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Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports.

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Scattered thunderstorms this morning.

Then partly cloudy are high today in the mid to upper 80s tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with temperatures dropping down into the mid to upper 60s tomorrow.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms with highs in the low to mid 80s.

I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.

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I'm Todd Copper and all 72 degrees under cloudy skies in Richland Center right now says on my forecast sheet, the high today will be 89.

The Richland Center City Council convened September 1st last night to address a series of community updates and pivotal legislative decisions.

During the meeting, the police department provided an August update highlighting a surge in disorderly conduct and drug-related arrests, notably law enforcement successfully removed a pound of methamphetamine from the streets, a haul with an estimated value between $15,000 and $18,000.

Beyond drug offenses, the department reported incidents involving obstructing justice, victim intimidation, domestic disturbances, and destruction of property, as well as a case of false imprisonment.

Infrastructure remained a key focus as utility manager Scott Gould shared progress on local roadworks.

Following the completion of the Valley View Drive project, crews are scheduled to transition to Mill Street near the Richland Family Restaurant.

This phase will involve replacing drainage grates in the street with a target completion date for these projects set for mid-November.

Public discourse was marked by a passionate defense of community amenities from resident Catherine Lewandowski.

Speaking as a patron of the parks, Lewandowski challenged the characterization of public recreation costs as, quote, a loss, specifically referring to a reported $150,000 deficit for the Aquatic Center.

She emphasized that the facility serves thousands of residents and visitors, fostering community goodwill and projecting a positive image of Richland Center as a proactive and capable municipality.

One of the most significant actions taken by the council involved the future of local transportation.

Despite acknowledging high ridership levels, the council wrestled with the budget volatility associated with inflation and tight levy limits.

Consequently, the council voted unanimously to discontinue the shared ride taxi service at the conclusion of its current contract term at the end of the calendar year.

In other legislative matters, the council approved resolution 2026-11, introduced by older person Rachel Schultz, which outlines the city's concerns regarding the proposed BECI 765 kilovolt transmission line and calls for action from the Public Service Commission.

The meeting also finalized the city's legal representation with Murphy Desmond Lawyers, SC, selected to provide legal services to the city, approved by a vote of five to three.

Finally, a pre-development agreement extension for cobblestone hotels led to a deadlock among older persons following an extended discussion in closed session.

The resulting four-to-four tie with Jarvis, Schultz, Downs, and Cairns in favor, and Wegner, Hoffman, Walters, and Martinick opposed, was broken by Mayor Karen Templi, who voted in favor of the one-year extension.

The UW Richland Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2026 outstanding alumni who will be honored during the annual brunch Saturday, October 3rd at the Phoenix Center.

The event which begins with registration at 10.30 a.m.

followed by the program will also recognize milestone class anniversaries and celebrate these individuals' dedication and achievements.

Family and friends are encouraged to attend and pre-registration is required.

By September 25, contact Kathy Granger at fairladykkg at yahoo.com or 608-489-3629.

Among the honorees, Kathleen McCarthy Alexander is recognized for her 35-year teaching career in the Kickapoo Area School District.

a pioneer in environmental education, she championed hands-on learning and local conservation projects, later transitioning to leadership roles in community organizations and historical societies.

John Anear, a 1980 graduate of Richland Center High School, transitioned from a career in natural resources conservation to law enforcement.

He served as the chief of police in Richland Center, where he prioritized staff quality and technological advancement before retiring to focus on community boards and woodland advocacy.

John Benish, a veteran educator and coach, spent decades at Waniwak Center Schools.

His impactful career included athletic direction, coaching football and basketball, and receiving multiple accolades for his service alongside his long-standing commitment to community food pantries and athletic programs.

Gloria Durst-Joseph, a UW Center Richland alumna, built a distinguished career in the dairy industry.

Her leadership at Crop Organic Valley and her contributions to quality programs and supply chain management have made a significant impact, reflecting her continued support for the dairy sector.

Lori Newman Swigart's journey spans special education and theater arts.

Following a teaching career dedicated to inspiring students, she turned her talents toward costume design, theater directing, and founding a nonprofit youth theater company, ultimately leaving a lasting mark on the performing arts community.

The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 8 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 Fund's 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.

The 170th annual Iowa County Fair will be held tomorrow through Monday at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point.

Featured events include on Thursday at 7 o'clock, bull riders and barrel racing.

Friday at 7 o'clock, a lumberjack show and log rolling.

Saturday, a truck and tractor pull at 5.30.

Sunday, a demolition derby at five o'clock and on Monday, harness racing will be at one o'clock.

Each day, there will be animal shows, exhibits, midway rides, live music and food.

Daily admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth, eight to 12 and ages seven and under are admitted for free.

Season passes can also be purchased.

Cost is $40 for adults, $15 for youth.

You can find more information and a full schedule.

at IowaCountyFair.com.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

A critical window for public involvement is closing as Mid Continent Grid Solutions advances its proposed 765 kilovolt BECI transmission line project.

This 190 mile infrastructure development, which aims to span a nine county region, is currently seeking feedback to determine potential routes before MGS submits its final plan to the Wisconsin Public

Commission in early 2027 with an initial public feedback deadline set for September 7.

Time is of the essence for landowners and community members to ensure their voices are heard.

To assist the public in understanding the project's impact, creating maps and preparing effective public comments,

A series of workshops is being held across the region.

Participants are encouraged to bring parcel numbers from their tax bills to these sessions to help with site-specific mapping and planning.

The remaining public workshops are scheduled throughout the coming days.

The Lloyd Community Center will host sessions tomorrow from 5 p.m.

until 8 p.m.

Thursday again from 5 p.m.

until 8 p.m.

and Friday also 5 p.m.

to 8 p.m.

Additional sessions will be held at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.

until 4 p.m.

each day.

A final session is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Clarkson residence at 24939 Cardinal Crest Lane in Richland Center.

The Richland Center City Council convened September 1st, which was last night, to address a series of community updates and pivotal legislative decisions.

During the meeting, the police department provided an August

update highlighting a surge in disorderly conduct and drug related arrests.

Notably law enforcement successfully removed a pound of methamphetamine from the streets, a hall with an estimated value between $15,000 and $18,000.

Beyond drug offenses, the department reported incidents involving obstructing justice, victim intimidation, domestic disturbances and destruction of property, as well as a case of false imprisonment.

Infrastructure remained a key focus as utility manager Scott Gould shared progress on local road works.

Following the completion of the Valley View Drive project, crews are scheduled to transition to Mill Street near the Richland Family Restaurant.

This phase will involve replacing drainage grates in the street with a target completion date set for mid-November.

Public discourse was marked by a passionate defense of community amenities from resident Catherine Lewandowski.

Speaking as a patron of the parks, Lewandowski challenged the characterization of public creation costs as a loss, specifically referring to a reported $150,000 deficit for the Aquatic Center.

She emphasized that the facility serves thousands of residents and visitors, fostering community goodwill,

and projecting a positive image of which Lund Center is a proactive and capable municipality.

One of the most significant actions taken by the council involved the future of local transportation.

Despite acknowledging high ridership levels, the council wrestled with the budget volatility associated with inflation and tight levy limits.

Consequently, the council voted unanimously to discontinue the shared ride taxi service at the conclusion of its current contract term at the end of the calendar year.

In other legislative matters, the council approved resolution 2026-11 introduced by older person Rachel Schultz, which outlines the city's concerns regarding the proposed BECI 765 kilovolt transmission line and calls for action from the Public Service Commission.

The meeting also finalized the city's legal representation with Murphy Desmond Lawyers SC selected to provide legal services to the city approved by a vote of five to three.

Finally, a pre-development agreement extension for cobblestone hotels led to a deadlock among older persons following an extended discussion in closed session.

The resulting four-to-four tie, with Jarvis, Schultz, Downs and Cairns in favor, and Wegener, Hoffman, Walters and Martinick opposed, was broken by Mayor Karen Tepley, who voted in favor of the one-year extension.

The UW Richland Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2026 outstanding alumni who will be honored during the annual brunch Saturday, October 3rd.

at the Phoenix Center.

The event which begins with registration at 10 30 a.m.

followed by the program will also recognize milestone class anniversaries and celebrate those individuals, these individuals, dedication and achievements.

Family and friends are encouraged to attend and pre-registration is required by September 25th.

Contact Kathy Granger at Fair Lady

KKG at yahoo.com or 608-489-3629.

Among the honorees, Kathleen McCarthy Alexander is recognized for her 35-year teaching career in the Kickapoo Area School District.

A pioneer in environmental education, she championed hands-on learning and local conservation projects, later transitioning to leadership roles in community organizations and historical societies.

John Anir, a 1980 graduate of Richland Center High School,

transition from a career in natural resources conservation to law enforcement.

He served as the chief of police in Richland Center, where he prioritized staff quality and technological advancement before retiring to focus on community boards and woodland advocacy.

John Benish, a veteran educator and coach, spent decades at Waniwak Center schools

His impactful career included athletic direction, coaching football and basketball, and receiving multiple accolades for his service alongside his longstanding commitment to community food pantries and athletic programs.

Gloria Durst-Joseph, a UW Center

Richland alumna built a distinguished career in the dairy industry.

Her leadership at Crop Organic Valley and her contributions to quality programs and supply chain management have made a significant impact, reflecting her continued support for the dairy sector.

Lori Newman Swigert's journey spans special education and theater arts.

Following a teaching career dedicated to inspiring students, she turned her talents toward costume design, theater directing and founding a nonprofit youth theater company, ultimately leaving a lasting mark on the performing arts community.

Jade McLaren, a 42-year-old resident of Rock Springs, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison following her conviction for lying on a federal firearms purchase form.

The sentence handed down by U.S.

District Judge William Conley stems from a straw purchase incident where McLaren acted as the surrogate buyer for Brandon Bent, an individual she knew was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.

This case gained significant gravity as Bent has been charged with first degree intentional homicide in Salk County, illustrating the potentially dangerous consequences of such illegal transactions.

Straw purchasing occurs when an individual misleads a firearms dealer by claiming to be the actual buyer while intended to provide the weapon to someone else.

Often to bypass background checks or keep the true owner's identity off official records.

Law enforcement officials emphasize that this practice represents a severe threat to public safety by undermining background check regulations and fueling the illegal gun market.

During the sentencing, Judge Conley noted that this specific instance represented a tragic outcome as McLaren provided a weapon to an individual she knew posed a danger to others.

The prosecution of this case is part of a larger federal strategy to combat violent crime.

It falls under the umbrella of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative designed to protect communities from violent perpetrators and eliminate criminal organizations.

Additionally, the effort is supported by Project Safe Neighborhoods, which fosters coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement to address specific community safety challenges by holding both the users and suppliers of illegal firearms accountable

officials aim to reduce the prevalence of gun violence and enhance tracking of illicit trafficking.

An end of summer Alzheimer's party hosted by the Alzheimer's Association will be held tonight from five o'clock until eight o'clock at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.

The event is being held to thank everyone who helped raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association.

There will be a free will donation pizza buffet, live music by Donnie Rezek, a 50-50 raffle and special awards for contributors from the area.

The public is invited to attend, especially anyone dealing with

Alzheimer's and caregivers.

There will be information on Project Lifesaver and information on the support available to caregivers and patients.

Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association and Eagle Country ADRC will be on hand to answer questions, including Pam Colberg, who is a dementia care specialist with ADRC of Eagle Country.

So when I started the job nine years ago, our job was to raise awareness and reduce the stigma.

There is no raising awareness anymore.

All the legislators are aware of it when we go and

do

advocacy day.

I haven't met a person who hasn't been affected.

What's interesting, I'm seeing a trend with my classes.

People want to come who are friends and neighbors.

These aren't just direct caregivers or somebody married to someone with dementia now.

These are friends and neighbors say, I have so many friends with a various form of dementia that I want to learn more.

Because we know how you respond to someone dementia because their brain is perceiving the world slightly differently than it did before.

I want to support them.

You know, we're a county that have a lot of older people, but this disease is now seeing younger and younger people, right?

We're seeing more different kinds.

It's not an old person disease anymore.

There's Huntington's, which affects families pretty dramatically.

There's trauma.

We know that trauma rewires the brain.

So people have childhood trauma.

Their brains have been rewired differently.

It's why they may struggle in other ways.

We're really seeing the impact of that.

You know, people who have been veterans, right?

They've had a lot of trauma.

And so I think that people are realizing this isn't just that old person disease and it's not just Alzheimer's.

Join the Alzheimer's Association for their end of summer Alzheimer's party tonight from 5 p.m.

until 8 30 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.

The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee is scheduled to meet

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 Fund's 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.

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have successfully secured the release of $10 million from the state's PFAS trust fund to provide immediate relief to communities impacted by contamination from Taiko Fire Products LPs Fire Technology Center.

This funding follows a historic June, 2026 settlement agreement that resolved legal action against Taiko, marking a major milestone in the state's efforts to hold pollutants.

The release of these funds comes just over a month after Governor Evers made a formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance urging lawmakers to move the settlement money into action for impacted families.

The newly released funds will be directed toward ensuring safe, clean drinking water for residents in and around the Marinette area, particularly those with private wells affected by

forever chemicals.

Based on direct community feedback gathered during DNR listening sessions, the administration will prioritize testing private wells for PFAS, installing necessary water treatment systems, and in some cases, constructing new private wells.

This targeted investment is designed to be complementary to the remediation and long-term monitoring actions Taiko was already required to perform under the terms of the settlement.

Stuart J. Waddles of Civic Media reports, city officials in Milwaukee have ordered the immediate demolition of an industrial warehouse in the Walker's Point neighborhood after a structural failure caused multiple floors to collapse Monday afternoon.

The building located at the intersection of Water and Bruce Streets was declared unsafe for entry following a partial collapse that worsened throughout the day.

The first report of structural instability came in shortly after noon on Monday.

Inspectors discovered that three floors near one corner of the warehouse had already fallen.

Due to the rapid deterioration of the structure, the city issued an emergency demolition order and mandated that the building be vacated immediately.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

However, because of the ongoing danger posed to the unstable site, officials are urging all drivers and pedestrians to avoid the immediate area while demolition crews work to secure the scene.

The 170th annual Iowa County Fair will be held tomorrow through Monday at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point.

Featured events.

Include on Thursday at 7 p.m.

bull riders and barrel racing Friday at 7 o'clock a lumberjack show and log rolling Saturday a truck and tractor pull at 5 30 Sunday a demolition derby at 5 o'clock and on Monday harness racing will be at 1 o'clock each day there will be animal shows exhibits midway rides live music and food daily admission is $10 for adults $5 for youth 8 to 12 and ages 7 and under are admitted for free

Season passes can also be purchased.

Cost is $40 for adults and $15 for youth.

You can find more information and a full schedule at IowaCountyFair.com.

Inside radio reports, the political advertising market is entering its most lucrative stretch of the election cycle, with spending already running well ahead of previous years.

As of August 31st,

ad impact says a staggering 5.75 billion dollars in political advertising has aired positioning the 2026 cycle

37% ahead of the 2022 midterms and 22% ahead of the record setting 2024 presidential cycle at the same point.

This massive influx of capital comes even before the traditional post Labor Day rush, which historically accounts for more than half of all annual political ad revenue.

Media companies are bracing for a significant fall revenue tailwind as an additional $1.5 billion in advertising has already been reserved through election day.

The momentum is accelerating rapidly with August alone, seeing $796.5 million in aired ads, a 63% jump from July.

This surge is driven by a higher volume of earrings, which increased by 42%

over the previous month, with nearly half of the projected $11.6 billion full cycle forecast still to be spent.

The upcoming months of September and October will be disproportionately critical for broadcasters.

The spending is intensely concentrated in key geographical battlegrounds, particularly where high stakes, Senate and House races are unfolding.

Congressional contests currently account for 73% of all reservations through Election Day.

Geographically, Detroit leads the pack, with $73.2 million in future reservations followed closely by Cleveland, Portland, Atlanta, and Cincinnati.

Ohio broadcasters are set to be major beneficiaries with over $244 million targeting the state.

A sale is approved for two unused state office buildings in Madison.

The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee voted 13-1 on Tuesday to sell general executive facilities 2 and 3 to Madison developers for $12.6 million, Jeff 2 and 3, formerly housed several state agencies, including the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Natural Resources.

Brad and Mark Binkowski plan to demolish Jeff 3 to build

102-250 apartments and renovate Jeff2 into about 150 units.

Governor Tony Evers says he's not ready to endorse a statewide ban on flock license plate reader cameras, but he agrees lawmakers need to address growing privacy concerns.

Speaking in Milwaukee Tuesday, Evers said states across the country are grappling with the issue and noted Minnesota is also taking a close look at possible solutions.

Several Wisconsin communities have already ended contracts for the AI powered camera systems amid concerns over

and potential misuse of collected data.

Jacob is an American retro pop and rock and roll powerhouse widely regarded as an undeniable triple threat fusing classic rockabilly grit with a sophisticated modern sound.

He's carved out a unique space in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and producer.

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

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

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

Fans will have the opportunity to experience this electric performance live

when Jacob takes the stage at the City Auditorium Saturday, September 5th.

The show was scheduled to run from 7pm to 8pm.

At the Richland Center City Auditorium, tickets for this highly anticipated event are priced at $20 for general admission, making it an accessible experience for music lovers.

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

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

The Richland Center Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of a beloved seasonal tradition, the fourth annual trick or treat trail will take place across the park Friday, October 23rd.

From 4.30pm to 6pm, this community focused event invites residents of all ages to enjoy a festive evening of Halloween spirit and neighborhood connection.

Attendees can make a magical and slightly spooky stroll along the Rotary Lights path where they will find numerous city organizations and local businesses ready to fill bags with treats.

The festivities continue at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion where the Brewer Public Library will be hosting a variety of Halloween themed games for children

and families to enjoy.

Participation in the trail and games is entirely free for all guests.

In the spirit of giving, the event will also serve as a collection point for local food pantries,

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help support those in need within the community.

Every donation is greatly appreciated and makes a meaningful difference for local families during the holiday season.

Convenient parking is available at two primary locations to accommodate the expected turnout.

Guests may park at the North Park lot, which offers a short scenic walk across the bridge into the main event area.

Alternatively, parking is provided at the Richland Center Community

community center.

Local businesses and organizations that wish to participate by handing out treats along the trail are encouraged to register soon.

Interested parties can secure their spot by calling 647-8108 extension one, 647-8108 extension one, or by sending an email to jenna.cabral.

at richlandcenterwi.gov.

This is a wonderful opportunity for local entities to engage with the community and celebrate the season together.

Two new winners today, $50 winners in the St.

Anthony's Auction Raffle.

Today's winners are on ticket 94, Jordan Bump and on ticket 674, Kate Ott.

Congratulations to our two winners today.

It's the Midweek Roundup.

Wednesday's Roundup brought to you by Richland Hospital, Cardinal Glass EG, Badgerland Flooring, and by Julie Kieran State Farm.

Today, it's Hanco or Facto.

Hanks got the questions, and Phil, he's got the final say on whether it's fact or something cooked up over a cup of bad coffee.

Confidence?

Absolutely.

Accuracy?

That's where things get adventurous.

Play along and see if you can out-guess Phil, because the truth is out there, and Phil is doing his best to find it.

Wednesdays roundup, where factos, hankos, and Phil, all collide.

Move them on.

It's time for the roundup!

Hey, how you

doing young man?

Hanko!

Wow.

It's just hitting me all of a sudden.

Right.

How are you doing, my man?

I am fine.

You were at River Valley last night.

Yes.

How was it?

It was good.

Nice volleyball match.

And, um, you know, I, we still have outdoor events with shocker and football, but I got inside to broadcast sites.

I opened up my case and there was sunscreen and bug spray in there.

Well, you

know what?

I won't need it tonight.

Yep.

You want it?

I'm surprised you use bug spray.

I have to stop me with the smell.

No, it attracts them.

Oh, it does attract.

Yeah.

Yes.

You know, I'm the same boat.

This once a week shower thing's gotta stop.

I was thinking about going every two weeks.

No, no, you told me the other day you shower like

three times a day.

If I can shower, I'm getting in.

Dirty boy.

I like to be clean.

Right.

Is that wrong?

No.

What do you do with your mind?

What mind?

Is it Monday already Phil?

You took the grandkids back and then you went straight to the gym.

I did

I did last night.

Well got a rundown on Alaya's first day at kindergarten.

Oh, how was that?

It seemed like it went pretty well.

Good.

She must have been clean from the bubble bath.

She probably was.

She was dreading it, but she got along all right.

Good

for her.

Yeah, good for her.

Yeah.

So

a lot of these kids have an advantage of, especially in the cities, but you know, she gets taken to school by her mom and

dad.

He

said, I want them back in my day.

I was a kindergarten.

I got plunked on the bus with a bunch of high schoolers

and stiff jeans and

stiff jeans.

And

I liked it.

And you liked it.

Yes.

And that's where do it, do it, do it, do it came from.

No, that was later.

That was.

Oh, you, it was already molding.

Uh-huh.

No, I, I was a pretty good.

No, you

would not.

My kindergarten teacher, Beverly Harper said, you were a nice boy.

I said, well, yeah.

And then.

See, I was told it wasn't you're just always up to you're not you're what not you're just mischievous all the time.

Well, yeah

all the time

when You know, you're not you're not very good in athletics and you know, you're not you know overly good-looking You got to find some way why to get attractive attraction.

No, sir.

You read the book of Henry.

Yeah, right exactly Wow, you got a you know, you got to make them laugh.

Have you ever been kicked out of a private school?

Uh, no.

Oh, okay.

That's another story.

No.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I have, you were, I'm just going to say really wasn't nice.

Huh.

Interesting.

That's too bad.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Wasn't good.

Really?

Yeah.

Okay.

Well, maybe that'll come in the, the DVD extras.

Have you ever had, so taking this entrance exam to this private school?

Yes.

Yes.

Um,

I was already in timeout doing the whole test.

And the entrance exam.

In

the

entrance

exam?

Yeah.

Huh.

So what

age group were you in?

Oh, I was just

a

little guy like first grade.

Really?

Yes.

Huh.

Yeah, I can't, uh, I'd like to see that.

What?

Wonder who's going to play you in the movie version.

Who would it be?

I don't know.

I don't know a lot of the actors now today.

I don't either.

I don't either.

Huh.

Alan Richardson.

Alan Richards.

He plays Retrie.

He's a big guy.

Oh, okay.

You think that would be

me?

Maybe.

Here you go.

Your question of the day, young man.

If junior samples were still alive.

Yeah.

Thank you.

I appreciate that.

Yes.

I'm just trying to think of somebody, you know, from the past.

Barney Fife.

Don

Knox.

Yeah.

That would be good.

Yeah.

That would be a pretty decent.

Yeah.

I swear, boy, not that.

Anyway, would you share a toothbrush with your best friend?

No.

Oh, okay.

Well, I would,

but I'd never use it

again.

Here you go.

Here you go.

I'm gonna get me a new

one.

And you might be from Arkansas.

Phillip, if you know somebody with a bass boat nicer than their house.

I'm sure that's probably legit.

You know what?

That's legit.

Absolutely.

Yeah, that is legit.

People put a lot of money in those boats, which is, you know.

All to them.

If they like

it, they'll let them do it.

Absolutely.

You

also see a lot of them for sailing the yards, too.

You know, they say the best, there's two days to have, there's two great days to have a boat in an RV.

The day you buy it and the day you sell it.

That's what they say.

I wouldn't know.

Yeah, I wouldn't

either.

Maybe if I sold my records, I could afford one.

Yeah.

Hanked on phonics is today, Philip.

Hanked on phonics.

Do you have the word today?

Yeah,

let's see.

What do we have

here?

Hanked on

phonics.

Okay.

Right, right there.

That one maybe.

Oh my goodness.

Um, I'm going to spell it.

All right.

Okay.

E P I T O M E. Um,

Epipen?

I don't know.

Is that what it is?

Epitome.

Epitome.

Oh my god.

Epitome that I can't remember.

But that

could be a word on Friday too.

Oh my

goodness.

Something about a pit or something.

Epitome, I tell you what.

Epitome.

Epitome in my stomach so bad it's unreal.

Epitome.

Wow.

Yeah, we're making it tough on you.

But that was a tough one.

Yeah.

Thanks for nothing, Phil.

Well, you know, doing what I can do.

Hanked on phonics.

Hanked on.

Apparently I need to go a little bit non-harder.

Yeah, you didn't make the private school and the school of WRCO either.

Yes, yes.

Truth or Hanko here, Elvis Presley had a black belt in karate.

He did not have a black belt.

I think he had whatever the other levels

says he did.

Did he?

Okay.

Maybe he did.

He

said he's very skilled.

If you watch him on stage in the seventies, he was always doing those moves like at the end of songs and things like that.

I knew he took lessons.

I didn't know that he was a black belt.

So that's, that's cool.

Marilyn Monroe's real name was Norma Jean Mortensen, Morton Mortensen.

I think that's right.

It is true.

Norma Jean for sure.

Morton said I wasn't sure of, but

yeah.

Uh, the first an animated feature film was snow white in the seven drawers.

Uh, let me think about that.

I think that's true.

It is true.

We

released in 1937.

We just had one of the America two fifties.

Uh, they, they talked about that, about how Walt Disney, everybody said he was crazy for doing that.

Nobody had watched a full length cartoon.

Oh my God.

Boy,

were they wrong?

Boy, were they

wrong?

Because there's like a new animated feature being released, like it seems weekly

now.

And some of them are pretty good.

Some of them are pretty good.

I mean, they know that it's a big draw for families, so they keep making them.

And yeah, some are pretty good.

My favorite was Barnyard.

Barnyard.

Have you ever seen that one?

I have.

It's been a while.

It's an older movie.

It was awesome.

My kids were little,

but yeah,

that's a good

one.

The

chickens are kind of the stars

when I think, aren't they?

Mickey Mouse was the first Disney character.

No,

I don't think so.

Do you know who was?

Um, that is, you're are corrected.

I

don't think it was a, that it's a famous one anymore.

No, it's not actually Oswald, the lucky rabbit.

Oh, I was

the lucky rabbit.

Wow.

Didn't not know

that.

Some of the, if you watch some of the older, um,

Bugs bunnies too.

The animation was, he almost looks like prehistoric

or

something.

That's not bugs.

Yeah.

Yeah.

He's like, what's wrong with him?

Yeah.

He's got like feral teeth or something and it looks scary.

Um, J. K. Rawling, a rolling wrote the first Harry Potter book in a cafe.

I think that's true.

It is.

And an Edinburgh while her daughter slept.

Wow.

That's kind of neat.

That started it

all.

What

a franchise.

What a franchise.

That has been

a SpongeBob SquarePants.

Phillip lives in a pineapple under the sea or Hinko.

Yeah,

I think that's

true.

Yeah.

Yeah.

They're in like a glass bubble, though.

Aren't they?

I think the whole, the whole town or the whole gang is.

Oh,

are

they?

Oh, I know.

I know what I'm thinking of.

Sandy, the squirrel,

Sandy, the squirrel

lives in the ball.

Yeah.

That's right.

How would you get a squirrel down there?

Well, I don't know.

Sandy.

She's very nice though.

She can be very mean too.

Yeah.

Don't mess with saying this.

You ever been bitten by a chipmunk?

No, have you?

Yes.

Oh, that explains a little bit.

Oh my goodness.

Bit by a chipmunk.

You ain't a kid.

How did that happen?

Well, back in the younger days of Hanco, after the expulsion, we had these big flower boxes made out of native stone.

My dad made them.

And anyway, this one was empty.

And Hank chased a chipmunk inside of this thing and couldn't get out.

So he reached down to pick it up, reached down and he just bit.

Oh, and it's still, still there, still there.

Oh boy.

And you talk about painful.

Did you have to get shots or anything after that?

No, back then.

You were foaming at the mouth and it didn't matter.

Still foaming.

Okay.

But those hurt.

Chipmunks hurt.

I

bet.

Yeah.

Wow.

That's too bad, Hank.

Yeah, it's tough.

Tough life.

Tough life being you.

Yeah, it was, but you know, when you lived on the farm and stuff.

Oh, sure.

Right.

And my mother was always proud of me because I had those little box cars or big trucks and inside her flowers, I would make a, I would play in there.

Oh, sure.

And have roads and bridges and, you know, one, certain spots were always green because I, you know, I had a, like a lake.

Yeah, oh wow, and that's that's where the chipmunk came from because yeah, oh the chipmunk.

Yeah, it's just yeah It's tough Batman has no superpowers true or false the truth or Haco

Well, let me think about it.

I don't think so because he's got like gadgets

and you're fine.

I'm building right He doesn't he relies on brains tech and training.

He doesn't fly does he I don't know.

I don't think he rides the battle rise the Batmobile right and then what is Robin?

What does Robin

Robbins his sidekick?

Yeah,

but what does

he do?

Well, he's kind of the brains behind the operation.

Isn't he?

You think he is?

I thought the guy that at the house was.

Oh yeah.

What was his name?

Butler.

They're Butler.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Um, studies show that cows have best friends.

Truth or Hanko.

I think that's true.

It is true.

And, and that's really weird, isn't it?

I mean, they have more friends than I do.

They have the personalities.

Those of

us who lived with small herds back in the day, you know, they were all pets and you could name them and everything else.

But yeah, they had tendencies.

You had the grumpy one.

You had the nice one.

You had the mean one.

He had the kicker, you know, that

was nervous, very

nervous.

All the

time.

Yeah.

So all different personalities.

My brother.

We used to have a black Angus that we could ride.

Oh, sure.

Oh, she was just a friendly old thing.

Those Angus, those Angus get very tame.

Yes, they do.

Um, US town once elected a goat as a mayor.

Oh, I would

say the greatest of all time.

Goat,

right?

A real goat.

A real goat.

Yeah.

Okay.

I'll say it's true.

It is true.

Farley Vermont elected a new bin goat, new band, N U B I A N. Is that right?

Brazil, so I can't see it.

I think so named Lincoln in 2020 politics gets weird sometimes, but you know what?

He probably did a good job.

That's bad.

That's really bad.

I hope you guys have a great day.

Today is September 2nd.

These are today's vital statistics.

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

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, September 3rd 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 Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston died August 23 at Amplify Health Care in Bosquebell.

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

until 3 p.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.

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

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Charles Chuck Barrett, 63 of Boston.

Francis J.

Haw, 90 of Hillsborough, died August 31 at home.

Visitation will be at the Peaha Funeral Home in Hillsborough Monday, September 7 from 4 until 7 p.m.

with an informal service at 7.

A short visitation will be held at 10 a.m.

before the funeral mass at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, September 8 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.

Burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery

in Yuba.

To honor Francis' legacy of caring and generosity, memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St.

Jude's Children's Hospital, or a charity of your choice.

Francis J. Haw, 90 of Hillsboro.

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 rides 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 with arrangements.

Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday.

Joan O. Spillman Olbaugh, 93 of Bloom City died Friday, August 28th.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 12th at the Bloom City Cemetery.

The Pratt Funeral Enclimation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joan O. Spillman-Alba, 93 of Bloom City.

Gail A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center, died August 9th.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gail A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center.

and in birth news from the Richland Hospital.

Elizabeth Edwards and Lance Cook have welcomed a brand new daughter, Everly Eileen Cook, at the Richland Hospital.

Congratulations!

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Today is September 2nd.

These are today's Vital Statistics.

Theodore Richard Dick Greenheck, 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.

Dick is survived by his wife Jean Greenhack of Lone Rock, children Ted and Nancy Greenhack, Tracy and Steven Massey, siblings Janice Donatell and Steve and Luann Greenhack, two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends, Theodore Richard Dick Greenhack, 92 of Lone Rock.

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

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

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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

Charles Chuck Barrett, 63, of Boston.

Francis J. Haw, 90 of Hillsborough, died August 31 at home.

Visitation will be at the Peahaw Funeral Home in Hillsboro Monday, September 7th from 4 to 7 p.m.

with an informal service at 7 p.m.

A short visitation will be held at 10 a.m.

before the funeral mass at 11, Tuesday, September 8th at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval.

burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery in Yuba.

To honor Francis' legacy of caring and generosity, memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St.

Jude Children's Hospital.

Francis is survived by his wife Cecile, daughters Mary Lynn Haw and Jody Nelson, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, sister Christine Kuba and Barbara Barris, and many nieces, nephews,

friends Francis J. Ha 90 of Hillsboro.

Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday died Sunday, August 30 at Soldiers Grove Health Services.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 8 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.

Charlie is survived by his children Ray Rognas, Doug and Sharon Rognas, Sherry and Rudy Neagle, Pam Harris, Jean Lizney, Charles J. McLary II and Kelly Jensen, 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren,

three great-great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends, Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday.

Spillman All-Bah, 93 of Bloom City, died Friday, August 28th.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, September 12th at the Bloom City Cemetery.

The Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Joan is survived by her four children, Debbie and Ken Carroll, Grant All-Bah, Cindy Holly and Dwayne All-Bah.

Nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

other relatives and friends.

Joan O. Spillman Olbaugh, 93 of Bloom City.

Gail A. Muller, 69 of Richland Center, died August 9th.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gail is survived by his siblings, Cheryl and Joe Burdick, Ellen and Laverne Hess, Donald Muller, Jade Muller Tracty,

Heidi and Brian Testman, and Leah and Christopher McFarlane.

Gail A. Muller, 69, of Richland Center.

And in birth news from the Richland Hospital, a daughter born to Elizabeth Edwards and Lance Cook, Everly Eileen Cook.

Welcome to Richland Center.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

A critical window for public involvement is closing as Mid Continent Grid Solutions advances its proposed 765 kilovolt BECI transmission line project.

This 190 mile infrastructure development, which aims to span a nine county region, is currently seeking feedback to determine potential routes before MGS submits its final plan to the Wisconsin Public

Commission in early 2027 with an initial public feedback deadline set for September 7.

Time is of the essence for landowners and community members to ensure their voices are heard.

To assist the public in understanding the project's impact, creating maps and preparing effective public comments,

A series of workshops is being held across the region.

Participants are encouraged to bring parcel numbers from their tax bills to these sessions to help with site-specific mapping and planning.

The remaining public workshops are scheduled throughout the coming days.

The Lloyd Community Center will host sessions tomorrow from 5 p.m.

until 8 p.m.

Thursday again from 5 p.m.

until 8 p.m.

and Friday also 5 p.m.

to 8 p.m.

Additional sessions will be held at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.

until 4 p.m.

each day.

A final session is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Clarkson residence at 24939 Cardinal Crest Lane in Richland Center.

The Richland Center City Council convened September 1st, which was last night, to address a series of community updates and pivotal legislative decisions.

During the meeting, the police department provided an August

update highlighting a surge in disorderly conduct and drug related arrests.

Notably law enforcement successfully removed a pound of methamphetamine from the streets, a hall with an estimated value between $15,000 and $18,000.

Beyond drug offenses, the department reported incidents involving obstructing justice, victim intimidation, domestic disturbances and destruction of property, as well as a case of false imprisonment.

Infrastructure remained a key focus as utility manager Scott Gould shared progress on local road works.

Following the completion of the Valley View Drive project, crews are scheduled to transition to Mill Street near the Richland Family Restaurant.

This phase will involve replacing drainage grates in the street with a target completion date set for mid-November.

Public discourse was marked by a passionate defense of community amenities from resident Catherine Lewandowski.

Speaking as a patron of the parks, Lewandowski challenged the characterization of public creation costs as a loss, specifically referring to a reported $150,000 deficit for the Aquatic Center.

She emphasized that the facility serves thousands of residents and visitors, fostering community goodwill,

and projecting a positive image of which Lund Center is a proactive and capable municipality.

One of the most significant actions taken by the council involved the future of local transportation.

Despite acknowledging high ridership levels, the council wrestled with the budget volatility associated with inflation and tight levy limits.

Consequently, the council voted unanimously to discontinue the shared ride taxi service at the conclusion of its current contract term at the end of the calendar year.

In other legislative matters, the council approved resolution 2026-11 introduced by older person Rachel Schultz, which outlines the city's concerns regarding the proposed BECI 765 kilovolt transmission line and calls for action from the Public Service Commission.

The meeting also finalized the city's legal representation with Murphy Desmond Lawyers SC selected to provide legal services to the city approved by a vote of five to three.

Finally, a pre-development agreement extension for cobblestone hotels led to a deadlock among older persons following an extended discussion in closed session.

The resulting four-to-four tie, with Jarvis, Schultz, Downs and Cairns in favor, and Wegener, Hoffman, Walters and Martinick opposed, was broken by Mayor Karen Tepley, who voted in favor of the one-year extension.

The UW Richland Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2026 outstanding alumni who will be honored during the annual brunch Saturday, October 3rd.

at the Phoenix Center.

The event which begins with registration at 10 30 a.m.

followed by the program will also recognize milestone class anniversaries and celebrate those individuals, these individuals, dedication and achievements.

Family and friends are encouraged to attend and pre-registration is required by September 25th.

Contact Kathy Granger at Fair Lady

KKG at yahoo.com or 608-489-3629.

Among the honorees, Kathleen McCarthy Alexander is recognized for her 35-year teaching career in the Kickapoo Area School District.

A pioneer in environmental education, she championed hands-on learning and local conservation projects, later transitioning to leadership roles in community organizations and historical societies.

John Anir, a 1980 graduate of Richland Center High School,

transition from a career in natural resources conservation to law enforcement.

He served as the chief of police in Richland Center, where he prioritized staff quality and technological advancement before retiring to focus on community boards and woodland advocacy.

John Benish, a veteran educator and coach, spent decades at Waniwak Center schools

His impactful career included athletic direction, coaching football and basketball, and receiving multiple accolades for his service alongside his longstanding commitment to community food pantries and athletic programs.

Gloria Durst-Joseph, a UW Center

Richland alumna built a distinguished career in the dairy industry.

Her leadership at Crop Organic Valley and her contributions to quality programs and supply chain management have made a significant impact, reflecting her continued support for the dairy sector.

Lori Newman Swigert's journey spans special education and theater arts.

Following a teaching career dedicated to inspiring students, she turned her talents toward costume design, theater directing and founding a nonprofit youth theater company, ultimately leaving a lasting mark on the performing arts community.

Jade McLaren, a 42-year-old resident of Rock Springs, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison following her conviction for lying on a federal firearms purchase form.

The sentence handed down by U.S.

District Judge William Conley stems from a straw purchase incident where McLaren acted as the surrogate buyer for Brandon Bent, an individual she knew was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.

This case gained significant gravity as Bent has been charged with first degree intentional homicide in Salk County, illustrating the potentially dangerous consequences of such illegal transactions.

Straw purchasing occurs when an individual misleads a firearms dealer by claiming to be the actual buyer while intended to provide the weapon to someone else.

Often to bypass background checks or keep the true owner's identity off official records.

Law enforcement officials emphasize that this practice represents a severe threat to public safety by undermining background check regulations and fueling the illegal gun market.