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Here's your Daily News Roundup.

For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.

Governor Tony Evers is making another request to President Trump, this time for federal disaster aid after July storms in the Fox Valley.

The governor is seeking help for people and communities in forest, out of gamey, vilus, and Winnebago counties.

State and federal damage reviews estimate more than $8 million in residential losses and nearly $14 million in public sector damage.

The request follows an EF-3 tornado in the Monash-Appleton area, along with high winds, hail, power outages, and water system problems.

Wisconsin is part of a proposed $17 billion settlement with Meta that aims to make Facebook and Instagram safer for children.

It'll send up to $313 million to the state.

The agreement follows a multi-state investigation into claims that Meta knew its products could harm young users, but failed to do enough to protect them.

The settlement must first be approved by a court.

The Wisconsin State Fair is reporting an increase in attendance.

More than 925,000 visitors were counted during this year's 11-day event in West Alice, an increase compared to last year's edition.

However, the number is well short of the record of more than 1.1 million fairgoers in 2024.

That was the third consecutive year the fair saw at least one million visitors, but is now falling short of that mark for the second straight year.

Next year's event is scheduled to take place from August 5th

to August 15th.

Badger football games are adding competition to the concession stands.

Fans will be treated to new menu items this season that's called Battle of the Dogs, where a new hot dog will be introduced each home game based on Wisconsin's opponent.

That includes the Michigan State Spicy Spartan Dog and Rutgers Fat Dog.

Camp Randall Stadium will be offering other new menu items this year, such as the Badger's Cheeseburger and Taki's Street Corn.

A woman convicted in the Slenderman stabbing case wants out again.

Now, 24-year-old Morgan Geyser's attorney is once again filing a petition for her conditional release.

A Waukesha County judge formally signed off on Geyser's conditional release in July of 2025.

She was placed in a Madison Group home the following September and escaped from it in November.

Geyser was found at a truck stop outside of Chicago and returned to Wisconsin a few days later.

Her conditional release was revoked December 23rd of 2025.

Miesel's cases in southwestern Wisconsin continue to increase.

The latest update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number now stands at 61, including 17 probable cases of the illness.

Iowa County has 35 confirmed cases, while Grant and Lafayette counties are also impacted by the outbreak.

DHS officials say residents need to be aware of Miesel's if they haven't already been notified of being directly exposed.

Wisconsin anglers may need to change which fish they take home and eat under new state health guidance.

The DNR and Department of Health Services have released an updated Choose Wisely booklet with fish consumption advice for waters across the state.

Some areas, including parts of the Yajara River chain and the Wisconsin and La Crosse rivers, now have stricter warnings and do not eat advice for certain species.

Officials say fish remain a healthy food, but contaminants such as mercury, PCBs, and PFOs can build up over time.

Green Bay City officials are warning residents about a phishing scam targeting people after submitting certain permits or applications.

Emails may come from unofficial domains such as USA.com and will demand payment via wire transfer.

Some emails have also threatened delays if fees weren't taken care of immediately.

The city says residents can verify the request directly by contacting the Community and Economic Development Department.

And that's your state news update.

I'm Connie Feldman.

for Civic

Media News.

At least four fights broke out Packers tight end Tucker Kraft.

You know, I thought we got a lot of good work in, you know, you can always expect some chippiness.

But as far as all the joint practice, I've been a part of this.

This wasn't that bad.

The two teams play in their final preseason game tomorrow night, kickoff seven o'clock baseball.

The Brewers and Mets tonight, wrapping up their series.

Brewers pitcher Dustin May knocked out after his first pitch on a comeback hit, whacking him in the back at 106 miles per hour.

Enter Robert Gaston.

who pitched the next six innings, the Brewers won eight to one.

He was great.

He really was.

I mean, that's not an easy assignment and he knew he was available tonight and gave us parts of six, made big pitches at big times, jockey him through that.

That's the Brewers manager, Pat Murphy.

With sports, I'm Mike Clemens.

Mostly sunny today.

We'll get to around 81 for a high this afternoon.

Tonight mostly clear.

We're going to drop into the mid to upper 50s for a low tomorrow.

More sunshine with a high of 82.

I'm the urologist Sean Cable.

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

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Today is August 27th.

These are today's vital statistics.

David D. Dave Ault, 84 of Plain, died at home Sunday, August 23rd after a long battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, August 28th at 11 a.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church in Plain with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held today from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church and again tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

David D.

Dave Ault, 84 of Plain.

Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65 of Boscobel, died Saturday, August 22 following a brief illness.

Visitation for Tracy will be held from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

Friday, August 28th at Backroads Methodist Church in Bosquebell.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, August 29th at the church.

An additional time of visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Backroads Methodist Church are appreciated.

To continue the work, Tracy was so passionate about.

The family requests that bright colors are worn.

at her services.

Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65 of Boscabelle.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena, died August 15.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m.

at the Spring Green Community Church.

Visitation will be held today at the church from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and again tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St.

Croix Hospice of Platteville or the Hoden Center in Mineral Point.

The Richardson

Stafford funeral home is assisting the family.

Phillip David Roberts, 77 of Arena.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center, died suddenly Monday, August 17 at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service, burial will follow in the Bloom City Cemetery.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello, died Sunday, August 9th.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28th at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake in Portage.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84.

of Montello.

Victoria and Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14 following a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion post 13 in Richland Center Saturday, August 29 from noon until 4 p.m.

A lunch will be served.

Victoria Vicky Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center.

Michael Neary, 2 of Laval, died Thursday, August 20th.

Funeral services for Michael will be held Monday, August 31st at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church in Laval.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 30th from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and Monday from 9.45 a.m.

until 10.45 a.m.

at the church.

Burial will follow at St.

Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.

The Farber Funeral Home is currently assisting the family.

Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.

Charles

Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston, died Sunday, August 23 at Amplify Health Care in Bosqueville.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 5 from 1pm until 3pm at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, a private family burial to be held at a later date in the Mount Tabor Cemetery.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Charles Chuck

Barrett, 63 of Boston.

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Today is August 27th.

These are today's vital statistics.

David D. Dave Ault, 84, of Plain, died at home Sunday, August 23rd after a long battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church in Plain with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27 from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church and again on Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

Dave is survived by his children, Gret and Tammy Ault, Jackie and John Jewel, Mark and Lori Ault,

Tim Ault and Shelley and Tim Haritz.

Brother-in-law Tom Otter, sister-in-law Paula Bray.

Eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

David D. Dave Ault, 84, of Plain.

Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65, of Boscobel, died Saturday, August 22, following a brief illness.

A visitation for Tracy will be held from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

Friday, August 28 at Backroads Methodist Church in Bosquebell.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, August 29 at the church.

An additional time of visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Barrio will take place at a later date in Louisville Flowers.

Donations to Backroads Methodist Church are appreciated to continue the work Tracy was so passionate about.

The family request that bright colors are worn at her services.

Tracy is survived by her husband Russ Atkinson, children JT and Andrea Atkinson, Nicole and Noah Baumeister, Allison and Lawrence Bay, and Casey and Kennedy Atkinson, parents Al and Judy Tremel, siblings Thomas Tremel, Terry and David Sanborn, Karen and Bert Hicks, Gary Tremel and Tricia Tremel, eight grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Tracy Atkinson, 65, of Bosqueville.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena, died August 15.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m.

at the Spring Green Community Church.

Visitation will be held Thursday August 27th at the church today from 4 until 7 p.m.

and again tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In Louisville Flowers memorials can be made to St.

Croix Hospice of Platteville or the Hoden Center in Mineral Point.

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

Philip is survived by his wife Linda, son Fred and Shannon, daughter Erica and Sean.

Five grandchildren, siblings Stan and Nancy Roberts, Steve and Bridget Roberts, brother-in-law Carl and Rose Peterson, sister-in-law Joan, brothers-in-law Don Creasy, Roger Creasy, Bruce and Betty Creasy, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center died suddenly Monday, August 17 at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service with burial to follow in the Bloom City Cemetery.

Shauna is survived by her husband John Alexander, her children Elizabeth Alexander, Michelle Alexander, Courtney and Michael Richards, Joshua Alexander and Cassidy and Adam Ray, brothers Rex and Sharon Philpott, Breton Brian Philpott and Travis and Kelly Philpott, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

Shauna Alexander, 71.

of Richland Center.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello, died Sunday, August 9.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake in Portage.

Dennis is survived by his children, Jack Diedrich, Connie Diedrich, Richard Diedrich, Denise Diedrich, Delta Erickson Diedrich, and Daryl Diedrich.

Siblings Jean Bulle, Thomas and Nancy Moore, Kathy and Tim Geiger, Steven and Helene Moore, David Moore,

Michael and Kim Moore and Mary and Brian Robison, 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Dennis D. Diedrich, 84, of Montello.

Victoria and Vicki Sutton, 81, of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14 following a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion post-13 in Richland Center Saturday, August 29th from noon until 4 p.m.

A lunch will be served.

Vicki is survived by her husband Jean, daughters Tammy and Rich Lukavitz, Tony and Eric Rariden, stepson Todd Prouty, stepdaughter Tasha and Dave Whittington Wisniewski, brothers-in-law Felix and Ulta Sutton,

Galen and Donna Sutton, Sterling and Kathy Sutton, sister-in-law Sheila and Mike Bradford, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Victoria Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center.

Michael Neary, 62 of Laval, died Thursday, August 20.

Funeral services for Michael will be held Monday, August 31 at 11 a.m.

at Zion Lutheran Church in Laval.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 30 from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and Monday from 9.45 a.m.

until 10.45 a.m.

at the church.

Barrio will follow at St.

Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.

The Farber funeral home is currently assisting the family.

Mike is survived by his stepchildren, Scott and Darcy Parrish, Kelly and Matt Hadfield, sisters Margaret Neary,

Helen and Donovan Frank, Anne and Larry Meyer, Rita and Tim Cole, Kathleen and Alan Johnson, sisters Margaret Neary, Helen and Donovan Frank, Anne and Larry Meyer, Rita and Tim Cole, Kathleen and Alan Johnson, seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.

Charles Chuck Barrett of 63 of Bostown died Sunday, August 23rd in Amplify Healthcare in Bosquebell.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 5th from 1pm until 3pm at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Mount

Haber Cemetery.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Chuck is survived by his wife Melissa, daughter Serena and Corey Prokop Davis, steps on Ben and Jenny Anderson, father Pearl Barrett, brother Ralph Barrett, two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.

Good morning, everyone.

For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.

63 degrees in Richland Center.

Right now, the forecast says the high today will be 81.

The Richland Center City Auditorium was filled to near capacity last night as citizens from every township in Richland County

gathered to voice their unified opposition to the proposed 765 kilovolt power lines.

Mike Reniger of Southwest Partners opened the proceedings by outlining the intent of the gathering before conducting a formal introduction of the represented areas.

A show of hands confirmed that every single township in the county had sent residents to the auditorium, underscoring the widespread nature of the concern.

The event then transitioned into a collaborative workshop format where attendees broke into small groups to discuss their motivations for attending and their reflections on the prior informational meeting held at Richland Center High School on Monday.

Throughout the evening, the prevailing message emphasized by Brenniger and shared by the audience was one of unity.

Organizers stressed that the impact of the power lines transcends individual property boundaries, calling for a collective effort to support one another, regardless of whose land is directly affected.

Brenniger noted that the opposition faces a significant challenge that will require sustained commitment from the entire community over the long term.

The atmosphere in the room remained charged with passion and loud conversation as residents discussed the potential future of their landscape.

Observers described the crowd as a galvanized force determined to maintain their momentum.

As the meeting concluded, organizers announced that plans are already underway for a follow-up session.

Yes, WRCO News is aware that there was a traffic accident last night at the intersection of Highway 58 and Smith Hollow.

We do have a message into the Richland County Sheriff's Department for further details.

To this point, we do not have those.

As soon as they are provided, we will report them.

The Kiwanis backpack program is rolling along.

Information has been sent out.

If you signed up to receive a backpack, you should have received the information.

Backpack pickup is at the Phoenix Center on the 31st of August Monday from 10 a.m.

Until 5 p.m.

We did get a call yesterday asking about that and the feedback is that information went out to the people who are signed up pickup is Phoenix Center August 31st 10 a.m.

To 5 p.m.

County Road double O closed again today

From 8 a.m.

until 4 p.m.

for Colvert Replacement, this closure is from Highway 60 to Oak Ridge Drive Inn, Orient Township.

Thank you, Derek Brown of Richland County Highway Department.

During a meeting held Wednesday, the Richland Center Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to address a conditional use permit application from Shriver Foods.

The request pertains to the company's continued

continued Dairy Product Processing Operations at 926thville Road.

While the facility is a long-standing fixture in the community, Zoning Administrator Aaron Unbehan clarified that an ordinance amendment dating back to 2000 established dairy processing as a use requiring a conditional use permit within the city necessitating this formal action.

Representatives from Shriver Foods emphasized that the application is primarily a procedural effort to align with local regulations.

They noted that their day-to-day operations have not changed, but they are seeking the permit now to correct a previous oversight and ensure full compliance moving forward.

The transparency of the process was evident during the hearing, where the company reiterated its commitment to following the city's established zoning requirements.

Public engagement regarding the permit was minimal, but positive.

No citizens spoke during the hearing itself.

However, Unbihan reported that the city had received one email from a local resident expressing support for the proposed permit.

Following the discussion, the planning commission showed clear consensus on the matter, voting unanimously to recommend that the city council approve the conditional use permit.

The recommendation now moves to the city council for their consideration.

There will be road work on Highway 14 East next year, beginning at a date not yet determined, spanning from .1 miles east of Highway 58, continuing east to the Sock County line.

This project will provide pavement improvement, a widening of the shoulders, and an improvement of the intersection in Gotham, which will include widening, but does not include a roundabout.

WRCONews will share additional information as it becomes available.

Thank you to Richland County Highway Commissioner Josh Elder for providing those details.

Press release from Richland County Board Chair, Kerry Severson, Richland County Ad Hoc EMS District Formation Committee.

So this is dealing with the future of ambulance service in the county.

Invites the community to a town hall Tuesday, September 29th at 6 p.m.

This event will be held at the American Legion located at 900 Flag Park Drive in Richland Center.

This will be an interactive discussion between the committee and the community to talk about emergency medical services in Richland County.

This will be an opportunity for the community to learn what steps the county has taken related to emergency medical services and what that means for you as a resident of Richland County.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Monday morning, a routine drive-through Liberty Township turned into a scene of devastation, following a collision between a passenger vehicle and a farm tractor.

At 11.09 a.m., emergency dispatchers notified the Grant County Sheriff's Office of a severe crash on County Highway E situated near the intersection of Scenic Road.

The incident involved an 89-year-old rural Livingston man, Melvin Meshack, and 63-year-old Jeffrey Vesperman of Fenimore.

According to initial reports from deputies at the scene, Mechak was traveling eastbound in a 2022 Buick Envision when his vehicle struck the rear of Vestbermann's tractor, which was also heading east.

The force of the impact was so significant that Vestbermann was thrown from the tractor.

Following the collision, the tractor veered into the North Ditch while Mieshek's SUV came to arrest in the South Ditch.

The gravity of the situation prompted an immediate and massive multi-agency response, bringing together first responders from Lancaster EMS and Fire, Southwest Health EMS, Fenimore EMS, and the Stitzer Fire Department.

Due to the critical nature of Vesperman's injuries, UW MedFlight was summoned directly to the crash site.

Southwest Health EMS personnel worked to stabilize Vesperman before transporting him to the waiting helicopter.

He was subsequently flown to UW Hospital in Madison.

However, despite the efforts of medical staff, he later died from the injury sustained in the crash.

Mieszek was assessed by responders on site and was later taken to a hospital by a private party for further evaluation.

The Richland County Natural Resources Standing Committee is set to meet Monday, August 31st at 9.30 a.m.

in the county boardroom.

This upcoming session follows a period of intense public opposition and significant community interest regarding the proposed BECI 765KV transmission line project now being referred to as the Becky Project.

Recent local meetings including a county board session that had to be moved to a larger venue to accommodate the crowd have

underscored the deep concerns residents hold regarding environmental impacts, property loss and transparency.

Central to the committee's agenda is the ongoing debate over the high voltage line.

Members will consider a formal resolution opposing.

The 765 kilovolt transmission line and discussed the technical requirement of mapping these lines as a GIS layer.

This action follows previous efforts by the County Board to request additional information from developers as residents in the Driftless area continue to organize legal and community-led coalitions against the project.

In addition to the transmission line discussions, the committee will handle several other essential county matters.

The agenda includes reviewing multiple zoning petitions,

for rezoning and parcel splits across various county locations.

The committee is also scheduled to discuss and potentially approve a short-term rental ordinance for a future public hearing alongside updates to zoning rules concerning junk properties

and the keeping of chickens.

Departmental reports from the Zoning Administrator, County Conservationist, UW Extension and Real Property Lister will also be presented.

Again, that meeting of the Richland County Natural Resources Standing Committee, Monday, August 31st, 9.30 a.m.

in the County Boardroom.

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It's game day.

We're rolling out dumb cheap games that somehow turn into bragging rights.

No strategy, no practice, just luck, vibes, and questionable choices.

Thanks, Loveline.

the most anticipated moment of the week, especially if you're from Arkansas.

If it comes back quick, that's a green light and you can take a victory lap.

If it drags on, Hank says, step away, stretch like nothing happened, and act like you had better plans all along.

So tune in, play along, and let Thursday's roundup turn ordinary into slightly ridiculous in the best way possible.

Grab your skates, yeah, we're calling you.

It's time for the roundup.

Good morning, young man.

There he is.

How you doing?

I am fine.

What a gorgeous morning.

Finest

frogs here.

Split four ways.

Yeah, there you are.

Yeah, or if you can go finer.

Another old saying that it is and it's not even Friday.

I'm sorry.

I told I told us I

I'm told to fill logics.

Sorry, buddy.

There you go.

Sorry.

Anyway, you getting trouble last night?

Mow yard?

No,

tonight.

Tonight.

Tonight's yard mowing.

Oh, trouble in yard night.

Must be on Thursday

night.

It must be.

Yeah.

I had too many irons in the fire last night.

Oh, yes.

Actually get it done.

I didn't want to mow like 15 minutes and I have to run and then come back and finish tonight.

And then maybe tomorrow.

Yeah.

I've done that before

too.

Two days in a row.

Yeah, don't look good.

No, it doesn't.

So what do you do?

Hey, you know what?

As busy as you are filled.

I'm surprised you made it to work.

Oh, I always get the ball not

to work,

but you know, not much, not much else going on it.

you know, 430 in the morning.

So

she might as well just come

in.

Not too many conflicts.

Your calendar's open there.

Yeah.

Yes, it is.

Yeah.

So when we record a morning show, that'd

be

perfect time.

430 in the morning.

Wouldn't

it?

I've had people say to me over the years, well, I just don't have time to call you.

Well, I'm here from 430 a.m.

until 4.

Who knows?

There's, there's ample,

there's ample time

really to do it.

Yeah,

they are.

Hey, your question of the day.

Hey, ever.

Have you ever posted something on social media that you regret?

No, you're not big

into that.

I don't I don't at all and and the thing of it is I've I've read a couple things over the years that I thought I kind of wanted to respond to and it's important to kind of collect your thoughts and then

You know, either proceed or never do anything in anger, you know, reference.

Those keyboard

cowboys are tough behind the screen.

Oh, yeah.

Absolutely.

So a lot of people don't understand that they just, they're just tough behind the keyboard.

But when confronted, they're putty.

They're like Flarp.

Yeah.

We have some of that in here.

We do.

Somewhere.

All right, buddy.

Uh, if you might be from Arkansas, Phillip, if you own at least one flashlight, the only works when you smack it.

That always used to work.

You

know, the old batteries, you just

jar them.

Exactly.

We store batteries in the freezer too.

Is that a myth?

I think it is, but you used to say, you got to

look it

up.

That

helps.

Is it a myth or the freezer or refrigerator is always, but when you go into any other store, they're just sitting there on the counter, expiration date.

This was after using 3,150.

This after you left the flashlight on for seven hours and you put it in the freezer to recharge them.

So, you know, I have some questions for you, Phillip.

Oh, I thought I had a quiz Tuesday.

Well, here's another one.

Okay.

All right.

Here we go.

Hypothetical chaos for you.

You wake up with a talking animal sidekick.

What animal is it and how fast do you regret it?

Probably

a

dog, guys.

You think a dog, really?

Sure, probably a dog.

You wouldn't regret that.

No, all I can see is like a Looney Tunes character.

I was thinking.

Somewhere between Pluto and Scooby-Doo.

The bulldog and the little dog.

Oh, yes.

Hey, Spike.

Hey, Spike.

What do you want to do?

You want to chase cars?

Hey, Spike.

I

thought maybe you would have got our old rooster friend.

Speckled Pete, not speckled Pete.

Oh, frog horn leg.

What was he frog horn leg frog horn?

What did I say?

That's what you said fog horn fog horn that blooper My goodness, he was supposedly named after US senator I believe really that I think that was his nickname or something or known for long filibusters not frog but fog fog horn fog horn really

leg

horn.

Yeah Yeah, uh-huh

Had to, I'd hate to have a leg that's a horn foggy.

Then he had his, then he had his, remember his cousin.

Rhode Island.

Oh, yes.

Oh, I say, I say, oh, that's Rhode Island red.

He came to visit him and then he kept trying to do all these things to sabotage him and never worked, never worked.

Yeah.

If you, if your job suddenly required a costume every day, what outfit gets you fired, Phillip?

Probably what you always bring up there, you know, the Speedo.

I've put those away.

Oh, I have you.

Good.

Well, it's about time.

What?

Um, probably a cape.

A cape.

Yeah.

Okay.

Just a

cape.

Trying to get you fired here.

What costume would get you fired?

The trouble is, you know, you can't like underdog used to use a phone booth and I think Superman, you can't find a good phone booth to dress in anymore.

What do you do?

Where do those guys dress now?

If aliens.

arrived and only watched you for 10 minutes.

What incorrect conclusion would they draw about us humans?

That there wasn't intelligent life.

There wasn't.

Yeah, they need more of a segment of 10 minutes with me to realize that, oh, he maybe is smarter than he looks, you know, you're

given a prey in your honor.

Oh,

what

incredibly underwhelming things, over underwhelming things is it for?

What is the prey for that?

Um,

the armpit Hall of Fame.

No, no, your record collection.

Oh, the record collection.

Oh, people have no idea.

Well, that's, that's overwhelming,

not underwhelming, but it's overwhelming for your wife, underwhelming for you.

Right.

Cause you're never happy with it.

I'm living the dream.

Yes.

If your inner monologue had a volume knob, where would it be stuck?

Like, like the guy that's talking to you all

the time.

Right.

I don't really have that problem.

No, I don't

think

so.

No,

also today is game day.

Phillip, right?

What's going on out and about?

Spent a little money on this one.

You spent money on 12 bucks on this game.

Wow.

This is a highfalutin games.

Pickleball.

People are always encouraging me to get out and enjoy what we have now.

Look at that.

Pickleball.

It's a mini.

It's a mini

one.

It's a mini, but it still works.

Oh, the paddles are really small too.

Okay.

I don't know if we can even get it over the fence.

Huh?

All right.

Where would you be without China?

Cause they, they make all your games.

We parent would still be talking about other things.

Maybe.

All right.

So put those suction cups down so that net stays in one spot.

I think you got to spread it out a little bit more.

Tighten it up, man.

Tighten it up.

There you go.

Right.

Are you ready?

All right.

Oh, you missed the serve.

No, you know what?

I knew these balls would be bad.

Yeah, the ball doesn't work.

Oh, you found a ping-pong.

I found a ping-pong.

That's what you got to do.

Oh, I missed it.

Oh, that's too hard.

That was... Oh, hey, where did we go?

Oh,

it's way under here.

Oh, okay.

Oh, goodness.

See, I used to be an ace at ping-pong, but this isn't a very big deal.

Wait, yeah.

No, you didn't hit it over the net.

That's one nothing, Phillip.

Oh, hold on.

I got to go get the

ball.

Phillip is gone.

Hey, Phillip, welcome back.

Oh, I think we already done it.

I think so.

Oh, no.

Oh, it don't look good.

No, it's oblong.

It doesn't look good.

Maybe it'll come out.

Just about.

OK, here we go.

Oh, I spiked it.

1-1, Phil.

We're playing ping pong with a pickleball.

2-1.

Oh, 3-1.

Oh, the net fell.

There's too much speed on

your ball, Phil.

Well, I'm used to just killing it.

Oh, 3-2.

Wow four two four three four three.

Where do you go now?

I don't know You're going down man.

Oh I missed it.

Maybe you're not going down.

What is it five five three?

I'm like three.

I need a bigger battle the net keeps falling down five four Five five those are the ones that my buddy Brian Elvin used to get it.

Yeah, no, it's right on the edge

Yeah, you can't do anything with it

Six five oh boy hit it off the table all right six.

What is it

seven five seven five

oh?

There we go seven six seven six Seven seven first one to ten Phil oh eight seven

oh Nine ten point oh Nine eight nine eight

Oh, Hank wins.

Hank wins.

Man, pickleball that broke into ping

pong.

Yeah, you know what?

If I was going to buy it for $12 again, I would not.

Well, these, I don't know, these balls don't bounce like they

should.

They don't bounce like

they should.

Because a pickleball is a lot more bouncy than that would be.

I mean, we couldn't even play jacks with

that one.

No, you couldn't.

Don't bounce on them.

It'd be good for like,

for your whiffle

ball.

Yeah.

A little small

whiffle

ball.

Sure.

Actually people have those for softball and baseball.

Sure.

They have little bats.

The little ones.

And they

work.

Well that's $12 you can't get back.

I'm taking it back Phil.

I'm taking it back.

Even at your garage sale.

You're not getting 12.

You're looking.

50 cents maybe.

Maybe.

Give me a dollar for the 10 and they're probably just buying the 10 box.

Right.

Right.

Speaking of buying, we have some, we'll have some more tickets to sell on Friday for grace.

That's tomorrow.

Right.

There's some, some tickets that were left over from the auction and didn't get a chance to sell them at the silent auction.

There are Brewer Cubs tickets and their September series.

I believe it's September 8th and 9th.

You're gonna have to look at it, but it's one of

the... It's Tuesday, Wednesday,

right?

Yeah, when the Cubs come back.

And what

else comes with it?

You get four tickets per game, right?

And parking.

And parking pass.

Right.

Yeah.

Which parking is kind of a big deal anymore.

Um, you know, it's expensive.

You used to pay as you drove into the hot.

No, you don't.

Now you go in and there's a QR code.

And, uh, if I got down there, they'd probably tool my car cause I wouldn't know how to figure out how to pay for the parking.

But we had a rough time in downtown Milwaukee when we went to the bucks.

We did.

Yeah, you and I, when we went to Richland Center, uh, they had, uh, when they played at visor forum, remember that?

No, I was sleeping.

Yeah.

Good point.

Good point.

So, uh, so yeah, those tickets, one last Yaha for grace for right 20.

for the, for the end of this year, it's from

what

August 31st?

August 31st is the deadline to get all your stuff in for grace and they'll be on with us tomorrow on the morning show, but they'll talk about the totals and summaries, but we're going to try to sell those tickets tomorrow between 10 and noon.

And if

we, if we could really get some bidders on these at fun time, I don't know the game times, but it'd be a

good fun time.

Now trouble is it's September and school has started and those kinds of things.

And it's during the week, but still a fun outing and maybe

Great outing.

Maybe you want to buy for both nights who got two different nights

and

just go down if

they're game days or I didn't look at the time

I don't have to look I think they're both night games.

Are they really a lot more details than

that?

I thought maybe Wednesday probably the last game of the series would be at one usually Thursday is Sometimes they get Thursdays off though.

That's true.

You're got a good point.

We'll have to look it up

Yeah,

so anyway more details coming

up.

Yeah, so anyway,

what's your

love line my love line today Philip?

Let me see here

Do you drink soda?

Cause you look so delicious.

Oh, for heaven's sake.

That wouldn't have even worked back in the seventies.

That's where I got it.

It was from the

seventies.

So you're not a soda drinker.

Huh?

You're not

a soda

me

moderation.

I would say maybe once or twice a week.

you know I really do like ski.

I know you do.

I know

you do.

Try

to

moderate

it

you know.

But I haven't had like a real soda pop like you know with with the shirt it's too sweet for me.

Yeah that's what they say you know after you order your four Big Macs you get a diet coke.

100% watching your

weight.

I'll take a four Big Macs three large fries four

Apple pies and pies and you know what make it a small day a small day buddy I hope you

have a

great day be kind my friend have a good one that's angry

The Richland Center City Auditorium was filled to near capacity Wednesday evening as citizens from every township in Richland County gathered to voice their unified opposition to the proposed 765 kilovolt power lines.

Mike Brenniger of Southwest Partners opened the proceedings by outlining the intent of the gathering before conducting a formal introduction of the represented areas.

A show of hands confirmed that every single township in the county

had sent residents to the auditorium, underscoring the widespread nature of the concern.

The event then transitioned into a collaborative workshop format where attendees broke into small groups to discuss their motivations for attending and their reflections on the prior informational meeting held at Richland Center High School on Monday.

Throughout the evening, the prevailing message emphasized by Brenniger and shared by the audience was one of unity.

Organizers stressed that the impact of the power lines transcends individual property boundaries, calling for a collective effort to support one another, regardless of whose land is directly affected.

Brenniger noted that the opposition faces a significant challenge that will require sustained commitment from the entire community over the long term.

The atmosphere in the room remained charged with passion and loud conversation as residents discussed the potential future of their landscape.

Observers described the crowd as a galvanized force determined to maintain their momentum.

As the meeting concluded, organizers announced the plans are already underway for a follow-up session.

During a meeting held Wednesday, the Richland Center Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to address a conditional use permit application from Shriver Foods.

The request pertains to the company's continued dairy product processing operations located at 920 Sextonville Road.

While the facility is a long-standing fixture in the community, zoning administrator Aaron Unbehan clarified that an ordinance amendment dating back to 2000 established dairy processing as a use requiring a conditional use permit within the city, necessitating this formal action.

Representatives from Shriver Foods emphasized that the application is primarily a procedural effort to align with local regulations.

They noted that their day-to-day operations have not changed, but they are seeking the permit now to correct a previous oversight and ensure full compliance moving forward.

The transparency of the process was evident during the hearing, where the company reiterated its commitment to following the city's established zoning requirements.

Public engagement regarding the permit was minimal but positive.

No citizen spoke during the hearing itself.

However, on behind reported that the city had received one email from a local resident expressing support for the proposed permit.

Following the discussion, the planning commission showed clear consensus on the matter, voting unanimously to recommend that the city council approve the conditional use permit.

The recommendation now moves to the council.

for final consideration.

The Baraboo Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating a violent encounter that left one man injured late last night.

Officers responded to the 200 block of 4th Avenue at approximately 10 p.m.

following reports of a shooting during an attempted robbery.

According to preliminary reports from investigators, the victim identified as a 23-year-old male had arranged to meet two individuals in the area.

Police believe the meeting was intended to facilitate a narcotics transaction.

During the meeting, two masked suspects confronted the victim and attempted to rob him at gunpoint.

Although the suspects were unable to obtain any property, the situation escalated when one of the individuals discharged a firearm.

The victim sustained a graze wound to his head during the shooting.

The suspects fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are considered non-life threatening.

Detectives have already interviewed several witnesses and indicate they are following an active lead regarding the suspects involved in the incident.

Chief of Police Justin

K Carloni stated that investigators do not believe this was a random act and have concluded there is no ongoing threat to the general public.

The investigation remains active and the Baraboo Police Department is urging anyone with information to contact them at 608-355-2720.

There will be road work on Highway 14 East next year.

Beginning at a date not yet determined, spanning from .1 miles east of Highway 58, continuing east to the Sock County line.

This project will provide pavement improvement, a widening of the shoulders, and an improvement of the intersection in Gotham, which will include widening, but does not include a roundabout.

WRCONews will share additional information as it becomes available.

Thank you.

Richland County Highway Commissioner Josh Elder.

for providing the details.

Yesterday, a routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed pursuit in Platteville Township.

Grant County deputies attempted to stop 43-year-old Stephen Henriksen of Platteville on Highway 80 due to existing probable cause for his arrest on multiple charges, including felony bail jumping and a harassment protection order violation.

Henrickson fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a chase that reached speeds of 90 miles per hour before deputies terminated the pursuit near the city limits for safety.

After eventually pulling into his driveway, Henrickson fled on foot into a large wooded area adjacent to a cornfield.

Despite an extensive search involving the Platteville Police Department and the deployment of a drone,

He was not located.

The case is being referred to the Grant County District Attorney's Office with recommendations for additional charges of felony eluding and obstructing.

At 1.08 a.m.

this morning, emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle accident on Highway 81 near Cadwell Road in Cassville Township.

48-year-old Jason Udelhoffin of Cassville was traveling northbound on his 2006 Harley-Davidson when he struck a deer.

The impact through Udelhoffin from the motorcycle resulting in significant injuries.

He was initially transported to Grant Regional Health Center by Cassville EMS before being airlifted by med flight to a hospital in Madison for specialized treatment.

Authorities noted he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The Crawford County Fair is being held today and runs through Sunday at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills.

Today the midway opens at three o'clock and the challenge to the champion's bull ride begins at seven.

Tomorrow features live music by Buck Hallow at three thirty and the tri-state truck and tractor pole at six thirty.

Saturday's events include an antique tractor pole at ten o'clock, Monty Burger and Country Gold at three thirty,

The demolition derby will be held at 7 o'clock.

On Sunday morning, there will be a car show at 10 o'clock and the class of 62 band performs at one.

All weekend there will be exhibitors, arts and crafts, photography, food and more.

More information and a full list of events can be found at the fair website Crawford County Wisconsin fair.com.

The Richland County Fair is proud to announce the return of one of its most cherished traditions, the 45th annual Little Bridges Showmanship.

This delightful event which showcases the next generation of agricultural enthusiasts will take place Sunday, September 13th, starting at 11 a.m.

Families and fairgoers are invited to gather in the show barn to witness a popular spectacle where little people handle little animals with pride and care.

designed specifically for youth between the ages of three and eight, or those in the second grade as of January 1st of this year, the contest provides an opportunity for children who are not yet eligible for regular 4-H membership to participate in the fair experience.

The show features a variety of dairy and livestock animals, including dairy calves, goats, lambs, rabbits, and poultry, all of which must have been born on or after March 1st of this year.

To ensure safety for both the young handlers and their animals, every animal must be presented on a lead line through the event.

Participants and their families should be aware of several important requirements to ensure a smooth check-in.

All animals must comply with the species-specific health and identification requirements found in the Richland County Fair Premium Book.

Furthermore, any animal brought onto the fairgrounds on Sunday requires a vet check-in sheet.

These sheets, along with copies of the health requirements, are available through the Richland County Fair Office or the Extension Office.

If your child is ready to step into the ring, be sure to register early.

Participants must sign up by calling the Extension Richland County Office at 647-6148.

647-6148 no later than August 31st.

Don't miss this chance to support our local youth as they showcase their hard work and bond with their animals.

At this year's Richland County Fair.

A coalition of 25 states led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new United States Postal Service rule that seeks to regulate mail-in voting.

The regulation, which emerged following a recent executive order, mandates that states register every mail-in voter in a new federal database and adhere to rigorous design specifications for ballot envelopes, including the use of individualized barcodes.

Under the rule, the USPS asserts the power to block the delivery of ballots that do not meet these federal standards or are not registered in the system.

State officials argue that this mandate is an unconstitutional overreach that undermines the authority of states to manage their own elections.

With the general election approaching rapidly, the coalition warns that the administrative and financial pressures imposed by the rule are unsustainable and could lead to significant voter disenfranchisement.

Consequently, the coalition has requested a temporary restraining order to prevent the regulation from taking effect.

Ken's going to follow the Scenic Hills National Wild Turkey Federation will be holding their guns and bingo event Friday August 28th at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center Scenic Hills NWTF President Derek Goplin talks about the event.

The doors open at five dinners at 6.30.

We'll have a nice meal that's included with your dinner ticket.

Most people have bought in advance but we do have plenty of seats available so please stop on down at the Phoenix Center.

At five o'clock, you can buy your tickets at the door.

They are $80 apiece.

That includes the good dinner there.

And then if you are interested, we do have a sponsorship table that's $1,200 that gets you eight seats and your own raffle with that table.

The meal will feature delicious items that those who purchase a ticket will enjoy.

Fuzz Macaulay is a member of Scenic Hills NWTF and an organizer of the event.

Beef and turkey, the potatoes, vegetable, bread.

It's the full meal.

It's not just a partial.

It's full meal.

Come, hungry.

A

lot of agriculture students recognize that voice.

The $80 single event ticket includes the meal along with four complimentary rounds of bingo.

The $1,200 sponsored table purchase includes 32 rounds.

Bingo winners will have a chance to win prizes as well as cash.

You get the bingo cards when you come

in.

You play those games and see what happens.

It's the kind of thing where, you know, the selection of what you win can be something dealing with turkey and outdoor or it can be cash.

And I think it's like $400 cash per game.

So it's not like if you're not a turkey person, outdoor person, if you just come and you're playing bingo with us, you know, you walk out of there with cash.

The event will also have a raffle featuring guns and other items, door prizes, and a silent auction.

All are invited to attend Scenic Hills and WTF Guns and Bingo this Friday, starting at 5 o'clock at the Phoenix Center.

For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact Fuzz by phone at 608.

475-0863.

That's 608-475-0863.

You can also visit the NWTF website.

Here with information in Richland County history regarding the Kickapoo Railroad is Mr. Ken Thede.

The Kickapoo Railroad, a follow-up to last week's history moment.

And now, a Richland County Historical Society history moment.

Here's the rest of the story for this week.

According to Sunday's October 25th, 2009, it was a blog spot provided by Brad Steinmans.

The first regular train on the railroad, then called the Kickapoo Valley Northern, arrived in Lefarge on October 11th, 1897.

It's coming caused a boom in the village as people scrambled to meet businesses' demands

and possibilities of new transportation was coming to town.

The business district, which had been focused around the original corners of what is Main Street and State Street in the Farge, began to stretch westward to the river and the train depot that was located there.

Hotels and boarding houses were jammed with increased populations brought by the railroad and resulting from the increased business activity.

It took a while for the railroad to get as far north as Lafarge.

It all started in 1889 with a grand scheme to run a branch line up the Kickapoo Valley from Wazika to Wilton.

Even before that in the 1870s, a survey had been proposed and partially completed in planning for the anticipation of the running of a narrow gauge railroad track up the valley all the way to Tomah.

Then the Kickapoo Valley Northern was organized in 1889 by a group of businessmen from prayer to sheen and musketeh and baraboo and soldiers grove.

The construction on that line's road bed was commenced from Wazika with the intentions of building a 34-mile track of the southern section the line would run from Wazika to soldiers grove.

From the beginning, the fledgling railroad company had financial problems.

When steel rails could not be secured due to lack of funds, wooden rails of maple were made and temporarily used to get the work for the train and the crews so that construction sites could start at Wazika North.

While villages were solicited for even higher donations, individuals also donated money

land, and in this case, many farmers agreed to help with their team to help work the actual building of the railroad bed.

By 1892, when the line reached Soldiers Grove, the company was in dire financial straits.

To get to Lefarge, a tunnel was needed to be dug through the hill at the Lawton Farm located on the Richland-Vernon County line.

The digging of this tunnel was very costly.

In 1899, the Kickaboo Valley in Northern was sold to a company headed by Norman James of Richland Center.

Mr. James had apparently arranged for the earlier loan to complete the line's construction.

He became a very capable manager of the railroad line and soon made it profitable.

In those early days, the Kickapoo Railroad usually had two trains running daily except on Sundays.

One train was used as a passenger train and the other train was called the mixed train route.

They would carry freight as well as passengers.

The first train to go down the valley

Each morning and the last one north in the afternoon usually carried the mail.

Special excursion trains were even used to take passengers for special events like ball games and fairs.

Listen next week to the history of Richland County covering Samuel Swinehart's account of those early days in Richland County.

Today's history moment is a service of the Richland County Historical Society.

Members of the Historical Society enjoy reminiscing with the Aiki Breaking Newsletter.

A strong membership base keeps the Historical Society viable and active by promoting the study and appreciation of local history, the sponsorship of programs devoted to local history, and the maintenance and access to the Aiki School Museum.

Annual memberships are just $10 for an individual or family, $20 for a business, or $100 for a lifetime individual or family membership.

Memberships can be mailed to Richland County Historical Society, 213 South Central Avenue, apartment number 1, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581.

You can also learn more at richlandcountyhistoricalsociety.weebly.com.

Thank you, Ken.

The Iowa County Sheriff's Office managed several incidents throughout the day, Wednesday, ranging from emergency responses to warrant executions and domestic disturbances.

The warning began with a report at 7.31 a.m.

regarding a potential vehicle fire near Commerce Street and County Road ID.

Local emergency services, including the Bernveld Fire Department and Bernveld EMS, joined Iowa County deputies at the location to address the situation.

No injuries were reported during the incident, which was resolved without further complication.

Later that morning at 8.35 a.m., law enforcement activity shifted to the 400 block of Wisconsin Street in Linden.

An Iowa County deputy successfully located Rabin Stanish, 30 who was wanted on an active warrant.

Stanish was taken into custody without incident and subsequently transported to the Iowa County Jail.

The day concluded with a late-night response to a domestic disturbance in the village of Ridgeway at 9.44 p.m.

The Iowa County Communications Center received a report from the 400 block of Kirby Street.

Following an investigation into the matter, 25-year-old Hank Doherty was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct with a domestic enhancer.

Doherty was then transported to the Iowa County jail to be booked on the charge.

A cheese plant closure in Central Wisconsin for Most Farms USA will discontinue your production of 40 pound block cheese and permanently close its facility in Marshfield.

Affecting all 68 employees, the company's warned notice filed with the Department of Workforce Development states foremost is providing at least 60 days advance notice to all affected employees.

The closure is expected to occur on or around December 15th and layoffs are expected to be permanent.

Foremost president and CEO, Brenda DeHart, said the decision to close the plant built in the 1950s follows a comprehensive review of changing dairy market dynamics, including increased US cheese production capacity and shifting consumer demand and is not a reflection on the employees in Marshfield.

New Berlin's mayor has offered a public apology following blowback over social media posts disparaging the Muslim faith mayor Dave Ament

Acknowledged during Tuesday's Common Council meeting that the post on his personal Facebook page could be insulting, offensive, and hurtful.

After delivering his remarks, a mint left the meeting at which point the council approved a resolution condemning his actions and affirming the city's commitment to religious freedom.

There are some calls for the mayor to resign.

The council does not have the authority to remove him from office.

We have two new winners today in the Grace Calendar Raffle Drawing.

They are on ticket 1557, Carla Doudna.