100.9 and 107.7 country and community in Richland Center.
Here's your daily news roundup.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Wisconsin election officials say new federal requirements for mail-in ballots could be impossible to carry out before the next election.
The rules would require new voter-specific barcodes on ballot envelopes and a federal system that does not yet exist.
Wisconsin clerks say there's not enough time or money to replace millions of envelopes, and rural communities could face added challenges.
The Justice Department is asking the U.S.
Supreme Court to let the rules take effect while the federal judge's order currently blocks them.
Scammers are targeting Wisconsin seniors, according to state authorities.
Civic Media's Melissa Kay tells us how you can protect yourself and your property.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, or DOR, is warning senior homeowners about a property tax scam video going viral online.
The video claims that Congress passed a law enabling seniors to freeze or reduce property taxes.
The AI-generated video tells viewers to contact their county assessor and request a specific form.
The contact information in the video instead connects callers to scammers who will try to trick seniors into sharing social security numbers and banking information.
The DOR warns that no such federal program or form exists.
They recommend questioning and investigating videos before believing them.
For Civic Media News, I'm Melissa Kay.
Authorities also caution you not to share personal details and call your local municipal office if you have questions about legitimate property tax relief programs.
The latest rankings show Wisconsin is home to one of the top party schools in the nation.
Education Research Platform Niche has released its annual party school report based on student survey responses, access to bars and restaurants, and the strength of athletics programs and Greek life.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is landing near the top of the list, placed at number three, only Florida State and Tulane in New Orleans, placed higher in the rankings.
The city of Manitowoc is deactivating all city-owned flock safety cameras.
Mayor Justin Nichols announced the move Saturday, citing concerns about data management, access, and potential misuse.
Nichols said there's no indication Manitowoc's data was accessed or misused in the manner alleged elsewhere.
This follows similar moves by Fondalac and Winnebago counties after officials learned search data from their flock systems had been publicly disclosed by law enforcement agencies in other states.
Manitowoc's contract with flock runs
through early 2027 as city officials review the agreement and consider alternatives.
A 90-year-old woman accused of hitting a child with her car and driving away has been found not competent to proceed.
This stems from an October 2025 incident in Karahe when a 10-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle while walking to school.
The child suffered abrasions and bruising, and a crossing guard told police the vehicle did not stop.
Authorities later identified Darlene Adam as the driver, who told investigators she believed she hit a rock or a construction barrel.
Adam was charged with hit-and-run involving injury, though the
The court ordered the case closed and barred Adam from driving without a valid license.
Federal Disaster Aid is coming to Wisconsin.
FEMA says the state will receive $800,000 for disaster assistance work, along with more than $139,000 for a flood study in Wrightstown.
The funding is part of a nearly $36 million package for Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio.
The agency says the goal is to help communities rebuild safely and limit damage from future severe weather.
Wisconsin is challenging a Trump administration rule that would bar federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors.
Attorney General Josh Call joined a lawsuit with 22 other states, saying states have the power to determine which services Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program cover.
The rule would apply to puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries used to treat gender dysphoria.
The policy is expected to take effect in October.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Another Brewers win at home.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports where the Brewers beat the Cubs at Amfamfield 4-3.
The Cubs had a 2-1 lead behind starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, who finally gave up some hits in the eighth.
The Brewers Christian Jellich on his sack fly to right to bring in Jackson Churio from third, 42,000 fans cheering.
You know, it's obviously not the playoffs, but it's a mini playoff atmosphere.
It's probably the closest you can get before the postseason.
And, you know, anytime our teams get together, no matter what time of the year.
it is.
It's big games, big series and they're usually pretty closely contested and you got to execute and, you know, guys got to make plays
to win.
The Cubs fall back to eight games behind the Brewers.
Cubs manager Craig Council after the loss.
Yeah, I mean, look.
It was a good ball game.
I mean, we ended up on the wrong side of it and that's not fun.
You know, when you play the best teams in the league, you got to do a lot of things right to beat them.
So that's a 4-3 game.
The two teams playing again tonight with sports on Mike Clemens.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms today will get to around 83 for a high this afternoon.
Tonight's scattered showers and thunderstorms with a low of 67.
Tomorrow, scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a high of 81.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
That's your news roundup for Richland Center from WRCE and WRCO.
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Today is September 8th.
These are today's Vital Statistics.
Valerie Renee
Posh, 39 of Wasaw, formerly of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 3rd.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 11th from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Valerie is survived by her children, Hunter Gerner and Jalissa Helt, Hayden Hess and Harper Gillingham.
Her mother, Sheila,
and stepfather Darren Buchholz, father Brent and stepmother Tammy Gillingham and stepmother Rita Gillingham, brothers Cody and Alicia Gillingham, Bruce Buchholz and Aliyah Ruland, Holden Gillingham, a nephew along with extended family and many friends, Valerie Renee Posh, 39 of Wausau, formerly of Richland Center.
K. Richardson, 89 of Madison, formerly of Boscobel, died Sunday, August 23rd at home.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 12th at 11 a.m.
at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel.
Burial will be in the Shiloh Moravian Church Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay.
Friends may call Saturday, September 12th from 9 a.m.
until the time of service at the Kendall Funeral Home in Bosquebell in Louis-Flower's memorials can be made to Hildebrand Memorial Library and Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church.
Janine is survived by six daughters, Meredith Graham, Gretchen Graham and Greg Johnson, Bridget and Richard Cartwright, Stephanie Graham, Adele Graham,
and Emily Graham.
Stepchildren, Sam Richardson, Rachel Van Volkenburg, Sarah and Dale Sheehan, and Joshua and Emily Hill.
26 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.
Janine K. Richardson, 89 of Madison, formerly of Bosquebell.
Levan E. Grunert, 82 of Reedsburg, died Sunday, September 6.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 15th at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 14th from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
at the funeral home and again Tuesday morning from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Barrio will follow in Vulton Cemetery.
LaVon is survived by her children, Lisa and Kevin Rosler, Wendy and Kenneth Grunert, Frederick and Kirstie Grunert, Crystal Grunert and Doreen Grunert and Kurt Harrods.
Her siblings, Burdell Schrank, Janie and Mark Palmer, Danny Palmer, Beverly Palmer and Willard and Lori Palmer.
Seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends.
LaVon.
E. Grunert, 82 of Riedsburg.
Good evening, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
A tragic collision in Monroe County Friday afternoon has left a 37-year-old Wilton woman dead and five other people injured after an SUV struck an Amish buggy.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred at approximately 3.35 p.m.
on Friday on State Highway 131 between County A and Irondale Avenue in the township of Tomah.
Deputies determined that both the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and the Amish Buggy were traveling southbound up a hill when the SUV struck the buggy from behind.
The 38-year-old Toma woman driving the Volkswagen told investigators that she experienced a sneezing fit immediately before the crash and did not see the buggy.
Although she was briefly trapped inside her vehicle, she was able to get out before being transported to a local hospital where she was later treated and released.
The buggy contained five occupants.
One passenger, a 37-year-old woman from Wilton, was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
The remaining four occupants of the buggy, ranging in age from 18 months to 24 years old, sustained serious injuries and remain hospitalized.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has not released the names of those involved as the investigation remains ongoing.
Highway 131 was closed for approximately two hours,
while emergency crews worked the scene.
Numerous agencies assisted the Sheriff's Office at the scene, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin DNR, Touma Ambulance, Wilton Ambulance, Fort McCoy Ambulance, Oakdale Fire Department, Wilton Fire Department, Amplify Air, Monroe County 911 Communication Center, and the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office.
The Sheriff's Office expressed its deepest condolences,
to the families and community affected by the tragedy.
The Richland County Fair will be held tomorrow through Sunday at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Tomorrow will be Livestock Entry Day.
Thursday there will be animal shows throughout the day.
Friday's events include life-sized balloon creations at four o'clock and the Southwest Pullers Tractor Pull at six thirty.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Events include kids in agriculture activities at 9 o'clock, life-size balloon creations at 11, a petal pole at 3 o'clock, the meat animal sale at 5, and the demolition derby will be at 7 o'clock.
Sunday at 11 will be the Little Bridges Showmanship Contest.
Mr. Ed's Magical Midway Rides will be held Thursday through Sunday.
All weekend you can view animals, tour exhibits, enjoy delicious food and more.
Gate prices Friday and Saturday are $5, Thursday and Sunday is free.
You can find a full schedule of events on richlandcountywi.gov or at the Richland County Fairgrounds Facebook page.
Dwayne Kleinsasser from Panorama Estates Apartments in Richland Center called WRCO News this morning to say they're pouring 75 truckloads of concrete today as construction on Building 2 continues.
All of this concrete is for the underground parking for Building 2.
The Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Board and Science Committee has formally and unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the routing of the proposed Bell Center Columbia Sugar Creek Illinois Wisconsin State Line 765 kilovolt project through the Lower Wisconsin River Basin.
In a resolution approved September 6, the organization raised serious concerns regarding the ecological
cultural, visual, and acoustic impacts of the high-voltage infrastructure and criticize the public-reviewed timeline as entirely inadequate.
The massive transmission project, advanced by Mid-Continent Grid Solutions, a joint venture of Transource Energy and BHE Transmission, is proposed to span six counties in the basin, including Crawford, Vernon, Richland, Sock, Columbia, and Dane.
Flow emphasizes that the proposed 175-foot tall towers and 180-foot wide corridors threaten to permanently mar the natural viewsheds of the region, which local economies rely upon for recreational tourism.
Beyond visual impacts, Flow warns of significant ecological and cultural threats.
The lines are scheduled to cross karst topography characterized by ridges and rock outcrops, highly susceptible to water pollution, endangering streams that feed into the lower Wisconsin River, a state riverway, and Ramsar wetland of international significance.
Additionally, the project route passes through areas rich in Native American cultural history, including protected effigy and burial mounds.
Residents also face potential acoustic disturbances, as high-voltage electrical corona lines generate a constant, persistent industrial hum in otherwise quiet, rural communities.
Flow has also taken issue with the timeline, noting that the proposed seven-month public feedback window is far too short compared to the traditional 24-month period, historically allowed for complex utility reviews in Wisconsin.
In response, the Board has called on the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to mandate comprehensive site-specific studies covering environmental, visual, acoustic, and health impacts.
As part of the resolution, FLOW has requested that MGS provide extensive technical documentation in an electronic format by September 14.
This request includes detailed satellite maps showing precise tower locations, existing infrastructure, corridor boundaries, tower heights, and design renderings.
FLOW is also demanding data on electromagnetic fields and corona noise levels extending 1.5 miles.
in either direction from the proposed lines alongside descriptions of vegetation management techniques and the schedule of meetings where engineers will work directly with impacted landowners to resolve hardships.
The resolution signed by Flow President Tim Zum and Science Committee Chair Gene Unmuth was issued directly to MGS with copies sent to Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission,
and federal and state legislators representing the affected districts.
The Municipal Utility Commission of Richland Center is set to gather for its regularly scheduled meeting this Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the council room of the Richland Center Municipal Building with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams.
Commissioners and utility leadership will discuss several administrative matters
operational reports and strategic additions to the city's utility rules.
A key topic of discussion is the possible submission of a parallel generation net energy billing tariff to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
If authorized, this would add a schedule for customer-owned parallel generation systems of 20 kilowatts or less to the city utilities electric tariff.
This tariff establishes a structured billing and credit system for residents with their own small-scale renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, up to 20 kilowatts, enabling them to receive credit for excess energy they send back to the city utility grid.
In addition to rate adjustments, the commission will consider potential action on the 2026 cost of living adjustment for utility employees.
This discussion is part of the ongoing review of compensation and administrative policy to support municipal workers and maintain essential utility services.
The session will also include the treasurer's report, approval of monthly bills and updates from the water, wastewater treatment plant and electric superintendents.
As with all regularly scheduled commission sessions, the meeting is open to the public allowing residents
The opportunity to stay informed on the management of Richland Center's municipal services.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have announced a new slate of grant awards aimed at expanding the state's fast and reliable electric vehicle charging station network.
Funded through federal infrastructure initiatives, the newly selected projects
focus on expanding coverage along major state highways and regional corridors to support growing electric vehicle adoption and ensure convenient charging access across urban, rural, and tribal communities throughout Wisconsin.
Among the communities selected across Southwest Wisconsin, grants have been awarded to locations in Bosqueville, Dodgeville, Fenimore, Prairie de Chine,
Reedsburg, Springgreen, and Verroqua.
State transportation officials evaluated each proposal based on strategic location along travel routes, site accessibility, proximity to amenities, and overall readiness to support travelers.
Additionally, Richland Center is set to receive a new fast-charging site located at the Ramada, known by many, as the White House.
The Richland Center Board of Review is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 17th at 5 p.m.
to address local property assessment reviews and objections.
The meeting will take place in the council room at the municipal building located at 450 South Main Street in Richland Center.
Members of the public can also attend and participate virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The meeting will open with an official call to order and a roll call.
to determine if a quorum is present in proper meeting notices have been filed.
A primary item on the agenda is the discussion and potential action to certify all corrections of error under Wisconsin State Statute Section 70.43.
Additionally, the Board will review any submitted notices of intent to file objection, provided that paper notices or waivers have been given.
The Board will proceed to hear objections from property owners during this session, unless those hearings are deferred to a later date.
Before adjournment, the board will also consider scheduling additional dates, if necessary, to complete their review.
A Schaefer, Minnesota woman was injured Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash in rural Vernon County.
According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the incident occurred at approximately 10.45 a.m.
on Sunday in the town of Whitestown.
Sheila Marie Stewart,
57 was riding a 2012 Victory Crossroads motorcycle on State Highway 33 near Taylor Valley Road when she lost control of the vehicle.
The motorcycle overturned on its side and came to a stop against a guardrail.
Stewart sustained injuries and was transported by Ontario Area Ambulance to Amplify by Gunderson Hillsborough area, St.
Joseph's Hospital.
Sheriff Torgerson noted that Stewart was wearing a full-face helmet and protective gear, which undoubtedly reduced the severity of her injuries.
Emergency personnel assisting the Sheriff's Office at the scene included the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Area Ambulance.
Gunderson Air was initially dispatched under an automatic launch protocol, but the helicopter response was later cancelled.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.
In the November election, Wisconsin voters will decide on Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would amend Section 18 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Under Wisconsin Statute 323.10, the governor is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the state or any portion of it, including public health emergencies if a disaster or imminent threat of a disaster exists.
The proposed constitutional measure explicitly prohibits the state government as well as political subdivisions like cities and counties from ordering the closure of places of worship or banning gatherings within them during any such national, state, or local emergency.
The state legislature referred the amendment to the ballot largely along party lines, passing the assembly by a 56 to 43 vote,
and the Senate by an 1815 vote with Republicans supporting the resolution and nearly all Democrats opposing it.
Voters will be presented with a clear choice on the ballot regarding this restriction.
A yes vote supports the constitutional amendment to prohibit state and local governments from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship during a declared state of emergency.
A no vote opposes this prohibition, maintaining the government's authority to enforce temporary closures of places of worship along with other facilities during public health and emergency crises.
We have two new winners to announce in the St.
Anthony's Auction Raffle.
Today's winners on ticket 246, Kevin Astel.
and on ticket 536 Violet and Elizabeth Schneider.
Congratulations to both winners.
Vital statistics right after this.
Today is September 8th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Francis J. Howe, 90 of Hillsborough, died August 31st at home.
A funeral mass will be held today at Holy Family Catholic Church in Laval at 11 a.m.
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.
or a charity of your choice.
Francis J. Howe, 90 of Hillsboro.
Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday, died August 30 at Soldiers Grove Health Services.
Funeral services will be held today 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 today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 9 a.m.
until 11.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles J. Charlie McClary, 89 of Muscaday.
Valerie Renee Posh, 39 of Wausau, formerly of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 3.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 11th, from 5 until 8 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Valerie Rene Posh, 39 of Wausau, formerly of Richland Center.
Joan O. Spillman, Allbaw, 93 of Bloom City, died August 28th.
A grave service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 12 at the Bloom City Cemetery.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Joan O. Spillman, Allbaw, 93 of Bloom City.
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And today is Quiz Day!
Hank is handing out the questions and Phil bravely boldly and often incorrectly taking the quiz!
Confidence?
Sky High!
Accuracy still under review.
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.
Hey, hey everybody, we've got a substitute teacher today.
Good morning, Mr. Good Connect.
How you doing, Phil?
Good.
Good morning to you.
Good morning to you.
We knew what that's to.
Good morning, dear teacher.
Good morning to you.
How you been, old buddy?
I've been good.
Thanks for having me again.
Filling in for Hank today.
So do you get a little nervous now this time of year, you know, being that it was right around this time in 1975 when we first met?
I know.
I try to forget that day.
Do you?
No, not really.
It was a good day.
A good day back now.
Hank has left us a couple of things that you're supposed to ask me.
There we go.
First question.
Question of the day.
What's something you refuse to spend money on?
Refuse to spend money on.
Boy, I don't know.
That's a, that's a tough one.
Raisins.
Raisins.
That would be a good, I, knowing you, that would be a good answer.
And what else do we have?
Okay.
You might be from Arkansas if you know someone who owns a tractor, but no farm.
Well, that'd be kind of me, I guess.
Interesting.
How's the, uh, sauerkraut making?
Have you been working on that?
We
made, uh, 64 gallons.
Yes.
On Sunday, 64.
64
gallons.
Wow.
Hmm.
That could go on a lot of bratwurst.
Well, I'll tell you what, it takes two weeks for it to cure.
And then in two weeks we'll have, we'll be Canon and we'll have some, uh, Sauerkraut.
I can drop by your place.
Awesome.
How do you know if it's spoiled or not though?
Um, well, take a look at the top and if it's.
Kind of ugly looking you don't eat it, but you just pull that off pull that off You're good.
It's like silage back in the day when farmers used to have silos and they have to go up and take off the top Because it's
spoiled kind of the same thing same thing.
Okay interesting.
Well, you're in today for a cuisine poo Is there a particular topic?
No, there's
11 questions 10 regular ones one bonus multiple choice and fill your
quizzes right there.
You can just kind of slide down.
I'll give you question number one.
Oh my
goodness.
So I just slide it slider down to you.
Oh, okay.
Okay.
I think I'm like, no, wait a minute.
I want to smell it like I'm back in school.
Oh, okay.
Question number one.
Yeah.
Long time Ithaca physical education teacher and baseball coach, Elroy Pampoo graduated from what high school and your choices are Cochran Fountain City, Independence, Augusta or Whitehall.
Okay.
I can give you a hint.
Um, the colors of this school are the same colors as Ithaca.
Yeah.
Okay.
Okay.
Did I help?
Maybe.
Okay.
Number two, former Riverdale educator, coach and official Ken Thied graduated in what year?
Was it 1974, 1975, 1976 or 1977?
We're sure he graduated.
Um, the records.
Tell us that he did.
Okay.
Got it.
All right.
Number three, what year was the first WIAA individual state wrestling tournament held?
Was it 1938, 1940, 1942 or 1944?
Hmm, boy.
I
always get it down to like two that I think are the best.
And then I just had flip a coin.
All right.
Number four, Ritzland Center was platted in 1851 by Ira S. Hazeltine and covered how many square blocks?
Was it 10, 12, 14, or 16 on the original plat?
All right.
Number five, Ritzland Center High School's first building was built dedicated in what year?
Was it 1885, 1887, 1889, or 1890?
Hmm.
All right.
Boy, this is a tough one.
Can I
number, I probably should have only had three choices instead of four.
Number six, Richland center, high school educator, Edgar Doudna organized the nation's first high school band at Richland center in what year?
Was it 1906, 1907, 1908 or 1909?
I'm
trying to think of it says it on their flag line when they bring the flag through the parade.
Um,
All right, I'll take a stab here.
All right.
Okay.
Go ahead.
Are we on number seven?
Yep.
Number seven.
How many teeth does an adult human normally have?
Is it 28, 30, 32 or 34?
Okay.
Our second anatomy question.
Number eight, an adult human body has how many bones?
204, 206, 208 or 210.
Number nine.
Now this is the one I like.
I think I was gone that day in health.
You might have been.
Um, number nine, what Beatles song was downloaded the most in the U S the first day itunes began selling their music in 2010.
Was it here comes the sun?
Let it be.
Hey Jude or yesterday?
I did not know this one either.
All right.
Okay.
Number 10, what famed country singer never wore a cowboy hat on stage?
Was it Willie Nelson, George Jones, Johnny Cash or Merle Haggard?
Okay.
All right.
Now those are the 10 bonus questions.
These are tough to connect.
Okay.
Ready for the bonus question?
I'm not going to go up for recess
today
here.
Okay.
We'll see.
You can slide down one more.
There's a bonus question.
Bonus question.
What is former Ithaca teacher coach and current basketball teacher coach?
Eric Kenny's middle name.
I knew you'd know that.
All right.
Okay.
Well, with the bonus I might have got,
you know, but I think I'm going to struggle on this one.
Okay.
Number one, when did Mr, what school did Mr. Pamp who graduated from?
Independence.
Independence.
Number two, not getting skunked.
Well, number two, what year did Mr. Thee graduate from Riverdale?
1976.
That is
correct.
Woo.
Number three, what year was the first WIA a individual state wrestling tournament held?
1942 1940.
No.
Okay.
Number four, Ritzland center was planted in 1851 by Ira Hazelton and covered how many blocks, square blocks?
14 16.
No.
Number five.
What was Richland Center High School's first building?
What year was it built and dedicated?
1887.
1885.
No.
Number six.
The first year of the, um, the nation's first high school band was founded in what year by Edgar Doudna.
1906.
1909.
Man.
Number seven.
number seven how many teeth does an adult human normally have 32 32 that is correct number eight how many bones in an adult human body 208 206 now this is the one I was kind of anxious to see what you could get what Beatles song was downloaded the most in the US the first day iTunes began selling their music in 2010
here comes the sun
here comes the sun that's correct
Number 10, what famed country singer never wore a hat on stage?
Johnny Cash.
George Jones.
George Jones.
I was just trying to picture Johnny and I just couldn't, he may have way back when, but George Jones, that's a good question.
Okay, now I know you know this one because every St.
Patrick's Day, you like to play a song that has this guy's name in it.
What is former Ithaca teacher coach and current basketball teacher coach, Eric Kenny's middle name.
Clancy.
Clancy.
Clancy, lower the boom.
Lower the boom.
Eric, if you're out
there listening, we love you buddy.
He might be mad at you though.
It wouldn't be the first time.
He might throw a pop can at you or something.
That wouldn't be the first time.
Well, let me see what I got here.
One, two, three, four.
I have a five with a bonus question, right?
It looks like.
Yep.
So can I go off recess today or?
I think so.
Can I?
You're a
good boy.
It's early in the school.
But then you can take the erasers out and pad them off at the end of the day too.
Oh, thank you.
I will.
All right.
Well, and it's titled the stump fill me quiz, which is that's the title of my folder I carry around.
Oh my goodness.
So yeah, those are those are really good questions.
Some of them are tough where it's just a matter of years.
I probably should have done.
three instead of four right made it a little bit easier like the state wrestling tournament I had either 40 or 42 and I went with 42 but uh oh well better luck next time thanks a lot man you bet you have fun yeah I always have fun wonderful coming in and filling in today thanks for asking yeah anything else I should know about today uh
nope but we're just waiting for that sauerkraut to cure and put it in jars and put it up in the shelves
absolutely so June eats sauerkraut every morning
for breakfast.
It's good stuff.
Yeah, it's supposed to be good for your gut.
I thought it's supposed to be really good for gut health.
Yeah, that's
right.
Well, maybe I need to start having it other than a plate on a brat.
That's the only place I eat it.
Yeah.
So, oh, well, that's
good.
Have a
good one.
Mr. Gary Goodkin, a substitute teacher today.
Good morning, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
65 rainy degrees in Richland Center right now.
Today's forecast mostly cloudy and humid.
40% chance of showers in the afternoon, high of 81.
Well, we got some showers this morning.
I guess we're ahead of schedule in the news.
The Richland County Fair will be held tomorrow through Sunday at the Richland County Fair Grounds.
Tomorrow will be livestock entry day.
Thursday there will be animal shows throughout the day.
Friday's events include life-sized balloon creations at four o'clock and the Southwest Pullers tractor pull at six thirty.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Events include kids in agriculture activities at nine o'clock, life-sized balloon creations at eleven, a petal pull at three o'clock, the meat animal sale at
5 o'clock and the demolition derby will be at 7 o'clock Sunday at 11 will be the Little Bridges showmanship contest.
Mr. Ed's magical midway rise will be held Thursday through Sunday.
All weekend you can view animals, tour exhibits, enjoy delicious food and more.
Gate prices Friday and Saturday $5, Thursday and Sunday is free.
You can find a full schedule of events at richlandcountywi.gov or on the Richland County Fairgrounds Facebook page.
With that, volunteers ages 18 and over are needed to man the gates at the Richland County Fair.
Please contact Lyrica Marks,
at lyrica dot marks at co dot richland dot w i if you can help even one hour helps the gates are the top priority but volunteers are also needed for grandstand security garbage patrol and vendor assistance
The Richland Center redevelopment authority is scheduled to hold a meeting tonight at 5.30.
The gathering takes place in the council chambers of the municipal building.
Members will conduct an election of officers, review and approve the meeting minutes from March 25th and receive the latest treasurer's report detailing the authority's financial status.
substantive discussion and possible action items on the open agenda, focus on key community development matters.
The board is slated to consider a proposal submitted by Bedward Properties.
Later in the proceedings, the Board plans to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 Chapter 1e.
This closed session will allow members to deliberate and negotiate competitive or bargaining strategy concerning the investment of public funds and the potential sale of the RDA property at 300 West Union Street and 300 North Orange Street.
Following those discussions, the authority will reconvene into open session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85 Chapter 2 to consider and take any appropriate public action on the matters deliberated during the closed portion of the meeting.
In a heartfelt demonstration of community support, local resident Lori Bradley has donated more than $1100 worth of stuffed toys to the Richland Hospital Emergency Department to provide comfort and reassurance to patients.
Bradley, who lives just north of Ithaca, purchased the toys from Richland Center Business, the Robbins Nest to help bring smiles to patients during difficult moments.
Bradley's lifelong commitment to children guided her generous decision.
Having worked as a four-year-old kindergarten assistant in Weston, Ithaca, and Richland Center Lincoln, she knew firsthand who would benefit most from the comforting toys.
When the owners of the Robin's Nest, Diana Janasek and Lindsay Swenson sought to downsize their inventory, Bradley purchased all of their stuffed animals, surprising the owners with her immediate and clear vision for their youth.
The stuffed toys will be distributed to children and other patients navigating stressful or uncertain hospital visits.
Hospital leaders expressed deep appreciation for the contribution, emphasizing the powerful community spirit it represents.
Linda Tyler-Doudna R.N.
and Director of the Emergency Department praised Bradley's generosity, noting that such comfort and compassion are vital to creating a reassuring and supportive care experience for patients and families alike.
Wisconsin's autumn color season is shaping up to be highly variable this year due to contrasting weather patterns across the state.
In the northern regions, dry conditions are expected to result in an earlier and somewhat muted display of fall foliage.
Meanwhile, in the southern half of the state, somewhat dry soil and unseasonably warm conditions are likely to delay the emergence of peak colors.
Typically, peak fall colors arrive in the picturesque driftless region in late October, though sudden heavy rain and high winds can rapidly change the progression.
For those looking to plan their foliage tours, explorefall.com offers real-time tracking of autumn colors across Wisconsin and the entire continental United States.
A newly implemented program equipping Iowa County Sheriff's deputies with epinephrine
Auto injectors has already saved a life just six weeks after the medical devices were placed in service.
On the afternoon of September 6, the Iowa County Communication Center received an urgent 911 call reporting that an individual was experiencing a severe allergic reaction following a bee sting.
Although initial reports indicated the patient had hives, her condition deteriorated rapidly within minutes, developing into life-threatening symptoms including severe chest pressure, loss of vision, and extreme difficulty breathing and swallowing.
An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy was among the first emergency responders on the scene and immediately administered an initial dose of epinephrine using a newly issued squad epi-pen.
First responders from Highland EMS arrived shortly thereafter to continue emergency treatment and administered a second dose of epinephrine.
Due to the critical nature of the allergic reaction, UW Health MedFlight was requested to transport the patient to a hospital in Madison for advanced care.
Sheriff Michael Peterson confirmed that the patient has since been discharged and is recovering at home.
Peterson credited the rapid response and the availability of the epinephrine autoinjectors
with preventing a tragic outcome, noting that deputies are frequently the first to arrive at medical emergencies in rural areas where every minute counts.
The life-saving equipment was supplied to the Sheriff's Office through a donation from the Andrew Muller Memorial Foundation, which enabled the agency to equip deputies, detectives, and leadership personnel starting July 25.
The emergency response involved coordinated efforts across multiple agencies, including the Iowa County 911 Communications Center, the Evoca Police Department, Highland EMS, and UW Health MedFlight.
A single vehicle motorcycle crashed Saturday night in the city of Arcadia.
has left one person dead.
According to the Trampolo County dispatch, emergency responders were called to the intersection of East Main Street and Washington Street at approximately 11.33 p.m.
September 6th.
Investigators determined that a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Main Street when the driver lost control and struck a utility pole.
The driver was transported by Arcadia Ambulance to Tri-County Gunderson Hospital in Whitehall, where they were later pronounced deceased.
The identity of the driver is not being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities have indicated that both speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.
The Arcadia Police Department was assisted at the scene by Trempelo County Sheriff's Department Arcadia Ambulance, Arcadia Glencoe Ambulance, and amplified by Gunderson MedFlight.
A Saturday night canoe outing on the Yajara River led to a coordinated water rescue after a boater became disoriented and stranded in a nearby marsh.
The DeForest Windsor Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 8.15 p.m.
Saturday, following reports of the loss canure, utilizing a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera.
Search crews successfully located the individual approximately a quarter of a mile south of the reporting address.
The rescue proved challenging due to difficult river conditions, although mutual aid was requested and two airboats attempted to assist.
The state of the river prevented the boats from reaching the stranded individual.
Consequently, rescue crews had to proceed on foot through the marshy terrain.
At approximately 10, 15 p.m., two hours after the initial call, crews reached the individual on foot.
Rescuers successfully escorted the patient out of the marsh and turned them over to emergency medical services for evaluation.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Wisconsin State Senator Howard Markline is encouraging citizens across the state to utilize absentee voting to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming fall election.
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of election day, Senator Markline pointed out that unexpected events such as sudden travel, family illnesses, or urgent work obligations like farming can prevent registered voters from reaching the polls on time.
By requesting and competing an
and completing an absentee ballot early, voters can guarantee their participation regardless of unforeseen circumstances.
According to state guidelines, municipal clerks must mail out absentee ballots to voters with valid requests on file by Thursday, September 17.
Voters receiving these ballots are reminded to complete them, obtain a required witness signature and return them promptly to their local clerk.
In addition to mail-in options, in-person absentee voting is scheduled to begin October 20th.
Voting schedules and locations vary by municipality, so residents are advised to consult their local election officials for specific community hours.
Further details on registration and absentee requests are available on the official My Vote Wisconsin website.
The Driftless Area Art Festival is returning to Buford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove for an exciting weekend of art, food, and live entertainment.
Scheduled for Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m.
until 5 p.m.
and Sunday, September 20th from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m.
This beloved community event is free to attend with complimentary parking available for all visitors.
The festival grounds will feature a wide array of amenities to ensure a comfortable experience, including on-site aid
near the entertainment tent and Flavor Alley, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the park, generously provided by the Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative.
To maintain safety and comfort, only service animals are permitted within the festival boundaries, though a dedicated area just outside the grounds is available for leashed pets.
Welcome back to the news at noon.
The Richland County Fair will be held.
Tomorrow through Sunday at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Tomorrow will be livestock, livestock entry day.
Thursday there will be animal shows throughout the day.
Friday's events include life-sized balloon creations at four o'clock and the Southwest Polar's tractor pull at six thirty.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Events include kids in agriculture activities at nine o'clock, life-sized balloon creations at eleven, a petal pull at three o'clock, the meat animal sale at five,
and the demolition derby will be at 7 o'clock.
Sunday at 11 will be the Little Bridges Showmanship Contest.
Mr. Ed's Magical Midway Rides will be held Thursday through Sunday.
All weekend you can view animals, tour exhibits, enjoy delicious food and more.
Gate prices Friday and Saturday, $5.00.
Thursday and Sunday is free.
You can find a full schedule of events on Richland County WI.gov or on the Richland County Fairgrounds Facebook page.
Dwayne Kleinsasser from Panorama Estates Apartments in Richland Center called WRCO News This Morning to say they're pouring 75 truckloads of concrete today as construction on Building 2 continues.
All of this concrete is for the underground parking for Building 2.
The Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Board and Science Committee has formally and unanimously adopted a resolution
Opposing the routing of the proposed Bell Center, Columbia, Sugar Creek, Illinois, Wisconsin state line, 765 kilovolt project through the Lower Wisconsin River Basin.
In a resolution approved September 6th, the organization raised serious concerns regarding the ecological, cultural, visual and acoustic impacts of the high voltage infrastructure and criticized the public review timeline as entirely inadequate.
The massive transmission project advanced by Mid-Continent Grid Solutions, a joint venture of Trans Source Energy and BHE Transmission, is proposed to span six counties in the basin, including Crawford, Vernon, Richland, SOC.
Colombia and Dane.
Flow emphasizes that the proposed 175-foot tall towers and 180-foot wide corridors threaten to permanently mar the natural view sheds of the region, which local economies rely upon for recreational tourism.
Beyond visual impacts, flow warns of significant ecological and cultural threats.
The mines are scheduled to cross karst topography,
characterized by ridges and rock outcrops highly susceptible to water pollution, endangering streams that feed into the lower Wisconsin River.
a state riverway in Ramsar wetland of international significance.
Additionally, the project route passes through areas rich in Native American cultural history, including protected effigy and burial mounds.
Residents also face potential acoustic disturbances as high voltage electrical coronal lines generate a constant, persistent industrial hum in otherwise quiet rural communities.
Flow has also taken issue with the timeline, noting that the proposed seven-month public feedback window is far too short compared to the traditional 24-month period historically allowed for complex utility reviews in Wisconsin.
In response, the Board has called on the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to mandate comprehensive site-specific studies covering environmental, visual, acoustic, and health impacts.
As part of the resolution, Flow has requested that MGS provide extensive technical documentation in an electronic format by September 14.
This request includes detailed satellite maps showing precise tower locations, existing infrastructure, corridor boundaries, tower heights, and design renderings.
Flow is also demanding data on electromagnetic fields and corona noise levels extending 1.5 miles in either direction from the proposed lines.
alongside descriptions of vegetation management techniques and the schedule of meetings where engineers will work directly with impacted landowners to resolve hardships.
The resolution signed by Flo President Tim Zum and Science Committee Chair Jean Unmuth was issued directly to MGS with copies sent to Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and federal and state legislators representing the affected districts.
The Municipal Utility Commission of Richland Center is set to gather for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, September 9th at 5.30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the council room of the Richland Center Municipal Building with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams.
Commissioners and utility leadership will discuss several administrative matters, operational reports, and strategic additions to the city's utility rules.
A key topic of discussion is the possible submission of a parallel generation net energy billing tariff to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
If authorized, this would add a schedule for customer-owned parallel generation systems of 20 kilowatts or less to the City Utilities Electric Tariff.
This tariff establishes a structured billing and credit system for residents with their own small-scale renewable energy systems such as solar panels,
up to 20 kilowatts, enabling them to receive credit for excess energy they send back to the city utility grid.
In addition to rate adjustments, the commission will consider potential action on the 2026 cost of living adjustment for city employees.
This discussion is part of the ongoing review of compensation and administrative policy to support municipal workers and maintain essential utility services.
The session will also include the treasurer's report, approval of monthly bills and updates from the wastewater treatment plant and electric superintendents.
As with all regularly scheduled commission sessions,
The meeting is open to the public, allowing residents the opportunity to stay informed on the management of Richland Center's municipal services.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have announced a new slate of grant awards aimed at expanding the state's fast and reliable electric vehicle charging station network.
funded through federal infrastructure initiatives.
The newly selected projects focus on expanding coverage along major state highways and regional corridors to support growing electric vehicle adoption and ensure convenient charging access across urban, rural, and tribal communities throughout Wisconsin.
Among the communities selected across Southwest Wisconsin, grants have been awarded to locations in Boscobel, Dodgeville, Fenimore, Prairie Dachine,
Raidsburg, Springgrain, and Verroqua.
State transportation officials evaluated each proposal based on strategic location along travel routes, site accessibility, proximity to amenities, and overall readiness to support travelers.
Additionally, Richland Center is set to receive a new fast charging site located at the Ramada, known by many as the White House.
A Schaefer Minnesota woman was injured Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash in rural Vernon County.
According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the incident occurred at approximately 10.45 a.m.
Sunday in the town of Whitestown.
Sheila Marie Stewart, 57, was riding a 2012 Victory Crossroads motorcycle on State Highway 33 near Taylor Valley Road.
when she lost control of the vehicle.
The motorcycle overturned on its side and came to a stop against the guardrail.
Stewart sustained injuries and was transported by Ontario area ambulance to amplify by Gunderson Hillsboro area hospital.
Sheriff Torgerson noted that Stewart was wearing a full face helmet and protective gear, which undoubtedly reduced the severity of her injuries.
Emergency personnel assisting the Sheriff's Office at the scene included the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Area Ambulance.
Gundersen Air was initially dispatched under an automatic launch protocol, but the helicopter response was later cancelled.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.
A newly implemented program equipping Iowa County Sheriff's deputies with
Epinephrine auto-injectors has already saved a life just six weeks after the medical devices were placed in service.
On the afternoon of September 6, the Iowa County Communications Center received an urgent 911 call, reporting that an individual was experiencing a severe allergic reaction following a bee sting.
Although initial reports indicated the patient had hives, her condition deteriorated rapidly within minutes, developing into life-threatening symptoms, including severe chest pressure, loss of vision, and extreme difficulty breathing and swallowing.
An Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy was among the first emergency responders on the scene and immediately administered an initial dose of epinephrine using a newly issued Squad EpiPen.
First responders from Highland EMS arrived shortly thereafter to continue emergency treatment and administered a second dose of epinephrine.
Due to the critical nature of the allergic reaction, UW Health MedFlight was requested to transport the patient to a hospital in Madison for advanced care.
Sheriff Michael Peterson confirmed that the patient has since been discharged and is recovering at home.
Peterson credited the rapid response and the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors with preventing a tragic outcome, noting that deputies are frequently the first to arrive at medical emergencies in rural areas where every minute counts.
The life-saving equipment was supplied to the Sheriff's Office through a donation from the Andrew Muller Memorial Foundation, which enabled the agency to equip deputies, detectives, and leadership personnel starting July 25th.
The emergency response involved coordinated efforts across multiple agencies, including the Iowa County 9-1-1 Communication Center, the Avoka Police Department, Highland EMS, and UW Health MedFlight.
A Saturday night canoe outing on the Yajara River led to a coordinated water rescue after a boater became disoriented and stranded in a nearby marsh.
The DeForest Windsor Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 8.15 p.m.
Saturday following reports of the lost canoeer.
Utilizing a drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera, search crews successfully located the individual approximately a quarter of a mile south of the reporting address.
The rescue proved challenging due to difficult river conditions.
Although mutual aid was requested and two airboats attempted to assist, the state of the river prevented the boats from reaching the stranded individual.
Consequently, rescue crews had to proceed on foot through the marshy terrain.
At approximately 10, 15 p.m., two hours after the initial call, crews reached the individual on foot.
Rescuers successfully escorted the patient out of the marsh and turned them over to emergency medical services.
for evaluation.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Wisconsin State Senator Howard Markline is encouraging citizens across the state to utilize absentee voting to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming fall election.
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of election day, Senator Markline pointed out that unexpected events such as sudden travel,
Family illnesses or urgent work obligations like farming can prevent registered voters from reaching the polls on time.
By requesting and completing an absentee ballot early, voters can guarantee their participation regardless of unforeseen circumstances.
According to state guidelines, municipal clerks must mail out absentee ballots to voters with valid requests on file by Thursday, September 17.
Voters receiving these ballots are reminded to complete them, obtain a required witness signature, and return them properly to the local clerk.
In addition to mail-in options, in-person absentee voting is scheduled to begin October 20th.
Voting schedules and locations vary by municipality, so residents are advised to consult their local election officials for specific community hours.
Further details on registration and absentee requests are available on the official My Vote Wisconsin website.
In the November election, Wisconsin voters will decide on Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would amend Section 18 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Under Wisconsin Statute 323.
10, the governor is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the state or any portion of it, including public health emergencies if a disaster or imminent threat of a disaster exists.
The proposed constitutional measure explicitly prohibits the state government as well as local political subdivisions like cities and counties.
from ordering the closure of places of worship or banning gatherings within them during any such national, state, or local emergency.
The state legislature referred the amendment to the ballot largely along party lines, passing the assembly by a 56 to 43 vote and the Senate by an 18 to 15 vote, with Republicans supporting the resolution and nearly all Democrats opposing it.
Supporters, including State Representative Ron Tussler and Wisconsin Family Action President Daniel Degner, argue that the amendment is essential to safeguard fundamental religious liberties.
drawing on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when Governor Tony Evers issued executive order number 12, restricting non-essential operations while deeming religious gatherings over 10 people non-essential.
Proponents point out what they view as a clear injustice.
They emphasize that some commercial establishments were allowed to remain open while houses of worship were shuttered, even when faith communities
were prepared to follow equivalent safety protocols.
Supporters contend that religious freedom is an unalienable right, requiring equal protection under the law, ensuring faith groups are not treated as secondary during future crises.
Conversely, opponents such as state Senator Chris Larson and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin warned that the measure threatens public health and safety.
With Wisconsin having lost nearly 19,000 residents to COVID-19, critics argue that restricting public health officials from temporarily limiting large indoor gatherings could lead to unnecessary loss of life during future pandemics.
Opponents also point out that
temporary physical closures do not infringe upon religious freedom given that modern technology enables congregations to conduct services virtually and practice their faith at home while keeping communities safe.
Voters will be presented with a clear choice on the ballot regarding this restriction.
A yes vote supports the constitutional amendment to prohibit state and local governments from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship during a declared state of emergency.
A no vote opposes this prohibition, maintaining the government's authority to enforce temporary closures of places of worship along with other facilities during public health and emergency crises.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office reported two separate incidents leading to operating while intoxicated arrest Saturday evening, September 5th.
In the first incident, deputies responded to a report of a UTV rollover crash on County Trunk Highway F near Fenimore, Liberty Road in Liberty Township at approximately 9.10 p.m.
Callers indicated that the vehicle was on its side and the surrounding roadway was littered with beer cans.
Upon investigation, authorities determined that Christopher Eastler, 50 of Fenimore, was driving his southbound 2025 Polaris UTV when he swerved to avoid a deer, causing him to lose control and flip the vehicle.
While Isler escaped injury and his UTV suffered only minor damage, deputies observed signs of impairment during their investigation.
Isler was subsequently arrested and cited for operating a UTV while intoxicated.
Failure to maintain control of his vehicle and possession of an open intoxicant.
Less than an hour later at approximately 10.01 p.m., a traffic stop in the township of Platteville led to another arrest.
A sheriff's deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 81 near Gents Baker Drive after observing that it had expired registration.
The driver identified as Justin Elgram, 40 of Lancaster, exhibited signs of impairment.
Elgram was arrested for fourth offense operating while under the influence
and also received citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of THC.
Both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wisconsin's autumn color season is shaping up to be highly variable this year due to contrasting weather patterns across the state.
In the northern regions, dry conditions are expected to result in an earlier and somewhat muted display of fall foliage.
Meanwhile, in the southern half of the state, somewhat dry soil and unseasonably warm conditions are likely to delay the emergence of fall colors.
Typically, peak fall colors arrive in the picturesque driftless region in late October,
though sudden heavy rain and high winds can rapidly change the progression.
For those looking to plan their foliage tours, explorefall.com offers a real-time tracking of autumn colors across Wisconsin and the entire continental United States.
A serious two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a motorized tricycle on County Highway FW in the town of Westford Monday afternoon, left two Mayville men injured one critically.
According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at approximately 12.28 p.m.
Monday, a 2024 Harley-Davidson trike in a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
were traveling north together on County Highway FW when the driver of the trike attempted to make a right turn into a parking lot.
The following motorcycle rear ended the trike causing the 56 year old driver of the motorcycle to be ejected.
The 56 year old Mayville man suffered serious injuries in the collision and was flown from the scene via UW MedFlight to UW Hospital.
Authorities confirmed that he was not wearing a helmet, which was a major factor in the severity of his injuries.
The driver of the Harley-Davidson tricycle, identified as a 76-year-old Mayville man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
He was transported to Wampan Memorial Hospital by Randolph EMS.
He was also not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
A large contingent of emergency responders assisted, including the Fox Lake Fire Department, Fox Lake EMS, Randolph EMS,
Beaver Dam Paramedics, UW MedFlight and the Dodge County Emergency Response Team.
The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Crash Investigation Team.
Questions regarding the incident may be directed to Sheriff Dale Schmidt.
The Driftless Area Art Festival is returning to Buford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove.
for an exciting weekend of art, food and live entertainment scheduled for Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m.
until 5 p.m.
and Sunday, September 20th from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m.
This beloved community event is free to attend with complimentary parking available for all visitors.
The festival grounds will feature a wide array of amenities to ensure a comfortable experience including on-site ATMs near the entertainment tent and flavor alley.
as well as a complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the park, generously provided by the Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative.
To maintain safety and comfort, only service animals are permitted within the festival boundaries, though a dedicated area just outside the grounds is available for leashed pets.
Attendees can look forward to an incredible selection of craft eats treats and beverages at Flavor Alley,
which will be open during regular festival hours.
In addition to the culinary offerings, the event features a stellar lineup of performing artists across both days.
Saturday's musical schedule kicks off with songwriters in the round featuring local talents Jamie Sterling, Elise Becker,
Gable Pooley and Edward David Anderson.
They will be followed by the Americana and Old Country Sounds of the Six Mile Grove Trio, the interactive Butterflies and Flutterbys Children's Show with Mama G, the tight country harmonies of fame, Rochelle, and the wax wings, and the vintage jazz and swing under Paris Skies, of Under Paris Skies.
Sunday's schedule is equally engaging, beginning with the classic rock folk and blues
of Driftless Trio the Guthrie's outlaw country artist Greg Hall follows leading into the raw, honest songwriting of Sophie Coyote and the rich harmonies of Varroqua area string band Lucy Stone.
After the presentation of the Youth Art Awards, Soldiers Grove native Edward David Anderson will bring the festival to a triumphant close with his South Wisco All Stars performing folk, country, and rock and roll favorites.
Whether you're coming for the music, local art, or delicious food, the Driftless Area Art Festival promises an unforgettable weekend in the heart of the Kickapoo Valley.
Two Eau Claire residents suffered significant injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Tremplow County.
According to Tremplow County Dispatch, emergency services received a report of the accident
at approximately 7.39 p.m.
Sunday, September 6.
An initial crash scene investigation indicated that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on State Road 121 when a deer ran into the roadway causing the motorcycle to collide with the animal.
Both riders fell from the motorcycle during the collision with both suffering significant injuries.
They were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities have identified the two individuals as Joshua G. Storley and Jamie A. Storley, both 50 years of age from Eau Claire.
Inside radio reports in a crucial procedural decision issued September 4th.
The US Supreme Court temporarily stayed a federal appeals court ruling that limited broadcasters lowest unit ad rate requirements defined as the lowest rate a broadcaster can charge a candidate for political advertising during specific pre-election windows.
This is important to the average person because it affects the cost of political campaigns and
ensures fairness in who can afford to get their message out and influences the volume of political advertising the average person sees.
The high court's emergency order, which came just as the 60 day lowest unit charge window for the November 3rd general election was beginning, restores the FCC's broader interpretation of political advertising rates, while the National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee seek further Supreme Court review.
The underlying legal dispute began when four Democratic candidates, Sherrod Brown, John Ossoff, Roy Cooper, and Kristin McDonald-Rivette challenged the FCC's March Guidance.
They argued that the Communications Act restricts the lowest unit charge exclusively to legally qualified candidates rather than political parties or joint fundraising committees.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals had agreed with the candidates, making its ruling effective August 27th.
This prompted the Republican congressional committees to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court, arguing that broadcasters had already started withdrawing lower rates, threatening millions of dollars in planned ad spending.
While the Supreme Court's procedural order does not resolve the underlying legal merits of the FCC's interpretation, it keeps the broader guidance in place pending a formal petition for a writ of Sir Torari.
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Justice Katanji Brown Jackson dissented, noting she would have denied the stay.
The decision drew sharp criticism from FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, who argued that keeping this unofficial and unlawful guidance throws the final stretch of the midterms into chaos and unfairly forces financially strained broadcasters to sell additional ad inventory at steep discounts.
For now, broadcasters must continue offering the lowest
unit charge to coordinated party activities and joint fundraising committees as this case proceeds.
A single vehicle motorcycle crashed Saturday night in the city of Arcadia has left one person dead.
According to the Trampolo County dispatch, emergency responders were called to the intersection of East Main Street and Washington Street at approximately 11.33 p.m.
September 6th.
Investigators determined that a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Main Street when the driver lost control.
and struck a utility pole.
The driver was transported by Arcadia Ambulance to Trig County Gunderson Hospital in Whitehall, where they were later pronounced deceased.
The identity of the driver is not being released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have indicated that both speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.
The Arcadia Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Trampolo County Sheriff's Department, Arcadia Ambulance, Arcadia Glencoe Ambulance, and amplified by Gunderson MedFlight.
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Today's winners, both $50 winners on Ticket 246, Kevin Astel and Ticket 536, Violet and Elizabeth Schneider.
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Today is September 8th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Valerie Rene Posh, 39 of Wasaw, formerly of Richland Center, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 3rd.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 11th, from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
The Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Valerie Renee Posh, 39 of Wausau, formerly of Richland Center.
Janine K. Richardson, 89 of Madison,
Formerly of Bosquebell died Sunday, August 23rd at home.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 12th at 11am at the Kendall Funeral Home in Bosquebell.
Burial will be in the Shiloh Moravian Church Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay.
Friends may call Saturday, September 12th, from 9 a.m.
until the time of service at the Kendall Funeral Home in Bosquebell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hildebrand Memorial Library and Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church.
Janine K. Richardson, 89 of Madison, formerly of Bosquebell.
LaVon.
E. Grunert, 82 of Reedsburg, died Sunday, September 6.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 15 at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 14 from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
at the Funeral Home and again Tuesday morning from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Burial will follow in the Walton Cemetery.
Levan E. Grunert, 82, of Reedsburg.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good evening, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
A tragic collision in Monroe County Friday afternoon has left a 37-year-old Wilton woman dead and five other people injured after an SUV struck an Amish buggy.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred at approximately 3.35 p.m.
on Friday on State Highway 131 between County A and Irondale Avenue in the township of Tomah.
Deputies determined that both the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas and the Amish Buggy were traveling southbound up a hill when the SUV struck the buggy from behind.
The 38-year-old Toma woman driving the Volkswagen told investigators that she experienced a sneezing fit immediately before the crash and did not see the buggy.
Although she was briefly trapped inside her vehicle, she was able to get out before being transported to a local hospital where she was later treated and released.
The buggy contained five occupants.
One passenger, a 37-year-old woman from Wilton, was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
The remaining four occupants of the buggy, ranging in age from 18 months to 24 years old, sustained serious injuries and remain hospitalized.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has not released the names of those involved as the investigation remains ongoing.
Highway 131 was closed for approximately two hours,
while emergency crews worked the scene.
Numerous agencies assisted the Sheriff's Office at the scene, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin DNR, Touma Ambulance, Wilton Ambulance, Fort McCoy Ambulance, Oakdale Fire Department, Wilton Fire Department, Amplify Air, Monroe County 911 Communication Center, and the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office.
The Sheriff's Office expressed its deepest condolences,
to the families and community affected by the tragedy.
The Richland County Fair will be held tomorrow through Sunday at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Tomorrow will be Livestock Entry Day.
Thursday there will be animal shows throughout the day.
Friday's events include life-sized balloon creations at four o'clock and the Southwest Pullers Tractor Pull at six thirty.
Saturday is Children's Day.
Events include kids in agriculture activities at 9 o'clock, life-size balloon creations at 11, a petal pole at 3 o'clock, the meat animal sale at 5, and the demolition derby will be at 7 o'clock.
Sunday at 11 will be the Little Bridges Showmanship Contest.
Mr. Ed's Magical Midway Rides will be held Thursday through Sunday.
All weekend you can view animals, tour exhibits, enjoy delicious food and more.
Gate prices Friday and Saturday are $5, Thursday and Sunday is free.
You can find a full schedule of events on richlandcountywi.gov or at the Richland County Fairgrounds Facebook page.
Dwayne Kleinsasser from Panorama Estates Apartments in Richland Center called WRCO News this morning to say they're pouring 75 truckloads of concrete today as construction on Building 2 continues.
All of this concrete is for the underground parking for Building 2.
The Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway Board and Science Committee has formally and unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the routing of the proposed Bell Center Columbia Sugar Creek Illinois Wisconsin State Line 765 kilovolt project through the Lower Wisconsin River Basin.
In a resolution approved September 6, the organization raised serious concerns regarding the ecological
cultural, visual, and acoustic impacts of the high-voltage infrastructure and criticize the public-reviewed timeline as entirely inadequate.
The massive transmission project, advanced by Mid-Continent Grid Solutions, a joint venture of Transource Energy and BHE Transmission, is proposed to span six counties in the basin, including Crawford, Vernon, Richland, Sock, Columbia, and Dane.
Flow emphasizes that the proposed 175-foot tall towers and 180-foot wide corridors threaten to permanently mar the natural viewsheds of the region, which local economies rely upon for recreational tourism.
Beyond visual impacts, Flow warns of significant ecological and cultural threats.
The lines are scheduled to cross karst topography characterized by ridges and rock outcrops, highly susceptible to water pollution, endangering streams that feed into the lower Wisconsin River, a state riverway, and Ramsar wetland of international significance.
Additionally, the project route passes through areas rich in Native American cultural history, including protected effigy and burial mounds.
Residents also face potential acoustic disturbances, as high-voltage electrical corona lines generate a constant, persistent industrial hum in otherwise quiet, rural communities.
Flow has also taken issue with the timeline, noting that the proposed seven-month public feedback window is far too short compared to the traditional 24-month period, historically allowed for complex utility reviews in Wisconsin.
In response, the Board has called on the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to mandate comprehensive site-specific studies covering environmental, visual, acoustic, and health impacts.
As part of the resolution, FLOW has requested that MGS provide extensive technical documentation in an electronic format by September 14.
This request includes detailed satellite maps showing precise tower locations, existing infrastructure, corridor boundaries, tower heights, and design renderings.
FLOW is also demanding data on electromagnetic fields and corona noise levels extending 1.5 miles.
in either direction from the proposed lines alongside descriptions of vegetation management techniques and the schedule of meetings where engineers will work directly with impacted landowners to resolve hardships.
The resolution signed by Flow President Tim Zum and Science Committee Chair Gene Unmuth was issued directly to MGS with copies sent to Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission,
and federal and state legislators representing the affected districts.
The Municipal Utility Commission of Richland Center is set to gather for its regularly scheduled meeting this Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.
The meeting will be held in the council room of the Richland Center Municipal Building with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams.
Commissioners and utility leadership will discuss several administrative matters
operational reports and strategic additions to the city's utility rules.
A key topic of discussion is the possible submission of a parallel generation net energy billing tariff to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
If authorized, this would add a schedule for customer-owned parallel generation systems of 20 kilowatts or less to the city utilities electric tariff.
This tariff establishes a structured billing and credit system for residents with their own small-scale renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, up to 20 kilowatts, enabling them to receive credit for excess energy they send back to the city utility grid.
In addition to rate adjustments, the commission will consider potential action on the 2026 cost of living adjustment for utility employees.
This discussion is part of the ongoing review of compensation and administrative policy to support municipal workers and maintain essential utility services.
The session will also include the treasurer's report, approval of monthly bills and updates from the water, wastewater treatment plant and electric superintendents.
As with all regularly scheduled commission sessions, the meeting is open to the public allowing residents
The opportunity to stay informed on the management of Richland Center's municipal services.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have announced a new slate of grant awards aimed at expanding the state's fast and reliable electric vehicle charging station network.
Funded through federal infrastructure initiatives, the newly selected projects
focus on expanding coverage along major state highways and regional corridors to support growing electric vehicle adoption and ensure convenient charging access across urban, rural, and tribal communities throughout Wisconsin.
Among the communities selected across Southwest Wisconsin, grants have been awarded to locations in Bosqueville, Dodgeville, Fenimore, Prairie de Chine,
Reedsburg, Springgreen, and Verroqua.
State transportation officials evaluated each proposal based on strategic location along travel routes, site accessibility, proximity to amenities, and overall readiness to support travelers.
Additionally, Richland Center is set to receive a new fast-charging site located at the Ramada, known by many, as the White House.
The Richland Center Board of Review is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 17th at 5 p.m.
to address local property assessment reviews and objections.
The meeting will take place in the council room at the municipal building located at 450 South Main Street in Richland Center.
Members of the public can also attend and participate virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The meeting will open with an official call to order and a roll call.
to determine if a quorum is present in proper meeting notices have been filed.
A primary item on the agenda is the discussion and potential action to certify all corrections of error under Wisconsin State Statute Section 70.43.
Additionally, the Board will review any submitted notices of intent to file objection, provided that paper notices or waivers have been given.
The Board will proceed to hear objections from property owners during this session, unless those hearings are deferred to a later date.
Before adjournment, the board will also consider scheduling additional dates, if necessary, to complete their review.
A Schaefer, Minnesota woman was injured Sunday morning following a motorcycle crash in rural Vernon County.
According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the incident occurred at approximately 10.45 a.m.
on Sunday in the town of Whitestown.
Sheila Marie Stewart,
57 was riding a 2012 Victory Crossroads motorcycle on State Highway 33 near Taylor Valley Road when she lost control of the vehicle.
The motorcycle overturned on its side and came to a stop against a guardrail.
Stewart sustained injuries and was transported by Ontario Area Ambulance to Amplify by Gunderson Hillsborough area, St.
Joseph's Hospital.
Sheriff Torgerson noted that Stewart was wearing a full-face helmet and protective gear, which undoubtedly reduced the severity of her injuries.
Emergency personnel assisting the Sheriff's Office at the scene included the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Area Ambulance.
Gunderson Air was initially dispatched under an automatic launch protocol, but the helicopter response was later cancelled.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.
In the November election, Wisconsin voters will decide on Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would amend Section 18 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Under Wisconsin Statute 323.10, the governor is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the state or any portion of it, including public health emergencies if a disaster or imminent threat of a disaster exists.
The proposed constitutional measure explicitly prohibits the state government as well as political subdivisions like cities and counties from ordering the closure of places of worship or banning gatherings within them during any such national, state, or local emergency.
The state legislature referred the amendment to the ballot largely along party lines, passing the assembly by a 56 to 43 vote,
and the Senate by an 1815 vote with Republicans supporting the resolution and nearly all Democrats opposing it.
Voters will be presented with a clear choice on the ballot regarding this restriction.
A yes vote supports the constitutional amendment to prohibit state and local governments from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship during a declared state of emergency.
A no vote opposes this prohibition, maintaining the government's authority to enforce temporary closures of places of worship along with other facilities during public health and emergency crises.
We have two new winners to announce in the St.
Anthony's Auction Raffle.
Today's winners on ticket 246, Kevin Astel.
and on ticket 536 Violet and Elizabeth Schneider.
Congratulations to both winners.
Vital statistics right after this.