100.9 and 107.7 country and community in Richland Center.
Here's your Daily News Roundup.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
The conflict with Iran continues to impact prices at the pump here in the U.S.
Civic Media's Melissa Kaye has the story.
Gas prices rose 4.4 cents over the last week, the average on Monday landing at 388 per gallon.
This is 10.3 cents higher than a month ago and $1.06 per gallon higher than this time last year.
The national average has risen 7.7 cents over the last week, averaging $4.02 on Monday.
Gas-buddy officials say prices rose in more states than they fell due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries.
These attacks are impacting refined product prices more than crude oil itself.
I'm Melissa
Kaye, Civic Media News.
Officials at GasBuddy say the seasonal transition to cheaper winter blend gasoline could bring some relief in the coming months.
However, these geopolitical tensions could keep upward pressure on the market.
Wisconsin's capital city is among the better places for pets to live.
Finance website Waldhub recently ranked the 100 biggest cities in the U.S.
based on nearly two dozen metrics and ranked them based on pet friendliness.
That includes health and wellness and access to the outdoors.
Madison ranked 47th in the country and received its highest praise in health and outdoor categories.
Milwaukee was ranked much lower in the study, coming in 98th overall.
Wisconsin drivers, students and families are being asked to slow down and stay alert as schools get ready to reopen.
The Wisconsin DOT and the Department of Public Instruction are marking School Transportation Safety Week with daily reminders about crossing guards, bus stops, school zones and pedestrian safety.
Officials say drivers must stop for school buses with red flashing lights and watch closely for children walking or biking.
Madison City Attorney has determined that the Office of the Independent Police Monitor can't access records related to the police shooting death of Cory Ruiz.
The city attorney said the records can't be accessed until the state's investigation is complete.
Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison Police Officer Kyle Batinger Peterson during a struggle with police on July 22.
City Attorney Michael Haas issued a formal legal opinion on August 15th addressing a subpoena the monitor's office sent to Madison Police requesting records from the incident.
Haas said state law gives priority to the outside investigation being conducted by the Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigations.
A new poll shows Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley with an early lead in the Wisconsin governor's race.
The Badger Battleground poll of 500, likely November voters, shows the Democrat with 48 percent of the vote, compared to Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany's 44 percent.
The survey also showed Crowley being favored by independents and college grads and having a favorability rating of 43 percent.
Tiffany's favorability rating was 38 percent.
Wisconsin College students could see tuition stay flat for two years under a new proposal from the universities of Wisconsin.
The plan would freeze tuition from 2027 through 2029 if lawmakers provide $190 million for campus operating costs and to cover the cost of the freeze.
Tuition increases would then be capped at inflation for the next two years.
The DNR wants to grow Wisconsin's next generation of hunters by finding people willing to teach and landowners willing to help.
Volunteers can lead lessons on topics like firearm safety, dog training, preparing venison and cooking wild game.
Interested instructors and landowners can contact the DNR Hunting and Shooting Sports program specialist for details.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Brewers baseball tonight.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports the Brewers back home taking on the Mariners the crew missing players with injuries outfielder South Felix still on rehab assignment Cooper Pratt and Abner Uribe do back later this month manager Pat Murphy more banged up as a team can be That's just the way it is Jake Bowers everybody here is a professional everybody here understands that you have to do what you have to do for the team You know, it's nothing that
any of us in the room haven't seen before or can't handle.
NFL, Keyshawn Nixon, apparently demoted, for now, means more snaps for the Packers' top pick, Brandon Ceasey, at defensive back.
You know, you trust your keys, trust your alignment, trust the things that, you know, your coaches are telling you to do, and you don't do anything out of the ordinary.
You know, you do what you're supposed to do, and you read what you're supposed to read, and you try to go out there and make the plays that come to you, and it's just kind of how I approach it.
That's
Brandon Ceasey with
sports.
I'm
Mike
Clemens.
We have a chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms today with a high in the upper 70s to near 80 tonight.
An early evening shower or thunderstorm then clearing with a low in the 50s tomorrow.
Mostly sunny with a high in the upper 70s to near 80.
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.
Subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you find your podcasts.
It's Tuesday's Roundup!
Brought to you by added touch Floralinkiffs, Julie Karen State Farm, Richland Hospital, Cardinal Glass CG, and by Badgerland Florine.
And today is Quiz Day!
Hank is handing out the questions and Phil bravely, boldly, and often incorrectly taking the quiz!
Confidence?
Sky High!
Accuracy still under review.
Hanks got the answers, Phil's got the guesses, and somehow
we've
got a show.
Play along and see if you can beat Phil.
Which, statistically speaking, you probably can.
Tuesday's Roundup, where the questions are tough and Phil
makes them tougher.
Move them on.
It's time for the
Roundup.
There
he is.
Nope.
I turned it up to you.
I'm done.
There you go.
How you
doing?
Yeah, good,
good.
Something in my voice blocks.
Yeah, I'm sure it was.
How you
been?
Spending all your life, I think.
Right, I'm doing fine.
Did you do anything fun last night?
Did you mow?
No,
I didn't.
You
didn't
mow?
No.
I'm
waiting till tonight, then I can be like, oh, too bad
it rained.
Too
bad it's raining.
I can't
moan.
Can't do it.
And
then next week you'll be, son, can you come up and bail my order?
That's about right.
Yeah, it's getting.
Anyway, it is thick.
It's, yeah.
So anyway, family all good.
Do you play any John Denver this morning?
Not yet.
No, no, the
day is
young.
The morning's on.
I haven't done too much to, uh,
You know, maybe John Denver.
Why
don't you just play one just out of pure love?
I should.
You know, just maybe it's pure love.
But yeah, but just just to play one just to say, you know what?
Just because I love
you because I did anything
wrong.
Right.
Have you ever thought about that way?
She'd be suspicious.
Yeah.
What's coming my way?
Honey do.
Yeah.
What do you do?
Yeah.
What am I going to find out later?
Yeah, it's tough being you in.
She she got home yesterday, and I there was a few things I should have done.
Oh, did you get in trouble?
Not much.
Did you clean out your glider?
You did do that.
I did get that.
Yep.
Was she happy about that?
I think there were some critiques, but for the most part, did you
just throw your stuff on her side?
No, I thought about it, but I'm sure I thought, you know, I pat on myself with the back.
I thought it was pretty good.
And I thought she would run and jump in my arms, you know, when she saw it, but she didn't.
What did she do?
Oh, she just said, oh, okay, that's good or whatever.
Yeah.
But the, the, uh, there's a couple of things.
I mean, you know,
No, I don't know.
I don't know you got you got your clothes hanging here, right?
So I figure you can stack stuff up to the bottom.
Oh, you
can't do that.
Well, well, you know, get things out of the way.
Yeah, you did that, didn't you?
Well,
I have before.
No, you've did that.
Haven't
you?
No, it's not.
They're not quite up to the close now.
Pretty close.
Oh, well, what can you do?
What do you do?
It's tough being Phil.
I know it is.
I know it is living up to that every day.
Well, here you go.
Here's your question of the day.
You ever been caught checking somebody out?
Well, I don't
know.
This is your whole life.
Whole life, I was going to say, yeah.
Probably.
Probably.
Probably.
Do you ever remember one time?
No, I really don't, to be honest.
So try to be more casual about it, you
know.
I remember one time I got my first pair of progressive lenses, you know, where they get dark and I was walking inside of Walmart and this is
lady in front of me.
And it was dark.
Like when you walk in, it was just, just plain dark.
And I'm going, is she wearing all black?
So, you know, I, cause your, your glasses don't go back quickly.
So I lifted up my glasses, she's sitting there.
You like what you see?
Oh boy.
And I'm going,
I, no, I
don't,
no, I don't, huh?
She didn't, you didn't explain to her that it was, no, I didn't have glasses where the problem.
No, at least that's what you were telling.
Yeah, yeah, you might be from Peerage, Phillip.
If you own coolers more expensive than your microwave, didn't we do that one last week?
Coolers?
Coolers,
yeah.
Oh, yeah, like
a... Yeah, like... Ice
chest.
I think maybe you did.
Well, I have no one.
If you ever sat on your front porch and raided thunder... That's happening.
Yeah, that's a good one.
I was, uh, wasn't that a Jeff Fox worthy about, uh, you've been on the news describing what the tornado sounded like a few times.
You
sound like a train coming in.
Well, today is quiz day.
Have you practiced at all?
No,
I didn't know
what I was
supposed
to study.
Well, it's a, it's a, well, you're going to start out with a little bit of, uh, we're going to start out with some movies and then, um, finish up with, uh, shoes, put it
that way
shoes.
Okay.
Are you ready here?
Hold on, Phil Lip.
All right.
You got the date on there?
I do.
All right, number one.
What was Clint Eastwood's character name on the television western rawhide?
Is it Pete Nolan, Jim Quincy, Rowdy Yates, or Gil Favre?
All right number two why do flamingos often stand on one leg fill?
Well number one is it to help them balance in the wind number two to conserve body heat numbers C to rest after flying or D to attract a mate Yeah, all right, all right number
Three, before alarm clocks became affordable, what job involved waking people before work by tapping on their windows?
Is it A, a morning caller, B, a knocker-upper, C, a window watchman, or D, a don keeper?
Do you ever wonder where these go?
Yeah, I do.
Okay, go ahead.
All right, number four.
Four, what college football team
Program is known as the Salukies Salukies Salukies.
Yes.
Is it Southern Illinois?
Northern Illinois?
Illinois State or Western Illinois?
Is
it Southern Illinois?
Northern Illinois?
Illinois State or Western Illinois?
All right.
All right.
Number five in 1906 when football when football changed the distance required for a first down
to 10 yards.
How many downs did a team get?
Is it two, three, four or five?
Hmm.
All right.
All right.
Number six, six, which was a real product, Phillip.
Oh, boy.
Here
we
go.
Bread slippers, spaghetti flashlight or inflatable homework folder.
All right.
All right.
Got it.
Number seven.
Which food is Wisconsin's official state grain?
Is it corn, barley, wild rice or oats?
Is it corn, barley, wild rice or oats?
Number eight blanchardville had a high school until it closed in 1971 and 1972 its students were included with peccatonica What was the mascot of blanchardville?
Was it the golden eagles the miners the rockets or the hill toppers?
Oh, wasn't any of the four that you just gave me that I thought it was no
would you like to phone a friend
Call somebody down in blanchardville.
I know a couple people down there.
No, so
okay
I can probably call Mr. Thede, he'd probably know it too.
Number nine, she got it.
Here's the eighties trivia.
She's got a plan to get us out of here.
Where did she manage to save a little bit of money at Phillip and the song?
She's got a plan to get us out of here.
Where did she manage to save a little money?
Where did she work?
She's got a plan to get us out of here.
Where did she manage to save a little money?
Alright.
Number 10.
10.
What percentage of people say they usually put the right shoe on first?
No.
Alright.
What percentage of people say they usually put the right shoe on first?
Alright.
Is it 27%?
41%?
53%?
Or 72%?
Okay.
Alright.
Are you ready?
Yeah.
How do you, how do you think you're done?
I knew,
I knew some of them.
Uh-huh.
Yeah.
You knew some of them.
Yeah.
What do you think you got?
I got about six or seven.
Oh, okay.
Six or seven.
All right.
Number one.
That was the rage last year, wasn't it?
Six, six or seven, six, seven.
Yeah.
All right.
What was Clint Eastwood's character name on the television Western Rawhide is that Pete Nolan, Jim Quincy, Rowdy Yates are Gil Favre.
Rowdy Yates.
It is.
Yes.
We
play raw head every morning.
Why do flamingos often stand on one leg?
Is it to help them balance in the wind, to conserve body heat, to rest after flying, or to attract a mate?
It is
to conserve body heat.
Keeping one leg tucked close to the body reduces heat loss and helps the flamingo stay warm.
Before alarm clocks became a
Affordable what job involved waking people for work by tapping on their windows?
Is it a morning collar a knocker upper our window watchman or D a dawn keeper?
I said the first one which
morning
collar.
No,
it's a knocker upper.
What yeah, yeah Madden explaining that career today.
Oh boy.
That's the that was the one that I thought would be the least likely so
Oh, well,
you got
me.
Number four, which college football program is known as the Salukis?
Is it Southern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Illinois State or Western Illinois?
I took a stab in it with Southern.
It
is Southern Illinois Salukis, yes.
Back on track, baby.
A Saluki is a speeding hunting dog, not something you order with fries on a large root beer at a game.
So how do you spell it?
Salukis.
It is S-A-L-U-K-I-S.
Salukis.
All right.
I said it right.
I'm probably, I know, but that's what you're getting at.
I got it.
No, no, no.
I wondered, I don't know that I've ever heard that term before.
Oh, and 1906, when football changed the distance required for the, for a first down to 10 yards, how many downs did a team get?
Is it two, three, four or five?
I went with three.
It is three.
10 yards and three downs.
Apparently fourth down hadn't been invented by the department of stress.
Number six, which is a real
product Philip is it bread slippers uh hold it spaghetti flashlight or inflatable homework folder homework folder no it's not it's bread slippers yep all right all right which food is Wisconsin's official state grain is it corn barley wild rice or oats
corn
it is corn
Back on track, baby.
Number eight, Blanchardville had a high school until it closed in 1971.
In 1972, its students were included with Peccatonica.
What was the mascot of Blanchardville?
Is it the Golden Eagles, the Miners, the Rockets, or the Hilltoppers?
I went with the first one.
It is.
Is there Golden Eagles?
Woo!
I was like, I think it was Blanchardville Bullets, and that's what their hometown team is.
And I was thinking there was maybe some kind of
connection.
I
guess not.
All right, number nine.
Here's the 80s trivia song, right?
Yeah.
She's got a plan to get us out of here.
Where did she manage to save a little money?
Well, she worked at a store, a convenience
store.
That's correct.
It is a convenience store.
You know what song that was?
Bon Jovi, right?
No.
Living on a
prayer?
Uh-uh.
Well, who was that?
I have to, it wasn't Bon Jovi.
Oh, okay.
She's got, she's got a plan to get us out of here.
She's managed to save a little money.
Um,
I got the wrong song then.
I was thinking it was, uh, he's working on the docs and, you know, living on a prayer.
That's what I thought
it was.
No, no, that was another trivia question.
I'm not going to ask you next week now.
Cause the question was, where are they living?
You know, he was working on the docs.
Yeah.
Right.
And so where are they living in?
Where were they living on a prayer?
Living on a prayer.
Yeah.
But this
right here is, uh, she's got a plan to get us out of here.
Uh,
Where did she manage to save a little money?
It was
convenience means I thought I've melded the two songs together, but I still got it right.
Yeah, she did you got it right number 10 what percentage of people
People say they usually put the right shoe on first Philip is it 27 41 53 or 72 I went with 53 I would have to and that is correct
the other
40 the other 47 Pete the other 47% put the left one put the left one on first a small percentage spends five minutes looking for where they left it left the other shoe anyway
left the left
shoe
So if you have two left feet, you know when you're trying to dance I don't know you put the left shoe on first that
would put your right foot in
I've played the hokey pokey walk with Gracie.
Yes, she does.
Yeah.
So how'd you do?
Uh, too, right?
Uh, too, too wrong.
That's not bad.
It's correct.
It's kind of a tough quiz today.
It was, it was.
So I, uh, impressed myself a couple of times there.
And then there were a few that I knew too.
You knew rowdy right
away.
I
knew rowdy right away.
And you put 53% now, which
I knew corn too.
You knew corn.
Yeah.
And the song that I was confused on, but I still got the right answer.
Yeah.
I'll get you the name of that person.
Cause you'll know who it is.
If I sit here long enough, but when you're sitting here thinking about other things, you got a microphone in front of you.
I just can't put
those questions.
These questions here, these 80 questions come from Travis Wirtz down at Wirtz floor and home.
Really?
What, what'd
I ever do to
him?
I don't know.
But he goes, Hey, here's some great trivia.
All right.
So it makes you think
you'd have to work today.
So I had to put the, I had to put them all together.
Oh, I see.
I had a tight fill.
You know how I, you know, how I'm, you know, two thumb typer.
Oh yeah.
They don't have
swipe
on.
You didn't learn home roll back in the day.
They don't, they don't, they don't have swipe on the keyboard yet.
Oh, okay.
Yeah.
That would be awesome if they did for a computer.
Right.
and maybe they do and I just don't know how to probably do anyway my friend I hope you have a good day I hope everybody out there stays kind and if it rains be dry
Good morning everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
69 degrees in Richland Center right now.
The forecast says we'll hit a high of 80.
In the news, a Richland County traffic crash closed both lanes of US Highway 14 east.
The accident occurred at the intersection of County Highway TB and Highway 14.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department was alerted to the accident at 3.40 Monday afternoon.
Highway 14 was closed and traffic was rerouted until after 9 p.m.
last night.
No other details have been officially released at this time.
The Richland County Board of Supervisors has announced the last-minute change to the meeting location for its upcoming session this evening.
The meeting scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
will now take place at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
This decision was made to accommodate the significant community interest surrounding the proposed 765 KV transmission line resolution as the original boardroom might not have provided sufficient space for the expected attendance.
County officials are working to ensure the public remains involved despite the venue change while every effort is being made to provide a virtual online option for residents who cannot attend in person.
The administration cautions that such an option may not be available due to the logistical challenges of the short notice relocation.
Residents are encouraged to attend in person at the Phoenix Center to stay informed on the transmission line developments and other county business.
Again, that meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Help set local students up for success.
The Ithaca Lions Club is stuffing the bus.
This Wednesday, August 19th from 12 noon to 6.30 p.m.
in the Ithaca High School parking lot.
Just look for the big bus they're collecting school supplies, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to support students and teachers.
Your generosity makes a huge difference.
Stop by tomorrow and help the Ithaca Lions stuff the bus.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce it will host Corn for a Cause Wednesday
From August 26 from 2 to 6 p.m.
the event will take place on Park Street conveniently located outside the hospital's employee entrance and is open to all members of the public who wish to support a vital local cause.
This year's event invites the community to receive fresh sweet corn in exchange for a free-will donation with every dollar raised directly benefiting the greater Richland area cancer elimination.
The corn has been generously donated by local Ithaca area farmers, Mick and Carly Hipsch, who are contributing their harvest to support the mission of providing aid to local individuals and families impacted by cancer.
To ensure a seamless experience for participants, the TR8C Grace team is offering curbside pickup.
Community members can simply drive down Park Street and volunteers will be on hand to deliver the fresh corn directly to their vehicles.
In order to share the bounty with as many people as possible, there is a requested limit of three dozen ears per person.
For those looking for an extra treat, fresh kettle corn will also be available for purchase with all proceeds from these sales going toward grace.
Sarah Stibby, the TRHC Grace Team Lead,
expressed her deep gratitude for the partnership with the HIPPS family.
She noted that while this marks the second year, Mick has donated corn to the hospital.
It's the very first time the event has been expanded to include the general public.
Last year's internal event was a significant success, raising nearly $1,000 from hospital employees alone.
With the invitation now extended to the entire community, the team is optimistic that this year's corn for a cause
will make an even greater impact in the fight against cancer and the support of local families.
The Richland Area Retired Educators Association, R-A-R-E-A, will have its August event Thursday at the Phoenix Center with registration beginning at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and program at 9.30 a.m.
The program topic will be internet crimes against children, presented by Detective Jason Pilla,
and Lieutenant Lauren Moe of the Richland Center Police Department.
R-A-R-E-A members and their guests need to contact President Barry Rogue here with reservations by today at noon.
Contact Barry by calling 647-6542.
The Richland Center community is preparing for a meaningful afternoon as the city auditorium hosts the Betty Hayes Baxter dedication ceremony August 23rd.
Taking place from 2 p.m.
to 3 30 p.m.
This special gathering will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the enduring life and legacy of Betty Hayes, a figure whose impact continues to resonate through the local arts scene.
Attendees will gather at the historic venue on North Central Avenue to formally dedicate the Betty Hayes Baxter Legacy Stage, marking a new chapter for the local landmark.
Beyond the ceremonial dedication, the event functions as a vital fundraising initiative aimed at ensuring the auditorium remains a premier space for performance and gathering.
All donations collected during the afternoon will be directly allocated to essential stage renovations
providing much-needed upgrades to the venue's infrastructure.
The project will specifically focus on modernizing the rigging systems, replacing the stage curtains, and enhancing the professional lighting to support future productions and maintain the auditorium's vibrant role in the community.
A post-primary poll is out in the campaign for Wisconsin Governor.
The bipartisan Badger Battleground poll commissioned by Platform Communications
finds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley with a narrow early lead over Congressman Tom Tiffany.
The survey of 500 likely voters was conducted through live interviews using a combination of landlines and cell phones August 12th and 13th immediately after the partisan primaries.
Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% in this poll with Tiffany slightly more defined than Crowley.
The Northern Wisconsin Republican is seen as favorable
by 38 percent of voters, unfavorable by 43 percent.
The Milwaukee Democrat is viewed favorably by 43 percent of voters, unfavorably by 26 percent with 31 percent, not yet knowing enough to form an opinion.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has been awarded a significant five-year, $10.5 million federal grant intended to address the urgent special education teacher shortage within the state.
This funding, provided through the U.S.
Department of Education's State Personnel Development Grant Program, will finance the Special Education Teacher Apprenticeship and Induction Retention System in Wisconsin, known as Stairs, Wisconsin.
This statewide initiative is designed to recruit, prepare, and retain specialized educators at a time when the profession faces unprecedented stability challenges.
Addressing the workforce crisis as a primary objective of the grant,
As current data reveals, a critical retention gap where only 43% of special education teachers remain in Wisconsin public schools by their eighth year of service.
To counter this trend, Stairs Wisconsin emphasizes an Earn While You Learn apprenticeship approach by partnering with the Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Improvement Program for Special Education Leadership.
The DPI aims to expand these apprenticeship opportunities
and provide robust induction programs that offer coaching, mentoring, and professional learning for emerging leaders and new educators.
Today is August 18th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Gilbert H. Burmester, 97 of Loganville, died August 12th.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11.30 a.m.
today at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg.
Visitation will also be at the funeral home today from 9.30 until the time of service.
Burial will be in St.
Peter's Cemetery in Loganville with lunch and a follow at Loganville's fire department.
Gilbert
H. Burmester, 97 of Loganville.
Raymond James Ray Bass, 77 of rural Richland County died Monday, August 10th at home.
A celebration of life will be held today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with military honors to be provided by the Viola American Legion post 447.
A visitation will be held today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 4pm until the time of service at 6pm.
memorials and Ray's name can be directed to the Viola Fire Department, Kickapoo Rescue Squad, or Viola American Legion post 447.
Raymond James Ray Bass, 77 of rural Richland County.
Eileen Catherine Hegg-Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock died August 8th in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 20th,
at 11 a.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green immediately followed by a luncheon at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort in Spring Green from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
with burial at 2 30 p.m.
in the St.
Killian's Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday August 19th from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
at St.
John's Catholic Church and again Thursday from 10 a.m.
until the time of the Mass.
Eileen Catherine Hegg
Eberle, 95 of Lone Rock.
Isabelle M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville, died Sunday, August 16th at Senior Life Center in Reedsburg.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11.30 a.m.
Friday, August 21st at St.
Peter's Lutheran Church in Loganville.
Internment will be in St.
Peter's Cemetery.
There will be visitation Friday morning from 9.30 a.m.
until 11.15 a.m.
at the church.
In Lua Flowers memorials to St.
Peter's Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
The Farmer Funeral Home is serving the family.
Isabel M. Reimer, 91 of Loganville.
Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of Avoka, died Thursday, June 18 at Sage Meadows in Middleton.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, August 21 at 1.30 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 21 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12.30 p.m.
until the time of service at 1.30 p.m.
Military rights will be provided.
Gary Lee Hagar, 79 of Madison, formerly of Evoca.
Richard Arlen Olsen, 94 of Evoca, died August 13.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21 at 1 p.m.
at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Evoca.
Barrio will follow in St.
Joseph's Catholic Cemetery with military graveside rites to be conducted by the Evoca American Legion post 335.
Visitation will be held at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church Friday from 10 a.m.
until the time of mass at 1 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Riverdale Food Pantry or a charity of your choice.
Richard Arlen Olson, 94 of Evoca.
Stephen
Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Ritz-Lenz Center, died Wednesday, July 29.
A visitation will be held at the Pratt Memorial Chapel Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m.
until 1 p.m.
Military rights will be held at one o'clock.
A celebration of life lunch will follow at Turbos.
A private family burial will be held in the West Fork Cemetery at a later date.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Stephen Garrett Shell, 46 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Richland Center.
Albert Anthony Grell, Jr., 91 of Galtham died Friday, August 14 at home.
Funeral services will be held August 23 at 1 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
Burial will follow at the Bear Valley Cemetery with military rights to be provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.
Visitation will be held Sunday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Albert Anthony Grell Jr.
91 of Gulfam.
Kevin Hoffman 35 of Richland Center died unexpectedly July 27th in North Carolina.
A celebration of life party will be held August 23 at the Lone Rock Community Center from noon until 4 p.m.
Please wear your favorite Badger or Packer clothing and bring all your happy memories of Kevin to share.
No tears, no sad faces.
Kevin Hoffman, 35 of Richland Center.
Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Avoka and Mineral Point,
died May 31st.
A celebration of life is planned for Sunday, August 23rd from 12 noon until 4 p.m.
at the Old Evoca High School in Evoca.
Gorgon Funeral Home in Dodgeville is assisting the family.
Carol Ann Randall, 83 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Evoca and Mineral Point.
Good morning everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
69 degrees in Richland Center right now.
The forecast says we'll hit a high of 80.
In the news, a Richland County traffic crash closed both lanes of US Highway 14 east.
The accident occurred at the intersection of County Highway TB and Highway 14.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department was alerted to the accident at 3.40 Monday afternoon.
Highway 14 was closed and traffic was rerouted until after 9 p.m.
last night.
No other details have been officially released at this time.
The Richland County Board of Supervisors has announced the last-minute change to the meeting location for its upcoming session this evening.
The meeting scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
will now take place at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
This decision was made to accommodate the significant community interest surrounding the proposed 765 KV transmission line resolution as the original boardroom might not have provided sufficient space for the expected attendance.
County officials are working to ensure the public remains involved despite the venue change while every effort is being made to provide a virtual online option for residents who cannot attend in person.
The administration cautions that such an option may not be available due to the logistical challenges of the short notice relocation.
Residents are encouraged to attend in person at the Phoenix Center to stay informed on the transmission line developments and other county business.
Again, that meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Help set local students up for success.
The Ithaca Lions Club is stuffing the bus.
This Wednesday, August 19th from 12 noon to 6.30 p.m.
in the Ithaca High School parking lot.
Just look for the big bus they're collecting school supplies, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to support students and teachers.
Your generosity makes a huge difference.
Stop by tomorrow and help the Ithaca Lions stuff the bus.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce it will host Corn for a Cause Wednesday
From August 26 from 2 to 6 p.m.
the event will take place on Park Street conveniently located outside the hospital's employee entrance and is open to all members of the public who wish to support a vital local cause.
This year's event invites the community to receive fresh sweet corn in exchange for a free-will donation with every dollar raised directly benefiting the greater Richland area cancer elimination.
The corn has been generously donated by local Ithaca area farmers, Mick and Carly Hipsch, who are contributing their harvest to support the mission of providing aid to local individuals and families impacted by cancer.
To ensure a seamless experience for participants, the TR8C Grace team is offering curbside pickup.
Community members can simply drive down Park Street and volunteers will be on hand to deliver the fresh corn directly to their vehicles.
In order to share the bounty with as many people as possible, there is a requested limit of three dozen ears per person.
For those looking for an extra treat, fresh kettle corn will also be available for purchase with all proceeds from these sales going toward grace.
Sarah Stibby, the TRHC Grace Team Lead,
expressed her deep gratitude for the partnership with the HIPPS family.
She noted that while this marks the second year, Mick has donated corn to the hospital.
It's the very first time the event has been expanded to include the general public.
Last year's internal event was a significant success, raising nearly $1,000 from hospital employees alone.
With the invitation now extended to the entire community, the team is optimistic that this year's corn for a cause
will make an even greater impact in the fight against cancer and the support of local families.
The Richland Area Retired Educators Association, R-A-R-E-A, will have its August event Thursday at the Phoenix Center with registration beginning at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and program at 9.30 a.m.
The program topic will be internet crimes against children, presented by Detective Jason Pilla,
and Lieutenant Lauren Moe of the Richland Center Police Department.
R-A-R-E-A members and their guests need to contact President Barry Rogue here with reservations by today at noon.
Contact Barry by calling 647-6542.
The Richland Center community is preparing for a meaningful afternoon as the city auditorium hosts the Betty Hayes Baxter dedication ceremony August 23rd.
Taking place from 2 p.m.
to 3 30 p.m.
This special gathering will serve as a heartfelt tribute to the enduring life and legacy of Betty Hayes, a figure whose impact continues to resonate through the local arts scene.
Attendees will gather at the historic venue on North Central Avenue to formally dedicate the Betty Hayes Baxter Legacy Stage, marking a new chapter for the local landmark.
Beyond the ceremonial dedication, the event functions as a vital fundraising initiative aimed at ensuring the auditorium remains a premier space for performance and gathering.
All donations collected during the afternoon will be directly allocated to essential stage renovations
providing much-needed upgrades to the venue's infrastructure.
The project will specifically focus on modernizing the rigging systems, replacing the stage curtains, and enhancing the professional lighting to support future productions and maintain the auditorium's vibrant role in the community.
A post-primary poll is out in the campaign for Wisconsin Governor.
The bipartisan Badger Battleground poll commissioned by Platform Communications
finds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley with a narrow early lead over Congressman Tom Tiffany.
The survey of 500 likely voters was conducted through live interviews using a combination of landlines and cell phones August 12th and 13th immediately after the partisan primaries.
Crowley leads Tiffany 48% to 44% in this poll with Tiffany slightly more defined than Crowley.
The Northern Wisconsin Republican is seen as favorable
by 38 percent of voters, unfavorable by 43 percent.
The Milwaukee Democrat is viewed favorably by 43 percent of voters, unfavorably by 26 percent with 31 percent, not yet knowing enough to form an opinion.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has been awarded a significant five-year, $10.5 million federal grant intended to address the urgent special education teacher shortage within the state.
This funding, provided through the U.S.
Department of Education's State Personnel Development Grant Program, will finance the Special Education Teacher Apprenticeship and Induction Retention System in Wisconsin, known as Stairs, Wisconsin.
This statewide initiative is designed to recruit, prepare, and retain specialized educators at a time when the profession faces unprecedented stability challenges.
Addressing the workforce crisis as a primary objective of the grant,
As current data reveals, a critical retention gap where only 43% of special education teachers remain in Wisconsin public schools by their eighth year of service.
To counter this trend, Stairs Wisconsin emphasizes an Earn While You Learn apprenticeship approach by partnering with the Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Improvement Program for Special Education Leadership.
The DPI aims to expand these apprenticeship opportunities
and provide robust induction programs that offer coaching, mentoring, and professional learning for emerging leaders and new educators.