Today is Saturday, September 19th.
Lois May Miller, 76th of Richland Center, died September 8th.
A funeral service will be held today at 12 o'clock noon at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Bow and Mills Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 until the time of service at noon.
The Pratt Funal Incrimination Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
for Lois May Miller, 76 of Richland Center.
Michelle Marie Shelley Alt Wilson, 61 of Richland Center, died July 30 after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.
A celebration of life will be held today from one until five o'clock at the Phoenix Center and Richland Center.
The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements of Shelley Alt.
61 of Richland Center.
Joyce Viola Knobelkue, 96 of Blue River, died on Monday.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday.
Barre will be held in the Haskins Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Sunday at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday from 11 until the time of the service at 1.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the Blue River United Methodist Church, Blue River Fire and Rescue, Muscaday Fire and Rescue, or a Grace.
The Proud Funeral Incremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
For Joyce Viola Knobel-Cooey.
96, a Blue River.
Mary E. Siss Dagenhart-Govier.
94, Fenimore, died on Monday at the Dove Healthcare in Fenimore.
Funeral services will be held at one o'clock on Monday at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fenimore with burial to follow in the Prairie Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 until the time of the funeral service at one on Monday.
In Louis Flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her memory.
Following the service at the cemetery, the family invites you to join them for a celebration of life with food and fellowship at the Cottonwood Sports Bar and Supper Club.
for Mary E. Siss Dagenhard Govier, 94 of Fenimore.
Deatrice Coleman, 89 of Richland's Center in Muscaday, died on September 12th in Racine.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock noon at the Blue River Valley Church, with burial to follow in the Blue River Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Blue River Valley Church from 10 until the time of the service at noon.
The Proud Funeral Information Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
For Deatris Coleman, 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday.
Marion Buzz Beatty, 94 of Richland Center, died at the Richland Hospital on Thursday after a fall at his home.
A public celebration of life will be held at the Richland Center American Legion on Thursday from three o'clock until seven.
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team apparel.
The Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements of Marion Buzz Beatty, 94 of Richland Center.
David Higbee, 65 of Richland Center,
died on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 3 o'clock at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 1 until the time of the service at 3 o'clock.
For David Higbee, 65 of Richland Center.
Christine M. B.
58 of Richland Center died at home on Friday.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held on Saturday, November 7th from 12.30 until 3.30 at the Richland Center Community Center.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements for Christine M.B.
58 of Richland Center.
In birth news from the Richland Hospital,
Michelle and Jordan Schulte had a daughter, Viviana Rose, on Tuesday.
Here are today's vital statistics.
Joyce Viola Canobal Cooey, 96 of Blue River, died on Thursday, September 14th.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday.
Barry will be in the Haskins Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held Sunday at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday from 11 until the service time at 1.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the Blue River United Methodist Church, Blue River Fire and Rescue, Muscaday Fire and Rescue, or a Grace.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting a family with their arrangements for Joyce Viola Kenobal Cooey, 96 of Blue River.
Mary E. Cis Degenhardt Govier.
94 of Fenimore died Monday at Dove Healthcare in Fenimore.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
on Monday at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fenimore with burial of follow-in the Prairie Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.
until the service time at 1 at the Funeral Home on Monday.
In lieu of plants and flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her memory.
Following the committal service at the cemetery, the family invites you to join them for a celebration of life with food and fellowship,
at the Cottonwood Sports Bar and Supper Club.
Mary E. Ciss Dagenhart Govier, 94 of Fenimore.
Deetris Coleman, 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday, died on September 12th in Racine.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
at the Blue River Valley Church with burial to follow in the Blue River Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Blue River Valley Church from 10 a.m.
until the service time at noon.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements for Deatras Coleman 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday.
Marion Buzz Beatty, 94, of Richland Center, died at the Richland Hospital on Thursday after a fall at his home.
A public celebration of life will be held at the Richland Center American Legion on Thursday from three until seven.
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team apparel.
A private family burial will proceed the celebration.
The Stafford funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
For Marion Buzz Beatty, 94,
of Richland Center.
David Daniel Higbee, 65 of Richland Center died on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 3 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 1 p.m.
until the service time at 3 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
David Daniel Higbee, 65 of Richland Center.
Christine M. B 58 of Richland Center died at home on Friday.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held Saturday, November 7th from 12 30 until 3 30 at the Richland Center Community Center.
Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for Christine M. B 58 of Richland Center.
And in birth news from the Richland Hospital, Michelle and Jordan Schulte had a daughter
Viviana Rose on Tuesday.
Today is Saturday, September 19th.
Good morning for WRCO News.
I'm Caitlin O'Connell.
A U.S.
District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the federal government from demanding a state-owned database containing sensitive personal information for 17 million drivers, including nearly 300,000 commercial drivers in Wisconsin.
The ruling also prevents the federal government from withholding more than $10 million in federal funding from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators for refusing to comply.
The lawsuit was brought in August by the Wisconsin Department of Justice alongside a coalition against the U.S.
Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security.
According to the filing, federal agencies violated privacy laws by attempting to secretly construct a driver database without public notice or safeguards regarding social security numbers and other sensitive data.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Call commended the court's decision
calling it a win for privacy against federal overreach and stating that the federal government should not bully organizations and tending over personal information.
The preliminary injunction maintains protections first put in place by a temporary restraining order as litigation continues.
As the gates closed and the grounds quieted down the Richland County Fair Board and Fair Grounds and Parks Project Support Coordinator are expressing heartfelt gratitude for the community for making this year's Richland County Fair a resounding success.
Organizers noted that putting on the annual fair required a comprehensive community-wide effort spanning months of advance preparation, week-long event coordination, and extensive post-fair cleanup.
Countless hours of dedicated work from volunteers, leaders, and local families made the memorable tradition possible.
Special recognition was extended to volunteers who served on the fair office, prepared the grounds assisted during scheduled events, and handled vital tasks behind the scenes.
Appreciation was also voiced for the exhibitors and families who showcased their hard work
and most creative projects and agricultural achievements in the show rinks and exhibition halls.
The Fair Board highlighted the critical contributions of department superintendents and leaders whose organizational work begins long before fairgoers arrive and continues after the final events conclude.
Furthermore, vendors, local sponsors, entertainers, and grandstand partners were recognized for providing the vibrant food, shopping, and entertainment options that draw crowds year after year.
Reflecting on the tradition, organizers emphasized that the Richland County Fair serves as a vital celebration of local agriculture, community spirit, and shared hard work.
The board thanked all community members and attendees who came out to support the fair and indicated that planning and enthusiasm are already building for next year's event.
The 104th Ithaca School Fair and the 2026 Homecoming continues today in Ithaca.
The theme for this year's homecoming is Surf's Up.
A Bulldog Block Challenge run walk is currently underway.
A livestock show, animal judging and viewing of exhibits will begin at 8 o'clock.
Pork sandwiches with baked beans and coleslaw will be served during the fair starting at 9.
The school fair will also feature the Little Bridges show at 9.30.
A parade at 10.30.
Bounce House at 11 o'clock.
mascot races at 1230, a kimchi petal pool will be at 1230 as well, and the homecoming football game, First Brookwood, will kick off at one o'clock this afternoon.
Also today, there will be a potato bar.
silent auctions, exhibits on display, and more.
A full schedule of events can be found on the Ithaca School District webpage, and drivers driving through Ithaca on Highway 58 are reminded to be aware of the changing traffic conditions.
Bauer Gunnell Dalton VFW Post 2267 invites all veterans to lead the colors at the Ithaca School Parade today.
You do not need to belong to any one of the military organizations as long as you're a veteran in good standing.
Veterans line up near the barn across from the community center parking lot, not on Blooper Lane.
Parade lineup will be from 10 to 10.15 and the parade starts at 10.30.
All units travel a short distance towards the Village Bump for the Ithaca School Parade.
The 169th Vernon County Fair continues today and tomorrow at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Verroqua.
Tonight, a livestock sale will be at 6 o'clock and at 7, there will be a demo derby.
Tomorrow at 1 will be harness racing, each day enjoy rides, stage shows, animals exhibits, food and more.
Daily admission is $10 for adults 16 and older, $5 for children 6 to 15, and $5 and under are admitted for free.
Today there will be free admission to active duty and retired military veterans,
Veterans must have a current active duty or retiree military ID.
Find a full list of events at the Vernon County Fair website.
St.
Mary's Parish Fall Festival and 4th Annual Car Show will be held today at St.
Mary's Catholic Church.
The car show will be held from 3 until 7.
Mass will be at 4 o'clock.
Jammers will be performing live music from 5 until 8.
Tuition drawing will be at 7 and at 8 o'clock.
Festival drawings begin.
The pulled pork meal with baked potatoes and coleslaw will be served at the Knights of Columbus food stand.
Other activities include children's games, a bean bag tournament, a yuker tournament, a silent auction, and a Chinese raffle and a bake sale.
The 2026 hill and valley fall exploration tour is being held today and will also be held tomorrow.
Explore the beautiful hills and valleys, view the fall colors, shop the fall harvest at rural farms, restaurants and businesses, and learn about the vibrant small farm economy of northern sock, richland and Juneau counties.
Over 20 venues will be participating, many of them may be unknown and will be fun to visit.
Don't forget to pack your boots and an extra sweater.
Bring the cooler to fill with all the farm fresh goodies you buy along the drive.
This is a rain or shine event.
If you are unable to participate this weekend, the Hill and Valley Fall Exploration Tour will also be held next Saturday and Sunday.
And the annual Muscaday Area Chamber of Commerce fall opener is being held tonight at events at Castle Rock near Muscaday.
Doors will open at 5 o'clock.
Food stations will be open from 5.
until 7.30.
Today is Saturday, September 19th.
Good afternoon for WRCO News.
I'm Caitlin O'Connell.
A round of storms last night and early this morning produced a widespread one to three inches of rain across southern Wisconsin and even higher amounts of three to five inches here in southwest Wisconsin.
A low on the rain in the mid to late morning hours today has ended with additional scattered showers and thunderstorms anticipated across western Wisconsin this afternoon and moving east into the overnight hours.
The second round of storms could bring an additional one to three inches between this afternoon and evening.
Rain chances are expected to tail off into the early morning hours on Sunday.
Here at the WRCO radio station we saw a total of one and fifty four hundredths of an inch of rain yesterday with fifteen hundredths of that occurring earlier in the evening.
Since midnight we have received an additional one and forty four hundredths of an inch of rain making a storm total between last night and this morning
of two and eighty three hundredths of an inch of rain and a two day rain total of just under three inches at two and ninety eight hundredths of an inch between Friday and today at the radio station.
Elsewhere we've received reports of even higher quantities with four to five inches of rain reported in the northern areas of Richland Center.
While rainfall totals the rest of the day may be less impressive than last night's heavy rain on already saturated ground may result in flash flooding.
If you have outdoor plans during the day, be sure to stay weather aware and turn around when encountering flooded roads.
Locally, a flood watch remains in effect until one o'clock this afternoon for Vernon County, until seven o'clock this evening for Richland, Crawford and Grant counties, and until seven o'clock on Sunday morning for Iowa, Dane and Lafayette counties.
A flood warning has been issued for specific portions of Crawford, Vernon,
for portions of Crawford and Vernon counties along the Kickapoo River, near Gays Mills, Steuben, and Reedstown until Tuesday morning.
State lawmakers want the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to have more time to review major transmission line projects.
This comes as two large projects advance towards Public Service Commission review.
Tim Woodhouse leads the coalition opposing the 140-mile, 765-kilovolt Marybell line that would traverse southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless region.
During a press conference at the Capitol this week, Woodhouse said residents have been thrown into a David and Goliath situation with the proposal which would be the largest transmission line proposal ever in the state of Wisconsin.
Representatives Tara Johnson and Andrew Heisel are calling for expanded review authority for the Public Service Commission so residents can have input.
A Tony Evers budget proposal that would have allowed the Public Service Commission chair to grant an additional 180 days to review large transmission projects was pulled by Republican lawmakers.
Applications for the Mary Bell and BECI projects will be submitted to
to the Public Service Commission early next year.
The City of Richland Center personnel committee is considering a proposed 2027 cost of living adjustment for municipal employees.
City administrator has requested the review ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
Unlike step or merit pay increases, a cost of a living adjustment provides a general wage raise across positions to ensure worker compensation keeps pace with rising living expenses.
Recommendations from the personnel committee will move to the budget committee to help establish wage baselines in the draft budget.
Recent economic indicators highlight persistent inflationary pressure across the region
National consumer price index data shows prices increasing by 3.4 percent over the 12 months ending in August, while the Midwest regional rate reached 3.6 percent.
National core inflation stood at 2.4 percent, with wage earners seeing a 3.5 percent consumer price index increase.
Furthermore, social security estimates project a 2027 cost of living adjustments of around 3.5 percent.
For comparison, the city approved a 2.75% adjustment for 2026 and a 3% adjustment for 2025.
Municipal officials must balance pay adjustments against statutory financial constraints.
Under Wisconsin state law, the city's property tax levy growth is limited by net new construction, which stands at 0.273% for the 2027 budget.
Any proposed wage increase must fit within these levy restrictions or be offset through spending cuts or other revenue sources.
Furthermore, wage raises incur additional municipal expenses, including mandatory employer contributions to Social Security, Medicare, and the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Taking into account the 2027 Wisconsin Retirement System employer rate
of 7.25% for general staff and 14.35% for police officers.
Every $1 pay increase translates to approximately $1.15 in total costs for general staff and $1.22 for police personnel.
The department recommendations suggest setting the 2027 cost of living adjustment between 2.5% and 3.5% for non-represented employees.
While police bargaining unit wages are determined through collective bargaining, utility and library employees fall under separate board authorities.
With the Utility Commission having already approved a 3.5% cost of living adjustment for 2027.
The 2026 Richland County Fair Junior shows brought together talented local youth exhibitors to showcase their dedication, skill, and passion across a comprehensive suite of livestock and animal competitions.
From impressive handling and showmanship ranks to top honors in market, breeding, and performance classes, young agriculturalists demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship throughout the week.
The Fair Office extends warm congratulations to every participant whose hard work made this year's Junior Exhibition a standout community success.
In the Junior Beef Show, Raelyn Rigsdale delivered a remarkable performance earning the highly coveted Grand Champion Steer banner alongside titles as Champion Fit Beef Breed Steer and Junior Showmanship Champion.
Morgan Kleppy also achieved top honors throughout the day, securing Reserve Grand Champion Steer,
Reserve Champion Fit Beef Breed Steer, and Senior Showmanship Honors.
Showmanship competition across all age divisions, all top honors go to Gunnar Gundersen, an intermediate showmanship, Bristol Nielsen, a novice showmanship, and Gavin Hilby, a beginner showmanship.
The overall steer lineups saw strong competition through the top five, placings with Riley Banker receiving third place, making Kirschner receiving fourth, and Kinley Frost rounding out to the drive in fifth place.
In division championships, Frankie Bailey claimed champion no-fit beef breed steer with Cooper Umbihan as reserve champion, while Bailey Solchenberger took champion dairy breed steer with Sierra Pinkham taking reserve champion.
Solchenberger also earned top rate of Game Dairy Breed Steer.
The Junior Beef Heifer Awards highlighted top breeding stock where Raelyn Ragsdale continued her success by earning champion female of the beef show and champion AOB.
Casey Wonick secured reserve champion female of the beef show.
Riley Banker placed third overall as third place female of the beef show while taking top spots as champion short horn.
champion commercial champion cow calf's pair and champion of the Richland County Beef Producers Heifer Program with Wyatt Banker taking reserve champion in the Heifer Program.
Morgan Cleppy was named fourth place female of the beef show.
In the junior dairy show Faith Stenitka captured senior showmanship honors while Anna Cornell won the intermediate showmanship title along with the Golden Gallon Award for her Jersey cow as well as multiple breed championships.
Ashton Putts secured the Aishara Heifer Championship, and Andrew Cornell earned the reserve honors in the cow classes.
The Junior Swine Show featured high energy competition where Ashton Putts continued a stellar fair run by winning Grand Champion Market Hog, while Aidan Imhoff and Spencer Nelson put on an impressive performance in market boroughs and guilds.
Ethan Berkrump earned top accolades in market classes with Easton Nelson sharing in the honors.
Competition was equally fierce in the Junior Shape Show, where Casey Wannick earned overall Reserve Grand Champion U, Champion Wolverine U, and Grand Champion Market Lamb.
Bristol Nielsen earned Beginning Showman and Grand Champion Commercial U, Elsa Hattie secured Intermediate Showman, and Grace Wannick was named Senior Showman and Champion Commercial U. The Faith Stenitka added the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb title.
The junior poultry show displayed impressive talent across breeding, market, and showmanship events.
Leo Perna took home the beginning showmanship crown with Brinley Berghorn taking intermediate showmanship and Sam Harpen winning senior showmanship.
Sam Harpen and Will Harpen excelled in breeding poultry.
Will Owen Knuth, Olivia Matthews and Marissa Beba claimed chairman ribbons across the waterfowl and largefowl categories.
In Market Poultry, Mason Burghorn was awarded Grand Champion Market Poultry, while Reagan Jelenik earned the Champion Eggs title, alongside champion turkeys from Leo and Luke Berna, and champion broilers from Mason and Eleanor Jelenik.
Exhibitors in the Junior Rabbit Show demonstrated incredible depth of knowledge and care.
Elizabeth Uek captured beginner showmanship, Kenley Porter won intermediate showmanship, and Elizabeth, word's Emma,
earned senior showmanship.
Oliver Wallace achieved the highest honor as overall grand champion rabbit, while Max Woman claimed reserved overall grand champion, along with other multiple breed and friar titles.
Anna Cornel, Abigail Pellet, Lane Busher, and Mason Burkhorn picked up the top breed honors.
Rounding out the junior animal events, the junior goat and llama shows highlighted versatile handling and showmanship skills.
Fulton Salisbury earned beginner showmen and dairy goats, while Olivia Matthews named intermediate showmen and Joe Matthews taking senior showmen.
Kendall Salisbury and Casey Wanick dominated market goat classes, earning grand champion and reserve grand champion awards respectively, while Aubrey M. Hoff and Max Matthews added key breed victories.
And the junior llama show, Blakely Levy, was crowned champion llama showman.
with Eleanor Jelenick, named Reserve Champion Lama Shoman, bringing a celebrated close to the 2026 Junior Shows Series.
The 104th Ithaca School Fair and the 2026 Homecoming continues this afternoon in Ithaca, with this year's Homecoming theme serves up.
The school fair features mascot races at Akinchi Petal Pole, both at 1230,
followed by the Ithaca Homecoming Football Game vs. Brookwood, which will kick off at one o'clock.
The Ithaca Football Boosters will open their concession stand around 12.30 with Bratz, Hot Dogs, Pickles, Popcorn, and Candy.
While the Ithaca Music Boosters continue to offer their pork, sandwich, baked bean, and coleslaw dinner in the Commons until one o'clock, along with their pie, dessert, silent auction.
The baked potato bar in the community gym and the bounce house in the multi-purpose room will both be available until 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Ithaca Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on the football field this afternoon during halftime of the football game.
And the 2026 homecoming dance will run from 8 until 11 o'clock tonight in the Ithaca School Commons with Grand March at 9.30.
We will cover the Ithaca Homecoming Football game against Brookwood here on WRCO FM 100.9 with the pre-game show beginning shortly.
A full schedule of all events for the 104th Ithaca School Fair and the 2026 Homecoming can be found on the Ithaca School District website.
St.
Mary's Parish Festival is still being held today at St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Richland Center.
despite the weather, with the events having been moved indoors.
Mass will be at four o'clock this evening, followed by the Knights of Columbus food stand featuring Father Nate's famous pulled pork, baked beans, baked potatoes, and the Richland locker brats and burgers.
Other activities include children's games, a beanbag tournament, a yuker tournament, and a silent auction.
a Chinese raffle and a big sale.
A tuition drawing will be at seven o'clock this evening and festival drawings beginning at eight o'clock tonight at St.
Mary's Parish Fall Festival.
This 169th Vernon County Fair continues today and tomorrow at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Faroqua.
Tonight a livestock sale will be at six o'clock and at seven there will be a demo derby.
Tomorrow at one o'clock will be harness racing
Each day, enjoy rides, stage shows, animals exhibits, food, and more.
Daily admission is $10 for adults 16 and older, $5 for children 6 to 15, and 5 and under are admitted for free.
Today, there will be free admission to active duty and retired military veterans.
Veterans must have a current active duty or retiree military ID, a full list of events at the Vernon County Fair website.
The 2026 hill and valley fall exploration tour is being held today and will also be held tomorrow.
Explore the beautiful hills and valleys through the fall colors and shop the fall harvest as rural farms, restaurants and businesses and learn about the vibrant small farm economy of northern stock, Richland and Juno counties.
Over 20 venues will be participating.
Many of them may be unknown and will be fun to visit.
Don't forget to pack your boots and an extra sweater.
Bring the cooler to fill up with all the fresh farm goodies you buy along the way.
This is a rain or shine event.
If you are unable to participate this weekend, the Hill and Valley Fall Exploration Tour will also be held next Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about the tour and for detailed information about each venue,
That is participating, you can visit explorehillandvalley.com.
The annual Muscaday Area Chamber of Commerce fall opener is being held tonight at events at Castle Rock near Muscaday.
Doors will open at five o'clock.
Food stations will be open from five until seven thirty.
A silent auction and raffles begin with the doors open and a live auction will be held after the meal.
Tickets, which include the meal and event, are $50 and can be purchased online at events at CastleRock.com, for Muscaday of Chamber of Commerce members, or at the door.
And in St.
Anthony's Calf, raffle winners on Thursday, the $250 winners include Ruth Rego with ticket number 409,
and Holly Dietelhoff with ticket number 205.
Today's winners include $50 each include Vivian Spencer with ticket number 483 and Pat Farber with ticket 302.
Today is Saturday, September 19th.
Michelle Marie Shelley Alt-Wilson, 61 of Richland Center, died July 30th after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.
A celebration of life will be held today from 1 until 5 o'clock at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
The Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Shelley Alt is survived by a daughter, Melissa and Nikila Shine, her parents, Judy and Jerry Hine, and Larry Alt.
Four stepchildren, Grant and Amber Ernst, David Ernst, Chris Wilson, and Martina Keever Wilson.
Three sisters, Cheryl and Marty Boringa, Annette Alt and Chris and Andy Asbell, along with two step-siblings, Jim Hine and Laurie Hine Fields.
Fiancee Kirchizer and his children, Gavin, Grace, and Gabriel, along with other relatives and friends.
Shelly Alt, 61 of Richland Center.
Joyce Viola Knobelkoui, 96 of Blue River, died on Monday.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at one o'clock at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscatay.
Bear will be held in the Haskins Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Sunday at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday from 11 until the time of the service at 1.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the Blue River United Methodist Church, Blue River Fire and Rescue, Muscaday Fire and Rescue, or a Grace.
Joyce Cooey is survived by her children Pam and Rich Rote, Sharon Bremmer, Carrie and Lisa Cooey,
Dave and Gloria Cooey, and Judy and Jeff Hackel.
12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Meredith Strang, sister-in-law, Rosemary Jewel, and many other relatives and friends.
Joyce Viola Knobel Cooey, 96, of Blue River.
Mary E. Siss Dagenhart Govier,
94 Fenimore died on Monday at Dove Health Care in Fenimore.
Funeral services will be held at one o'clock on Monday at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fenimore with burial to follow in the Prairie Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from ten until the time of the service at one at the funeral home on Monday.
In Louis Flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her memory.
Following the committal service at the cemetery, the family invites you to join them for a celebration of life with food and fellowship at the Cottonwood Sports Bar and Supper Club.
For Mary E. Siss Dagenhart-Govier, 94 of Fenimore.
Dieteris Coleman, 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday, died on September 12th in Racine.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock noon at the Blue River Valley Church with burial to follow in the Blue River Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Blue River Valley Church from 10 until the time of the service at noon.
The Pratt Funeral Inc.
service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
For Deatris Coleman, 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday.
Marion Buzz Beatty
94 Richland Center died at the Richland Hospital on Thursday after a fall at his home.
A public celebration of life will be held at the Richland Center American Legion on Thursday from 3 until 7 o'clock.
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team apparel.
The Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Buzz Beatty is survived by Sally and Jerry Zog, Vicki and Dan Hopkins,
and Brian and Leanne Beatty, brother and sister-in-law Linda and Marty Kramer, along with 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Marion Buzz Beatty, 94 of Richland Center.
David Daniel Higbee, 65 of Richland Center,
died on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 3 o'clock at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 1 o'clock until the time of the service at 3 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
Dave Higbee is survived by two children, Daniel Higbee and Angelo and Ryan Larson, four stepchildren,
Karina Fish, John Butler, Rod and Lauren Harris, and Simon and Kristen Harris.
Along with 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, Gary and Becky Higbee, and aunt's uncle, niece's nephew's cousins and friends.
David Daniel Higbee, 65, of Richland Center.
Christine M.B., 58 of Richland Center, died at home on Friday.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held on Saturday, November 7th, from 12.30 until 3.30 at the Richland Center Community Center.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Christine Bee is survived by her companion, Rob Bee, her two sons, Ryan and Jalissa Bee and Brandon Bee, one grandson, her mother, Patty, Pat Kraska, and siblings, Jason and Summer Rowe, Alisa Rowe,
and Chad Kraska along with other relatives and friends.
Christine M. B.
58 of Richland Center.
I'm Phil Knee with News.
The City of Richland Center personnel committee is considering a proposed 2027 cost of living adjustment for municipal employees.
City Administrator Ashley Oliphant requested the review ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.
Unlike step or merit pay increases, a COLA
provides a general wage raise across positions to ensure worker compensation keeps pace with rising living expenses.
Recommendations from the personnel committee will move to the budget committee to help establish wage baselines in the draft budget.
Municipal officials must balance pay adjustments against statutory
financial constraints under Wisconsin state law.
The city's property tax levy growth is limited by net new construction, which stands at 0.273% for the 2027 budget.
Any proposed wage increase must fit within those levy restrictions or be offset through spending cuts or other revenue sources.
Furthermore, wage raises incur additional municipal expenses, including mandatory employer contributions to social security.
Medicare and the Wisconsin Retirement System.
The department recommendations suggests setting the 2027 COLA between 2.5% and 3.5% for non-represented employees.
While police bargaining unit wages are determined through collective bargaining, utility and library employees fall under separate board authorities with the Utility Commission having already approved a 3.5% COLA for 2027.
The Partners for Prevention Coalition invites community members to attend its upcoming meeting on Monday at 1 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the fourth floor conference room at Richland Hospital with a virtual attendance option available via Microsoft Teams.
Community involvement is strongly encouraged as the coalition works to broaden local engagement and support healthy and safety initiatives across Richland County.
Led by drug-free and community health coordinator Sam McEvac, the meeting will feature several
important updates and discussion topics.
Attendees will review the coalition's revised bylaws, discuss the fiscal agent transfer schedule for October 1st, and review the overall meeting schedule.
An overview of the Year 8 action plan will also be presented, highlighting key strategic goals for the coming year.
The agenda will cover findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, alongside updates on key community prevention strategies.
Discussion items include alcohol
age compliance checks, plans for the upcoming Drug Takeback Day, which happens on October 24th, and efforts led by Richland Center High School Youth for Change.
Coalition leaders will also share progress on reconnecting with the Ithaca School District under its new administration.
Further updates will address safety measures at local community events.
Well, despite the rain, the Vernon County Fair continues this weekend at the Vernon County Fair grounds tonight.
The livestock sale will be at six and at seven.
There will be a demo derby tomorrow at one.
harness racing, each day enjoy rides, stage shows, animals, exhibits, food, and more.
Daily admission is $10 for adults, 16 and older, $5 for children, six to 12, and five and under are admitted for free.
Today there is free admission to active duty and retired military veterans.
Veterans must have a current active duty or retiree military ID.
For a full list of events, go to the Vernon County Fair website.
The annual Muscatay Area Chamber of Commerce fall opener is being held tonight at events at Castle Rock near Muscatay.
Doors are currently open.
Food stations are open from now until 7.30.
A silent auction and raffles are being held and a live auction will be held after the meal.
Tickets which include the meal and event are $50 and can be purchased online at events at castlerock.com from Muscatay Chamber of Commerce members at the door.
The 2006, that is 2026, Hill and Valley Fall Exploration Tour continues tomorrow and will also be held next Saturday and Sunday.
Explore the beautiful hills and valleys, view the fall colors, shop the fall harvest at rural farms, restaurants and businesses, and learn about the vibrant small farm economy of northern Salk, Richland and Juneau counties.
Over 20 venues will be taking part.
Many of them
may be unknown and will be fun to visit.
Don't forget to pack your boots and an extra sweater.
Bring the cooler to fill with all the farm fresh goodies you buy along the drive.
This will be a rain or shine event.
For more information about the tour and for detailed information about each venue that is taking part, visit explorehillandvalley.com
St.
Mary Parish Fall Festival is going on today, the fourth annual car show.
Currently underway, the car show is being held until seven.
Events have been moved indoors for the St.
Mary Festival, including the jammers performing music until eight o'clock, tuition drawing at seven, and at eight, festival drawing begins.
A pulled pork meal with baked potatoes and coleslaw is being served at the Knights of Columbus Food Stand.
Other activities include children's games, a beanbag tournament, a silent
auction, a Chinese raffle, and a bake sale, all in Richland Center during the St.
Mary Parish Fall Festival.
Winners in the St.
Anthony's calendar raffle today include $50 winners,
with ticket number 654, John Price, and also congratulations to J. Stanniels with ticket number 714, Vivian Spencer, a winner this weekend, including with ticket number 483 and Pat Farber with ticket number 302.
Here are today's vital statistics.
Joyce Viola Canobal Cooey, 96 of Blue River, died on Thursday, September 14th.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday.
Barry will be in the Haskins Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be held Sunday at the Pratt Funeral Home in Muscaday from 11 until the service time at 1.
The family suggests memorials be directed to the Blue River United Methodist Church, Blue River Fire and Rescue, Muscaday Fire and Rescue, or a Grace.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting a family with their arrangements for Joyce Viola Kenobal Cooey, 96 of Blue River.
Mary E. Cis Degenhardt Govier.
94 of Fenimore died Monday at Dove Healthcare in Fenimore.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
on Monday at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fenimore with burial of follow-in the Prairie Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.
until the service time at 1 at the Funeral Home on Monday.
In lieu of plants and flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her memory.
Following the committal service at the cemetery, the family invites you to join them for a celebration of life with food and fellowship,
at the Cottonwood Sports Bar and Supper Club.
Mary E. Ciss Dagenhart Govier, 94 of Fenimore.
Deetris Coleman, 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday, died on September 12th in Racine.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
at the Blue River Valley Church with burial to follow in the Blue River Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Blue River Valley Church from 10 a.m.
until the service time at noon.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements for Deatras Coleman 89 of Richland Center and Muscaday.
Marion Buzz Beatty, 94, of Richland Center, died at the Richland Hospital on Thursday after a fall at his home.
A public celebration of life will be held at the Richland Center American Legion on Thursday from three until seven.
Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team apparel.
A private family burial will proceed the celebration.
The Stafford funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
For Marion Buzz Beatty, 94,
of Richland Center.
David Daniel Higbee, 65 of Richland Center died on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 3 p.m.
at Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 1 p.m.
until the service time at 3 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
David Daniel Higbee, 65 of Richland Center.
Christine M. B 58 of Richland Center died at home on Friday.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held Saturday, November 7th from 12 30 until 3 30 at the Richland Center Community Center.
Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements for Christine M. B 58 of Richland Center.
And in birth news from the Richland Hospital, Michelle and Jordan Schulte had a daughter
Viviana Rose on Tuesday.