts, 54 of Soldiers Grove, died unexpectedly July 20th in La Crosse from complications during heart surgery.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15th at Community of Christ Church in Soldiers Grove at 12 noon.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Roth Family Cremation Center and Funeral Services.

is assisting the family.

Paul is survived by his mother Kay and Corey Jones, his fathers Bruce Cornwell and Randy Roberts, his children Hunter and Rebecca Roberts, Cassidy and Zachary Reddy, Hogan Roberts and Brooklyn Roberts, brother Jerry Roberts, half-siblings Isis and Gary Winos, Oscar Cornwell, Bruce and Amy Cornwell, Connie and Jesse Higgins, Rhonda and Travis Washburn,

and Rachel Roberts, grandparents Paul and Pat Wallin, many other relatives and friends.

Paul J. Roberts, 54 of Soldiers Grove.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86 of Spring Green died Thursday, August 6th.

at Greenway Manor.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the SOC and Iowa County Humane Societies.

The Richardson-Stanford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy Simon Hansen, daughters Abby Schultz and Kristen and Terry Fry, steps on Hamilton Aronson and Anne Kane, four grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Gerald C. Jerry Hansen, 86 of Spring Green.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

The Richland Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce the addition of Dr.

Austin Uert to its orthopedic surgery department, bringing a wealth of expertise and a passion for rural medicine.

Dr. Uert is set to enhance the specialized care available to the local community.

He recently completed his intensive orthopedic surgery residency at Michigan State University McLaren Oakland in Pontiac, Michigan, where he gained significant experience in general orthopedics and high volume surgical procedures.

Dr. Uert was drawn

to the region by the opportunity to practice broad-based orthopedics while fostering deep multi-generational relationships with his patients.

He expressed great enthusiasm for the welcoming culture of the hospital and the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, noting that providing a full spectrum of care in a rural setting was a primary goal for his career.

His arrival is seen as a major step forward for the facility as he will work alongside established surgeons to expand access

to essential services like sports medicine and joint replacements.

Community members can look forward to meeting Dr. Eward soon as he is scheduled to begin seeing patients

in mid-September.

The hospital has already opened scheduling for his initial clinics, allowing residents to secure appointments in advance.

With his commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care, Dr. Eward is poised to become an integral part of the health care team and the community at large.

The city of Verroqua is set to receive a significant boost to its local infrastructure following the announcement of a $2.518 million loan from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson confirmed the funding today, which is designated for the installation of critical solid waste infrastructure at the city's closed landfill to address environmental and safety concerns.

The primary focus of this investment is the installation of an active landfill gas extraction system.

This new technology is designed to capture and control subsurface gases more effectively than the city's current passive system, which is no longer operational.

Recent monitoring has shown that gas migration is occurring, making this upgrade a vital step in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the safety of the surrounding areas.

The project will include the construction of gas extraction wells, transmission piping, and a blower system to draw out and safely eliminate the gas through flare skid units.

Director Iverson emphasized that this funding aligns with broader federal efforts to support rural communities by maintaining affordable utility rates and providing essential sanitary services.

The investment is being facilitated through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program.

an initiative that helps rural areas improve the treatment facilities serving local households and businesses.

This modernization effort reflects the ongoing commitment of the USDA to provide the safe and reliable infrastructure that Wisconsin residents deserve.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation has launched an investigation into the death of 38-year-old Corey D. Ruiz following an encounter with Madison Police Department officers Wednesday, July 22.

The incident occurred in the city's Marquette neighborhood after police received reports of a subject checking parked vehicles

and an alleged burglary attempt around 1 p.m.

When officers attempted to contact the subject, he reportedly fled the scene on a bicycle at approximately 1.35 p.m.

Four officers located Ruiz at the intersection of South Baldwin and Williamson streets, according to official reports of physical altercation ensued during the contact.

Investigators state that Ruiz brandished a knife and injured officer Keele Badinger Peterson, a veteran with over 10 years of law enforcement service.

While two other officers attempted to deploy tasers without success, officer Badinger Peterson discharged his firearm striking Ruiz.

A knife was later recovered at the scene.

Emergency medical services were summoned and life-saving measures were performed before Ruiz was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

In addition to Officer Badinger Peterson, a second officer sustained injuries during the struggle.

Both officers were treated and released from a local hospital.

No members of the public were harmed during the incident.

per agency policy, all four responding officers have been placed on administrative leave.

DCI is currently leading the investigation with assistance from the Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Sun Prairie Police Department.

Involved law enforcement personnel are reportedly cooperating fully with the inquiry.

Once the review of evidence and facts is complete, DCI will submit its investigative reports

to the Dane County District Attorney's Office for review.

All of that information was provided in a press release today from the Department of Justice.

In a decisive move to address the stage-growing medical needs, universities of Wisconsin President Renee Wachter and a coalition of university representatives have unveiled the Healthy Wisconsin Proposal.

This ambitious budget initiative aims to train 35,000 new healthcare professionals over the next 10 years, serving as the cornerstone of the university's 2026-2027 budget request.

By focusing on the healthcare pipeline, the proposal seeks to ensure that Wisconsin communities remain vibrant and well-supported by a robust workforce of skilled medical experts.

President Wachter, speaking at UW La Crosse alongside Chancellor James Bebe, UW Parkside Provost Matt Cecil and UW Stout Polytechnic Dean of Students,

Sandy Scott emphasized that the universities of Wisconsin have a long-standing commitment to solving the state's most pressing challenges.

The proposal requests a $90 million state investment distributed across all 13 public universities.

This collective effort is designed to improve access to care by reducing wait times for appointments and ensuring that every region of the state has the professional talent necessary to thrive.

The urgency of the proposal is underscored by the current shortage of healthcare workers, which threatens the ability of residents to receive timely medical attention.

Wachter noted that when professionals are in short supply, it becomes increasingly difficult for individuals to lead healthy lives and for local economies to prosper.

By involving every university in the system, Healthy Wisconsin aims to strengthen the professional pipeline from education to practice, ultimately fulfilling a promise to enhance the quality of life for all Wisconsin citizens.

The Richland School District will be holding super registration tomorrow from 1 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at the Richland Center High School.

During the event there will be staff members on hand to assist parents and their children who will attend Richland School District this year.

There will also be representatives of various groups and organizations in attendance.

Dr. Sherry Johnson is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Richland School District.

We've expanded all of the groups that are there.

So we have tables for, like, Cobison will be there.

So families want to check in and let them know my students riding the bus.

And then Cobison will let them know what bus, you know, depending on where they live.

A food service will be there if there's questions about that.

We will also have a lot of clubs and community organizations, like Head Start.

Also, C-COP will be there and different groups like that.

It'll be a really great place for families to get resources.

We will have our booster club there as well as our athletics will be there because to do athletics you have to have either an alternate year card or get a physical in order to participate and so that card will be there and available if you haven't done that yet.

Our nurses will be there if there's something that you're concerned about with your child and you can talk with them.

All of our principals and their office staff will be there if you have other things you want to talk about.

photos will be taken during super registration.

We have school photos so make sure that everyone's looking great and you can come in and get your school photos done.

However, if you do have to miss that date, we do have a makeup photo day on September 15th.

The students can get their photos taken in their buildings on that day.

The event will also feature school tours, a food truck and more.

Super registration is not only a good opportunity to prepare for school, but also will give students a chance to meet who they might associate with during the new school year.

I feel like super registration is a great opportunity to connect with maybe classmates or staff.

When school starts September 1st, this gives you a few weeks before school starts to kind of get in that mentality again and understand

what's

coming.

Students who will be new to the district are especially encouraged to attend so you can get enrolled.

Get ready for the school year by attending super registration anytime between 1 p.m.

and 7 p.m.

tomorrow at Richland Center High School.

You can find out more information on the Richland School District website or by calling the district office at 608-647-6106.

Senator Howard Markline has been officially named the 2026 Legislator of the Year by the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association.

The prestigious award was presented Friday at the Platteville Fire Station by a delegation including WSFCA President, Chief Steve Denzian, Vice President Robert Goplin and Platteville Fire Chief Ryan Simmons.

The recognition highlights Senator Markline's extensive efforts to support fire departments across the state.

During the 2025-2027 legislative session, Markline championed significant legislation, including 2025 Wisconsin Acts 35, 36, and 212, which aimed to expand training options and increase funding and flexibility for local departments.

He also authored 2025 Wisconsin Act 197 to enhance protections for fire department personnel against job-related threats.

Furthermore, Markline

a key leader in securing long-term state budget funding for specialized units such as Wisconsin Task Force One and regional hazardous materials response teams.

Expressing his gratitude, Senator Marklein noted that local fire departments are the first to answer the call during emergencies, and he remains committed to being a reliable voice for them in the legislature.

Chief Denzion praised Marklein as a strong advocate.

who has provided instrumental tools and sustainable funding to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Wisconsin's emergency responders.

US Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin has joined a coalition of lawmakers in a firm stand against a recent proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to rescind critical drinking water protections.

The opposition centers on the EPA's plan to eliminate federal public health limits on specific PFOS chemicals, often referred to as

forever chemicals.

Baldwin and her colleagues argue that such a move would expose millions of Americans to unsafe levels of toxins, which are scientifically linked to severe health outcomes, including kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease and developmental harm in children.

The group of senators emphasizes that the rollback directly contradicts the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Specifically, its anti-backsliding provisions intended to ensure public health protections remain robust once established by scientific evidence.

By delaying compliance for PFOA and PFOS standards,

until 2031 and removing limits for other variants, the administration's proposal is seen as a major step backward.

Lawmakers highlighted that these standards were the result of decades of research and advocacy and that weakening them now would penalize communities that have already invested resources into remediation and compliance planning.

U.S.

Senator Ron Johnson in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee on the Budget has officially introduced the fiscal year 2027 budget resolution.

Chairman Johnson said when we have the finest among us, the men and women in our armed services, in harm's way it is beyond unfortunate that providing support for their efforts and protection has turned into a partisan issue.

The same can be said for supporting farmers, our intelligence services, and election integrity.

In less partisan times, the requested appropriations supplemental for these priorities.

would have sailed through Congress with bipartisan support.

Instead, because of Democrat obstructionism, we are having to resort to the budget reconciliation process.

This resolution would fund the bare minimum of what is required for the defense of our nation, and I urge my colleagues to fully support it.

The resolution outlines recommended federal revenue levels starting at approximately 4.48

trillion for 2027, scaling up to over $6.34 trillion by 2036.

It also sets outlays for national defense, international affairs, and science, aiming to maintain a structured fiscal path while addressing immediate security requirements.

GasBuddy reports average gasoline prices in Wisconsin have experienced a recent decline following falling 10.9 cents per gallon over the past week to reach an average of $3.84 today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,112 state stations.

Despite this short-term dip, prices remained elevated compared to historical figures, sitting 14.9 cents higher than one month ago and 97.7

cents higher than this time last year.

Diesel fuel has also seen a modest decrease of 5.1 cents with the national average now at $5.28 per gallon.

The cost of filling up varies significantly across Wisconsin.

Recent reports indicate a widespread in pricing with the cheapest station offering gas at $3.53 per gallon compared to a high of $4.99 per gallon.

On a national level, the trend aligns with local findings.

The average price of gasoline across the country has dropped by 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, settling in at $3.94 today.

While this represents a weekly decrease, the national average remains higher than a month ago by 9.5 cents and significantly higher than a year ago by 85.6 cents.

The 26th annual ride to remember Motorcycle Ride and Rally, hosted by the High Ground, is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th.

This long-standing tradition invites motorcycle riders, veterans, families and community supporters.

For a day filled with camaraderie, scenic rides, live music and raffles.

Participants can choose from three different rides, starting with a one-hour ride at 10 a.m., a two-hour ride at noon, and a one-hour sanctioned ride led by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association at 1 p.m.

Registration is available for $25 for solo riders or $45 for a rider and passenger, which covers the rides, lunch, and a commemorative item.

While on-site registration is an option, early registration is encouraged.

Beyond the riding, the event features live music by the Hillbilly Fever Band and various raffles, including the popular

basket babes, baskets.

Appointment highlight occurs at 2.45 p.m.

with a symbolic ride through Nielsville representing the departure and return of service members.

Following this, a 315 remembrance ceremony will feature guest speaker, Ty Leto, a retired chief warrant officer for the ceremony honors those who served and includes the reading of 100 names of fallen service members.

The high ground located at double

7031 Ridge Road in Neilsville.

Looks forward to honoring our nation's heroes from the community.

Democratic congressional candidate Emily Berge appeared on WRCO's morning show recently.

Our own Phil Knee asked her what set her apart from her opponent and the upcoming primary.

I think you know there's some policy differences.

Like I am the only candidate that has you know supports a moratorium on data centers.

I think that we need to get that figured out until, and it's not even a timeline for me, it's until we have regulations on data centers, but also AI.

Again, I brought up AI.

When I talk to young folks, they're top, you hit the top two, healthcare, housing, but AI.

And people want regulations around this.

We need to have oversight with these AI products.

I'll just tell a quick story.

My daughter who's 18, she's gonna go to school

to be an illustrator.

She's a very creative person, very proud of her.

And I both actually go to my kids go to stout.

So that's great.

And my husband and I met at stouts.

That's kind of fun.

But anyway, she got herself a tablet for school, for college, and she deliberately got an older model that didn't have AI baked in it.

And that's

That's how people are that age, 18 through 20.

They're sick of AI.

And so I think it's really important to put a moratorium on all these huge data centers that are coming, which these transmission lines are feeding.

It's all part of the same thing, right?

It's these billionaires in California that are just using us, using our land, they want us to pay for it.

No, we need to put a stop to it until we can get that figured out.

So that's a big difference as well, just that moratorium on data centers.

A lot of people don't know what it is like living from paycheck to paycheck out here and all across the country, right?

Yes, right, I know.

It's true.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Patriot.

You know, it's really scary.

And then healthcare as well, you know, that goes, everyone needs access to healthcare.

I support universal healthcare.

That's another differentiation between, you know, me and my primary opponent.

I just believe that

everyone should have access to health care, including mental health care.

We are the richest country in the world, and people are having GoFundMe pages to pay for health care.

Again, you talk to young people, after they age off their parents' health insurance, if their parents even have health insurance, they go without health insurance.

I believe this is a compassion thing.

It's what makes us strong as a company, or as a company, as a country.

It makes us strong as a country to make sure that our people are taken care of, and we need to

prioritize, especially the people of Wisconsin.

What will it take to win against Derek Van Orden in November for you or your opponent?

Yeah, I think it's the people.

So like I said, I am running a grassroots campaign for the last 18 months.

I've been out there at a goal.

I still have a goal of shaking every hand, talking to every person, all 750,000 of them in the third congressional district, which I know is a lofty goal.

But I think it shows you where my values are.

I have been showing up, and people are responding.

In Lafarge, I had 100 people show up at the town hall.

In Verrocco, I had 120 people show up at the VFW for a town hall.

And up in Pigeon, in Trumplow, I had a packed house.

And these are small rural communities.

In Galesville, I had a packed house at the library.

I have over 600 people who have signed up to volunteer with our campaign.

And so money.

is a part of politics, unfortunately.

That's just the way our federal government, that's the way the values have been, which is unfortunate.

And I will work to get that out of our government.

So there's money.

And whoever wins the primary, the money will be there.

But only one of us has the people.

Like it has all this volunteer people power.

And that's our campaign.

And that's what we need to win in November.

People so often take the people for granted.

Outsiders, DC insiders, they take the people for granted.

You know, the DC establishment, the Democratic establishment, did not want me to run.

They told me they didn't want a primary, that they had their candidate.

And that's what I knew I had to run.

You asked me my why?

That's what sealed it for me.

When they said, no, we don't want you to run, I said, well, then I'm running.

Because the people of the Third Congressional District deserve a choice.

They get to choose what Democrat goes up against Derek Van Orden.

And insiders in DC do not get to choose that, even though they want to.

Again, and because of that, that's where my values lie anyways is the people, like the people, very people focused campaign, but because establishment has funneled millions to my primary opponent in these national endorsements.

That made us all the more important to build this people power, to show them.

Because that's what we'll show them.

But that sets me apart.

And that has allowed us to create this huge movement of people that are so excited for just hope and change.

So excited to have someone to believe in.

It's not even me.

It's this movement of people first.

And that's how we're going to win in November.

The other thing, too, is

people want to be treated kindly and they don't like that matters how you treat people and people don't always feel like they're treated kindly with you know our local with our you know federal elected people so just like that respect that integrity that our campaign has is what draws people to us and we're like just a snowball rolling down the mountain or a bluff you know like and we're just growing bigger and bigger as more people join our movement and that's what we're going to do you know in November and that's how we will

you know, flip the seat back from red to blue.

Though it isn't even about colors, it's just about representing the people and local communities of Wisconsin.