For Civic Media News,
I'm Connie Feldman.
The NFL has sidelined Packers running back Josh Jacobs while criminal charges against him move through the court.
Jacobs is now on the commissioner's exempt list, so he cannot practice or attend games with Green Bay.
He was charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property following a May arrest.
Jacobs denies the accusations.
His lawyers say he intends to return to the Packers and the NFL after the review is finished.
Two teenage boys died Saturday when their car went off the road and hit a tree in Marinette County.
Marinette Sheriff's deputies say the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m.
on County Highway G east of Crivitz.
They say the teen driver lost control on a curve, went into a ditch, and hit a tree.
The Sheriff's office identified the driver as 16-year-old Landon England from Menominee, Michigan.
17-year-old Princeton Welty from Crivitz was also killed in the crash.
A nationwide bench warrant has been issued for a nuclear woman who failed to appear at her sentencing hearing on charges of child neglect.
Civic media's James Kelly has more.
According to court documents, 36-year-old Tony Hammons was scheduled to appear in court on August 28 for sentencing after plating no contests to four counts of chronic neglect of a child as party to a crime.
An investigation was launched after school employees reported malnourishment concerns with their four children.
Their step-parent, Mary Bentley Orem, was also sentenced to over four years in prison in October.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Online court records show an attorney has had periodic contact with Hammons in the last week.
More state tax money than expected could leave Wisconsin with a nearly $3 billion surplus.
However, there's still no agreement on how to use it.
New figures show tax collections rose 3.4% from the year before and came in about 2% higher than projected.
Republican budget leaders say they want to revisit tax relief and property tax help, along with the support for schools.
75 veterans who served during the global war on terror are back home in Wisconsin after a four-day
Mission of Healing Retreat.
The veterans left the Fox Valley last Thursday to tour the 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York, along with the Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty.
Organizers say the trip is a chance for veterans to reflect on their own service, while sharing the bond that comes with those who've lived through some of the same experiences.
The trip is offered at no cost to veterans as a way to celebrate the veterans and their families, organizers say, while helping them find a healthier path forward.
Heavy rain on Saturday brought IndyCar's only double header of the season to a halt at the Milwaukee Mile on Saturday, intensifying rain forced drivers off the track on lap 90.
Race 1 was delayed further by storms yesterday morning, but did eventually resume, and drivers completed both races yesterday.
That Saturday soaker was a precursor to a hot and humid weather pattern setting in across our state.
National Weather Service forecasters say it'll be hot and stormy over the next few days in much of Wisconsin.
Temps are expected to be in the upper 80s and 90s with chances for scattered afternoon and evening storms.
More details coming up in weather.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
The Brewers take on the Cubs again.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports where the Brewers face the Cubs tonight in game two of a four game series at Wrigley Field.
The Brewers got drilled last night 17-3.
The Cubs clay homes pitch great.
The Brewers Kyle Harrison did not giving up five home runs before Pat Murphy yanked him out of the game in the fourth inning.
Starting pitcher didn't give us what we needed to have.
It's all there's to it.
And then you get behind in a game like that against a pitcher that that guy was great tonight and the Cubs offense was right on point.
College football, the Wisconsin Badgers getting ready for their season opener against Notre Dame Sunday inside Lambeau Fielding Green Bay.
We know this is a huge game in game one and kicking off the way we're kicking off in Lambeau against Notre Dame.
But we also understand there's a journey here.
And so there aren't decisions made completely on a lot of guys just yet.
And we'll have to figure that thing out as we approach it.
game.
That's Wisconsin Badger head coach Luke Fickle.
The Badgers are 20 point underdogs with sports on Mike Clemens.
Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered thunderstorms.
Today are high right around 90 tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms after midnight are low 69 tomorrow.
Scattered showers with a high near 90 IBD urologist Sean Cable.
That's your news roundup for Richland Center from WRCE and WRCO.
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Today is September 1st.
These are today's vital statistics.
John H. Deidelhoff, 79 of Casanovia, died Wednesday at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.
A funeral mass will be held today at 11 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.
Burial with military rights will be in St.
Bridgett Cemetery, rural Casanovia.
Visitation
takes place today from 10 until 1045 at the church, John H. Daitelhoff, 79 of Casanovia.
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.
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 in Louis 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 Greenhack, 92.
of Lone Rock.
Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City, died Friday at home.
Funeral services are pending with the Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service.
Joan O. Allbaugh, 93 of Bloom City.
Gail A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center, died August 9.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gail is survived by his siblings, Cheryl and Joel Burdick, Ellen and Laverne Hess, Donald Muller, Jade Muller Tracty, Heidi and Brian Testman, and Leah and Christopher McFarland.
Gail A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center,
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Today is September 1st.
These are today's vital statistics.
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.
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.
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 Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday, died Sunday, August 30th at Soldiers Grove Health Services.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Basswood Cemetery with military graveside rights to be conducted by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8th at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 9 a.m.
until 11 a.m.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Charles J.
Charlie McClary, 89, of Muscaday.
Joan O. Spillman-Albaugh, 93, of Bloom City, died Friday, August 28.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 12 at the Bloom City Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral Ancremation Service is assisting the family.
Joan O. Spillman-Albaugh, 93,
Bloom City.
Gale A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center, died August 9th.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gale A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good morning, everyone for double your CEO news.
I'm Todd Copernall 73 degrees in Richland Center right now under persistent fog out there.
Be careful if you're moving around in the news this morning.
A tragic motorcycle accident on County Road W claimed the life of a 51 year old rural Elroy man Saturday evening.
according to reports from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and the County Coroner.
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson and Coroner Betty Nye identified the victim as Joseph Allen Sugden, 51 of rural Elroy.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m.
when Sugden was operating a 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle heading eastbound.
While navigating a right-hand curve west of Willow Road, the motorcycle veered off the left side of the roadway and struck a perpendicular field road.
The impact caused the motorcycle to become airborne, ejecting sucked in before the vehicle came to rest in a nearby soybean field.
First responders from the Hillsborough Fire Department and Hillsborough Area Ambulance
arrived quickly to provide emergency care.
Sugden was transported to Amplify Health, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities noted that while Sugden was wearing boots and long pants, he was not wearing a helmet or a coat at the time of the crash.
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under active investigation by both the sheriff's office and the coroner's office.
A collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies culminated in a drug arrest late last week in the village of Muscatay.
On Friday, investigators from both the Iowa County Sheriff's Office and the Grant County Sheriff's Office converged on a local residence as part of a targeted drug investigation.
The operation moved into its final phase when deputies executed a search warrant at a home located on East Nebraska Street.
Following the search, law enforcement took 38-year-old Wesley Micah Frederick into custody.
Frederick, a resident of Muscaday, was subsequently transported to the Iowa County Jail to await further legal proceedings.
Authorities have referred a sweeping array of charges against Frederick that suggest a significant narcotics operation.
The most serious allegations include possession with intent to deliver between 10 and 50 grams of amphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place.
Additionally, Frederick Faces charges for the possession of narcotic drugs and intent to deliver both non-narcotics and THC, the latter involving a quantity of 200 grams or less.
Investigators also cited the discovery of drug paraphernalia at the scene.
The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Iowa County authorities as the legal process moves forward.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 25th, a routine traffic stop in Prairie Dachine led to the arrest of a Woodman man on multiple drug-related charges, Sheriff Dale McCulloch of the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.
reported that the department's canine unit was instrumental in the investigation.
The incident began when canine Diego and his handler initiated a stop within the city limits.
During the encounter, canine Diego performed an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted his handler to the presence of controlled substances.
This alert provided the basis for a thorough search of the automobile, which uncovered
A great deal of methamphetamine alongside various items of drug paraphernalia.
The operator of the vehicle identified as 51-year-old Michael Dilley reportedly showed physical signs of narcotics impaired at impairment at the scene.
Consequently law enforcement took Dilley into custody.
He was subsequently transported to the Crawford County Jail where he faces several legal accusations including possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, Dilley has been charged with his second offense of operating a motor vehicle with a restricted controlled substance.
Judd Allen Frazier, 57 of Muscaday, entered pleas of no contest to charges of substantial battery and battery by a prisoner in Richland County Circuit Court in connection with a death in September of 2025 on Peaceful Valley Road.
After two men got into a fight over an unpaid electric bill, Frazier had initially been charged with felony murder, but entered the no contest pleas to the lesser charges.
A witness stated Frazier had hit the victim in the head with a flashlight.
In a sentencing hearing presided over by Judge Lisa McDougal, Frazier received a total of nine years in the Wisconsin State Prison System.
following convictions in two separate criminal cases.
The court imposed a seven-year sentence consisting of five years of initial confinement and two years of extended supervision.
This was followed by a consecutive two-year sentence, which includes one year of initial confinement and one year of extended supervision.
These terms are to run consecutively to each other, and to any other sentence Mr. Frazier is currently serving.
The defendant appeared in custody for the proceedings where the court also outlined strict conditions for his eventual extended supervision.
Mr. Frazier is ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the Crime Victim Fund and must have no contact with the victim or the victim's family.
Additionally, the sentence requires him to successfully complete all assessments, counseling, and programming ordered by his agents, specifically including anger management.
The court also mandated a DNA sample submission and random testing for controlled substances as part of the rehabilitative requirements of his sentence.
Gasoline prices in Wisconsin have experienced a significant decrease over the past week, falling $0.10.2 per gallon to reach an average of $3.81 per gallon.
This downward trend marks a relief for local motorists while with current prices sitting $0.16 lower than they were one month ago.
However, despite this recent cooling, the cost at the pump remains $0.83 higher than the rates observed at this time last year.
across the state the cost of fuel varies widely recent reports indicate the cheapest station is priced at three dollars forty nine cents per gallon while the most expensive reach four dollars fifty nine cents on the national stage the average price of gasoline also depth falling three point two cents per gallon over the last week to settle at four dollars one cents on average today
Similar to the state trend, the national average is down 7.3 cents from a month ago, but remains 86.2 cents higher than last year.
While the national average price of diesel saw a more modest decrease of 1.4 cents to $5.57 per gallon, the broader market continues to respond to shifting global dynamics and oil price movements.
Following confirmed measles cases in Wisconsin, Reedsburg Area Medical Center is advising community members to prioritize safety and prevention.
The medical center emphasizes that the most critical step for anyone exhibiting symptoms, such as fever, rash, or respiratory issues, or those who suspect a recent exposure, is to call their clinic or hospital before arriving in person.
This protocol ensures that health care staff
can implement necessary precautions to protect other patients and the surrounding community.
Health officials maintain that the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine remains the most effective defense against this highly contagious respiratory illness, with a two dose series being approximately 97% effective at preventing the disease.
RMC encourages all residents to verify their vaccination status
with their primary care providers to ensure they are fully protected.
Governor Tony Evers, U.S.
Senator Tammy Baldwin and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently gathered with a broad coalition of federal, state and local partners to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the John A. Blatnick Bridge Reconstruction.
This massive undertaking aims to replace the aging infrastructure connecting Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota.
which has reached the end of its service life after serving the region since 1961.
The project represents a once-in-a-generation investment in the region's transportation network designed to meet the modern needs of residents and workforces for at least the next century.
The path to this milestone was paved by a significant collaborative advocacy and a robust funding strategy following a period of delay.
The U.S.
Department of Transportation released over $1 billion in federal grant funding made possible through the Biden-Harris administration's bipartisan infrastructure law.
This federal support complements the $400 million committed by both Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Leaders emphasize that this achievement is the direct result.
of multi-state coordination and a shared commitment to ensuring the long-term safety and efficiency of this vital interstate link.
It's Tuesday's Roundup!
Hanks got the answers, Phil's got the guesses, and somehow we've got a show.
Play along and see if you can beat Phil, which, statistically speaking, you probably can.
Tuesday's Roundup, where the questions are tough and Phil makes them tougher.
How are you doing, young man?
I'm wallowing in there today.
Happy school day.
Yes, school's back in section.
School, school, school, the wheels on the bus, school round and round, round and round, round and round.
We had one too called
the ramshackle bus.
Oh, really?
Yeah,
I'll have to
see.
Who drove
that one?
Well, I don't know who drove it, but that was a song we sang in Mrs. Harper's kindergarten class.
I think it was, yes.
You
remember those songs?
Oh, I
remember all of them.
Yeah.
Really?
Senior Don Gatto was a cat on a high tin roof.
Don Gatto sat.
Never heard that
or a
red roof or something
like that.
I knew he sat there.
I got a phone call Philip and I said and And someone told me that the poor young Phil when he was a weenie.
Uh-huh Had a hard time getting on the bus the first couple days of school.
Oh my school pants
Yeah, yeah, yeah stiff.
Yeah,
and this bus driver Used to go around corners just to see you go back and forth where you could
Struggle with your pants.
Really?
Yeah.
Would you happen to know who this was?
I had many of
Really astute bus drivers with you got to know him real well.
Yeah.
Hey, I'm so I have kids, you know, that kind of thing.
Really?
Cause you're always set right behind him.
Yeah.
I'm surprised it didn't make you sitting right on the steps of the school.
Probably should have.
Yeah.
But they said that you had a hard time even getting on the bus with the first couple of days with the
school pants and the flare legs, you know, the bell bottoms
and
then sometimes they'd shoot, shoot my or shut my flare leg in the door.
Oh,
really?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Would you know who would say this about this?
I would
say maybe Dean Reinhardt.
It's probably a good guess.
I think he drove a few times.
Yeah.
Poor
Dean.
Running away from the rooster.
That's another thing on the first day of school with those new school pants.
Speckled Pete.
Speckled Pete.
My mom bought me new school pants at CrossCups.
There's a tough life
on
them.
It was it was and then if a kid sat by you know, they'd sit on your host's Twinkie and make a mess in this in the sack of your
sack lunch
the brown bag
cream all over the place
exactly then you try to trade it for lunch for a new
yeah if somebody didn't sit on it you could trade this for my Pete for your pizza yeah exactly
hey yeah pizza school pizza I love that yeah me too old block
20 for a barbecue oh come on all right okay I'll throw in a ho ho to
right yeah yeah not bad though hmm your question of the day Phil if you had to leave one person behind anyway
Before I say this, it was nice knowing you.
If you had to leave one person behind in a birding building, who would it be?
Oh, for heaven's
sakes.
Yeah, I don't know.
Does he count as a person?
No.
That's why I said, you know what, Phil?
It was nice knowing
you.
That's a tough question.
Yeah, it is.
You refused to answer.
Well, there are very few people.
I don't know if there's anyone that I just totally would just do that too, you know?
Yeah, I wouldn't either if you can't help it.
Man, we're going to take a lottery
here, people,
before
I pull
one out.
Right, right.
There was a game many years ago called scruples and it would have questions like that But I think it was more like who among the game players would most likely Like do this
or leave
somebody a bit or whatever, you know,
you had
to vote on who that person was I
hope
you voted right.
Yes.
Yes.
I would say Hank Ray.
Really?
Yeah, I leave him.
He's just something
right
exactly.
Where's he at?
Yeah No one really knows speaking of
burning building.
You might be from Arkansas.
Philip, if you can strike a match on your chin, well, you probably could.
Right.
Yeah.
So anyway, your questions, buddy.
All right.
10 questions, 10 questions, quiz day, quiz.
All right.
And these are some, uh, crazy, crazy questions.
Some of them.
The first one was, let's see if you get this one right.
I'm not surprised.
All right.
What do you mean?
I'm not surprised or crazy.
Here we go.
Number one.
The over and under toilet paper roll orientation is a classic household debate.
Which percentage best represents the portion of people who prefer the toilet paper to roll over the top?
Is it 55%, 70%, 10% or 30%?
All right.
All right.
Got it.
Number two, which founding father wanted the turkey considered, the turkey considered instead of the bald eagle as a more respectable American bird.
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams or Alexander Hamilton.
You already had that
one.
I was writing before he gave me the choices.
So
hopefully
I'm right.
Number three,
Which scoring play was originally worth more than a touchdown in football's early history?
Is it a safety, a field goal, a drop kick, or an extra point?
Which scoring play was originally worth more than a touchdown in football's early history?
All right.
All right.
Number four.
Which college is known as the Zips and has a kangaroo mascot named
Zippy zippy.
Oh, that sounds slightly familiar when I tell you is it Akron Toledo Kent State or Bowling Green?
All
right, I think it's I think it's somebody who managed up against the Badgers.
I think it has has once or twice number five Wisconsin State symbol the Badger comes from early residents involved primarily in what industry
Is it fur trapping, mining, logging, or dairy farming?
All right.
Number six, when were football players first required to wear helmets in the NFL?
Is it 1920, 1933, 1943, 1955?
All right.
What do you have next there?
Oh buddy.
Oh my little paper is stuck here number seven Horses use their use their tails to communicate with each other true or false All right number eight agricultural agricultural
fares and expos across the United States draw roughly 97.9 million attendees annually.
True or false?
The state of Arkansas is the only state that has no state fair.
The state of Arkansas is the only state that has no state fair.
All right, number 10.
The Mississippi River is famously massive, but it starts as a small, quiet glacier lake stream.
Cystically, how long does it take for a single drop of water to travel the entire length of the river from Lake, I don't know, from Minnesota down to the Gulf of Mexico?
Lake, I don't know.
Lake, I don't know.
From Minnesota.
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are six months.
One drop of water from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico.
All right.
How do you think you're dead young man?
I
would say I did at least, I'm going to go out on a limb, I'm going to say seven because I actually knew a couple of them.
Well, let's see if I can stump you on the first one young man.
Probably.
The over and under toilet poll roll orientation is a classic household debate.
Which percentage best represents the portion of people who prefer the toilet paper to roll over at the top?
Is it 55%, 70%, 10% or 30%?
55%.
It is 70%.
Studies consistently show that around 70% of the population prefers the toilet paper to hang over the front of the roll.
How many didn't really even notice or care?
Doesn't say.
Yeah.
Doesn't say.
What do you like?
I don't care.
I like it on top.
Right.
Yes.
I just, I like it to be able to roll, right.
Exactly.
And not out back when I another place I used to frequent a lot was Spencer's gifts, you know in the mall back in the day used to get a lot of great presents for people
Oh, yes,
no, but there was there was one that was a roll the toilet paper that was that had no seam It was just a roll just a roll.
Oh my goodness.
You put that in there.
You
had fun with
that.
Oh boy Yeah, normally at you know late it looked like Like a wolf or something clawed at it because people just grab it and just start pulling
Oh, well,
it was, it was
funny, you know, for like five seconds.
Yeah.
And that's what you spend your hardworking money on.
You ought to be ashamed of yourself.
We gave you money from our milk check and you bought a roll of toilet paper, the wooden roll.
You
ought to be ashamed.
Number two, which founding father wanted the turkey considered instead of the bald eagle as a more respectable American bird?
Ben Franklin.
It is.
It is.
Somewhere there's an alternate America where Thanksgiving gets really, really uncomfortable.
No kidding.
Number three, which scoring play was originally worth more than a touchdown in football's early history?
Safety, field goal.
drop kick or extra point.
I went with field goal.
It is a field goal.
Imagine scoring a touchdown and your grandpa yelling, yeah, but can anybody kick?
Yeah.
Well, man, I think, you know, if you get past 60 yards, it should be worth more.
I do too.
Sure.
Give them five.
Yeah.
Number four, let's see here, which college is known as the zips and has a kangaroo mascot named Zippy.
I think it's Akron.
It is Akron.
Yeah.
The zips are represented by kangaroo because nothing says Ohio quite like Australia.
Toledo is the, well, the baseball team's the mud hens.
I know that.
Oh, really?
I think so.
Toledo.
Toledo mud hens, but I'm not sure what the college name
is.
Oh, what is it?
Toledo, Toledo.
Uh, right.
It's a rocket.
Um, oh, and Kent state and bowling green and not the mean, the mean green or, I think so.
All right.
Wisconsin State's symbol, the Badger, comes from early residents involved primarily in what industry?
Mining.
It is mining.
They weren't, they weren't running around, around fighting badgers.
Miners dug into hillsides for shelter, earning the nickname probably safer than actually bunking with a badger.
Yeah, that wouldn't be
pleasant.
I don't think.
All right.
Number six, when were football helmets first required to wear helmets in the NFL?
1920, 1933, 1943, or 1955.
1933.
Nope, 43.
No!
Boy, that late.
Yeah.
That's.
Before that, the concussion protocol was apparently, Henry, how many fingers am I holding up?
Can't count anyway.
No, no, right.
That, that was, that didn't work with
you.
No, no, no.
Fingers.
What are fingers?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Number seven, horses use their tails to kick.
to communicate with each other that's false it is false do you know what they use
um their
ears yes horses use their ears and eyes to communicate with each other huh so uh so far mr ed is the only talking horse that we found horsey keep your tail up oh boy you need to go back to school let the sun shine yeah
Thank you.
Agriculture, fairs and exposure across the United States draw roughly 97.9 million attendees annually.
True.
True.
It is.
Here's, here's what's neat about this number.
Outdrawing major professional sport, sports leagues combined.
Oh, really?
That's pretty neat.
That's astounding.
Yeah, that's pretty neat.
So the state of Arkansas is the only state that has no state fair.
I think they must have a state fair.
I'd say false.
It is false.
Actually has it.
Arkansas actually has a state far fair, but Rhode Island and Connecticut have no state fair.
Really?
Yeah.
Okay.
Yeah.
So the Mississippi River is famously massive, but it starts a small, quiet Grasher, Grasher Lake stream.
Sustisically, how long does it take for a single drop of water to travel the entire length from Lake Itasca, Minnesota?
down to the Gulf of Mexico, is it 24 hours, seven days, 90 days, or six months?
90 days.
It is 90 days.
Wow.
Due to an immense distance, pools and geography, a drop of water dropped into the headwaters in Minnesota takes about three full months to reach the ocean.
How many did you get, young man?
Eight, right.
You know what, you're good to go for a week.
I never made it that far.
Usually we're staying in by the second day
or by the second recess.
Yeah, right.
Have a good day, my friend.
That's a great.
Richland County Sheriff Clay Porter announced the arrest of a lone rock man following a comprehensive investigation into the possession of illegal material.
The investigation was initiated after the Richland County Sheriff's office, acting as an affiliated member of the Wisconsin Internet
crimes against Children Task Force, received a cyber tip regarding the reported possession of child pornography.
On August 31st, Sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at a location on County Highway B in Lone Rock as part of the ongoing case.
Following the search, 21-year-old Jonathan D. Moore was taken into custody.
Moore has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of a child second.
The Richland County Sheriff's Office spearheaded the investigation with significant assistance from several other partner agencies, including the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force, the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations Digital Evidence Unit, and the Richland Center Police Department.
A collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies culminated in a drug race late last week in the village of Muscaday.
On Friday, August 28, investigators from both the Iowa County Sheriff's Office and the Grant County Sheriff's Office converged on a local residence as part of a targeted drug investigation.
The operation moved into its final phase when deputies executed a search warrant at a home located on East Nebraska Street.
Following the search, law enforcement took 38-year-old Wesley Micah Frederick into custody.
Frederick, a resident of Muscaday, was subsequently transported to the Iowa County Jail to await further legal proceedings.
Authorities have referred a sweeping array of charges against Frederick that suggest a significant narcotics operation.
The most serious allegations include possession with intent to deliver between 10 and 50 grams of amphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place.
Additionally, Frederick faces charges for the possession of narcotic drugs and intent to deliver both non-narcotics and THC, the latter involving a quantity of 200 grams or less.
Investigators
also cited the discovery of drug paraphernalia at the scene.
The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Iowa County authorities as the legal process moves forward.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 25, a routine traffic stop in Prairie de Chine led to the arrest of a Woodman man on multiple drug-related charges.
Sheriff Dale McCulloch of the Crawford County Sheriff's Office reported that the department's canine unit was instrumental in the investigation.
The incident began when canine Diego and his handler initiated a stop within the city limits.
During the encounter, K9 Diego performed an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted his handler to the presence of controlled substances.
This alert provided the basis for a thorough search of the automobile, which uncovered a cache of methamphetamine alongside various items of drug paraphernalia.
The operator of the vehicle identified as 51-year-old Michael Dilly reportedly showed physical signs of narcotics impairment at the scene.
Consequently, law enforcement took Dilly into custody.
He was subsequently transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he faces several legal accusations, including possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, Dilly has been charged with his second offense of operating a motor vehicle with a restricted, controlled substance.
Judd Allen Frazier, 57 of Muscaday, entered pleas of no contest to charges of substantial battery and battery by a prisoner in Richland County Circuit Court in connection with a death in September of 2025 on Peaceful Valley Road after two men got into a fight over an unpaid electric bill.
Frazier had initially been charged with felony murder but entered the no-contest pleas to the lesser charges.
A witness stated, Frazier had hit the victim in the head with a flashlight.
In a sentencing hearing presided over by Judge Lisa McDougal, Frazier received a total of nine years in the Wisconsin State Prison System following convictions in two separate criminal cases.
the court imposed a seven-year sentence consisting of five years of initial confinement and two years of extended supervision.
This was followed by a consecutive two-year sentence which includes one year of initial confinement and one year of extended supervision.
These terms are to run consecutively to the other and to any other sentence Mr. Frazier is currently serving.
The defendant appeared in custody for the proceedings where the court also outlined strict conditions for his eventual extended supervision.
Mr. Frazier is ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the crime victim fund and must have no contact with the victim or the victim's family.
Additionally, the sentence requires him to successfully complete all assessments, counseling, and programming ordered by his agents, specifically including
anger management.
The court also mandated a DNA sample submission and random testing for controlled substances as part of the rehabilitative requirements of this judgment.
In a significant move to strengthen the state's workforce and support its residents, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development have secured more than $11 million in federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Education.
This critical investment is directed toward the division of vocational rehabilitation, ensuring that Wisconsinites with disabilities can access essential career services without the hindrance of a wait list through federal fiscal year 2027.
The acquisition of these funds marks a turning point for vocational services in Wisconsin, effectively removing long-standing barriers to employment,
for thousands of people.
Governor Evers had previously advocated for robust funding in the 2025-27 executive budget to prevent service interruptions, however,
The Republican-controlled Finance Committee initially provided insufficient resources.
This shortfall led to the implementation of a wait list in December 2025, which at its peak left approximately 7,600 individuals waiting for assistance.
The new federal infusion, combined with recently approved state-matching funds, allows the DVR to resume its full capacity
and prioritize those with the most significant needs.
With a current engagement of about 19,000 individuals, the DVR plays a vital role in connecting people of all abilities to rewarding careers while providing technical assistance to employers.
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared
key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
As the state depends heavily on groundwater for its residents and economy, the report serves as a roadmap for addressing the most prevalent and pressing environmental issues
currently facing Wisconsin communities.
Among the primary focuses of the 2026 recommendations is the urgent need to address various forms of groundwater contamination.
This includes tackling the spread of PFOS chemicals, reducing nitrate levels and mitigating pesticide contamination that threatens water safety.
Furthermore, the council has prioritized finding sustainable solutions for water stress areas where limited supply affects
local communities, economic activity, and the overall health of water resources, alongside addressing other miscellaneous contaminants found during monitoring.
Wisconsin depends heavily on groundwater, and we need to coordinate and invest in protecting our water resource," said Joe Van Rossum, GCC Chair and DNR Environmental Management Deputy Division Administrator Van Rossum noted that as new challenges emerge and new ideas develop,
A collaborative approach involving the GCC and, most importantly, Wisconsin state legislators will be essential to developing effective and long-term solutions for further details.
Contact Joe Van Rossum, Groundwater Coordinating Council Chair, DNR Deputy Division Administrator.
He is at 608-416-9200.
That is 608-416-9200.
9200.
The Wisconsin State Patrol has announced extensive and aerial enforcement plans across seven counties through the upcoming holiday weekend.
Starting Tuesday, pilots from the State Patrol's Air Support Unit will monitor traffic from above to identify violations and ensure public safety.
The schedule begins with I-94 in Waukesha County on Tuesday, followed by I-9094 in Monroe County Wednesday in Eau Claire County Thursday, Friday, September 4th.
Operations will cover U.S.
18-151
in Iowa County and Wisconsin 29 in Chippewa County.
The weekend concludes with surveillance of I-41 in Outer Gaming County on both Saturday and Sunday, ending with I-41 in Washington County on Labor Day.
Aerial enforcement is a strategic tool designed to enhance the state patrol's primary mission of public safety.
A youth football parent admits to tripping a nine-year-old player.
Mount Pleasant Police say it happened Saturday, August 22nd at Racine Kays High School.
Video shows a man sprinting onto the field and sweeping the legs of a Racine Youth Eagles ball carrier headed for the end zone.
Police say the 41-year-old from Milwaukee admitted to tripping the child and was cited for disorderly conduct.
A parent followed the man's vehicle as he left, helping officers locate him minutes later.
Officials awarded the touchdown and ended the game early to prevent further tensions between the Eagles and the visiting Milwaukee Colts.
A degree in artificial intelligence is among new career paths at North Central Technical College.
The Wausau School announced seven new programs on Friday.
including four for video production and an associate's degree in artificial intelligence.
The latter will be offered through the school's IT program and will focus on integrating AI into existing software systems and installing guardrails for privacy, bias security, and operational risks.
The school has also added a firefighter paramedic apprenticeship program with the City of Wausau that will allow students to train in both a classroom and a professional setting, leading to full paramedic certification.
Applications for the programs are open now.
Classes will start this fall.
Help for people experiencing mental health and substance use concerns is just a call, chat, or text away.
Carolyn Creehan Newman with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support with trained counselors who can help people through work through a myriad of issues they may be facing.
Creehan Newman says the assistance available has proven to be helpful with less than half a percent of all contacts to the 988 Center in Wisconsin requiring any type of additional intervention.
In Wisconsin calls, texts, and chats are answered by the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, a service of family services of Northeast Wisconsin contracted with the Department of Health Services.
The Alzheimer's Association will be holding an End of Summer Alzheimer's Party tomorrow at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Chris Gerber is an organizer of the event.
It's a surprise event even for me.
I'm part of a committee
four of us get together, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison.
I was very shocked that the Alzheimer's Association said, Chris, we want to have one in your area because of my event in November.
And so in September 2nd, at the Phoenix Center, from five to 830, it's an end of summer celebration.
However, you want to look at, nobody likes to celebrate end of summer.
So it's more just an Alzheimer's celebration thing to kind of get together.
Not looking at donating.
I want to say thank you to those that have been part of my November event.
And just thank everybody for that.
But also, if you are a caregiver or anybody that you think is suffering, bring them down.
The November event Chris is speaking about is the annual Marcy's Strike Out Alzheimer's Bowling event, which helps raise money for Alzheimer's research.
The end of summer party that will thank everyone who helped raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association will feature a free-will donation, Pizza Buffet, live music by Donnie Rezek and a 50-50 raffle.
There will also be information on Project Lifesaver, information on support available to caregivers and patients, and special awards for contributors from the area
representatives will be in attendance to
help
for her husband and she let things slack a little bit on her own health, which you find with a lot of caregivers these days.
They tend to, if they're caregiver and they ignore their signs that they're seeing pain, whatever it means, it's just, well, I'm tired.
I'm getting through it.
I was a caregiver for almost two years, driving back from Hudson and, you know, 600 miles in a week and whatever it may be.
And it wears on you after a long time.
And then after everything
passes.
It doesn't pass.
It stays there.
And did I do the right thing?
Did I do everything I could?
Join the Alzheimer's Association for their end of summer Alzheimer's party tomorrow from five o'clock until eight thirty at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
When an injury occurs due to a work-related accident, consumers seek and depend on workers' compensation for assistance with medical expenses and to help them financially while out of work.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, DATCAP, reports that recently consumers have been alerted about workers' compensation scams.
Michelle Reinen is with DATCAP.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, one of our partner agencies, has alerted the public about a possible multi-state fraud scheme that's targeting injured workers, in which case the fraudsters are trying to trick people into participating in fake workers' compensation hearings.
And this leads the injured workers to believing that they are awarded money, but they're now responsible for paying fees to finalize the case.
So the scam is primarily targeting Spanish-speaking workers, but anyone can be targeted, and it claims to come from fake agencies with names like Worker's Compensation Board, usually arises an email with domains like appworkerscompcourt.org or workcompcourt.org.
and consumers are told to attend an online hearing using a video call platform, and the fake hearing involves a judge, bailiff, and attorney trying to make it all look very convincing.
As always, consumers are urged to do research before taking action.
We hope consumers can always verify information before they act.
I mean, do they truly have a claim?
The real Wisconsin Workers' Compensation Division schedules hearings only through written letter and all phone numbers for the department will have Wisconsin area codes.
So those are those important details.
to search and know about when dealing with different government agencies.
They're very transparent in what their processes are and don't deviate from those.
And you can confirm and validate that information.
So if someone does receive a suspicious message about this workers' compensation hearing scam that's going around, we urge them to contact the Real Department of Workforce Development, and you can do that through their website at dwd.wisconsin.gov.
If you've been targeted by a workers' compensation scam, you can also contact DATCAP's Consumer Protection Hotline by phone at 800-422.
7, 1, 2, 8, or my email at DATCPHotlineatwi.gov.
The Vernon County Community Development Department has announced the return of the Vernon County Awards for 2026.
This year's banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at Willow & Oak at Hillsborough Brewing Company in Hillsborough.
Now entering its fourth year, the event serves to celebrate the local individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to making Vernon County a thriving community.
The theme for the 2026 banquet, stronger together, adapting, innovating, thriving,
emphasizes the resilience and collaborative spirit of the region's residents and businesses in overcoming challenges and embracing new ideas.
A new highlight for this year's festivities is an optional brewery tour of Hillsborough Brewing Company, Vernon County's only brewery.
Starting at 4 p.m.
the tour will provide guests with a look at the history of the company and the historic building it calls home before the dinner and awards ceremony begin.
Nominations for the awards are officially open from September 1st through September 30th.
Categories include honors for businesses,
events, nonprofits, young leaders, and health and safety services.
Community members interested in submitting nominations or seeking more information can access the full list of categories and forms on the Vernon County website.
Farmers in Wisconsin had a productive week, ending August 30th with six days suitable for field work.
Despite some ongoing dry conditions across much of the state, steady progress was made on harvesting and late season crop development.
Potatoes are currently being harvested and some fall tillage has begun.
Soil moisture levels reflect the dry weather, with top soil moisture rated at 15% very short.
28% short and 56% adequate.
Subsoil moisture conditions are similar with 11% very short, 27% short and 61% adequate.
Regarding corn development, 85% of the crop has reached the dough stage with 38% in the dense stage and 5% matured.
corn silage harvest is underway.
Reaching 5% completion in the overall condition of the corn crop remains solid with 62% rated as good to excellent.
Soybeans continue to progress as well with 96% of the crop, setting pods and 5% beginning to drop leaves.
The condition of the soybean crop is reported as 61%.
Good to Excellent.
Meanwhile, Oat Harvesting is nearly complete at 90%, and the third cutting of El Falfa Hay has reached 97% completion.
Pasture and range conditions are currently rated at 45%.
Good to Excellent.
Mineral Point is preparing to celebrate the vibrant world of textile arts with the return of the Shake Rag Alley Fiber Fair Saturday, September 26th.
This free event held alongside the annual Cornish Festival and Celtic celebration offers a unique opportunity for makers and enthusiasts to engage with the life cycle of fiber.
Visitors can explore a pop-up market featuring local artisans, witness live demonstrations of spinning and weaving, and even meet the charming sheep from Sugar Springs Farm.
The afternoon will cultivate and culminate in a
flash fashion show at 2 p.m.
where participants are encouraged to showcase their handmade and upcycled creations.
Beyond the Fiber Fair, the Shake Rag Alley campus remains a hub of activity throughout the fall season.
Literary fans can enjoy the final installment of the Alley Stage Reading Series on September 20th.
While those looking for hands-on creativity can join the Makers and Shakers Art Party September 16th to craft fabric flowers.
As Halloween approaches, the Lind Pavilion will host the spirited Fright Night October 30th, followed by the beloved Mineral Point tradition of Trick or Treat October 31st.
Whether you're interested in historical crafts or modern celebrations, these upcoming events provide a wonderful way to connect with the local arts community.
For the first time in nearly half a century, the delicate calls of the piping plover have returned to the shores of Wisconsin Point in Superior.
This summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed that a pair of these endangered migratory shorebirds successfully nested in the St.
Louis River Estuary, marking a historic milestone for a species that had not documented a nest in the area since 1977.
This resurgence is the culmination of years of intensive habitat restoration and collaborative conservation efforts across the Great Lakes region.
The nesting success was made possible by a $4.5 million Habitat Recovery Project within the St.
Louis River area of concern, utilizing 87,000 cubic yards of clean material dredged from the Duluth Superior Harbor
Partners including the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and the St.
Louis River Alliance created 14 acres of pristine sand and cobble habitat.
This carefully engineered site within the Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary provides the specialized beach and dune environment that piping plovers require for survival, shielded from human disturbance during the critical breeding season.
Community stewardship has been equally vital to this achievement.
For over a decade, the St.
Louis River Alliance has coordinated volunteers to maintain the nesting grounds by removing invasive vegetation and monitoring for bird activity.
These local efforts combined with regional conservation strategies have helped the Great Lakes piping plover population reach record highs.
As Wisconsin Point joins the Apostle Islands and Green Bay as a primary nesting site
the return of these birds serves as a powerful testament to the impact of dedicated environmental restoration in a busy working harbor.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative recognizes one of the premier dairy cooperatives in the United States by Milk Volume recently announced a strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Lynn Wheeler, stepping into the newly established role of Territory Manager West.
Wheeler is tasked with providing essential support and services to cooperative members navigating the complex landscapes of policy, regulation, and sustainability.
In her new capacity, Wheeler will lead the development and execution of strategies specifically tailored to the western territory.
Her work will focus on broadening the organization's reach and deepening member engagement while advancing state and regional regulatory priorities.
This initiative aligns with the overarching mission of the Voice of Milk organizations to represent the interests of dairy producers effectively.
Wheeler brings more than 14 years of diverse experience to the role, having previously held leadership positions in dairy operations, genetics, and advocacy.
Since 2011, she has served as a managing partner for her family's operation.
Coldstream Farm in Deming, Washington, and she currently resides in South Dakota.
Wheeler herself emphasized her commitment to the industry through direct farmer engagement and advocacy, noting that building strong relationships and understanding the specific needs of producers is the foundation of her approach to tackling the issues facing dairy farms today.
Good evening everyone for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
Richland County Sheriff Clay Porter announced the arrest of a lone rock man following a comprehensive investigation into the possession of illegal material.
The investigation was initiated after the Richland County Sheriff's Office acting as an affiliated member of the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
received a cybertip regarding the reported possession of child pornography.
On August 31st, Sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at a location on County Highway B as part of the ongoing case.
Following the search, 21-year-old Jonathan D. Moore was taken into custody.
Moore has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of a child sex doll.
The Richland County Sheriff's Office spearheaded the investigation with significant assistance from several partner agencies, including the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force, the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations Digital Evidence Unit, and the Richland Center Police Department.
The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 8th at 5 p.m.
The session will be held in the Richland County Boardroom.
A primary focus of the meeting will be the authorization of general obligation promissory notes for various capital improvement projects.
The committee is set to consider two separate resolutions for these notes, with one not to exceed $7,500,000 and another capped at $2 million.
Budgetary planning for the upcoming year will also be a major priority as members review the 2027 county draft budget.
This discussion follows preliminary evaluations from previous sessions and serves as a foundational step in next year's fiscal management.
In addition to general budgeting, the committee will evaluate 2027 county health insurance options and consider a specific resolution regarding the potential departure from the state of Wisconsin's Employee Trust Funds Health Insurance Program.
The agenda further highlights essential public safety and administrative needs, including the proposed purchase of a new ambulance and a discussion regarding the technology requirements of the county board.
Other notable items include an update on the 765 kilovolt transmission line project and measures intended to increase effective communication across Richland County government.
Before adjournment, the committee may enter a closed session to evaluate the performance of the county administrator.
A collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies culminated in a drug arrest late last week in the village of Muscaday.
On Friday, investigators from both the Iowa County Sheriff's Office and the Grant County Sheriff's Office converged on a local residence as part of a targeted drug investigation.
The operation moved into its final phase when deputies executed a search warrant at a home located on East Nebraska Street.
Following the search, law enforcement took 38-year-old Wesley Micah-Fredrick into custody.
Frederick, a resident of Muscaday, was subsequently transported to the Iowa County Jail to await further legal proceedings.
Authorities have referred a sweeping array of charges against Frederick that suggest a significant narcotics operation.
The most serious allegations include possession with intent to deliver between 10 and 50 grams of amphetamine and maintaining a drug trafficking place.
Additionally, Frederick faces charges for the possession of narcotic drugs and intent to deliver both non-narconics and THC, the latter involving a quantity of 200 grams or less.
Investigators also cited the discovery of drug paraphernalia at the scene.
The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Iowa County authorities as the legal process moves forward.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 25, a routine traffic stop in Prairie de Chine led to the arrest of a Woodman man on multiple drug-related charges.
Sheriff Dale McCulloch of the Crawford County Sheriff's Office reported that the department's canine unit was instrumental in the investigation.
The incident began when canine Diego and his handler initiated a stop within the city limits.
During the encounter, Canine Diego performed an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted his handler to the presence of controlled substances.
This alert provided the basis for a thorough search of the automobile, which uncovered a cache of methamphetamine alongside various items of drug paraphernalia.
The operator of the vehicle, identified as 51-year-old Michael Dilly, reported these showed physical signs of narcotics impairment at the scene.
Consequently, law enforcement took Dilley into custody.
He was subsequently transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he faces several legal accusations, including possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Additionally, Dilley has been charged with his second offense of operating a motor vehicle with a restricted, controlled substance.
In a significant move to strengthen the state's workforce and support its residents, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development have secured more than $11 million in federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Education.
This critical investment is directed toward the division of vocational rehabilitation, ensuring that Wisconsinites with disabilities can access essential career services without the hindrance of a wait list through federal fiscal year.
2027
The acquisition of these funds marks a turning point for vocational services in Wisconsin, effectively removing long-standing barriers to employment for thousands.
Governor Evers had previously advocated for robust funding in the 2025-27 executive budget to prevent service interruptions.
However, the Republican-controlled finance committee initially provided insufficient resources.
This shortfall led to the implementation of a wait list.
In December 2025,
which at its peak left approximately 7,600 individuals waiting for assistance.
The new federal infusion, combined with recently approved state matching funds, allows the DVR to resume its full capacity and prioritize those with the most significant needs.
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
As the state depends heavily on groundwater for its residents and economy, the report serves as a roadmap for addressing the most prevalent and pressing environmental issues currently facing Wisconsin communities.
Among the primary focuses of the 2026 recommendations is the urgent need to address various forms of groundwater contamination.
This includes tackling the spread of PFOS chemicals, reducing nitrate levels, and mitigating pesticide contamination that threatens water safety.
Furthermore, the Council has prioritized finding sustainable solutions for water-stressed areas where limited supply affects local communities.
Economic activity and the overall health of
water resources, alongside addressing other miscellaneous contaminants found during monitoring.
For further details, contact Joe Van Rossum, Groundwater Coordinating Council Chair, DNR Deputy Division Administrator, Environmental Management Division.
He is at 608-
416-9200 that is Joseph Van Rossum 608-416-9200 The Alzheimer's Association will be holding an end of summer Alzheimer's party tomorrow at the Phoenix Center and Richland Center Chris Gerber is an organizer of the event
It's a surprise event even for me.
I'm part of a committee
four of us get together, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison.
I was very shocked that the Alzheimer's Association said, Chris, we want to have one in your area because of my event in November.
And so in September 2nd at the Phoenix center from five to 830, it's an end of, it's an end of summer celebration.
However you want to look at, nobody likes to celebrate end of summer.
So it's more just an Alzheimer's celebration thing to kind of get together.
Um,
Not looking at donating.
I want to say thank you to those that have been part of my November event and just thank everybody for that.
But also if you are a caregiver or anybody that you think is suffering, bring them
down.
The November event Chris is speaking about is the annual Marcy's Strike Out Alzheimer's Bowling event, which helps raise money for Alzheimer's research.
The end of summer party that will thank everyone who helped raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association will feature a free will donation pizza buffet, live music by Donnie Resack and a 50-50 raffle.
There will also be information on Project Lifesaver.
Information on support available to caregivers and patients and special awards for contributors from the area.
Representatives will be in attendance to help answer questions.
We'll have Pam there, we'll have the ADRC there.
Alzheimer's Association is going to be there, so you'll be able to get some of your questions answered.
Where can I go next?
What options do I have as caregivers?
Caregiver health to me is very important.
caregiver health due to the fact and we were talking about it just a little bit ago with Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton was a caregiver for her husband and she let things slack a little bit on her own health, which you find with a lot of caregivers these days.
They tend to, if they're caregiver and they ignore their signs that they're seeing pain, whatever it means, it's just, well, I'm tired.
I'm getting through it.
I was a caregiver for almost two years driving back from Hudson and, you know, 600 miles and.
in a weekend, whatever it may be.
And it wears on you after a long time.
And then after everything passes, it doesn't pass.
It stays there.
And did I do the right thing?
Did I do everything I could?
Join the Alzheimer's Association for their End of Summer Alzheimer's Party tomorrow from 5 o'clock until 8.30 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
The Vernon County Community Development Department has announced the return of the Vernon County Awards for 2026.
This year's banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at Willow & Oak at Hillsborough Brewing Company in Hillsborough.
Now entering its fourth year, the event serves to celebrate the local individuals, businesses and organizations that contribute to making Vernon County a thriving community.
The theme for the 2026 banquet, Stronger Together, adapting, innovating, thriving, emphasizes the resilience and collaborative spirit of the region's residents and businesses in overcoming challenges and embracing new ideas.
A new highlight for this year's festivities is an optional brewery tour of Hillsborough Brewing Company, Vernon County's only brewery.
Starting at 4 p.m.
the tour will provide guests with a look at the history of the company and the historic building it calls home before the dinner and awards ceremony begin.
Nominations for the awards are officially open from September 1st through September 30th.
Categories include honors for businesses, events, nonprofits, young leaders and health and safety services.
Community members interested in submitting nominations or seeking more information can access the full list of categories and forms on the Vernon County website.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, DATCAP, has officially named Timothy Anderson as the new administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety.
Secretary Randy Romansky announced the appointment, citing Anderson's extensive background in public health and his proven track record of managing public sector teams as key assets for the role.
Anderson, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, brings decades of experience to the position, including several years in high-level leadership within the agency.
Prior to this new appointment, Anderson served as the administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management and previously held the position of Director for the Bureau of Land and Water.
His deep familiarity with the DFRS is particularly noteworthy as he spent over 10 years in various management capacities within the division, including roles as the Dairy Section Manager and Field Services Section Manager.
Anderson is set to officially begin his duties in this new capacity, September 6th, succeeding Adam Brock, who led the division for the past two years.
The Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics Foundation is proud to announce its sixth annual legacy event fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, October 1st at the Boscobel Bowl and Banquet.
This hallmark evening, which begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 6 p.m., aims to bolster rural health care through community support and philanthropy.
This year, the foundation has dedicated all proceeds to the acquisition of a new wheelchair accessible
patient transport van.
This vital resource will ensure that Amplify Health Boscobel patients have reliable transportation to and from their essential medical appointments.
The evening promises a blend of insightful updates and high-energy entertainment.
Attendees will hear from Amplify Health by Gundersen Boscobel Administrator Teresa Brott and Foundation Director Natalie Tollowson, who will highlight organizational achievements and the critical impact of local giving.
Following the formal program, the Madison-based Dueling Piano Act, Piano Fondue will take the stage at 7.30 p.m.
Their interactive Vegas-style show allows guests to request a wide variety of music from classic rock to country with all requests proceeds further supporting the foundation's mission.
Business casual attire is recommended for the night.
Participation is available at $75 per person or $525 for a full table of eight.
Given that seating is limited, interested community members are encouraged to register by Friday, September 11th.
Registration can be completed by contacting Natalie Tolocen via telephone at 608-375-6300.
Supporters can also register in person at the Amplify Health by Gundersen-Boskabel Hospital using the Bluff Street Terrace entrance.
For those unable to attend, direct donations toward the Patient Transport VAM project are also gratefully accepted.
We have two winners today, $50 each in the St.
Anthony's Auction Raffle, and they are on Ticket 331, Jean Henko, and on Ticket 383, Bonnie Marshall.
Congratulations!
Vital Statistics, right after this.
Today's vital statistics are sponsored by Crowsie Monument.
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Today is September 1st.
These are today's vital statistics.
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.
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.
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 Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.
Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday, died Sunday, August 30th at Soldiers Grove Health Services.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Basswood Cemetery with military graveside rights to be conducted by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8th at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 9 a.m.
until 11 a.m.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Charles J.
Charlie McClary, 89, of Muscaday.
Joan O. Spillman-Albaugh, 93, of Bloom City, died Friday, August 28.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 12 at the Bloom City Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral Ancremation Service is assisting the family.
Joan O. Spillman-Albaugh, 93,
Bloom City.
Gale A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center, died August 9th.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gale A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.