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How you doing, young man?
Not bad there, brother.
You know what?
I got promoted today, didn't I?
Did you?
Yeah, the assistant operations.
Are you, are you assistant?
Yeah, you're assistant to the assistant.
Yes.
And I'm the general manager.
So I don't know.
I'm
like,
assistant to the assistant underneath you.
And we only have
three employees.
Right.
That's weird.
Yeah, you're
getting there.
Appreciate it.
How you been, buddy?
Not bad, brother.
Brewers
win, brewers win.
Now, wasn't that something?
Isn't that amazing?
Yeah, that
is.
And
I really like going to LA 2 and 0.
Yeah, I do too.
Still nervous, but you know, uh, but they are the true definition of team
gritty.
Yes.
Gritty.
Yes.
But they don't care who gets the
accolades and they don't care.
They just play.
Everybody's had a part of it.
The relief, relief pitching is just
amazing.
I was talking to the chain gang last night and I were granted.
They just, they're just, it's unreal.
Yeah.
Exactly.
So
got a good thing going.
Yeah, it's, it's impressive how they, how they just grid it out, grid, they never stop.
They never stop being behind doesn't, doesn't phase them,
phase them at all.
No, it doesn't.
So, and they've been behind both games.
Is that right?
Yes.
At least a run at least by a run.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Because I turned it on yesterday.
It was on the bottom of the first is like one and nothing's going already.
I know that I just had early on, they had base runners quite often, but they only had what three or four hits, three hits.
That's in the first two innings after the relievers came in.
They scoreless for what five innings I think it was with the relief pitching.
Yeah, they, but they didn't, they didn't get a hit after.
I can't remember what, what the anyone was, but very impressive.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah,
another
NFL game goes the overtime.
Yeah,
that was exciting
too.
They needed to change NFL rule over time.
You
think so?
Mm-hmm Would you like to see
go what would I
like to see?
Yeah, I'd like to see the old high school Arkansas high school rule, which is this first and goal at the 10 yard line
Well, that's what Wisconsin used to do that.
Yeah, I love that But now it's first and 10 at the 25 right like the college level, but yeah, I like the first and 10
at the goal at the, at the 10 yard line, you got four players to get it in.
Yeah, I always liked that too.
I like that better than the current high school rules.
You can still get a first down, right?
From the 25 and then get two of them actually.
Yeah, you can get two of them.
I'd rather just start at the 10 and whoever
goes.
And there are
not over times are called innings.
Right.
Extra innings.
You can try to, a field goal on first down a few hundred percent and over time.
So
if you
kicked four field goals, can you kick four?
No.
No.
Just, just testing your knowledge there.
Duh.
No.
Yeah.
So yeah.
So we have some, uh, today's Quizzie Pude.
That's right.
Yeah.
And I have a couple, but your first question, Phillip, is what is the most frequent reason for calling them?
You never call in, but if you called in, have you ever called into work?
Mom, I'm not coming into work.
Uh, no, have you ever called in?
No,
besides COVID.
Yeah, that
was,
yeah, that's the only time I ever have.
Yeah.
What was, uh, you ever heard anybody calling in sick for a, like a crazy reason?
I'm trying to think, um, we had one gentleman that was, I remember this is years ago that used to, you know, more frequently would, would call in and one time called and said, uh, it was too snowy that he couldn't come in and, uh, Ron said, I'll be out to get you in 20 minutes.
Did he say he's coming in then?
He got him.
No, he went and picked him up.
So
was it snowy?
Yeah, it was snowy.
I'll give him that,
but
everybody else made it.
Oh,
well,
one to work brittle.
Was he
Jim?
I remember, I can't remember what year it was, but do you remember the snow emerges?
So we had the last one.
Um, I was working at the prison and pretty sheen and living in basketball and Henry doesn't call in sick.
I don't, I don't, Henry made it to work.
Yeah, me and six others out of, I don't know, 40 something people, everybody in the town of priority sheen called in sick.
And they're right in the record in snow.
It's called in snow.
Yeah.
So yeah.
Oh, I made it ended up working 20 hours, but I made it.
Good for you.
Dumb choice.
That Henry is working riddle.
Yeah, he is.
You might be from Arkansas.
Phillip, if your savings account has a slot in the top of it.
There you go.
Well, the old piggy bank.
Or
the old culligan jar.
Culligan jar.
Yeah.
Yeah, I have a log cabin maple syrup.
Do you really?
That had the lid that you could slit open and then, yes.
I have the old colligan.
I think we have, is that a glass one?
I can't remember.
I have a glass one somewhere.
Yeah, but
yeah.
Cash it in, man.
Now save the pennies.
Those pennies.
They're rare, maybe.
They are rare.
All right, buddy.
Today's quiz day is almost on anything.
It's October 13th.
Yep.
And you're good?
I am.
I have my name.
And you got your name?
Philip.
Okay.
Let's see here.
Number one.
You ready?
Yes.
Which U.S.
state produces the most pumpkins by weights?
Is it Wisconsin, California, Illinois, or Pennsylvania?
All right.
Number two, approximately how many pounds of candy does the average American eat in a year, Phil?
Some eat more than others.
Is it three pounds?
seven pounds, 15 pounds, or 25 pounds.
Okay.
All right.
Number three, which of the following was designated?
Which of the following was designated as Wisconsin's official state rock in 1971?
Is it Galena, Limestone, Red Granite, or Sandstone?
Number four,
What is a group of kangaroos called Philip?
I
should
know
this.
I think I've had it
before.
Is it a bounce, a troop, a pounce, or a kick?
A bounce, a troop, a pounce, a pouch, or a kick?
Okay.
Number five.
What was a real product, Philip?
Oh boy.
Tiny finger.
tiny hands, finger puppets, chicken nugget bookmarks or Bluetooth cash roll dish.
All right.
Number six, can a team score just one point on a safety?
Is it A, never?
B, during a try after a touchdown or C, only in overtime or D, only in college football?
All right.
All right.
Number seven.
What percentage of internet users state they watch short form videos like tiktok real tiktok reels are shorts every single week.
All right.
Is it around 30% around 55% over 85% are under 15%
All right.
Number eight, which university unofficial mascot is famously a tree?
Hmm.
Is it Stanford, Oregon State, Colorado, or Washington?
Is it Stanford, Oregon State, Colorado, or Washington?
Okay.
Number nine, almost everyone knows about the chicken, Phillip, who lived for 18 months without a head.
Remember that?
Oh yeah, I think I heard that.
That's unbelievable.
And the really amazing part, what was the chicken's name?
Oh boy.
I dug deep, my man.
I guess you did.
All right.
Is it Lucky Larry, Miracle Mike, Headless Harry, or Crazy Cluck?
Oh boy.
I made three of those names up.
I bet you did.
I did.
Speckled Pete wasn't one of them.
Speckled Pete should have put speckled Pete on there.
Number 10.
A cluster of 10 to 20 bananas is called what?
What?
A cluster of 10 to 20 bananas is called what?
Is it a cluster, a hand, a bunch, or a bundle?
All right.
Woo.
There's some crazy ones.
There are some
weird
ones.
Yeah.
You're welcome.
All right.
What do you think, buddy?
I think I'm going to get six.
Really?
That's because the
lowest you've
ever
got
with me.
Oh, I don't think so.
Oh, yes.
You've never had one.
I keep track.
All right.
Number one.
Which U.S.
state produces the most pumpkins by weight?
Is it Wisconsin, California, Illinois, or Pennsylvania?
California?
Nope.
It's Illinois.
I
almost went wrong.
Illinois is which is surprising because you think Wisconsin would win.
We've got enough people growing pumpkins big enough to need their own zip code down there.
Interesting.
Number two, approximately how many pounds of candy does the average American eat in a year?
I have seven.
It is seven pounds.
Seven pounds of candy in a year.
I'm pretty sure you eat your entire yearly allowance between Halloween and the day after Halloween.
Well, you gotta test all that candy for your kids.
The rest of us has to spread out.
One more interesting fact, okay?
In 2025, Americans spent approximately 55 billion on chocolate, candy, gum, and nuts.
In the year 2005, the average American bought 25 pounds of candy.
That's crazy.
Which of the following was designated Wisconsin's official state rock in 1971?
red granite.
It
is red granite.
What is a group of kangaroos called?
Is it a bounce, a troupe, a pounce, or a kick?
I've got a troupe.
It is a troupe, which was a real product.
Tiny hands, finger puppets, chicken nugget, bookmark, or a Bluetooth casserole dish.
I've got the
puppets.
It is the tiny hand, tiny finger puppets.
Can a team score just one point on his safety?
Never.
Oh, that's false.
Really?
only during a try after a touchdown, okay?
A safety occurring during a try is worth one point under NHFS scoring rules rather than the usual two.
A one point safety that's so rare that half the people in the stands would think the scoreboard was broken.
Do you understand how it works?
So I'm on offense.
You're on defense.
I'm going for two points.
And then I, being a dummy, run all the way back to the other end zone.
Wrong way break.
That's right.
And get a safety that is worth one point.
Wrong way break.
What if that's ever happened?
I'm sure it has because the rules there.
I'm sure
you'd really be disoriented.
And then I would think one of your teammates would catch you and tackle you.
I was fast, Phil.
Were you?
Yeah, I was
fast.
Not very bright.
No.
Yeah.
So,
yeah, that's with your helmet on backwards.
It's hard to see, you know.
Wow.
What percentage of internet, internet users state they watch short firm form, short form videos like TikTok reels or shorts every single week.
85%.
That is correct.
It's
actually astounding
number.
I'm not surprised.
The upwards of 85% as well.
Wow.
Internet users form, you know, make it nearly a universal media habit.
Very addicting.
Wow.
Which university unofficial mascot is famously a tree?
I'm going with Oregon State.
Nope, it's Stanford.
Really?
Stanford, the tree, the tree is perfect for football has strong roots, good coverage and absolutely no breakaway speed.
That would be me.
All right.
Number nine, almost everyone knows about the chicken who lived 18 months without a head.
That's unbelievable.
And the really amazing part, no one knew his name.
What was his name?
I'm going with Lucky Larry.
Nope, it's Miracle Mike.
That chicken probably made more intelligent decision than half the people I've dealt with this week, fellow.
This is a documented historical case, not just a farm, old farmer too.
Wow.
Yeah.
Miracle Mike.
Miracle Mike.
Lucky Larry sounded better.
I did.
Lucky Larry.
I like
Lucky Larry.
Or, or headless Harry.
I liked
that.
I made that one up too.
A cluster of 10 to 20 bananas is called what Phillip?
A hand.
It is a hand.
I
actually knew that
one.
Yep.
It is a hand.
All right.
How many?
I think it is six.
One, two, three, four wrong.
Wow.
Six, correct.
Boy, can I go up for recess today?
You're still above average.
Yeah, you're still averaging about 86% for the year.
Good, because it's going to be nice, you know,
but you are getting a progress report.
Oh, really?
Yeah.
We spent our hard-earning check on what?
Yeah, we should have just raised chickens.
You ought to be ashamed of
yourself.
Jim, we should have just raised chickens.
Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernol.
It is 60 sunny degrees in Richland Center right now.
Today's high 69, so we're done with the record highs, but still a nice day coming today in the news.
A pilot sustained injuries after a single-engine aircraft crashed into a marshy area in rural Richland County Monday afternoon.
The Richland County Sheriff's Office reports shortly after 1 p.m.
pilot Peter Arsvald, 67 of Verona, was conducting a maiden test flight of a single-engine plane
owned by Arthur Simpson of Richland Center.
Shortly into the flight, Arswald encountered mechanical problems and reported to Simpson that he believed the plane was going down.
The aircraft subsequently crashed into a swamp and marsh area south of US Highway 14 near Sextonville behind a local residence.
A nearby homeowner witnessed the plane descend into the marsh and immediately dialed 911.
Arswald, who was trapped inside the cockpit following the impact, also
so-called emergency dispatchers and remained on the phone while first responders worked to locate him.
Emergency personnel navigated approximately 700 feet through difficult swamp terrain to reach the crash site using cellular phone GPS coordinates while a drone monitored the scene from above to guide responders.
Numerous area agencies assisted at the scene including the Richland Center fire department, Lone Rock EMS and fire department, Casanovia
Fire Department, Muscat A Fire, Evoca Police, Wisconsin DNR, MedLink, Richland County Emergency Management, Wagner's Towing, Richland County Sheriff Drone Team, Richland County EMS, Spring Green Fire, and All-American Duet Center of Richland Center.
A tragic single vehicle crash Sunday morning claimed the life of a 66-year-old Iowa resident
in Vernon County.
According to Sheriff Roy Torgerson, the Sheriff's Office 911 dispatch center received word of the accident at approximately 8.45 a.m.
The crash took place on State Highway 35 near Chipmunk Ridge Road in the town of Bergen.
which is rural Stoddard.
The driver identified as Ricky Dean Peyton of Winthrop, Iowa, was northbound in a 2012 freight liner box truck when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road.
In an effort to recover the box truck, struck a perpendicular driveway embankment, re-entered the highway, overturned and came to rest on the opposite side of the road.
Peyton was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Passing motorists provided immediate medical assistance continuing their efforts as emergency responders arrived.
Despite extensive life-saving attempts by first responders, Peyton's injuries proved fatal.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Vernon County Coroner Betty Nye.
Numerous emergency units assisted at the scene, including the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department, Gunderson Tri-State Ambulance, and Gunderson Air.
Emergency responders in Grant County were called to two separate traffic accidents on Friday, October 9, including a single vehicle run off the road crash near Fenimore.
and a two-vehicle collision at an intersection near Lancaster.
The first incident occurred at approximately 8 a.m.
along Highway 61 near Pine Grove Road south of Fenimore.
Deputies learned that 69-year-old Steven Feldhacker of rural Fenimore was driving south on Highway 61 while on his way to the hospital while he was not feeling well.
Feldhacker blacked out
Causing his 2013 Chevrolet Impala to cross the center line, travel down an embankment on the south side of the highway and strike several trees before coming to rest against a barbed wire fence.
Although uninjured from the crash itself, Feldhacker was transported by Fenimore EMS to the hospital for his medical emergency, assisting at the scene where the Fenimore Fire Department, Stitzer Fire Department, and collision specialist of Fenimore, which towed the vehicle.
Later that morning, around 11.25, deputies responded to a second crash at the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 129 in North Lancaster Township.
Investigators determined that 80-year-old Larry Vesperman of Lancaster was stopped at a stop sign on Highway 129 in a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, intending to cross Highway 61 onto Commercial Road.
Vesperman proceeded into the intersection without seeing an approaching northbound 2021 Buick enclave driven by 81-year-old Eileen Henkel of Fenimore.
The front passenger corner of Vesperman's Jeep struck the passenger side of Henkel's Buick, forcing the SUV to slide into the east ditch while the Jeep remained on the roadway.
Reduced visibility from rain was noted as a contributing factor.
Henkel sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
Her buick suffered disabling damage requiring a tow.
Vesperman was able to drive his moderately damaged jeep from the scene and was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way from a stop sign.
Emergency responders were dispatched to a severe single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 35 and 61 near the Lancaster Airport in South Lancaster Township the morning of October 7th at approximately 6.40 a.m.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting that a vehicle had rolled onto its driver's side and that the operator was unconscious and trapped inside.
Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene alongside the Lancaster Fire Department and Lancaster EMS.
According to investigating deputies, 24 year old Jacob Stelpflug of Lancaster was driving northbound on Highway 35 and 61 when his truck drifted off the east side of the road.
The vehicle struck a driveway embankment for loudspeaker components, went airborne briefly and landed in an adjacent ditch before rolling multiple times.
Firefighters extricated stealth flugue from the wreckage where EMS personnel immediately provided medical care.
Due to the severity of the incident, UW MedFlight was summoned directly to the scene and subsequently airlifted stealth flugue to a hospital in Madison for treatment.
The crash caused Highway 35 and 61 to be completely closed in both directions for roughly one hour while emergency crews worked and Bennett's towing of Lancaster removed the damaged vehicle.
Vernon County is set to honor the outstanding contributions of its local residents, businesses, and organizations during the fourth annual Vernon County Awards Banquet, Wednesday, November 4th, hosted at Willow & Oak within the Hillsboro Brewing Company.
This year's event centers on the theme, stronger together, adapting, innovating, thriving.
The evening highlights the collaborative spirit and resilience that drive economic growth and community strength throughout the region.
The program features a dynamic lineup including networking opportunities, dinner, and an insightful panel discussion with regional entrepreneurs who will share their experiences navigating economic shifts.
Attendees can also participate in an optional brewery tour prior to the opening of the main doors.
Following the panel, accolades will be presented across several key categories, such as small business of the year,
environmental steward of the year, nonprofit of the year and the community impact award.
Organizers emphasize that the event is open to all community members, leaders and supporters who wish to celebrate local progress.
Tickets are priced at $32 per person and must be reserved online in advance by October 23rd as no sales will be conducted at the door.
For registration details and further information interested participants can visit the official event page or contact
contact the Vernon County Economic Development Office directly.
Eight outstanding schools across the state have been named 2026 Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School winners, including Wazika Elementary School and the Wazika-Steuben School District.
The annual state-level recognition honors schools for overall academic excellence or significant progress in closing student achievement gaps.
It is an honor to recognize these exceptional schools, said State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly.
This achievement is made possible by the students, educators, staff, families, and leaders who work every day to create school communities where everyone can learn, grow, and take pride in their success.
Congratulations to each of these schools on this well-deserved recognition.
The Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes schools across two distinct categories, exemplary high-performing schools and exemplary gap closing schools.
High-performing schools rank among the highest in Wisconsin based on aggregate student performance on statewide assessments.
Gap closing schools are recognized for successfully narrowing achievement disparities between specific student subgroups and their peers over time.
Wozika Elementary School.
was recognized in both categories.
Governor Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld have released the 2026 Continuous Improvement Program Report.
Prepared by the Strategic Management and Planning Team, the report details how simple, data-driven changes across state agencies improved daily operations for employees and residents while saving a record $7.75 million a year.
Governor Evers commended public workers for finding smart solutions to everyday problems and keeping state government accountable to taxpayers.
Covering fiscal year 2026, the report highlights 104 worker-led projects across various state agencies, a 22% increase from last year.
Together, these projects delivered $378,000 in one-time savings, saved $7.75 million annually, and freed up more than 18,000 staff hours so employees can focus on essential public services.
Today is October 13th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Lester Bud Gudgeon, 95 of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 8th.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
today at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
Burial with full military honors will follow the service at Bear Creek Cemetery.
Vasatag Funeral Home and Crematory in Lafarge is serving the family.
Lester Bud Guggen, 95 of Richland Center.
Estella M. Rowan.
86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgeway, died Sunday, October 4, at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Estella will be held Thursday, October 15, 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.
Estella M.
Rowan, 86 of Muscaday, formerly of Ridgway.
Kenneth Ken Scott Ledman, 65 of Fond du Lac, formerly of Richland Center, died Tuesday, September 22 at Aurora Medical Center in Fond du Lac after a battle with cancer.
And Lawrence Larry Darwin Ledman,
91 of Fond du Lac, formerly of Richland Center, October 26 in Hospice Care.
There will be a combined celebration of life for both Ken and Larry Sunday, October 18 from 12 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
at the Phoenix Center Banquet Hall in Richland Center.
Food will be provided eulogy at 1 p.m.
Kenneth Ken Scott Ledman, 65.
and Lawrence Larry Ledman, 91, both of Fond du Lac and formerly of Richland Center.
Law enforcement authorities are asking for the public's help in locating Jesse Yanski, formerly of Richland Center and Avoka, who went missing April 17th, 2025 in Taylor County.
Yanski had recently moved to the village of Ogema, Wisconsin, just two weeks prior to the disappearance.
to live with his girlfriend.
According to a family member, the couple went out to a nearby bar that evening and got into an argument on the drive home.
Yanski exited the vehicle to take a walk and cool off, leaving both his phone and wallet inside the car.
Multiple witnesses reported seeing Yanski walking along Highway 13 later that evening.
A call to authorities also reported a man matching his description at the Highway 13 wayside near Westboro.
No one has heard from him since.
Family members say his prolonged absence is highly out of character.
His sister, Breanna Jansky, fondly described her brother as a complete mama's boy, emphasizing that he would never go more than a few days without contacting their mother.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Jesse Jansky, please contact law enforcement immediately.
The family has decided to hold a celebration of life Saturday.
October 24th at 1 p.m.
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.
Jesse James Jansky, born March 6th, 1993.
And we have a birth announcement from the Richland Hospital son, Isaac Lee Smith, born to Eliza Baker.
Congratulations.