WRCO News at Noon

For Civic Media News,

I'm Connie Feldman.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was formally charged in Brown County Court yesterday with two misdemeanors.

Here's Civic Media's Melissa Kay with more.

Jacobs was arrested in May on suspicion of domestic abuse, but at the time the Brown County district attorney withheld a decision on charging Jacobs pending further investigation.

Jacobs was released from the Brown County jail following the arrest.

He is charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property following a domestic dispute at his village of Hobart home on May 23rd.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gudekunst said on Wednesday the team was preparing for any possibility with uncertainty.

surrounding Jacob's status.

I'm Melissa

Kaye, Civic Media News.

Jacob's is scheduled to appear in court on November 17th.

This is the Packers gear up to host their final preseason game at Lambeau tonight and what will be a battle of the brothers.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur against little brother Mike LaFleur.

First year head coach of the Cardinals.

They're not the only two brothers who will be on opposing sidelines tomorrow night.

Packers receiver Bo Melton's brother Max Melton is a cornerback for the Cardinals.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

tonight.

The Bear Boo Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery Wednesday night.

Bear Boo Police Chief Justin Carloni spoke with Civic Media about the incident.

We did have a shooting during an attempt robbery that occurred in 200 Block Fourth Avenue.

It appears that it was narcotics related.

Police say a 23-year-old man had set up a meeting with two people for a suspected drug deal.

Two masked suspects allegedly tried to rob the victim at gunpoint with one of the suspects shooting him.

The victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries and is expected to recover.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Baraboo Police Department.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputies say they found human remains in a rural Fond du Lac home.

According to the Sheriff's Office, investigators found human skulls, skeletal remains, and memorabilia related to serial killers while executing a warrant at the home last month.

47-year-old Benjamin Larson was charged with stalking in Ding County Court on August 18th after a Madison-area woman reported being harassed by him for more than a decade.

When authorities searched Larson's home, the criminal complaint says they found items allegedly from Ed Gein's grave.

a jar labeled as containing a piece of John Wayne Gacy's brain and other bottles labeled as poison.

Detectives are working with the forensic anthropologist to determine whether the remains are real.

An initial exam indicated many of the remains are likely ancient Native American in origin.

Baraboo police are asking for your help after a shooting there Wednesday night.

Police say the shooting happened during a suspected drug deal.

They say a 23-year-old man set up a meeting with two people who showed up wearing masks and tried to rob him at gunpoint.

One of the suspects shot the victim, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

Baraboo police chief Justin Carloni is asking anyone who may know something about this incident to let police know.

And we're looking for any help from the public that might have additional outside information that might help us strengthen our case and provide additional insight into this investigation.

Police say the shooting was isolated to the alleged drug deal and there's no danger to the public.

Anyone with information can call the Bear Boo Police non-emergency line.

Law enforcement in the Fox Valley are investigating after a man's body was found in the Fox River yesterday.

Out of Gamey County Sheriff's deputies say they found the body in the village of Kimberley near Sunset Park just before noon yesterday.

They say there's no indication of foul play and the investigation is ongoing.

And that's your state news update.

I'm Connie Falmon for Civic Media News.

Packers football tonight.

Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports in Green Bay where the Packers play their final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The last chance for players like receiver Will Shepherd to make the team.

Shepherd had six catches for 47 yards and a touchdown last week in Denver.

Can he do it again tonight?

Yeah, definitely just gonna go out there and do my job and where it plays kind of mean.

Make the most of it.

Baseball,

the Brewers opening a weekend series tonight at Amfam Field against the Texas Rangers.

The Rangers in second place in the

a game behind the Astros.

The Brewers, with an 8-2 win last night over the Mets in New York, Jacob Mizorowski could have called it a night after five complete innings, but told Pat Murphy

he wanted more.

That's right.

Well, that's what makes Miz special.

He wanted that.

Not ideal conditions.

He could be thinking about other stuff, but he was focused on one thing.

He was focused on helping this team.

He knew what it was.

I gave him the opposite.

I said, hey man, you okay?

With top of the order, whatever.

He goes, I want it.

That's the Brewers manager,

Pat Murphy, with sports.

I'm Mike Clemens.

It is going to be mostly sunny and comfortable today, our high right around 83 this afternoon.

Tonight, partly cloudy, we'll drop to the low to mid 60s for an overnight low tomorrow.

Mostly cloudy, scattered showers, maybe an isolated thunderstorm with a high right around 80.

I'm meteorologist Shawn Cable.

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

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

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Friday's roundup.

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Join Hank and Phil for Friday laughter bigger than a raccoon in a snack aisle.

And twice as

unpredictable.

We've got cooking with Hank, where recipes are more of a suggestion and the smoke alarm is basically a sous chef.

And medium heat.

That's just a bad choice.

And don't miss the word of the day.

Freshly invented on the spot by Hank with zero approval process.

Wrap up your week with chaos and just enough nonsense to make Monday nervous.

I don't want to hear that this morning, do they?

Do you?

I really didn't.

Well, good morning, young

man.

How

are you?

Yes, I'm all right, Hank.

All right.

Yeah.

Got my work done last night.

Did you?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yard chores out of the way.

Yeah.

So now I can baby

the grandbabies.

Yeah.

You know what?

Love them up.

Absolutely.

Love them up.

So love everybody you have.

Phillip, since you didn't get in trouble last night.

No,

not yet.

A question for you is, when was the last time you wet the bed?

What kind of a question

is that?

That's the question of the day.

That's what popped up and that's...

You know, I don't remember.

It's been a long time.

That's a good thing.

Yeah, probably is.

Yes, yes.

Yeah, anyway.

Well, boy, Hank, when was the

last time you did?

Um, last night.

I was gonna say,

yeah, right.

Or wet the floor.

Right.

Yeah.

Underneath the desk anyway.

Had a ball game last night in one walk.

Yes.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So,

yeah.

How'd it go?

Had a ball game last night in one walk.

It was a 54 to 14 or something like that.

Yeah.

Continuous clock, right?

Or do

they do it

in eight players?

Yeah, they do, but it happened late in the fourth quarter.

Oh, okay.

It's just one of those games where, you know, we were in the third quarter where at the running clock.

And then all of a sudden they get the kickoff and then run all the way back.

That happens.

That's the way it goes.

Yeah, it is.

So both teams had 12 kids.

Exactly 12.

Exactly 12 kids on this

team.

Don't have to really worry about playing time then.

No, everybody was getting in.

Nobody got in.

And half of Wonnie Walk's players, they were absolutely just

Humongous, I mean bigger than I was bigger.

I mean is you're talking like both eyes.

Oh, wow.

I mean just huge huge young men.

That's a good lineman.

Yeah, they did they did and their quarterback aka running back and right receiver, you know eight man You can do it all.

Oh, yeah.

Um a big boy.

I bet he's what six four Good athlete, too.

So good running back.

So any player football.

It's a lot like um

the old arena because if you get through, you get by the linebacker,

you got a shot,

you got a shot to

go.

Even though the field smaller, you know, was at 35 yards, I think is the width of the narrow.

Yes.

It's more

narrow.

So, but yeah, it's, and if you can get, if you can get a ball, if you can get a receiver over, over that cornerback, because there's no really no safety help here.

Nope.

Um, it's usually, it's usually, uh, seven, six points on the board.

It's exciting.

It is.

Anyway, uh, you might be from Arkansas.

Phillip, if your family grills year round in shorts and rubber boots, did yours?

Yes.

My brother and my father are

both grill grease in the

boots.

Yeah.

My brothers, both my brothers and, uh, uh, Randall Russell, my dad boy, they can, they do it up.

I mean, they, they're, they're good.

So they'd win the grilling competition that Shayson Smoke is having this week.

Think so?

Oh, tell them

to put their money

where Hank's mouth

is.

Let's put Phil's money where Hank's mouth is.

No, they're really good at smoking.

I think they cooked for us one time

up here.

Yes, they

did.

Yeah, your dad did.

Yep, I did too.

Yeah, you've done it before.

Yeah, you enjoyed it.

No, I had to.

Remember I did the, what did we have?

That was New Year's Eve.

Yes.

When we had the trivia.

You were out there.

I smoked.

Cooking.

I smoked a pork butt, a couple pork butts.

Yeah, it was good stuff.

It was good stuff.

So anyway.

Speaking of food, Phil, we're running short on time here.

So cooking with Hink this morning, I started this at 2.41 the other morning.

It's called the Hillbilly Pizza Omelette.

Oh, yeah.

Really good.

There are

eggs in there.

Here you go.

It's 2.41 in the morning.

The stores are closed.

Your standards are low and your stomach is growling like a chainsaw cuttings.

cut in a feed sack or caught in a feed sack.

Boy, I'm telling you what, it's not good.

It's too much fog in here.

Time to make a hibiscus pizza omelet.

This is what you'll need.

Oh, I usually use five eggs, but the recommended is three.

Okay.

Five, five eggs.

I have to share it.

That's a big one.

I have to share it.

Oh, with my puppies.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah, I have to share it.

One large flour tortilla, splash of milk, shredded cheese, mozzarella cheese.

If you, if you want pepperoni, cooked sausage or hamburger or whatever left over is meat in the back.

butter and a little bit of salt and pepper.

First you're gonna crack them eggs into bowls, add a splash of milk, salt and pepper and then beat them like they just called your pickup truck ugly.

All right, so you don't ever do that.

No, no.

Melt some butter in a skillet and pour in the eggs, cook until they're almost set and then lay a tortilla right on top of that, a flour tortilla.

Really?

Yes.

Press it down gently so the eggs and tortillas can get acquainted.

All right.

It's 2.11 in the morning.

It might be the healthiest relationship in the house at that point.

Probably.

Yes.

Um, carefully flip the whole thing over.

If some egg flies out of the skillet, remember the five second rule has a 10 second extension after midnight.

But the dogs are waiting.

Oh yeah.

They will get it.

Yeah, they will get it.

Pile shredded cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or hamburger onto one half.

There's no pizza sauce in this recipe.

Really?

Not on eggs.

No, not good.

We're making breakfast, not repainting the kitchen at this point.

Fold it in half and cook both sides until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.

If it folds perfectly, congratulations Phillip, you're a chef.

If it falls apart, call it's a hillbilly pizza scramble and pretend that was the plan.

Yeah, just take the spatula and start stirring.

Cut, cut into the wedges, grab some ranch if you need it, and eat it over the sink so you won't know their dirty plate.

Oh!

It's really good.

It's really, really good.

That doesn't sound too bad, Hank.

Yeah, it's really good.

And if you don't like pepperoni, use the Canadian bacon or the low.

Oh!

Do you see what I mean?

That way you have eggs and ham.

maybe a couple of sauce.

That was really, really good.

Canadian bacon, good

stuff.

The 241 a.m.

hillbilly pizza omelet is part breakfast, part pizza, part quesadilla, and 100% evidence that nobody should ever leave me unsupervised in the kitchen after midnight.

But who's watching you other than the

dogs?

Yeah, exactly.

He's up again.

Yeah, he's up

again.

They probably don't get their sleep out if you're up there banging around in the kitchen.

Oh, anytime I'm up, they're with me.

Yeah.

I mean,

the bathroom there, because they always think I'm going to go upstairs to the treat, to the treat drawer.

Oh, because my dogs, like this morning I let them out and they sat there and looked at me and then they look over to the treat drawer, then they look at you, then they look at the treat drawer.

Really?

It's like, why don't you just open it?

Do you have a treat drawer for yourself then?

Yeah,

it's called ice cream.

Oh, I like ice cream.

It's a bad habit of mine.

I mean, I can't, I cannot turn ice cream down at home.

I don't know why I can't.

And you know what I love to put on my ice cream?

Bananas and cinnamon.

Really?

Yes.

Okay.

But you think about it, you're getting all your healthy stuff in that.

Oh, yes.

Dairy, uh, their fruit.

Yeah.

You know what I mean?

The cinnamon is, is the, that's a, that's a, uh, metabolism booster.

I mean, it's amazing what a bowl of ice cream can do if you really looked at ingredients.

Oh, there you go.

You got your sugars.

I mean, you got

everything.

It's amazing what you can justify, you know.

I try to.

Yeah.

I hope Ty's not listening, but I try to.

Oh,

I gotta have the ice cream, especially in the summertime.

It doesn't matter when.

Yeah, seriously.

If it's in there, I mean it.

I try.

I

try to stop.

So anyway, what do you got today, buddy?

Not much.

It's time for poor old Grandpa Phil's Attic Logic, sponsored by Salt Weedle Store in downtown Casanova since 1946.

There you go.

Oh, yes.

Grandpa Phil's Logic today, sponsored by Salt Weedle Store.

Red sky at night, sailors delight.

Yes.

Good weather is

coming.

Here's one for you too.

I didn't know if you know this, but my mother always said red sky at night sailors delight red sky and morning say they take warning warning.

There you go.

And you were a sailor.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Did you take warning then or

not?

I was already in trouble.

It didn't matter.

Hey, did you know leaving leaving the bottle of a Heinz ketchup bottle the ketchup travels at 0.028 miles per hour.

No, I didn't know that.

That's something that you need to know.

Right off the top of my head this morning, Phil.

Heinz ketchup.

Yeah, Heinz ketchup.

Okay.

What if, if you, if you

hit it like on

the bottom, I don't know.

I've talked about the squeeze bottle, not

the squeeze

bottle.

I don't even know if they make the glass bottles anymore.

I've never seen them.

I haven't even looked, really.

Maybe

they don't.

But that was, I believe that was Hunt's catch up.

They used the Carly Simon song, anticipation.

Oh yeah.

You know, it was worth the wait.

Worth the wait.

Anticipation is

making me late

and

sitting there and they're pounding on that bottle and getting a drop out.

And sometimes you have to put a little water in there and you shake that up.

Shake it up.

Shake it up.

Oh, that's your spaghetti sauce, isn't it?

Yeah.

or Bill Twining used to make tomato soup out of it, you know?

Oh

yeah.

That's college livin' right there when you're poor.

Tell you what, when you're hurtin' for money and you got a bottle of ketchup, you've got tomato soup.

There you go.

People laugh at that, but I'm telling you.

The Word of the Week sponsored by Oakwood, are you ready for this?

Alaska.

Alaska.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, what is Alaska Resolve to make an inquiry?

All right, here we go.

If you want to know, if I want to know where to find a polar bear, I'll ask a guy up who lives up there.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I've heard that one before.

Oh, you have.

Yeah.

Dead

comment.

I can't remember.

It was something when we were learning our states, it was like a question and it was, um, Idaho, Alaska, like, I don't know Alaska, but Idaho, Alaska,

Alaska.

Oh, well, I'll let you go.

Sounds good, brother.

I have a good day.

We're going to meet in Blue River.

I think

Sunday, Sunday.

We're going to bring the candy, my man.

We're going to be, oh, really?

Yeah.

I put 30 pounds in your office.

Oh, really?

Okay.

Well, I think it sounded about 15 things.

Thanks, grand babies.

And I'm up 15.

Richland County has scheduled two key committee meetings for early September to address critical public services and administrative oversight.

The Richland County ad hoc EMS district formation committee will meet Wednesday, September 2nd at 2 p.m.

in the Richland County boardroom of the courthouse.

During this session, the committee is slated to discuss and potentially act on the steering committee charter.

Members will also review key takeaways

feedback and action items from the recent Towns meeting to determine recommended next steps.

Additionally, the committee will focus on preparations for an upcoming Town Hall meeting intended for broader community engagement regarding emergency medical services.

The following day, Thursday, September 3rd, the Richland County Community and Health Services Standing Committee will convene at 10.30 a.m.

in the same boardroom on the third floor of the courthouse.

The comprehensive agenda includes administrative reports from the Health and Human Services Director and Pine Valley Community Village alongside detailed expenditures and budget summaries for 2026.

Committee members will examine the HHS organizational chart and contract monitoring reports.

A significant item for discussion and possible action is the approval of the application and acceptance of a Treatment Alternatives and Diversion, or TAD, grant, which aims to support local health and judicial initiatives.

Scenic Hills National Wild Turkey Federation's Guns N Bingo will be held tonight at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.

Fos McCauley, a member of Scenic Hills NWTF and an organizer of the event, talks about the organization and what the money raised from tonight's event is used for.

Good group of

people, and that's why I'm in it.

In fact, I didn't even turkey hunt when I started being a part of this group.

but just great people to be around, you know, outdoors people.

So therefore, you know, when we talk about it being a Turkey Federation banquet or group, this is a national group.

So it extends quite a ways.

So you start talking about, okay, what does this money go for that people are, you know, buying into and stuff?

And locally we do a Jake's Day, for example, where we include youth and we try to do youth with a lot of stuff.

But when you kind of extend outside of our local chapter, state chapter has events and conferences and conventions.

And then nationally, a lot of times it involves like biologists that are dealing with turkeys, turkey habitat.

And then they do a lot of land leasing.

You know, it's getting kind of to where it's difficult for people to find a place to enjoy the outdoors and conservation and the hunting.

So therefore it extends into the national level, you know, for people that want to be a part of that outdoors group.

Doors to the event will open at five o'clock and dinner will be served at six thirty.

Following the meal, bingo will be played an $80 single event ticket includes the meal along with four complimentary rounds of bingo.

A $1,200 sponsor table purchase includes a reserve table, eight meals and 32 complimentary rounds of bingo.

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

For more information or to reserve tickets or a table,

Contact Fuzz by phone at 608-475-0863.

You can also visit the NWTF website.

The Village of Blue River's annual autumn fest celebration gets underway today and will run through Sunday.

Money raised goes to the Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad.

Justin Degenhardt is an organizer of the event.

It's the largest fundraiser that the fire department does.

We have a couple smaller ones throughout the year, but this is our main event.

And we're kind of looking into new gear for a few of the guys.

Our requirements say they're 10 years old.

They need to be replaced.

We've got quite a few that are 11, 12, 13 years old.

And we're working on a couple every year trying to get it, which are three to $4,000 a set.

So we just try to keep up on it every year.

And this is pretty much where the money's going to go this year.

Tonight's events include the men's fast pitch tournament at six o'clock.

The tournament will be held all weekend.

Starting at seven, there will be a Euker tournament and water fights under the lights.

Tomorrow, a full lineup of events will be held.

Saturday, 10 a.m., the Friends Bluiver have sponsored some talks in the community building.

Chassan's Bib Carpetition will start at 11.

We have beanbag tournaments.

Sign up at 12.30.

We'll start throwing at one.

and Saturday afternoon at two we start our antique tractor pull roll that in at six o'clock into the farm tractor pull five p.m.

at the gazebo above the park there which right in at the tractor pull we'll have our scavenger hunter on town and then eight p.m.

high mileage starts

On Sunday, there will be Monty Burger Cowboy Church at 9 o'clock, a chicken barbecue from 11 o'clock until gone, and the Autumn Fest Parade steps off at 2 o'clock.

Lineup begins at 1.

Grand Marshals for the parade are hometown veterans who are invited to take part in the parade.

Following Sunday's parade, there will be a sawdust money hunt, a kitty tractor pull, and kids' water fights.

The event will be capped off with music performed by the JR Brink Duo from 3 o'clock until 6 o'clock.

There will be food and beverages all weekend.

Please, no carry-ins.

There will also be village-wide garage sales all weekend.

A map of where the sales are held will be available for pickup at 201 Center Street.

There's fun for all at Blue River's Autumn Fest tonight through Sunday.

You can find more information on the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.

The Woodman Aquatic Center in Richland Center will wrap up the summer with a special dive in movie and luau featuring Mona too tonight at the Aquatic Center.

The luau and activities get underway at 6 30 and the movie will be shown at eight o'clock.

Come early to enjoy the luau activities before finding the perfect spot in the pool or on the deck to catch the movie.

The Woodman Aquatic Center gives a huge thank you to the Richland Center Lions Club and Richland County 4-H for helping make this event

possible.

Grab your swimsuits, towels, and the whole family for end of the summer fun.

A two-vehicle head-on collision on State Highway 58 prompted an emergency response and a brief highway closure Wednesday night.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were called to the scene near Smith Hollow Road at 10.01 p.m.

Following reports of the serious crash, according to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when a southbound vehicle was negotiating a curve and crossed into the northbound lane.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck an oncoming car head-on.

One vehicle was occupied by two juveniles while the second vehicle was operated by 62-year-old Jan Holloway of Casanovia.

Following the impact, Ms.

Holloway remained conscious and alert, but reported suffering from neck and rib pain.

Casanovia EMS provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting her to the Richland Hospital for further evaluation.

The two juveniles involved were also evaluated by emergency medical personnel and were subsequently taken to the Richland Hospital by their parents.

The incident led to the closure of State Highway 58 between Lost Hollow Drive and Lloyd for roughly 30 minutes as emergency crews worked at the scene.

Authorities have since cited the juvenile driver for operating left of the center line.

Wisconsin's state budget surplus,

is growing.

Preliminary Wisconsin Department of Revenue figures for 2025-26 show state tax collections came in more than $450 million higher than expected.

That grows the state's projected surplus for the end of the 2025-27 budget cycle to nearly $3 billion.

Wisconsin collected $10.6 billion in individual income tax, $8.2 billion in sales and use taxes, and $3 billion

Incorporate income and franchise taxes over the fiscal year.

Jacob is an American retro pop and rock and roll powerhouse, widely regarded as an undeniable triple threat.

Fusing classic rockabilly grit with a sophisticated modern sound, he's carved out a unique space in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

Often described as a modern day Elvis with musical influences ranging from Prince to Bruno Mars.

Jacob delivers a simple complexity in his music that teleports listeners across generations within a single track.

The artist is best known for his high energy stage presence and a high voltage stage shell that captivates audiences of all ages.

Fans will have the opportunity to experience this eclectic performance.

Live when J. Cole takes the stage at the City Auditorium Saturday, September 5.

The show is scheduled to run from 7 p.m.

to 8 p.m.

at 182 North Central Avenue, the Richland Center City Auditorium.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are priced at $20 for general admission, making it an accessible experience for music lovers.

In a gesture toward his multi-generational fan base, children under the age of 10 will be admitted for free.

For more information and to explore his retrofuturistic sound, fans can visit his official website.

Governor Tony Evers announced yesterday that Wisconsin is joining a multi-state legal challenge against the Trump administration, targeting new funding requirements for the federal Title X program.

The lawsuit alleges that the administration is attempting to inject political ideology into medical decisions by requiring healthcare providers to align their services with partisan priorities.

This shift threatens the state's access to essential reproductive and preventative care, including cancer screenings, contraception, and STI testing, which thousands of Wisconsinites depend on.

Governor Evers emphasized that the freedom to make personal health care decisions should remain with the individuals rather than bureaucrats.

He characterized the administration's actions as an unconscionable attempt to make health care harder to find and more expensive for everyday citizens.

According to state officials, these new requirements put the health services of more than 7,300 Wisconsinites at immediate risk, potentially rolling back decades of established bipartisan support for family planning services under the Title X funding system.

Beyond the Title X lawsuit, the governor highlighted a broader pattern of policies that he argues have harmed Wisconsin families.

This includes the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which contributed to a significant drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment, affecting approximately 45,000 residents in the state.

Furthermore, recent data suggests that the average Wisconsin household has faced over $2,000 in increased costs for basic goods and utilities since the start of the

current presidential term, a figure that nearly doubles for those purchasing health insurance through the ACA marketplace.

Varroqua Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite the community to a special ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the arrival of two exciting new businesses.

Round River Distilling and the Day Moon Restaurant will officially celebrate their opening September 9th at 12 noon.

Located at 741 South Main Street, this dual opening represents a significant addition to the vibrant local business landscape of Varroqua.

The ceremony offers a unique opportunity for local leaders

fellow entrepreneurs and residents to gather and support the growth of the community.

In a collaborative launch, Day Moon Restaurant will open its doors within the same building as the distillery, providing a seamless experience for visitors looking to enjoy both high quality spirits and exceptional dining in one location.

Immediately following the formal ribbon cutting, attendees are encouraged to stay for an open house.

Guests will be able to tour the new facilities, engage with the dedicated owners and staff, and gain insight into the unique products and services that Round River Distilling and Day Moon bring to the area.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusions stay prepared.

Blood drives are being held today from now until 1.30 at the Waniwok Public Library from now until 4 o'clock at the Lafarge Community Center and from now until 5 o'clock at St.

Anthony and Philip Parrish Center in Highland.

Appointments may be made by calling 800 Red Cross walk-ins are always welcome.

As Stacy Mitchell of The Atlantic has reported, the disappearance of many independent grocery stores in the United States is often attributed to socioeconomic factors like poverty or low population density.

Yet this explanation overlooks a critical historical shift until the late 1980s.

Small towns and low income urban neighborhoods typically maintained a variety of local grocery options.

The modern phenomenon of

The food desert is intrinsically linked to the decline of independent grocery retailers, a trend that accelerated when federal policy moved away from competitive market protections.

At the heart of this transformation is the Robinson-Petman Act of 1936.

This legislation was specifically designed to prevent price discrimination, making it illegal for suppliers to offer preferential deals to giant retail chains simply because of their size.

By banning these unfair advantages, the Act ensured the competition was based on efficiency and service rather than raw purchasing power.

During the mid-20th century, consistent enforcement of the Act by the Federal Trade Commission maintained a balanced market where independent grocers and national chains thrived side by side.

The landscape shifted dramatically in the 1980s when the federal government effectively stopped enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act.

Unable to obtain competitive pricing, thousands of independent grocery stores were forced out of business.

As local independent stores disappeared, large chains felt little pressure to invest in low income or rural areas, often counting on residents to travel long distances to their consolidated regional hubs.

To address the gaps in these communities, many experts now argue that the rediscovery and renewed enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act.

is essential by restoring a level playing field local entrepreneurs could once again compete fairly, bringing the potential for the return of more grocery stores to areas that have lost them.

Transportation safety advocates and officials gathered recently in Wisconsin Dells for the annual Governors Conference on Highway Safety.

Hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the event served as a critical platform for discussing the state's primary goal of eliminating preventable traffic deaths.

The conference centered on the theme Zero in Wisconsin, a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing the number of fatalities on state roads to zero by fostering better community involvement and statewide coordination.

A central pillar of this year's discussion was the Safe System approach.

This methodology shifts the focus of traffic safety by acknowledging that humans are fallible and that the transportation system must be designed to accommodate mistakes without resulting in loss of life.

The approach integrates five key elements, safer roads, safer speeds, safer vehicles, safer people.

and effective post-crash care by addressing these factors in unison.

WISDOT and its partners hope to create a multi-layered safety net that protects all road users across the state.

Wisdott Secretary Christina Boardman and Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan both emphasized that achieving zero fatalities requires more than just enforcement.

They highlighted the need for a cultural shift where safe driving becomes the standard expectation for every motorist.

Through educational sessions on the latest engineering solutions and data analysis, the conference provided partners from local, state, and tribal agencies with the tools necessary to implement the safe system approach in their own communities, reinforcing the state's long-term dedication to highway safety.

Wisconsin employers continue to express overwhelming confidence in graduates of the Wisconsin Technical College System.

According to the newly released 2026 Employer Satisfaction Report, data shows that 97% of employers are satisfied with the education

Technical college graduates receive while 96% would hire a graduate again and 92% would recommend a graduate to other employers.

Additionally, 97% of businesses state that their local technical college is vital to their overall success.

These findings are supported by the 2025 Graduate Outcomes Report, which highlights that 92% of graduates in the labor force found employment within six months of graduation.

while 81% working in careers directly related to their training.

Furthermore, associate degree graduates reported a median annual salary of over $60,000 within the same six month window, underscoring the significant return on investment provided by a technical college education.

The employer survey indicates that businesses highly value the skills and preparation WTCS graduates bring to the workforce.

This success stems from the system's close collaboration with employers to develop and deliver more than 500 industry-aligned programs.

Through these partnerships, students gain the essential technical knowledge, workplace competencies, and hands-on experience required in modern industry.

The impact of WTCS graduates on the state economy remains significant.

In addition to high employment rates, 93% of graduates choose to remain in Wisconsin.

After completing their education, this retention plays a critical role in helping employers fill high demand positions in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and the skilled trades.

Two students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Storm, Marshall Bus and Jory Vile, have been recognized for their academic commitment and future potential in agriculture by the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation.

These scholarships are designed to support rural Wisconsin students who intend to bring their skills back to their home communities after graduation.

Storm, Marshall Bus and Agra Business student from Belmont High School was named

One of only seven, WROF premier scholars in the state receiving a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance.

Marshall Busch grew up on her family's organic farm and entered Southwest Tech with half of her program already completed through dual enrollment.

She expressed profound gratitude for the award, noting that it allows her to focus entirely on her studies without the immediate stress of educational expenses.

Jory Vile, an animal science student from Boscobel, received the $500 Alicia R. Crowe Board Scholar Award.

Currently entering her second year and working as a CAF Barn Assistant Manager, Vile highlighted the support of environment at Southwest Tech and the relief that such financial support provides.

Both students were active in FFA during high school, a foundation that helped shape their dedication to the Wisconsin agriculture industry.

The WROF continues its mission of strengthening rural communities by investing in the education of students in fields ranging from agriculture to health care.

Dr. Alicia Crow, WROF board secretary, emphasized the importance of these scholarships in preventing financial challenges from derailing the educational plans of promising rural students.

Today is August 28th.

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 today at 11 a.m.

at St.

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

Visitation will be held at St.

Luke's Catholic Church today 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.

A visitation will be held from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

today 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 on Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

In Lua Flowers, donations to 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 Bosquebell.

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

Funeral services will be held today at the Spring Green Community Church.

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

until 7 p.m.

I'm sorry, take that back.

Visitation today 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 Holden Center in Mineral Point.

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

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 today at 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 today 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 Gray Drake in Portage.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello.

Victoria and Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14th 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.

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 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.

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 23rd at Amplify Healthcare in Bosquebell.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 5th, from 1 p.m.

until 3 p.m.

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 with their arrangements.

Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.

Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall.

Yesterday at approximately 7.08 a.m., the Richland County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a farming accident involving a skid loader in the town of Ithaca.

Richland EMS and Ithaca first responders were dispatched to the scene where they located a juvenile male victim who had sustained a serious head injury.

Emergency medical personnel immediately began life-saving measures.

The juvenile was transported by Richland EMS to the Richland Hospital for further medical treatment.

Despite the efforts of emergency responders and medical personnel, the juvenile succumbed to his injuries.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to the victim's family and friends and recognizes the efforts of the emergency personnel.

The Woodman Aquatic Center in Richland Center will wrap up the summer with a special dive-in movie and luau, featuring Mona too tonight at the Aquatic Center.

The luau and activities get underway at 6.30 and the movie will be shown at eight o'clock.

Come early to enjoy the luau activities before finding the perfect spot in the pool or on the deck to catch the movie.

The Woodman Aquatic Center gives a huge thank you to the Richland Center Lions Club and Richland County 4-H

for helping make this event possible.

Grab your swimsuits, towels, and the whole family for some end-of-the-summer fun.

A two-vehicle head-on collision on State Highway 58 prompted an emergency response in a brief highway closure Wednesday night.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were called to the scene near Smith Hollow Road at 10.01 p.m.

following reports of the serious crash.

According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when a southbound vehicle was negotiating a curve and crossed into the northbound lane.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck an oncoming car head-on.

One vehicle was occupied by two juveniles while the second vehicle was operated by 62-year-old Jan Holloway of Casanovia.

Following the impact, Ms.

Holloway remained conscious and alert, but reported suffering from neck and rib pain.

Casanovia EMS provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting her to Richland Hospital for further evaluation.

The two juveniles involved were also evaluated by emergency medical personnel and were subsequently taken to the Richland Hospital by their parents.

The incident led to the closure of State Highway 58 between Lost Hollow Drive and Lloyd for roughly 30 minutes as emergency crews worked at the scene.

Authorities have since cited the juvenile driver for operating laughter of the center line.

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 throughout the event.

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

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 fair grounds 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 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.

The Crawford County Fair continues through Sunday at the Crawford County Fairgrounds and Gays Mills.

Today's events include live music by Buck Hallow at 330 and the Tri-State Truck and Tractor Pull at 630.

Tomorrow we'll feature an antique tractor pull at 10 o'clock, Monty Burger and Country Gold at 330,

and the demolition derby will be held at seven o'clock.

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

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

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

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

Officers responded to the 200 block of Fourth 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.

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

Grant County deputies attempted to stop 43-year-old Stephen Henrichsen 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 108 yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle accident on Highway 81 near Cadwell Road in Cassville Township.

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

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

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

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

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

Blood drives are being held today from 9.30 to 1.30 at the Juaniwok Public Library.

And from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

at the Lafarge Community Center.

And there's one from noon until five at St.

Anthony and Philip Parris Center in Highland.

Appointments may be made by calling 800 Red Cross visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app walk-ins are always welcome.

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Today is August 28th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Victoria and Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Ritzland Center, died June 14th 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 four.

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 Weddington Wisniewski, brothers-in-law Felix and Alta 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 Richlund 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 30th from 4 p.m.

to 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 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 Coe, Kathleen and Alan Johnson, seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.

Glenn Baz Uptyke, 68 of Bosquebell died Monday, August 24th at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.

The funeral service for Baz will be held at noon, Monday, August 31st at the Kendall Funeral Service in Bosquebell.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Bosquebell Cemetery.

Baz is survived by his wife, Michelle, daughter, Kristen, and Jamie Shelnut.

Elliott.

Sons Glenn Jr.

and Lily Updike and Brian and Samantha Updike.

Sisters Cheryl and Gary Skolbrox.

Carol Updike.

Zena and Vern Owens.

Lisa and Tom Williamson.

Linda Bader and Bonnie and Bob Payne.

Brothers Robin Updike and Billy Updike.

Several nieces and nephews.

Three grandsons and one great-grandson.

Glenn Baz Updike.

68.

of Basquamel.

Theodore Richard

Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock died Wednesday, August 26 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, September 3 at 11 a.m.

at St.

John's Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in St.

Killian's Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2.30 p.m.

Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 9 a.m.

until the time of mass at 11.

Following the service, there will be a luncheon at the church.

In lieu of flowers, you're encouraged to honor his love of community and athletics by supporting your local sports team, or please consider supporting local healthcare providers just as they supported Dick and his loved ones.

Dick is survived by his wife, Jean Greenhack of Lone Rock, children Ted and Nancy Greenhack,

Tracy and Steven Massey, siblings Janice Donatell and Steve and Luann Greenhack, two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

Theodore Richard Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.

Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston died Sunday, August 23rd at Amplify Healthcare in Bosco, Mel.

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.

Tabor Cemetery, the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Services assisting the family.

Chuck is survived by his wife Melissa, daughter Serena and Corey Prokop Davis, stepson Ben and Jenny Anderson, father Pearl Barrett, brother Ralph Barrett, two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends, Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston,

Richland County has scheduled two key committee meetings for early September to address critical public services and administrative oversight.

The Richland County ad hoc EMS district formation committee will meet Wednesday, September 2nd at 2 p.m.

in the Richland County boardroom of the courthouse.

During this session, the committee is slated to discuss and potentially act on the steering committee charter.

Members will also review key takeaways

feedback and action items from the recent Towns meeting to determine recommended next steps.

Additionally, the committee will focus on preparations for an upcoming Town Hall meeting intended for broader community engagement regarding emergency medical services.

The following day, Thursday, September 3rd, the Richland County Community and Health Services Standing Committee will convene at 10.30 a.m.

in the same boardroom on the third floor of the courthouse.

The comprehensive agenda includes administrative reports from the Health and Human Services Director and Pine Valley Community Village alongside detailed expenditures and budget summaries for 2026.

Committee members will examine the HHS organizational chart and contract monitoring reports.

A significant item for discussion and possible action is the approval of the application and acceptance of a Treatment Alternatives and Diversion, or TAD, grant, which aims to support local health and judicial initiatives.

Scenic Hills National Wild Turkey Federation's Guns N Bingo will be held tonight at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.

Fos McCauley, a member of Scenic Hills NWTF and an organizer of the event, talks about the organization and what the money raised from tonight's event is used for.

Good group of

people, and that's why I'm in it.

In fact, I didn't even turkey hunt when I started being a part of this group.

but just great people to be around, you know, outdoors people.

So therefore, you know, when we talk about it being a Turkey Federation banquet or group, this is a national group.

So it extends quite a ways.

So you start talking about, okay, what does this money go for that people are, you know, buying into and stuff?

And locally we do a Jake's Day, for example, where we include youth and we try to do youth with a lot of stuff.

But when you kind of extend outside of our local chapter, state chapter has events and conferences and conventions.

And then nationally, a lot of times it involves like biologists that are dealing with turkeys, turkey habitat.

And then they do a lot of land leasing.

You know, it's getting kind of to where it's difficult for people to find a place to enjoy the outdoors and conservation and the hunting.

So therefore it extends into the national level, you know, for people that want to be a part of that outdoors group.

Doors to the event will open at five o'clock and dinner will be served at six thirty.

Following the meal, bingo will be played an $80 single event ticket includes the meal along with four complimentary rounds of bingo.

A $1,200 sponsor table purchase includes a reserve table, eight meals and 32 complimentary rounds of bingo.

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

For more information or to reserve tickets or a table,

Contact Fuzz by phone at 608-475-0863.

You can also visit the NWTF website.

The Village of Blue River's annual autumn fest celebration gets underway today and will run through Sunday.

Money raised goes to the Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad.

Justin Degenhardt is an organizer of the event.

It's the largest fundraiser that the fire department does.

We have a couple smaller ones throughout the year, but this is our main event.

And we're kind of looking into new gear for a few of the guys.

Our requirements say they're 10 years old.

They need to be replaced.

We've got quite a few that are 11, 12, 13 years old.

And we're working on a couple every year trying to get it, which are three to $4,000 a set.

So we just try to keep up on it every year.

And this is pretty much where the money's going to go this year.

Tonight's events include the men's fast pitch tournament at six o'clock.

The tournament will be held all weekend.

Starting at seven, there will be a Euker tournament and water fights under the lights.

Tomorrow, a full lineup of events will be held.

Saturday, 10 a.m., the Friends Bluiver have sponsored some talks in the community building.

Chassan's Bib Carpetition will start at 11.

We have beanbag tournaments.

Sign up at 12.30.

We'll start throwing at one.

and Saturday afternoon at two we start our antique tractor pull roll that in at six o'clock into the farm tractor pull five p.m.

at the gazebo above the park there which right in at the tractor pull we'll have our scavenger hunter on town and then eight p.m.

high mileage starts

On Sunday, there will be Monty Burger Cowboy Church at 9 o'clock, a chicken barbecue from 11 o'clock until gone, and the Autumn Fest Parade steps off at 2 o'clock.

Lineup begins at 1.

Grand Marshals for the parade are hometown veterans who are invited to take part in the parade.

Following Sunday's parade, there will be a sawdust money hunt, a kitty tractor pull, and kids' water fights.

The event will be capped off with music performed by the JR Brink Duo from 3 o'clock until 6 o'clock.

There will be food and beverages all weekend.

Please, no carry-ins.

There will also be village-wide garage sales all weekend.

A map of where the sales are held will be available for pickup at 201 Center Street.

There's fun for all at Blue River's Autumn Fest tonight through Sunday.

You can find more information on the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.

The Woodman Aquatic Center in Richland Center will wrap up the summer with a special dive in movie and luau featuring Mona too tonight at the Aquatic Center.

The luau and activities get underway at 6 30 and the movie will be shown at eight o'clock.

Come early to enjoy the luau activities before finding the perfect spot in the pool or on the deck to catch the movie.

The Woodman Aquatic Center gives a huge thank you to the Richland Center Lions Club and Richland County 4-H for helping make this event

possible.

Grab your swimsuits, towels, and the whole family for end of the summer fun.

A two-vehicle head-on collision on State Highway 58 prompted an emergency response and a brief highway closure Wednesday night.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were called to the scene near Smith Hollow Road at 10.01 p.m.

Following reports of the serious crash, according to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when a southbound vehicle was negotiating a curve and crossed into the northbound lane.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck an oncoming car head-on.

One vehicle was occupied by two juveniles while the second vehicle was operated by 62-year-old Jan Holloway of Casanovia.

Following the impact, Ms.

Holloway remained conscious and alert, but reported suffering from neck and rib pain.

Casanovia EMS provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting her to the Richland Hospital for further evaluation.

The two juveniles involved were also evaluated by emergency medical personnel and were subsequently taken to the Richland Hospital by their parents.

The incident led to the closure of State Highway 58 between Lost Hollow Drive and Lloyd for roughly 30 minutes as emergency crews worked at the scene.

Authorities have since cited the juvenile driver for operating left of the center line.

Wisconsin's state budget surplus,

is growing.

Preliminary Wisconsin Department of Revenue figures for 2025-26 show state tax collections came in more than $450 million higher than expected.

That grows the state's projected surplus for the end of the 2025-27 budget cycle to nearly $3 billion.

Wisconsin collected $10.6 billion in individual income tax, $8.2 billion in sales and use taxes, and $3 billion

Incorporate income and franchise taxes over the fiscal year.

Jacob is an American retro pop and rock and roll powerhouse, widely regarded as an undeniable triple threat.

Fusing classic rockabilly grit with a sophisticated modern sound, he's carved out a unique space in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

Often described as a modern day Elvis with musical influences ranging from Prince to Bruno Mars.

Jacob delivers a simple complexity in his music that teleports listeners across generations within a single track.

The artist is best known for his high energy stage presence and a high voltage stage shell that captivates audiences of all ages.

Fans will have the opportunity to experience this eclectic performance.

Live when J. Cole takes the stage at the City Auditorium Saturday, September 5.

The show is scheduled to run from 7 p.m.

to 8 p.m.

at 182 North Central Avenue, the Richland Center City Auditorium.