Good morning for WRCO News.
I'm Bo Henrichs in for Adam Hess.
The Crawford County Fair continues today and tomorrow at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills.
As for today, that will feature an antique tractor pull at 10, Monty Burger in the Country Gold Band at 3.30, and the demolition derby will be held at 7.
Tomorrow's events include a car show at 10, and the Class of 62 Band will perform at 1.
All weekend there'll be exhibitors, arts and crafts, photography, judging, food and more.
Gate admission $10 for today and $5 tomorrow.
You can find more information and a full list of events on the Fair website, Crawford County Fair, Crawford County Wisconsin Fair dot com and on their Facebook page.
The annual Autumn Fest celebration also continues today and tomorrow in Blue River.
Village-wide garage sales are held both days.
A map featuring garage sale locations is available for pickup at 201 Center Street.
Amen's Fast Pitch Tournament will continue all weekend.
For today, Friends of Blue River will sponsor two presentations at the community building starting at 10.
The third annual Chason Backyard Rib Competition will start at 11 and runs until 6.
Also today, there'll be a beanbag tournament at 1, a blacktop tractor pull at 2, scavenger hunt for all ages at 5, and high mileage will start performing at 8.
Tomorrow, Monty Burger and the Cowboy Church will be at 9, and the chicken barbecue will be held from 11 till gone.
The afternoon will feature the Autumn Fest Parade.
Justin Dagenhardt is an organizer of Autumn Fest.
That too, we have a parade, rain or shine.
This year's parade theme is red, white and blue honoring our hometown veterans.
One o'clock is lineup.
And if there is any veterans out there that would like to be part of that because we don't have a single parade marshal this year, it's the veterans.
So the parade marshals, the veterans are all going to be in the front of the parade.
They're going to be the marshals of the parade.
If anybody wants to come, we've got a couple of people movers wagons to put them on.
We'll pull them through the parade.
And that was kind of our whole theme there.
Following the parade, there will even be more events for all to enjoy.
Right after the parade, we have the sawdust money hunt.
We have the kitty tractor pull put on by the Riverdale FFA in the park.
After the sawdust dig, kids walk right down and do the tractor pull.
And then while they're doing that, we set up for the kitty water fights, which would be in the same spot right where the parade was at and sawdust, money hunt was at.
And then we have music in the park again on Sunday from three to six.
It's the JR Brink Duel.
They're new this year, the last band we've had for probably six, seven years retired.
So we're on to a different group there.
Food and beverages will be available all weekend.
No carry-ins.
Bring the whole family and enjoy Autumn Fest today and tomorrow in Blue River.
And all proceeds from the event will go to the Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad.
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 on Wednesday, September 2nd at 2 in the Richland County boardroom of the courthouse.
During the session, the committee is slated to discuss and potentially act on this 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 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 grant, which aims to support local health and judicial initiatives.
US Senators Tammy Baldwin and Corey Booker are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to launch a rigorous investigation into Cisco's proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Jet Row Restaurant Depot.
The lawmakers expressed deep concern that the merger could lead to unprecedented consolidation within the nation's food distribution network.
Ultimately, stifling competition and inflating costs for both independent restaurants and everyday consumers.
In a formal letter addressed to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, the Senators highlighted the precarious economic position of small dining establishments.
They argued that a dormant monopoly in food distribution would grant Cisco the power to raise prices at will.
Because most independent restaurants operate on thin profit margins of just 3-5%, any increase in supply costs would likely be passed on to diners or, in the worst case, force closures and trigger local layoffs.
A central point of contention is the threat to Restaurant Depot's unique cash and carry model.
Unlike traditional distributors that require contracts and minimum orders, Jetrose Model allows small businesses and farmers to compare prices without the burden of delivery fees.
The Senators warn that removing this alternative would eliminate a vital competitive check that currently helps maintain lower cost options for caterers and small-skill producers.
This push for federal intervention mirrors the FTC's 2015 decision to block Cisco's attempted purchase of U.S.
foods.
In that instance, the Commission concluded that such a merger would significantly reduce competition and harm service levels for the public.
With menu prices already up more than 34% since 2020, the Senators maintain that further vertical integration in the food space is a risk that the economy cannot afford.
New research from the AAA foundation for traffic safety reveals that speeding has become a deeply normalized behavior among modern motorists.
Many drivers no longer view the posted speed limit as a definitive boundary with a significant number considering it acceptable to travel at least 10 miles over the speed limit.
The shift in attitude is further evidenced by the fact that nearly half of drivers believe keeping up with the flow of traffic is safer than strictly obeying the law and 3 in 10 motorists feel that virtually no one actually
drives at the speed limit anymore.
However, these perceptions carry grave risks.
Speeding was a contributing factor in approximately 30% of traffic fatalities in 2024, prompting safety experts like Nick Jermas to warn that crashes are unaffected by social norms and at the higher speeds, it drastically reduces a driver's reaction time.
To navigate roads while speeding is common safety organizations recommend that drivers prioritize visibility, road conditions, and the space surrounding the vehicle rather than attempting to match the pace of the fastest traffic.
When surrounded by speeding vehicles, the safest course of action is to stay in the right lane.
maintain a steady and predictable speed, and increase the following distances.
Ultimately, road safety is not about conforming to the behaviors of others, but about ensuring every driver has the necessary time to identify problems and react effectively to avoid collision.
And now, today's vital statistics.
Briggs Nelson Maxwell, 14 of Ithaca, died unexpectedly Thursday due to a farming accident.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 until 6 and Monday from 9 until the service time at 11 at the Ithaca High School Gymnasium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family for a scholarship in Briggs' name.
The Clary Morial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for Briggs Nelson Maxwell 14 of Ithaca.
Michael Neri
62 of Laval died August 20th.
Funeral services for Michael will be held on Monday at 11 a.m.
at Zion Lutheran Church in Laval.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Monday from 9.45 until 10.45 at the church.
Barry will be following at St.
Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the
arrangements for Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.
Glenn Baz Uptek, 68 of Bosquebell died Monday at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
The funeral service for Baz will be held at noon Monday at the Kendall Funeral Service in Bosquebell.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service.
Burial will be in the Bosquebell Cemetery.
Glenn, Boz, Updike, 68 of Bosquebell.
John H. Dytelhoff, 79 of Casanovia, died Wednesday at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.
Burial with military rights will be in St.
Bridgett Cemetery Rural Casanovia.
Visitation will be held Monday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Tuesday from 10 until 1045 at the church.
John H. Dinelhoff, 79 of Casanovia.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenheck, 92 of Lone Rock,
died Wednesday at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday morning at 11 at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in St.
Killian's Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2.30.
Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m.
until the time of the mass at 11.
Following the service, there will be a luncheon at the church.
In Little Flowers, we encourage you to honor his love of community and athletics.
by supporting your local sports team, or please consider supporting local health care providers just as they supported Dick and his loved ones.
Theodore Richard, Dick Greenheck, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston, died Sunday at Amplify Health Care in Bosquebell.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 5th from 1 until 3 p.m.
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 Service is assisting a family with their arrangements for Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.
And Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City,
died Friday at her home.
Funeral services are pending with the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service.
Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City.
Today is Saturday, August 29th.
Victoria and Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14th following a brief illness.
Celebration of life will be held at the American Legion post-13 in Richland Center this afternoon from noon until four.
A lunch will be served.
Victoria, Vicki, Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center.
Briggs Nelson Maxwell, 14 of Ithaca, died unexpectedly Thursday due to a farming accident.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 and on Monday from 9 until the time of service at 11 at the Ithaca High School and Gymnasium.
And Lua Flowers Memorials can be given to the family for a scholarship in Briggs' name.
MacLary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for Briggs Nelson Maxwell, 14 of Ithaca.
Michael Neary, 62 of Laval, died August 20th.
Funeral services for Michael will be held on Monday at 11 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Laval.
Friends may call on Sunday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Monday from 9.45 until 10.45 at the church.
Burial will follow at St.
Bridgett Cemetery in Rural Casanovia.
The Farber Funeral Home is currently assisting the family of Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.
Glenbos Updike, 68 of Boscobel, died Monday, August 24th at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
The funeral services of four Bos will be held at noon on Monday at the Kendall Funeral Service in Boscobel.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 until the time of service at noon on Monday.
Burial will be in the Boscobel Cemetery.
Glenbos Updike, 68 of Boscobel.
John H. Diedelhoff, 79 of Casanovia, died August 26 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in the Cross.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church in the Vow.
Burial with military rights will be in St.
Bridget's Cemetery, Role, Casanovia.
Friends may call on Monday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg, and on Tuesday from 10 until 10.45 at the church.
The Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg is assisting the family of John H. Detlhoff, 79 of Casanovia.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock, died Wednesday, August 26 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11 at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green.
Burial will be in St.
Killian's Catholic Cemetery, Bear Valley at 230.
Friends may call on Thursday at the church from 9 until the time of Mass at 11.
Following the service, there will be a luncheon at the church.
In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to honor his love of the community and athletics by supporting your local sports team, or consider supporting local health care providers just as they supported Dick and his loved ones.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston, died August 23rd at Amplify Healthcare in Bosqueville.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 5th and from 1 until 3 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Mount Tabur Cemetery.
The Pratt funeral are information services assisting the family with arrangements for Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.
93 of Bloom City died on August 28 at her home.
Funeral services are pending with the Pratt Funeral Information Service for Joan O. Albao.
93 of Bloom City.
Today is Saturday, August 29th.
Good afternoon for WRCO News.
I'm Tim Thied.
The Iowa County Sheriff's Office was kept busy yesterday.
During the morning hours, the Iowa County Communications Center received a request to assist law enforcement in the 1900 block of East Nebraska Street in the town of Pulaski.
Subsequent to the investigation, Wellesley M. Friedrich
38 of Muscaday was arrested for possession with intent amphetamines, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of narcotic drugs, possession with intent to deliver non-narcotics, possession with intent THC, and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Friedrich was transported to the Iowa County Jail and booked on the charges.
During the afternoon, the Iowa County Communication Center received a report of a meter on fire that is on its structure.
The Barnabilt Fire Department and Barnabilt EMS responded to the scene.
No injuries were reported.
And then in the evening, the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a theft at Walmart in Dodgeville.
The Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies and Dodgeville Police Department responded to the call.
Subsequent to the investigation, Troy W. Clark, 53 McFarland, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping misdemeanor, bail jumping felony.
It was also determined that Jeffrey R. Holman
37 of Granton had 10 out of county warrants.
The individuals were was in, it was additionally arrested on local charges of resisting or obstructing an officer for accounts of Mr. Meener bail jumping, 18 counts of felony bail jumping, operating while revoked and IID tampering failure to install violation of court order.
Both Clark and Holman were transported to the Iowa County jail and booked on the charges.
In the show of support for local agriculture, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Glenn Smith recently traveled to Verroqua, joined by US Representative Derek Van Orden and State Director Andrew C. Iverson.
The delegation visited the American Hazelnut Company to spotlight the tangible benefits of a $49,907 value-added producer grant.
This federal investment serves as a cornerstone for the company's effort to scale operations and bring specialized taselnut products.
to a broader market.
During the visit under Secretary Smith emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring that rural communities possess the necessary infrastructure and capital to thrive.
He noted that the partnership with the American Hazelnut Company is a prime example of putting regional growers first, providing them with the resources to expand their businesses.
The grant has already been instrumental in funding essential working capital, including marketing and
initiatives, supply, procurement, and utilization of commercial kitchen space.
The impact of this funding extends directly to 38 farmers owners who comprise the American Hazelnut Company
by processing over 3,000 pounds of hazelnuts into products like the Midwest munch snack mix.
The project is not only diversifying the local agricultural portfolio, but also strengthening the workforce.
State Director Iverson highlighted these grants are vital for helping producers develop innovative, nutritious products that connect Wisconsin farm fields directly to consumers on Main Street.
The annual Autumn Fest Celebration continues today and tomorrow in Blue River.
Village-wide garage sales are being held both days.
Also, Men's Fast Pitch Tournament continues all weekend.
Today, the third annual Chase On Backyard Rib Competition runs until six.
Also today, there will also be a beanbag tournament at one, a black top tractor pull at two, and a scavenger hunt for all ages at five.
And High Mileage will start performing at eight.
Tomorrow will feature Monty Burger Cowboy Church at nine.
A chicken barbecue will be held at 11 until gone.
And the afternoon will feature the Autumn Fest Parade.
Line up for the parade will be at one and the parade gets underway at two.
Grand Marshals for this year's parade will be area veterans or hometown veterans, I should say.
So if any veterans from the area would like to take part in the parade, they can do so.
Following the parade, there will be even more events for all to enjoy.
Right after
the parade, we have the sawdust money hunt.
We have the kitty tractor pull put on by the Riverdale FFA in the park.
After the sawdust dig, kids walk right down and do the tractor pull.
And then while they're doing that, we set up for the kitty water fights, which would be in the same spot right where the parade was at and sawdust money hunt was at.
And then we have music in the park again on Sunday from three to six.
It's the JR.
brink duel.
They're new this year.
The last band we've had for probably six, seven years retired.
So we're on to a different group there.
There'll be food and beverages all weekend.
Please no carry-ins.
Bring the whole family and enjoy Autumn Fest today and tomorrow in Blue River.
All proceeds from the event will go to Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad.
The Crawford County Fair continues today and tomorrow at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills.
Today will feature Monty Burger and Country Gold at 3.30 and the demolition derby will be held at 7.
Tomorrow's events include a car show at 10 and the class of 62 band performs at 1.
All weekend there will be exhibitors
arts and crafts, photography, judging, food and more.
Gated admission is $10 for today and $5 for tomorrow.
More information and a full list of events can be found at the fair website CrawfordCountyWisconsinFair.com and on their Facebook page.
And get ready for a day filled with nostalgia and classic hits as Beale Fist
Beetle Fest 2026 comes to the backyard of the Spring Green General Store located at 137 South Albany Street in Spring Green tomorrow.
This much anticipated community events kicks off at 11 and features Beetle music performed by a talented lineup of local bands, concluding at approximately five.
The festivities will be held
outdoors, and there is no charge to attend the event.
Menu service begins at 11, and refreshment options will also be available.
Please, no carry-ins.
To stay comfortable throughout the afternoon, attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray, though you are kindly asked to leave your pets at home.
Commemorate the day by picking up one of the official Beetlefest t-shirts, which are available in a variety of colors and styles, including v-neck and crew neck.
options.
For more information or for specific inquiries, you can reach out to Karen Dittmer Miller at 608-588-7070.
And today's winners of $100 each in the Walk with Grace calendar raffle are Ronnie Hasburg of Muscaday with ticket number 881 and Mark Cooey of Muscaday with ticket number 2649.
Today is Saturday, August 29th.
Victoria Ann Vicky Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14th following a brief illness.
A celebration of life is being held at the American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center from now until 4.
A lunch will be served.
Vicky Sutton is survived by her husband, Jean, daughters Tammy and Rich Lukavitz, and Tony and Eric Raridon.
Stepson, Todd Prouty, stepdaughter Tasha Wisniewski and David Whittington, brothers-in-law Felix and Elta Sutton, Galen and Donna Sutton, and Sterling and Kathy Sutton.
Sister-in-law
Sheila and Mike Bradford, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Victoria Vicky Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center.
Briggs Nelson Maxwell, 14 of Ithaca, died unexpectedly Thursday
due to a farming accident.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 2 to 6 and Monday from 9 until the time of service at 11 at the Ithaca High School Gymnasium.
In Lua Flowers, memorials can be given to the family for a scholarship in Briggs' name.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Briggs Maxwell is survived by
His parents, Brett and Shelley Maxwell.
His sister, JC Maxwell.
His girlfriend, Haley Mitchell.
Special brother, Channing Brown.
Grandparents, Larry and Sherry Nelson and Susan Maxwell.
Uncles and aunts, many cousins, friends and teammates.
Briggs Nelson Maxwell.
14 of Ithaca.
Michael Neary, 62 of Lavelle, died August 20.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 at Zion Lutheran Church in Lavelle.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 4 to 7 at the Farber Funeral home in Reedsburg and on Monday from 9.45 until 10.45 at the church.
Burial will follow at St.
Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.
The Farber Funeral Home is currently assisting the family.
Mike Neary is survived by his stepchildren, Scott and Darcy Parrish, and Kelly and Matt Hadfield, sisters Margaret Neary, Helen and Donovan Frank, Anne and Larry Meyer,
Rita and Tim Cole, and Kathleen and Ellen Johnson.
Seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Michael Neary, 62 of LaValle.
Glenn Bos Uptdike, 68 of Bosquebell, died Monday at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
A funeral service will be held at noon
Monday at the Kendall Funeral Service in Bosquebell.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 until the time of the service.
Burial will be in the Bosquebell Cemetery.
Bos Uptdike is survived by his wife Michelle, daughter Kristen Elliott and Jamie Shelnut,
Sons Glenn Jr.
and Lily Uptdike and Brian and Samantha Uptdike.
Sisters Cheryl and Gary Skolbrox, Carol Uptdike, Zena and Vern Owens, Lisa and Tom Williamson, Linda Bader and Bonnie and Bob Payne of Blue River.
Brothers Robin Uptdike and Billy Uptdike.
Several nieces and nephews, three grandsons and one great-grandson.
Glenbos Updike, 68 of Boscobel.
John H. Dettelhoff, 79 of Casanovia, died Wednesday at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday
at 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lavelle.
Burial, with military rights, will be in St.
Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Tuesday from 10 until 10.45 at the church.
John Dietelhoff is survived by his wife Rita, brothers and sisters,
James, Leonard and Susan, Dennis and Rita, Ruth and Bruce Klang, and Bernard and Cindy.
Many nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
John H. Dytelhoff, 79 of Casanovia.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenheck, 92 of Lone Rock, died Wednesday
at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday at 11 at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in St.
Killian's Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2.30.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 9 until the time of the mass at 11.
Following the service, there will be a luncheon at the church.
In Lua Flowers, you are encouraged to honor his love of community and athletics by supporting your local sports team, or please consider supporting local health care providers just as they supported Dick and his loved ones.
Dick Greenhack is survived by his wife, Jean,
Children, Ted and Nancy Greenhack of Spring Green, Tracy and Steven Massey of Oregon, siblings Janice Donatell and Steve and Luanne Greenhack, two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles Chuck Barrett,
63 of Bostown died Sunday, August 23, at Amplify Health Care in Bosqueville.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 1 to 3 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Mount Taborers Cemetery.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Chuck Barrett is survived by his wife, Melissa, daughter, Serena Davis and Corey Procop of Whitehall, stepson, Ben and Jenny Anderson of Holman, father, Pearl Barrett, brother, Ralph Barrett,
two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Bostown.
Joan O. Albaugh, 93 of Bloom City, died Friday at her home.
Funeral services are pending with the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service.
Joan O. Albaugh.
93 of Bloom City
I'm Phil Ney with News.
Wisconsin state budget surplus is growing.
Preliminary Wisconsin Department of Revenue figures for 2526 show state collections came in more than $450 million higher than expected.
That grows the state's projected surplus for the end of the 25 through 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 3.0 billion in corporate income and franchise taxes over the fiscal year.
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 on Wednesday, September 2nd at 2pm 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
town's meeting to determine the 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 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
initiatives.
Transportation safety advocates and officials gathered recently in Wisconsin Dells for the annual Governor's 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.
Wisconsin DOT Secretary Christina Boardman and the Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan
Both emphasize 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.
The Iowa County Sheriff's Office was kept busy Friday during the morning hours.
The Iowa County Communications Center received a request to assist law enforcement in the 1900 block of East Nebraska Street in the town of Pulaski.
Subsequent to the investigation, Wesley M. Frederick
38 of Muscatay was arrested for possession with intent, amphetamines, maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of narcotic drugs, possession with intent to deliver non-narcotics, possession with intent, THC, and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Frederick was transported to the Iowa County Jail and booked on the charges during the afternoon.
The Iowa County Communication Center received a report of a meter on fire.
that is on a structure.
The Barnabale Fire Department and Barnabale EMS responded to the scene no injuries were reported.
In the evening, the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a theft at Walmart in Dodgeville.
The Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies and Dodgeville Police Department responded to the call subsequent to the investigation, Troy W. Clark, 53 of McFarland, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia,
bail jumping, misdemeanor, bail jumping felony.
It was also determined that Jeffrey R. Holman, 37 of Granton, had 10 out of county warrants.
The individual was additionally arrested on local charges of resisting or obstructing an officer, four counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, 18 counts of felony bail jumping, operating while revoked, and also ID tampering, failure to install violation of court order.
Both Clark and Holman were transported to the Iowa County Jail and booked on the charges.
The Crawford County Fair continues tonight and tomorrow at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills.
Tonight the demolition derby is starting at 7 o'clock.
Tomorrow's events include a car show at 10 and the class of 62 band performing at 1.
All weekend there will be exhibitors, arts and crafts, photography, judging, food and more.
Gate admission is $10 for tonight and $5 tomorrow.
More information and a full list of events can be found at the fair website Crawford County Wisconsin Fair dot com and on their Facebook page.
Also going on this weekend, the annual autumn fest celebration.
That's happening tonight and tomorrow in Blue River.
A men's fast pitch tournament is going all weekend.
Also going on tonight, high mileage starts performing at eight o'clock.
There are some village wide garage sales going on all weekend.
Tomorrow morning, Monty Burgers Cowboy Church at nine and a chicken barbecue at 11 until gone.
The afternoon features the autumn fest parade.
Justin Degenhardt is an organizer of
autumn fest
that too we have a parade rain or shine this year's parade theme is red white and blue honoring our hometown veterans one o'clock is lineup
And if there is any veterans out there that would like to be part of that, because we don't have a single parade marshal this year, it's the veterans.
So the parade marshals, the veterans are all going to be in the front of the parade.
They're going to be the marshals of the parade.
If anybody wants to come, we've got a couple of people, movers, wagons to put them on.
We'll pull them through the parade.
And that was kind of our whole theme there.
Following the parade, there'll be even more events for all to enjoy.
Right after the parade, we have the sawdust money hunt.
We have the kitty tractor pull put on by the Riverdale FFA in the park after the sawdust dig.
Kids walk right down and do the tractor pull.
And then while they're doing that, we set up for the kitty water fights, which would be in the same spot right where the parade was at and sawdust.
Money hunt was at.
And then we have music in the park again on Sunday from three to six.
It's the JR Brink Duel.
They're new this year.
The last band we've had for probably six, seven years retired.
So we're on to a different group there.
Throw me food and beverages all weekend.
Please, no carry-ins.
Bring the whole family and enjoy Autumn Fest tonight and tomorrow in Blue River.
All proceeds from the event go to Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad.
and get ready for a day filled with nostalgia and classic hits as Beetle Fest 26 comes to the backyard of the Spring Green General Store at 137 South Albany Street in Spring Green, a much anticipated community event which kicks off at 11 o'clock featuring bands performing the Beatles music.
For more information or specific inquiries you can reach out to Karen Ditmer Miller at 608-588-7070.
Today's winner of $100 each in the Walk with Grace Callan-A-Raffle.
They include Ronnie Hasberg of Muscaday with ticket number 881 and Mark Cooley of Muscaday with ticket number 2649.
And now, today's vital statistics.
Briggs Nelson Maxwell, 14 of Ithaca, died unexpectedly Thursday due to a farming accident.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 until 6 and Monday from 9 until the service time at 11 at the Ithaca High School Gymnasium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family for a scholarship in Briggs' name.
The Clary Morial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for Briggs Nelson Maxwell 14 of Ithaca.
Michael Neri
62 of Laval died August 20th.
Funeral services for Michael will be held on Monday at 11 a.m.
at Zion Lutheran Church in Laval.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Monday from 9.45 until 10.45 at the church.
Barry will be following at St.
Bridget's Cemetery, rural Casanovia.
The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the
arrangements for Michael Neary, 62 of Laval.
Glenn Baz Uptek, 68 of Bosquebell died Monday at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse.
The funeral service for Baz will be held at noon Monday at the Kendall Funeral Service in Bosquebell.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service.
Burial will be in the Bosquebell Cemetery.
Glenn, Boz, Updike, 68 of Bosquebell.
John H. Dytelhoff, 79 of Casanovia, died Wednesday at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 11 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.
Burial with military rights will be in St.
Bridgett Cemetery Rural Casanovia.
Visitation will be held Monday from 4 until 7 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and on Tuesday from 10 until 1045 at the church.
John H. Dinelhoff, 79 of Casanovia.
Theodore Richard Dick Greenheck, 92 of Lone Rock,
died Wednesday at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday morning at 11 at St.
John's Catholic Church in Spring Green with burial in St.
Killian's Catholic Cemetery in Bear Valley at 2.30.
Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m.
until the time of the mass at 11.
Following the service, there will be a luncheon at the church.
In Little Flowers, we encourage you to honor his love of community and athletics.
by supporting your local sports team, or please consider supporting local health care providers just as they supported Dick and his loved ones.
Theodore Richard, Dick Greenheck, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston, died Sunday at Amplify Health Care in Bosquebell.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 5th from 1 until 3 p.m.
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 Service is assisting a family with their arrangements for Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.
And Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City,
died Friday at her home.
Funeral services are pending with the Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service.
Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City.