Today is October 10th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Joseph Joe B. McEvec, 92 of Muscatay, died September 25th peacefully in his sleep.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon today at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Muscatay.
Visitation will be held from 11 until 1145 today at the funeral home in Muscaday.
Burial immediately following the funeral mass will be held at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Muscaday.
A luncheon will be served after the burial at St.
John the Baptist Catholic School Gymnasium next to the church.
Joseph Joe B. McEvec, 92 of Muscaday.
Don
Terry Winch, 83 of Maisamani, died at home September 30th.
A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m.
at the Curtis Street Bible Fellowship in Maisamani, a celebration of life and lunch to follow at the church until 3 p.m.
The Richardson Stafford funeral home is assisting the family.
Don Terry Winch, 83 of Maisamani.
Todd A.
Deckert, 59 of Richland Center, died Wednesday, September 16th at Schmitwilen Hills following a battle with a rare disease.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 11th at the Boaz Community Center from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
Todd A. Deckert, 59 of Richland Center.
Carol Ann Michaelsberger, 95 of Plain, died October 4th.
A funeral mass will be held Monday, October 12th at St.
Luke's Catholic Church in Plain.
Visitation begins at 9 a.m.
with service at 11.30.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Carol Ann Michaelsberger, 95 of Plain.
Estella?
M. Rowan, 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway, died Sunday, October 4th, at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Estella will be held Thursday, October 15th, from 4 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
at the Gorgon, McGinley and Ayers Funeral Home in Dodgeville.
Private family and earnement will be held in East Side Ebenezer Cemetery in Ridgeway at a later date.
Estella.
M. Rowan, 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good morning everyone for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
In the news the Hub City 2026 diesel truck challenge presented by Hub City dirt drags continues today at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Today's schedule includes a show and shine featuring girls only zone at 10 o'clock.
and feature class truck pulls at 11 also at 11 there will be fan dyno and burnout road the diesel truck challenge and vehicle dirt drags gets underway at three o'clock the truck show awards and girl's zone parade will be held at five o'clock and the diesel truck tour finals will be at seven in addition to the racing and pulls there will be a variety of activities the whole family will enjoy admission is thirty dollars
More information can be found at the Hub City Dirt Draggs website.
The City of Richland Center has wrapped up its monthly scheduled large item pickup and yard waste collection services for the year.
Both of these programs are now on hiatus and are scheduled to resume next April.
Residents who require large item removal prior to the spring resumption should contact Republic Services directly at 608.
375-5856 to schedule a pickup.
With the conclusion of regular yardways pickup, municipal crews are transitioning focus to the annual fall leaf collection.
The collection program is set to begin Monday, October 12, and run through November 13, weather permitting.
Vacuum trucks will service the city daily by designated sections, covering each area multiple times throughout the collection period.
To ensure a smooth collection process, residents are advised to rake leaves directly into the street gutter, leave piles containing sticks, rocks,
Grass clippings or other debris will not be collected nor will leaves placed in bags or containers.
Additionally, residents are asked to avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles so that collection equipment maintains clear access.
Ed and Linda Chipp would have announced the milk into cheese program was a big hit again this year with donations purchasing 10,000 pounds of milk
which will produce 1,000 pounds of cheese for distribution to food pantries.
The milk into cheese hayride will take place tomorrow at 1 p.m.
at 1-6-0-2-5 Eddie's Lane in Blue River.
If you plan to attend, please call the Chittwoods at 6-0-8-5-3-7-2-3.
4-0 to let them know you're coming.
Expect the hayride to take one to one and a half hours.
There will be a scavenger hunt.
There are porta-potties on site.
There will be coffee and lemonade and pumpkins for the kids.
Donations are always accepted at the Eddie's Lane address.
Thank you to everyone for your generous donations.
Music enthusiasts and community members are invited to a fun and entertaining evening as Richland Center High School presents its Fall Choir Concert Monday, October 19th at 7.30 p.m.
Held in the school's newly upgraded RCHS Auditorium, the event offers attendees a chance to experience the sound and talent of both high school choirs in a newly enhanced venue.
Admission for the evening
is $5 at the door.
This year's choirs feature a robust roster of talented student vocalists delivering a powerful and impressive collective sound.
The performance will highlight a challenging and varied repertoire that spans dynamic ensemble numbers alongside individual soloist performances.
With a thoughtfully curated selection of entertaining songs and exceptional vocal talent on display,
The Fall Choir concert promises an engaging experience for audiences of all ages.
The students and faculty look forward to welcoming the public and sharing their dedication to musical excellence.
This week marks Fire Prevention Week, a crucial reminder that protecting your home and loved ones from fire hazards requires consistent preparedness and everyday vigilance.
So far in 2026 alone, Red Cross disaster teams across Wisconsin have responded to 606 home fires, highlighting the urgent need for families to prioritize key safety practices throughout their living space to minimize risks and ensure a rapid escape.
creating and practicing a dedicated home fire escape plan at least twice a year ensures that every household member knows how to evacuate safely.
In addition, working smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home and tested monthly
to provide critical early warnings.
Everyday habits in the kitchen and living areas are equally vital.
Never leave cooking food unattended.
Keep flammable objects at least three feet away from heat sources and always turn off space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep.
Partners for prevention and the Richland Center Police Department are encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications during drug take-back day Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
at the Richland Center Police Station.
The event provides a free, convenient, and secure way for residents to remove unwanted medications from their homes.
Proper disposal helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning.
and environmental contamination.
Many people have medications they no longer need, sitting in medicine cabinets where they can be misused or accidentally accessed by others," said Sam McEvec, drug-free and community health coordinator at the Richland Hospital and Clinics.
Drug take-back day is an easy way for community members to safely dispose of those medications and help keep our families and neighborhoods safer.
Community members are encouraged to gather unused or expired prescription medications and bring them to the Richland Center Police Station during the event.
No appointment is necessary.
Permanent drop boxes are available year-round at the following locations, the Richland Center Police Department and Municipal Building, the Community Pharmacy at the Richland Hospital and Clinics, the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Center Pharmacy, and the Viola Village Hall.
The Brewer Public Library will host a free educational workshop on estate planning Tuesday, October 20th, beginning at 6 p.m.
Led by UW Extension educator Sarah Kubiak, the session is designed to help community members navigate the essentials of preparing for the future.
Attendees will gain valuable information on protecting personal assets, preparing wills or trusts, and managing long-term care needs.
The event is open to the public at no cost, but advanced registration is requested to reserve a spot call 608-647-6444 or email richlandcenterpl at gmail.com.
Wisconsin in the Autumn offers a breathtaking display of vibrant fall foliage, rolling hills, and charming countryside views.
One of the most enchanting ways to experience this seasonal transformation is by taking a scenic journey on one of the state's historic heritage railways.
Riding a vintage train allows travelers to relax and take in the natural beauty from classic passenger cars or open-air observation platforms.
Whether you're looking for family-friendly pumpkin excursions, romantic dinner trains, or relaxed tours through colorful state parks and river valleys, Wisconsin's fall rail adventures offer something unforgettable for every traveler.
Key historic railways across the state include the Mid-Continent Railway in North Freedom, Riverside and Great Northern Railway in Wisconsin Dells, Osceola and St.
Croix Valley Railway in Osceola,
Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in Trigo, and the East Troy Electric Railroad.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics alongside local community response partners recently completed a comprehensive functional emergency operations exercise to evaluate and refine its emergency response capabilities.
The exercise tested key operational areas, including patient flow, resource allocation, real-time communications and multi-agency coordination.
Volunteer victim actors participated to create realistic clinical and operational scenarios for staff and first responders.
Hospital leadership operated under the Hospital Incident Command System throughout the event.
Insights gathered from the exercise will be integrated into future safety planning and staff training programs to ensure continued community resilience.
As election day approaches, community members across Richland County are receiving an influx of voter registration and absentee ballot request mailings from various third party organizations.
Local officials are urging residents to rely on trusted official resources rather than external advocacy mailers.
for accurate information regarding their voting status and options.
While third-party mailings often aim to encourage civic participation, county and municipal clerks emphasize that the official myvote.wi.gov website and local municipal clerk offices remain the most reliable sources for election guidance.
Residents looking to register to vote, request absentee ballots or check the status of their registration are encouraged to reach out directly to their local clerk to ensure all information is up to date and correctly processed ahead of November 3rd.
Get into the Halloween spirit with a free showing of the legendary 1922 silent vampire film, Nosferatu at the city auditorium Friday, October 30th.
Movie goers age 14 and older who arrive in costume can enter a special costume contest prior to the film.
Contest registration begins at 615 with prizes awarded after the movie in two distinct categories, scariest and most creative.
Concessions will be available for
throughout the event.
Good afternoon, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernull, the Hub City 2026 diesel truck challenge presented by Hub City Dirt Draggs.
continues today at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Feature class truck poles and fan dyno and burnout road are currently underway later this afternoon.
The diesel truck challenge and vehicle dirt drags will be held at three o'clock.
Tonight the truck show awards and girl's zone parade will be held at five o'clock and the diesel truck tour finals
will be held at 7.
In addition to the exciting competition, there will be a variety of activities the whole family will enjoy.
Admission is $30.
More information can be found at the Hub City Dirt Drags website.
The City of Richland Center has wrapped up its monthly scheduled large item pickup and yard waste collection services for the year.
Both of these programs are now on hiatus and are scheduled to resume in April.
Residents who require large item removal prior to the spring resumption should call Republic Services directly at 608-375-5856 to schedule a pickup.
With the conclusion of regular yardways pickup municipal crews are transitioning focus to the annual fall leaf collection.
The collection program is set to begin Monday, October 12th and run through November 13th weather permitting.
Vacuum trucks will service the city daily by designated sections covering each area multiple times throughout the collection period.
To ensure a smooth collection process, residents are advised to rake leaves directly into the street gutter.
Leaf piles containing sticks, rocks, grass clippings, or other debris will not be collected nor will leaves placed in bags or containers.
Additionally, residents are asked to avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles so that collection equipment maintains clear access.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics alongside local community response partners recently completed a comprehensive functional emergency operations exercise to evaluate and refine its emergency response capabilities.
The exercise tested key operational areas including patient flow, resource allocation, real-time communications, and multi-agency coordination.
Volunteer victim actors participated to create realistic clinical and operational scenarios for staff and first responders.
Hospital leadership operated under the hospital incident command system throughout the event.
Insights gathered from the exercise will be integrated into future safety planning and staff training programs to ensure continued community resilience.
Music enthusiasts and community members are invited to a fun and entertaining evening as Richland Center High School presents its Fall Choir Concert Monday, October 19th at 7.30pm.
Held in the school's newly upgraded RCHS Auditorium, the event offers attendees a chance to experience the sound and talent of both high school choirs in a newly enhanced venue.
Admission for the evening is $5 at the door.
This year's choirs feature a robust roster of talented student vocalists delivering a powerful and impressive collective sound.
The performance will highlight a challenging and varied repertoire that spans dynamic ensemble numbers alongside individual soloist performances.
With a thoughtfully curated selection of entertaining songs and exceptional vocal talent on display, the Fall Choir Concert.
promises an engaging experience for audiences of all ages.
The students and faculty look forward to welcoming the public and sharing their dedication to musical excellence.
As election day approaches, community members across Richland County are receiving an influx of voter registration and absentee ballot request mailings from various third party organizations.
Local officials are urging residents to rely on trusted official resources rather than external advocacy mailers for accurate information regarding their voting status and options.
While third-party mailings often aim to encourage civic participation, county and municipal clerks emphasize that the official myvote.wi.gov
website and local municipal clerk offices remain the most reliable sources for election guidance.
Residents looking to register to vote, request absentee ballots or check the status of their registration are encouraged to reach out directly to the local clerk to ensure all information is up to date and correctly processed ahead of November 3rd.
The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee will convene for a meeting Thursday, October 15 at 5 p.m.
in the Richland County Boardroom of the Courthouse.
The committee will address a wide range of county business starting with reports on the 765 kilovolt transmission line, followed by updates from the County Administrator and County Board Chair.
Financial resolutions will feature prominently on the agenda, including discussion and possible action regarding the sale of $3,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes, as well as $2 million in taxable general obligation promissory notes.
Additionally, members will consider Richland County hiring and employment matters, the allocation of capital funds to cover the remaining roof project balance, and the award for the plow truck body build.
The meeting will also feature a closed session to discuss competitive and legal matters.
Items slated for closed session include deliberations regarding the SEIU contract, potential contracts for providing EMS services to certain municipalities, and strategy relating to pending litigation in court case 26CV98 regarding a writ of mandamus.
Segment two of the news at noon, right after this.
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U.S.
Senator Tammy Baldwin is pressing Verizon CEO Dan Schulman regarding the telecommunications giant's proposal to transition away from copper-based voice service.
Baldwin expressed strong concerns that thousands of residents
particularly those in rural communities could lose crucial phone connectivity without an adequate replacement in place.
The transition plan involves retiring copper facilities across 136 Wisconsin wire centers and fully discontinuing traditional landline offerings.
While acknowledging the broader industry pushed to modernize aging infrastructure, Baldwin emphasized in a letter to Shulman that many affected Wisconsinites rely on traditional landlines for emergency communications during power outages or cellular blackouts.
To protect consumers, Baldwin requested that Verizon guarantee no customer loses existing copper service until a functional, tested and reliable alternative is fully activated.
Local communities remain wary of the shift due to geographic limitations, high equipment costs and recurring gaps in cellular service across rural regions.
In her letter, Baldwin outlined key questions demanding detailed customer breakdowns by county and wire center, specifics on replacement technologies like fiber or fixed wireless, and details on how serviceability will be verified.
She also questioned how dispute resolution will function for consumers, what emergency battery backup safeguards exist for 911 access,
and how new pricing models compare to existing landline service costs.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has unveiled a new round of funding through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Program, offering up to $1 million in grant opportunities for public school districts across the state.
Designed to enhance technical education, the grants aim to equip high school students with practical skills in high demand industries, particularly advanced manufacturing and construction.
School districts can apply for awards ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to modernized training facilities, acquire specialized tools and equipment, and implement updated software.
The funds can also be utilized for instructional training to ensure educators are well prepared to teach students on modern industrial machinery.
In addition to addressing labor shortages, the initiative offers significant financial benefits for students and families.
Participants can earn dual enrollment credits, technical endorsements on high school diplomas, and industry endorsed certificates, helping lower future higher education costs.
School districts interested in securing funding must submit their applications through the online submitable portal by 3 p.m.
Monday, November 9th.
The Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway recently released their fall 2026 e-news, outlining a busy season of environmental stewardship, education, and community advocacy across the region.
Following an active summer, spent meeting school groups and hosting educational outreach with Flow the Paddlefish.
Flow board members and volunteers continued to work toward protecting the ecosystem and local wildlife.
A primary focus for flow remains biodiversity conservation.
Board member and retired WDNR water quality biologist Dave Marshall along with board members Tim Zum, Darlene Stanek and Emma Walker recently spearheaded a release of native starhead top minnows and lake chubb suckers at Singing Bird Pond, a backwater slew along the Wisconsin River.
Alongside native species stocking, flow is conducting reconnaissance to eradicate invasive purple loose strife, an aggressive plant species that threatens local plant diversity by dominating native flora.
Water safety also remains an active priority into the seasonal transition.
The kids don't float, life check it, kiosks remain fully stocked with life vests of various sizes to ensure safe recreation for river goers.
The life jackets will remain available until later in the fall when boating traffic decreases and vessels are put into storage for the winter season.
Community members looking to get involved or report local events can contact Flo directly via email.
As Wisconsin sports fans gear up to support the Brew Crew during their post-season run, high demand for playoff games and sold-out events routinely creates prime opportunities
for scammers.
To ensure fans do not fall victim to counterfeit tickets or fraudulent sellers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, DATCAP, urges consumers to remain cautious and follow essential safety practices before making any purchases.
DATCAP Secretary Randy Romansky emphasizes that scammers frequently take advantage of excited fans looking for hard to find tickets.
Buyers should be immediately skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true.
Sellers who provide physical ticket printouts or photo copies and request to settle payment using wire transfers or prepaid debit cards.
To stay safe, fans should always prioritize official primary sources when buying tickets.
For Milwaukee Brewers Pro Season Games, official avenues include purchasing online at brewers.com
calling the brewers ticket office or using the official MLB ballpark app.
If primary options are sold out and secondhand purchases become necessary, buyers should turn to trusted resale platforms like SeatGeek, which serves as the official MLB fan resale marketplace.
Fans attending games at American Family Fields should also note that a designated ticket resale zone exists adjacent to Hellfair Field, as reselling tickets anywhere outside designated areas is strictly prohibited.
Across all secondary sites, buyers must watch closely for inflated prices and hidden fees before confirming checkout.
Payment protection is another critical line of defense, purchasing tickets with a credit card.
provides federal fraud protection and formal mechanisms to dispute unauthorized or fraudulent charges.
When completing peer-to-peer transactions outside established marketplaces, fans should insist on escrow payment protections and walk away immediately if a seller refuses or tries to bypass standard payment protections.
Proper verification of digital tickets is equally essential.
Consumers should insist on direct in-app transfers to official applications like the MLB Ballpark app and avoid static PDF attachments, scanned printouts, or barcode screenshots.
Additionally, fans should verify website security by checking URLs and watching for domain misspellings
while securing their personal accounts with multi-factor authentication.
Recognizing common red flags can prevent costly mistakes.
Prices significantly below market value for high demand or front row seats are almost always fraudulent.
Buyers should exercise extreme caution on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, X or classified sites like Craigslist, where scammers routinely hijack accounts or pose as acquaintances.
Pressure tactics urging immediate payment, along with requests for non-secure payments such as cash, debit cards, wire transfers or gift cards, should be treated as major red flags.
This November, the fifth annual Great Midwest Crane Fest, themed celebrating community and conservation, returns to Baraboo November 14th and 15th, hosted jointly by the International Crane Foundation and the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
The festival marks a beloved autumn tradition bringing together nature lovers, families, artists, and conservationists from across the region.
The featured lineup of headliners for this year's event highlights notable authors,
filmmakers and conservation pioneers.
Attendees will hear from Ethan Tapper.
Forester and award-winning author of How to Love a Forest, who is releasing his latest book, The Forest Year.
Additionally, Dr. George Archibald, co-founder of the International Crane Foundation, returns to celebrate over five decades dedicated to protecting all 15 global crane species.
The centerpiece of the weekend remains the breathtaking gathering of thousands of sandhill cranes roosting along the sandbars and shallows of the Wisconsin River near the historic
Shack.
Once feared to be on the brink of extinction when Aldo Leopold penned his famous essay, Marshland Elegy in 1937.
The thriving local crane population stands as a testament to successful long-term environmental stewardship.
For schedules, ticket options, and registration details for specialized crane viewing tours, they're available online at greatmidwestcrainfest.org.
Today is October 10th.
These are today's vital statistics, Don.
Terry Wynch, 83 of Maisa Mani, died at home September 30th.
A memorial service will be held today at 1 p.m.
at the Curtis Street Bible Fellowship in Maisa Mani.
A celebration of life and lunch will follow at the church until 3 p.m.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Donna survived by his wife Deborah, his daughters Sarah Wynch and Kerry and Kent MacArthur, his stepchildren Amanda Miller and Lee Eggleston, Brandon and
Sarah Miller, Ryan Andretti, and Dana Bladle, his brothers Marvin Winch and Tom and Sybil Winch, father-in-law Gary Chippwood, sister-in-law Brenda Wallace, one granddaughter, two step-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and many friends, Don Terry Winch, 83 of Maisamani.
Todd A. Deckert, 59 of Richland Center, died Wednesday, September 16 at Schmidt-Wilden Hills following a battle with a rare disease.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 11 at the Boaz Community Center from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
lunch will be served.
Todd A. Deckert, 59 of Richland Center.
Carol Ann Michaelsberger, 95 of Plain, died October 4th.
A funeral mass will be held Monday, October 12th at St.
Luke's Catholic Church in Plain.
Visitation begins at 9 a.m.
with service at 11.30.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford funeral home is assisting the family.
Memorials are appreciated in Carol's name to St.
Luke's School or a local nonprofit of your choice.
Carol is survived by her daughters, Jane and Tim Prouty, Ruth and Fred Schreiner, and Mary and Bernie Andrews, her sons, Jeffrey and Mary Michaelsberger, Rory and Tracy Michaelsberger and Michael and Laurie Michaelsberger, her sisters, Mary Jane Hull and Liz Torgerson, her brother-in-law, John and Josie Michaelsberger and sisters-in-law, Yvonne Legal and Pearl Michaelsberger, 15 grandchildren, many
great grandchildren, Carol Ann Michaelsberger, 95 of Plain.
Estella M. Rowan, 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway, died Sunday, October 4th at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Estella will be held Thursday, October 15th from 4 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
at the Gorgon, McGinley and Ayers Funeral Home.
in Dodgeville.
Private family internment will be held at Eastside Ebenezer Cemetery in Ridgeway at a later date.
The Gorgon, McGinley, and Ayers funeral home in Dodgeville is assisting the family.
Estella is survived by her children, Melvin and Marie Rowan Jr., Matthew and Annalyn Rowan, Teresa Rowan, Mark and Kelly Rowan, Michael Rowan, and Marvel Rowan III.
Many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Estella M. Rowan, 86, of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway.
Jesse James Jansky, born March 6, 1993.
A celebration of life will be held for Jesse Jansky, formerly of Avoka,
and Richland Center.
Jesse has been missing since April 17th, 2025 and is still considered a missing person.
His family has decided to hold a celebration of life Saturday, October 24th at 1 p.m.
at the village of Avoka Municipal Building.
Bring fun stories and a snack to share.
Refreshments will be provided.
This is a casual affair and if you have Jurassic Park attire,
please feel free to wear it.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jesse Yansky, please contact law enforcement immediately.
Jesse James Yansky, born March 6th, 1993.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Today is Saturday, October 10th.
Todd A. Deckert.
59 of Richland Center died September 16th at Schmidt Woodland Hills following a battle with a rare disease.
A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at the Boaz Community Center from 1 until 3.
Todd A. Deckert.
59
of Richland Center.
Carol Ann Michaelsberger, 95 of Plain, died October 4th.
A funeral mass will be held Monday at St.
Luke's Catholic Church in Plain.
Visitation begins at 9 with the service at 11.30.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Memorials are appreciated in Carol's name to St.
Luke's School or a local non-profit of your choice.
Carol Ann Meitzelsperger 95 of Plain Estella M. Rowan 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway, died Sunday
at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Estella will be held on Thursday from 4 until 8 at the Gorgon-McGinley and Ayers Funeral Home in Dodgeville.
Private family in Earnment will be held at Eastside Abadneser Cemetery in Ridgeway at a later date.
The Gorgon-McGinley and Ayers Funeral Home in Dodgeville is assisting the family.
Estella M. Rowan, 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway.
Jesse James Janski, born March 6, 1993.
A celebration of life will be held for Jesse, formerly of Evoca and Richland Center.
Jesse has been missing since April 17, 2025 and is still considered a missing person.
His family has decided to hold a celebration of life on Saturday, October 24 at 1 at the village of Avoka Municipal Building in Avoka.
Bring fun stories and a snack to share.
Refreshments will be provided.
This is a casual affair, and if you have Jurassic Park attire, please feel free to wear it.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jesse Jansky, please contact law enforcement immediately.
Jesse James Jansky.
Born March 6, 1993.
Today is Saturday, October 10th.
Good evening for WRCO News.
Sitting in for Phil Knee, I'm Tim Thied.
Sheriff Roy Torgerson released the latest summary of law enforcement activities and narrative excerpts
for the week ending October 3rd.
During that week, local law enforcement officers and deputies responded to a diverse series of incidents across Vernon County, ranging from domestic disputes and trespassing complaints to property damage and financial crimes.
The week began on September 27th with responses to a disorderly conduct incident involving broken dishes and an authorized vehicle in Ontario, alongside a trespassing and loose livestock complaint in Reedstown.
On September 28th, deputies made an arrest on North Elk Run Road in the town of Webster for domestic disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
Midweek calls included reports to cattle in the roadway in Coon Valley, a false burglar alarm in the town of Greenwood, a domestic noise investigation in Westby and ongoing investigations into juvenile trespassing and property vandalism.
on Asbury Road in Vroqua.
October 1st deputies and detectives faced several significant reports, including an ongoing online investment fraud investigation involving a loss exceeding $166,000 and a report of juveniles causing damage and tampering with a vehicle in Hillsboro.
Authorities also responded to wandering livestock on Muncie Road in the town of Union.
A welfare check was conducted for a toddler found alone outdoors in Stoddard.
The child was unharmed and reunited.
with caregivers.
The week concluded with an arrest following a fight on West Decker Street in Varroqua on October 2nd and a response to an automated crash notification on US Highway 14 on October 3rd, where emergency responders located a discarded cell phone rather than a vehicle collision.
Partners for prevention and the Richland Center Police Department are encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications during drug take back.
Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
at the Richland Center Police Station.
The event provides a free, convenient, and secure way for residents to remove unwanted medications from their homes.
Proper disposal helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination.
Many people have medications they no longer need sitting in medicine cabinets where they can be misused or accidentally accessed by others
and community health coordinator at the Richland Hospital and Clinics.
Drug take back day is an easy way for community members to safely dispose of those medications and help keep our families and neighborhoods safer.
Community members are encouraged to gather unused or expired prescription medications and bring them to the Richland Center Police Department during the event.
No appointment is necessary.
Drop boxes are available year round at the following locations, the Richland Center Police Department, Municipal Building, the Community Pharmacy at the Richland Hospital and Clinics, the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Center Pharmacy, and the Viola Village Hall.
The City of Richland Center has wrapped up its monthly scheduled large item pickup and yard waste collection services for the year.
Both of these programs are now on hiatus and are scheduled to resume in April of 2027.
Residents who required large item removal prior to the spring resumption should contact Republic Services directly at 608-375-5856 to schedule a pickup.
With the conclusion of regular yard waste pickup, municipal crews are transitioning focus to the annual fall leaf collection.
The collection program is set to begin on Monday, October 12th and run through November 13th, while they're permitting.
Vacuum trucks will service the city daily by designated sections, covering each area multiple times throughout the collection period.
To ensure a smooth collection process, residents are advised to rake leaves directly
into the street gutter.
Leaf piles containing sticks, rocks, grass, clippings, or other debris will not be collected nor will leaves placed in bags or containers.
Additionally, residents are asked to avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles so that collection equipment maintains clear access.
The hub city 2026 diesel truck challenge presented by hub city dirt drags concludes tonight at the Richland County fairgrounds.
The truck show awards and girls own parade are currently underway and the diesel truck tour finals are going to be held at seven.
In addition to the exciting competition, there will be a variety of activities the whole family will enjoy.
Admission is $30 more information can be found at the hub city dirt drags website.
The Richland Area Retired Educators Association will be holding its October event on Thursday, October 15th at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Stacy Pilla, Director of the Brewer Public Library, will be the RAREA's
Guest presenter, Stacy's topic will be Brewer Library, Curiosity, Community and Connection.
The event will begin with registration starting at 9 a.m.
and the event program starting at 9 30 a.m.
Cost of the event is $16 per person.
R-A-R-E-A members and their guests should register for the event with R-A-R-E-A President Barry Rollcair.
Reservations may be made by contact
kept my contacting Gary by email at bjcrogh at charter.net or calling 608-647-6542 and leaving a message.
Reservations should be made no later than Monday, October 12th, so that would be this Monday by the end of the day.
October is National Cybersecurity Month.
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer devices and networks so personal information does not get stolen.
Michelle Ryan is with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
We enjoy October every year to take a moment to pause and really
exercise good cyber hygiene, if you will, and cybersecurity is the practice of protecting the network, the devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use, and it isn't just for IT professionals.
anyone using a phone, a computer, or the internet can become a target.
And we've seen that in data.
In 2025, the FBI reported that internet-related fraud resulted in over $20 billion in losses within the United States alone.
And with communication and commerce increasingly taking place online instead of in person, consumers must be able to protect themselves, their money and their personal information.
And so this proactive cybersecurity is an important
important part of protecting individuals, families, and businesses in today's world.
And it only takes small changes to those everyday habits to greatly reduce that risk.
Many times, cyber criminals do not directly attack computers to steal information.
By deceiving and manipulating legitimate users, criminals convince them to voluntarily take the actions that make their devices and data more vulnerable to cyber attacks.
So an example of this is it's much easier to convince someone that they need to help with tech support company, that it is to track a sophisticated firewall and encrypted Wi-Fi network.
So savvy cyber-criminal might send their target a message claiming that they have a virus on their device, and they must click a link to help.
But in reality, they had no virus at all until they clicked that link.
If you have been a victim of a cyber attack or if you have questions about cyber security, you can contact DAPCAP's Consumer Protection Hotline by phone at 1-800-422-7128 or by email at datcphotline.wi.gov.