Today is October 30.
These are today's vital statistics.
Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton, died Sunday in Appleton.
A graveside service will be held at St.
John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Muscaday today at 1 p.m.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family.
Patricia Joan Harris, 90 of Appleton.
Lois Ruth Mow
Anderson.
Erseen.
88 of Richland Center died Thursday, October 22nd.
Services will be held today at 11 o'clock at St.
John's Lutheran Church in Richland Center.
Visitation was held last evening and had a short service by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at St.
John's.
Visitation will also be held today from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
And Lua Flowers donations may be made to St.
John's Lutheran Church of Richland Center.
or to youth with a mission, ywam.org.
Lois, Ruth, Moe, Anderson, Ursin, 88 of Richland Center.
Dorothy Elaine Muntz, 96 of Bear Valley, died Saturday at her home.
A mass of Christian burial will be held today.
At 11 a.m.
at St.
Killian's Catholic Church in Bear Valley, with visitation from 9.30 a.m.
until the time of service, burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Dorothy Elaine Muntz, 96 of Bear Valley.
Randall K.
Nimix, 80 of Blue River, died Sunday, October 25 at the Richland Hospital.
Funeral services will be held today at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
There will be a celebration of life lunch at 11.30 a.m.
with burial at the Richland Center Cemetery following the lunch.
Randall K. Nimix, 80 of Blue River.
Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center died Sunday, October 25th at the Richland Hospital after a hard fought battle with cancer.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday tomorrow at 11 o'clock at St.
Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.
Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home today from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
and tomorrow at the church from 9.30 until the time of mass at 11.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.
Thomas.
Lee Marshall, 68, of Richland Center.
James Robert Jim Auber of Chano, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 15.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at Hope Church of Chano, beginning with coffee, donuts, and visitation from 9 a.m.
until noon.
The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon,
Everyone is welcome.
The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.
When a date, location, and time are finalized, they will release the information here via WRCO.
James Robert Jim Allbaugh of Seanal, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.
Kimberly Ann
Kim Fry, 55 of Rich Lens Center, died Tuesday, October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 7 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.
and continuing until the time of service.
Burial will follow at the Basswood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55.
of Richland Center.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died Monday, October 12th at his home.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1st at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2.
With a short prayer service and lunch at noon, the Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be on Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
and lasting until time of service.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery.
in Bear Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
Good morning, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall, 35 degrees.
In Richland Center right now, headed to a high today, of 57 in the news, a Beloit man faces multiple charges after law enforcement discovered illegal drugs and weapons at his Crawford County Cabin over the weekend.
On the evening of Saturday, October 24th, law enforcement personnel contacted 44-year-old Christopher Charleau at his cabin on Willow Lane in the township of Wazika.
According to Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch, Charleaux exhibited signs of impairment from controlled substances during the interaction.
Charleaux, a convicted felon currently on active probation for a prior narcotics conviction, was subject to a search of his cabin under Wisconsin Act 79.
During the search, officers located loaded firearms, methamphetamine marijuana,
drug paraphernalia and evidence pointing toward illegal drug distribution.
Charlotte was taken into custody and transported to the Crawford County Jail, where tests confirmed positive results for methamphetamine, cocaine, and THC.
He has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
In a historic moment for Wisconsin Sports, Governor Tony Evers has officially declared today as Brewers' one-hour-way day across the state.
The proclamation comes in celebration of the Milwaukee Brewers securing their first-ever World Series Championship title, capping off
An extraordinary and record-breaking postseason run that captured the hearts of fans statewide.
The championship victory marks the culmination of a landmark 57th season in Milwaukee.
The Brewers set a franchise record with 103 regular season wins, captured their fourth consecutive division championship, and secured the top seed in Major League Baseball.
Carrying that momentum into October, the team registered 11 postseason wins, swept the championship series and tied Major League postseason records.
For consecutive wins and come from behind victories, Governor Evers highlighted the immense pride shared by Wisconsinites praising manager Pat Murphy, the coaching staff and the players.
for their relentless determination.
Beyond the emotional impacts, state officials noted the team's vital role in Wisconsin's cultural heritage and economic vitality, bolstered by recent bipartisan legislation ensuring the brewers remain in Milwaukee through at least 2050.
The Richland Center Ithaca equestrian team won its district competition and will compete in the Wisconsin Inter Scholastic Horsemanship Association State Championship this weekend at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
The event will feature around 300 riders from throughout Wisconsin.
Richland Center Ithaca is sending 11 girls to the competition.
In a collaborative emergency effort near Sextonville, Wisconsin DNR conservation warden Mike Williams played a crucial role in rescuing an injured pilot following a plane crash Monday, October 12.
Working alongside local law enforcement and firefighters, Warden Williams utilized his DNR airboat to navigate challenging swampy terrain and transport the pilot to safety.
The rescue unfolded in a waist-deep bog surrounded by thick cattails and mud.
Guided by a Richland County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant tracking the crash site via drone, Williams expertly maneuvered the airboat through the bog to reach the pilot and first responders.
Once aboard, the pilot was quickly ferried to an emergency staging area before being airlifted to a hospital for further treatment.
Following the pilot's extraction, Williams returned to the scene to assist emergency crews operating in 85 degree heat.
He transported three firemen
firefighters requiring hospital care for dehydration and completed multiple trips to recover heavy gear, turnout equipment, and extrication tools.
Rich Lund Center Fire Chief Scott Gould expressed deep gratitude for Williams' skilled response and the vital assistance provided by the DNR during the operation.
Williams' credited specialized warden
Boat training for his ability to handle the airboat under such demanding conditions.
Those interested in learning more about career opportunities as a conservation warden can visit the Wisconsin DNR recruitment page at dnr.wisconsin.gov.
Road safety officials across the state are renewing their call for increased vigilance behind the wheel.
As part of the annual Buckle Up, Phone Down campaign, the initiative aims to reduce preventable traffic crashes and severe injuries by focusing on two essential driving habits, securing seatbelts properly and eliminating mobile phone distractions.
Leaders emphasize that simple choices made before starting a vehicle can significantly alter safety outcomes for everyone sharing the road.
Distracted driving remains one of the primary factors
contributing to collision statistics each year.
Transportation experts note that looking away from the road
Even for a few seconds, drastically decreases reaction time, particularly in high density areas or construction zones.
State regulations strictly restrict handheld device use in vulnerable traffic areas and driver safety programs continue to urge motorists to find a safe location to park if answering a call or message becomes necessary.
Alongside minimizing distractions, seat belt usage continues to serve as the most effective defense against
related injury.
Safety statistics indicate the consistent restraint used drastically lowers fatality risks for vehicle occupants across all age groups.
Campaign organizers encourage community members, local businesses, and law enforcement agencies to participate actively by taking safety pledges and promoting responsible driving habits within their networks throughout the year.
A collaborative conservation effort between the National Wild Turkey Federation, Oneida County Forestry, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has successfully enhanced over 45 acres of critical wildlife habitat in northern Wisconsin, centered in the Lynn Block of the Oneida County Forest.
The project focused on maintaining essential wildlife openings and interconnecting access trails
Funding support provided through the Wisconsin NWTF State Chapter Superfund helped ensure these openings remained viable sanctuaries for native wildlife species in an otherwise densely forested landscape.
Openings within vast timber tracks serve a vital role for wild turkeys, particularly by creating indispensable
Brood rearing and nesting areas, young poles depend heavily on the rich insect populations supported by native grasses and forbs found in these open clearings, while surrounding forest cover offers protection from predators.
Without regular intervention, natural succession allows woody vegetation, shrubs and young saplings to encroach on these clearings, diminishing their ecological value.
To counteract this, management teams follow a structured five-year rotation.
to suppress unwanted brush, ensuring the habitat remains productive for years to come.
Friday's Roundup!
Richland Hospital, Badgerland, Florine, Cardinal Glass CG, Crystal Clean Storage, and Reedsburg Farmers Cooperative!
Join Hank and Phil for Friday laughter bigger than a raccoon in a snack aisle!
We've got cooking with Hank, where recipes are more of a suggestion and the smoke alarm is basically a sous chef.
That's just a bad choice.
And don't miss the word of the day.
Freshly invented on the spot by Hank with zero approval process.
Wrap up your week with chaos and just enough nonsense to make Monday nervous.
Good morning, young man.
Yeah, what's up, Hank?
Hey, buddy.
Have you had some long nights this week?
Have you?
Well, the Brewers, that was a postseason
volleyball.
That was something else last
night.
Five
sets and
very good
match.
There were times, you know, because in your mind, you know, volleyball is just such a roller coaster, right?
So in my mind, there were times like, well, it's a good season for River Valley.
They're going to lose.
It was a good season for Baroque.
I mean, it was just that way.
And then Baroque was up in the fifth Saturday, 11, six.
So I'm thinking, boy, this is, this is bad river.
All of a sudden they come back and win.
So
it's such an emotional
roller coaster ride.
It is.
And you are at Ithaca tonight.
Right.
Football for you.
I was going to give a shout
out.
Yes, it should be a really good one.
Black Hawk, six rivers.
So representing, uh,
Still a hard hitting conference.
I asked somebody yesterday was talking to somebody down there.
I said, what is it about the six rivers?
Do they still have a lot of farm kids?
And they said, yes, it's kind of a throwback, uh, a little bit.
So is it strong kids?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Oh yeah.
Don't underestimate it.
Yeah.
It's, it's
going to be a hard underestimate.
It's going to be a
hard hitting game.
It will be a, it will be a helmet popping game.
It will be.
So anyway, yeah, and then I
wanted to give a shout out to my radio counterparts from Varroqua too.
They were there covering it last night.
And, uh, so, uh, Gary Gilbertson and Pete Walby, give me any candy.
They did not.
No, they, their candy is usually three or four years old,
but, but
nonetheless.
So Pete is, and I know they wouldn't mind me saying this.
He is 84.
Wow.
Gary just turned 80.
And they're still going strong.
People say to me all the time, boy, you know, you're, you know, they look at me like I'm old, like you've been doing this a long time.
Like, wait a minute, those guys have been doing it since
the late sixties.
So, and good people.
Yeah, absolutely.
Oh, Gary, I'll tell you what.
So I'm, I'm surprised you didn't give me an old piece of candy or a wrapper.
Well,
there might be some left in the sports kit from wrestling.
I'm not sure you can go back and look.
I think it was it over the spring.
I was in
Kaston.
He goes, oh boy, I'm going to have to do the radio and then the umpire.
Yeah, I got Hank here.
Help you out.
Anyway, uh, today is cooking with Hank, but I have a couple of questions for you.
Okay.
Your question of the day, buddy.
Have you ever eaten something off the floor?
Well,
I'm
guessing it's not the five second rule.
I was
going to say the five second rule, but no, I've not other than just drop something and look both ways and it's fine.
You know,
Yeah, I mean, once in a while, if I'm cooking something for June, you know, I pick up, if she didn't see it, I pick it back up and put it on the platter.
You know, I mean, those kinds of things.
Wow.
You're a heck of a man, aren't you?
Let me ask
you
a question.
All right, so you're home by yourself, so you had June want to see the kiddos, okay?
And you drop a couple of cheese balls on the floor or Cheetos or whatever.
Yeah.
And you don't pick them up right away.
But when you walk through the living room, yep, I'm getting those.
And do you eat them?
Oh,
no, I would never eat them.
Uh-uh.
Seriously.
I do the right thing.
I'd probably kick them out of the chair.
Truth in broadcasting here today.
But, you know, at my house, it's
they wouldn't be there.
Well, the dogs would go.
Oh, wouldn't he be
all of that.
And when Squirty was around, that was, it was, he was done.
He was a great housekeeper
for me.
Scrapper.
Yeah.
You know, the thing I would drop, it was cleaned right
up.
If I need my floor, if I need my floor cleaned at home, my kitchen floor, I sprinkle shredded cheese on it.
Oh yeah.
Maybe it's just shiny.
Good idea.
Yeah.
You might be from Arkansas, or you might be from Peeridge, Phillip.
If your doorbell is somebody hollering, you decent?
I guess.
Yeah.
Decent.
Here
we go.
Here's your daily delivery, buddy.
Would you rather sneeze every time you lie or hiccup every time you flirt?
Oh boy.
Yes.
Well, I think the flirting days are gone.
Um, I would say, so you would definitely choose hiccup every time you flirt and that way you never have to sneeze.
Oh, that's, I suppose that's true.
Yeah.
So
I get the logic there.
Yeah.
Right.
All
right, buddy, here is your great recipe.
Okay, it's really good hillbilly pizza chips.
Oh
Always involves chips it seems like with you.
Well butter my biscuits and grease my skillet folks.
Have you ever wanted pizza but didn't have any pizza dough?
Pizza crust are enough money to get the delivery guy to drive six miles down a gravel road.
Well today we're making hillbilly pizza chips and they are good.
That's right.
Crispy, cheesy, greasy little circles of happiness.
Apparently these things went viral on something called TikTok so I tried them.
Let's see here.
And I don't know how much, I don't know a lot about TikTok.
The last time I heard TikTok at our house, grandpa was trying to get his pacemaker to work and the garage door opened.
His pocket watch.
Here's what you need.
Five ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese, 24 slices of pepperoni, a little cooking spray, pizza sauce, a ranch dressing for dipping, and a muffin top pan.
Very specific.
24 pepperoni.
What if you only have 23?
That would work too.
And you can also use sausage, hamburger, whatever.
Now I don't know why they call it muffin top.
I already got a muffin top.
I didn't need no special equipment to get it.
Just 30 years of biscuits and gravy and bad decisions.
Now here, let's get cooking.
Step one, fire up that oven, preheat to 375 degrees.
That's about as hot as Aunt Darlene got when she found out Uncle Leo where I was using her good kitchen towels to check the engine oil's
pickup.
Step two, grease those pans.
Spray your muffin top pan with cooking spray.
Don't overdo it.
We're making pizza chips not greasing up a hog for the county fair.
Step three, throw in the cheese.
Put a little shredded mozzarella in the circles of the pans.
Now spread it around nice and even.
If you drop some on the floor, just remember the five second rule.
But when Ian Cleming pick it up at our house, that's more than just a five day suggestion.
You know, you don't always food at my house.
No,
no, no.
Step four, slap on those pepperonis, put two slices of pepperoni on each pile of cheese.
Uh,
Two slices if you want.
Unless you're my cousin Earl, he thinks that porcelain control means making sure nobody else gets any.
That's, yeah, that's a good way.
Step five, bake them little rascals, slide that pan in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
And keep an eye on them.
Last time I told my brother-in-law Bubba to watch something in the oven, he pulled up a lawn chair, grabbed a soda and watched it for 45 minutes.
Never did turn on the oven.
He thought it was a TV show.
step six let them cool at those chips set for a minute or two and then put them on a paper towel and soak up the extra grease now that's something we don't normally do in my family grandpa always said if the grease ain't running down your elbow somebody didn't cook it right now it's time to eat them so what you've made you've made pepperoni on cheese and that cheese is crispy now okay okay
Dip those crispy little pizza chips and marijuana sauce and ranch dressing.
They're low carb keto friendly and suppose they're healthy than regular pizza I told Earl that I told Earl they're low carb.
He said good thing I can eat twice as many He ate all 12 chips half a bottle of ranch dressing and asked when supper was going to be ready.
Mmm.
Mmm.
I'm a snack.
Yeah, yeah
my final thought folks these pizza chips are so easy to make even my brother-in-law could do it now that's saying something because last thing's given he spent 20 minutes trying to figure out why his microwave wouldn't cook the turkey turns out he was using the kitchen timer on the stove so remember
You don't need pizza dough to make pizza.
You don't need fancy kitchen to cook by judging by my relatives.
You just don't you just and sure don't need brains to be hungry.
Hmm.
So
interesting.
Yeah.
So if it ain't crispy, cheesy or slightly greasy, it's probably ain't worth eating.
And if your doctor asks what you're eating healthy, tell him you're on, you're on a two, two ingredient diet.
Just don't mention half gallon of ranch dressing and you all keep your skillets hot and your relatives out of the kitchen.
Wonderful.
Boy, that's a nice one.
Yeah, really.
They're really good.
Well, it does sound good.
And you can also cook them in an air fryer.
Right.
Oh, okay.
You can't go wrong with pepperoni and cheese and chips.
Oh, there you go.
It's
amazing.
Uh-huh.
So, yeah, but anyway, yeah, it's pretty good.
Uh, one more joke.
How do you make a skeleton laugh, Phillip?
I
don't know.
Tickle its innards.
Funny bone.
Tickle is funny bone.
I think that was Mountain Dew's
slogan.
It'll tickle your innards.
Does grandpa Phil have any logic today young man?
Not usually.
It's time for poor old grandpa Phil's attic logic sponsored by Salt Wheel's Store in downtown Casanova since 1946.
A lot
of
my friends in Casanova, the banks
of the Lee Lake and the Booth of Filney.
Absolutely.
The corner.
Isn't that the corner?
Yeah, it's the Filney corner.
Yeah.
Hopefully nobody defaced it during,
you know, Halloween or anything like that.
So I know you've been busy this week and you didn't have time to do the give it logic.
So I gave you one.
Oh, so Grandpa Phil's logic.
Never go to bed angry.
Yeah.
Is
that, is that like some couples advice?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Never go to bed angry.
Right.
Huh.
Keep going, what does it mean?
Stay up and get your side of the story straight.
And that's why
he says, yeah, right.
Oh, well, grandma, grandma Rosie, my mom, I had lots of logic though.
And the other one that I kind of think of during this political season, if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say, you
know what?
I know we chuckle about it, but that's the truth.
It is the truth.
Absolute truth.
And it gets so old.
Right.
That's just me talking.
So
no, I think it's everybody talking, but
anyway,
November 3rd, and then we'll be getting the barrels off of highway 14 and we're going to have a big party.
We're like, what are we doing?
I don't know, we'll figure something out.
But yeah, that was, that was mom's, can't say nothing.
And then she'd always say, you know, uh, you got to be careful with who you chum
with.
Yes.
Chum.
Chum.
See chum now, when I see people say chum, I look at it as like old fish guts and stuff.
Oh
sure.
That's right.
Yeah.
We're chumming it.
Who are you chumming with?
I don't know,
but
I
ain't eating
that.
When I get that kid raised.
Jam, we shoulda raised chickens, I'm telling ya.
Gonna sit with my feet up in the air in there.
That's one of
the best lines ever,
though.
And then this is parent-teacher conference season two.
Boy, she dreaded that, too.
What those teachers
must think.
Did we dread it, or did they dread it?
Ah,
both, I think.
Oh, yes.
I hid in the barn.
you
know I in the
Himo
I hid but my dad as soon as my dad came down to my my mom and dad came back and I knew oh I was in trouble right
no I'd be working you'd never seen a kid pitch calf pens or anything better than me you know when they're at parenting they come down and
twice a year twice a year Phil
works
we need to talk to you what what's going
on like
huh
I clean the cap in
How am I dressed?
I even have my old pants on.
Word of the week, buddy, dropped you by our good friends at Oakwood Fruit Farm.
Here we go.
The word of the day is dimension.
Dimension?
Dimension, yep.
An intense, boy, I tell you what, that Rordbunders brought you by just all hanks tongue on.
An instant of casually calling attention to something.
All right.
Dimension.
Just to mention the pork and beans makes me gassy, Phil.
Oh, boy.
Yep.
Yep.
There it is.
Hey, I hope everybody has a great, great day.
Good luck to those Ithaca Bulldogs tonight.
Good luck to those Lady Black Hawks tomorrow night.
And good luck to us.
Yeah.
So get some sleep this weekend, my man.
I know you've had a busy week.
I don't know when.
We'll figure it out.
Yeah, we'll figure it out.
Yeah.
Anyway, maybe
I'll put on a long song.
Yeah.
Have a great day, buddy.
Good evening, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernol.
In a unanimous vote, the Board of Regents selected Dr. Tanjanita L. Johnson to serve as the next President of the Universities of Wisconsin.
Dr. Johnson currently serves as the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Alabama System.
bringing extensive higher education leadership experience to her new role, which officially begins on or around January 1st.
Dr. Johnson expressed deep gratitude for the Board's decision emphasizing public higher education's vital role in driving innovation, economic vitality, and opportunity across Wisconsin.
Regents Kyle Weatherly and A-Shock Rye commended her strong visionary leadership
proven system-wide experience, and commitment to uniting campus communities to move the university system forward.
Prior to her leadership at the University of Alabama system, Dr. Johnson held executive leadership positions at the University of Tennessee system, Stony Brook University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Mississippi Valley State University.
She holds degrees from the University of Alabama,
and Jackson State University.
Interim President Renee Wachter will continue serving until Dr. Johnson assumes office, after which Wachter will return to leading UW-Superior.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics has officially taken over administration of the Federal Drug Free Communities Grant, supporting the Partners for Prevention Coalition of Richland County in its mission to reduce youth substance use and promote family health.
The transition of leadership from the Richland School District became effective October 9th as the initiative enters year 8 of its 10-year funding cycle.
The partnership addresses key community health needs previously identified by the hospital, specifically focusing on substance use prevention, mental health and family wellness.
Former coalition leader Betsy Reisler originally established the effort with Sam McEvec now guiding coordination efforts across local schools, businesses, law enforcement and faith organizations.
Although fiscal management moves to the hospital, the Richland School District remains an active partner.
Leaders emphasize building sustainable prevention habits and inviting community members and volunteers to participate in ongoing local initiatives.
A 23-year-old Richland Center man, Elvaro Adame Reña, is facing multiple criminal charges in Richland County Circuit Court.
following a stabbing incident and subsequent police pursuit on October 18.
A criminal complaint filed October 23rd officially charges Adame Reña with eight counts including attempted first degree intentional homicide, stalking and first degree recklessly endangering safety.
According to police reports, Adami Rainier stabbed a female acquaintance multiple times on a sidewalk in the 100 block of North Main Street in Richland Center before fleeing in a vehicle.
The suspect was apprehended in Grant County after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash.
The victim was hospitalized with two stab wounds.
During an initial bail and bond hearing, Judge Lisa McDougal sent cash bond at $1 million.
Under the conditions of the bond, Adam E. Rainier is ordered to have no contact with the victim.
her residence or her place of employment.
He is prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol and must submit to breath, blood, or urine testing upon reasonable suspicion by law enforcement.
He is also banned from possessing dangerous weapons, including knives and firearms, and must maintain a home 24-hour curfew if released, with exceptions only for work, church, court, or legal meetings.
At his initial court appearance, Adami Rainier appeared via video in custody alongside a certified Spanish interpreter.
The court confirmed charges and maximum penalties and directed jail staff to assist the defendant in contacting the state public defender's office.
An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for November 3rd at 10.30 a.m.
in the Richland County Courthouse before Judge McDougal.
Baraboo hometown pharmacy has officially closed its doors.
The sudden announcement comes as a shock to the local community, but strict contractual obligations during the transition to Walgreens legally prevented the pharmacy from sharing the news earlier.
According to the pharmacy's team, the closure was driven by the unsustainable practices of pharmacy benefit managers.
In a comment posted on social media, pharmacy staff stated PBMs have continuously slashed prescription reimbursement rates below the actual costs of acquiring and dispensing medications, placing severe financial pressure on independent health care providers.
To ensure uninterrupted care, all active patient records and prescriptions have been transferred directly to Walgreens at 505 Broadway in Baraboo.
Patients requiring refills can reach Walgreens directly or contact an alternative preferred pharmacy to request a prescription transfer.
Starting November 1st, Wisconsin residents will have the opportunity to enroll in individual health insurance coverage through healthcare.gov.
The annual open enrollment period gives individuals and families across the state access to comprehensive high quality health plans offered on the federally facilitated marketplace.
Recent trends highlight the evolving landscape of health coverage in Wisconsin.
Following a record high number of enrollees during the 2025 plan year, enrollment dropped for 2026 amid market shifts and federal policy changes.
To maintain market stability and support coverage retention, state programs such as the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan continue to mitigate premium rate adjustments for consumers.
For the upcoming 2027 plan year, average weighted rates on the individual market are projected to increase by 21.7%.
State officials note that without the WIHSP program, rate increases would have reached an estimated 33%.
Despite these cost shifts, carrier participation remains intact.
Twelve insurers will offer marketplace plans while two carriers will provide ACA compliant coverage off the marketplace.
Residents seeking assistance with enrollment options can utilize statewide outreach resources including WISCovered.com or connect with certified navigators, local brokers, and application counselors to guide their coverage decisions.
With Halloween around the corner, communities across the area are preparing for a full schedule of festive gatherings, family-friendly events and traditional trick-or-treating.
Residents of all ages will find plenty of opportunities to show off their favorite costumes, enjoy sweet treats and celebrate the holiday safely throughout the weekend.
Festivities kick off tonight with multiple local activities.
The Richland Center Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Monster Mash Kids Night Out that began at 5 p.m.
and runs until 8 o'clock at the Richland Center Community Center.
Open to children ages 3 to 14, the event costs $15 per child and features gym games, crafts, a costume contest, a dance party, and snacks provided by the Richland Center Lions Club.
Movie Enthusiast aged 14 and older can head to the Richland Center City Auditorium at 6 p.m.
for a free screening of the classic 1922 silent vampire film, Nuff's Farrattu, sponsored by Neighborhood Housing Services.
Attendees in costume can register for a contest starting at 6.15 p.m.
prior to the show.
The excitement continues tomorrow with daytime and evening trick-or-treat gatherings.
The 40 and 8 local 1268 will host the Veterans Trick or Treat from 1 until 3 p.m.
at American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center featuring goodies, toys, school supplies, local emergency services, and many donkeys, Miss Purdy and Nestor.
From 1.30 p.m.
to 3.30 p.m., Pine Valley Community Village will present its Safe Trick or Treat, culminating in a 3 p.m.
costume contest.
Later in the afternoon, residents of Richland Hills Apartments welcome children
to get treats at Richland Hills in the ground floor comments from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
while the Richland Center free Methodist Church hosts its annual trunk or treat from 4 30 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
serving free hot chocolate and s'mores alongside candy.
Official designated trick-or-treating hours vary across area towns.
On Saturday, trick-or-treaters head out from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
in Dodgeville Gays Mills in Spring Green from 4 30
30 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
in Richland Center from 4 30 p.m.
to 7 30 p.m.
in basketball and from 5 until 7 in Evoca and Muscaday.
On Sunday, Highland will host its trick-or-treat hours from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution on area roads as children take to the streets for a ghoulishly good time.
A Beloit man faces multiple charges after law enforcement discovered illegal drugs and weapons at his Crawford County cabin over the weekend.
On the evening of Saturday, October 24th, law enforcement personnel contacted 44-year-old Christopher Sharlo at his cabin on Willow Lane in the township.
of Wasika.
According to Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch, Charleaux exhibited signs of impairment from controlled substances during the interaction.
Charleaux, a convicted felon currently on active probation for a prior narcotics conviction, was subject to a search of his cabin under Wisconsin Act 79.
During the search, officers located loaded firearms, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and evidence pointing toward illegal drug destruction.
Sharlow was taken into custody and transported to the Crawford County Jail where tests confirmed positive results for methamphetamine, cocaine, and THC.
He has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has proposed administrative rule updates under board order to enhance public safety surrounding the operation of all terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles across the state.
Following initial scope approval by the governor in June 2024 and the board in September 2024, the proposed measure introduces revised operational standards, window tinting guidelines, and rules regarding intoxicants.
for off-road vehicle operators.
A central focus of the rule is mitigating alcohol-related incidents on trails and roadways.
Department data indicates that between 2021 and 2025, 43% of fatal ATV and UTV crashes in Wisconsin involved alcohol.
contributing to 176 total fatalities and over 1,400 injuries.
To address these statistics, the rule explicitly prohibits the use of intoxicants while operating these vehicles and restricts open containers in passenger accessible areas, bringing Wisconsin standards into closer alignment with neighboring states.
The proposed rule also standardizes operational expectations for operators using public roadways and trails.
Key provisions include allowing hand and arm turn or stop signals in addition to or in place of signal lamps, giving conservation wardens statewide enforcement authority for signal violations.
Additionally, the rule establishes specific exemptions from window tinting requirements for vehicles manufactured before March 1st, 2027, as well as medical exemptions supported by written documentation from a physician or practitioner.
Vital statistics right after this.
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Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center, died Sunday at the Richland Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at St.
Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.
Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center.
Today from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m.
and tomorrow at the church from 9.30 until the time of Mass at 11.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.
Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center.
James, Robert, Jim Allbaugh of Shawno, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 15th.
A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at Hope Church of Shawno, beginning with coffee, donuts, and visitation from 9 a.m.
until noon.
The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon.
Everyone is welcome.
The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.
When a date, location, and time are finalized, they will release the information here via WRCO.
Swedberg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Shawno, are assisting the family with arrangements.
James Robert Jim Allbaugh of Shawno, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.
Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Rich Lenzener, died Tuesday, October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.
and continuing until the time of service.
Burial will follow in the Basswood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Kimberley and Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died Monday, October 12 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at the Phoenix Center from 11 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center.
Shirley Ann Lingard
91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In Lua Flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91, of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
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Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center, died Sunday, October 25th at the Richland Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday at 11 o'clock at St.
Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.
Burial will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Stafford Funeral Home in Richland Center Friday from 4pm until 7pm and Saturday
at the church from 930 until the time of Mass at 11.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Catholic School or a charity of your choice.
Tom is survived by his sons, Alex and Cammy Marshall, Andrew Andy Marshall, their mother, Deb Marshall, four grandchildren, three sisters, Janine Marshall.
Wendy and Richard Marshall, Celia and Roger Rush, brother Greg and Ingrid Marshall, brothers-in-law John, Jack Hasseberg, Ron and Leanne Hasseberg, Bill Hasseberg, Rod Reitz and Colleen Schrader, sisters-in-law Frannie Hasseberg and Doug Muller and Patty Hasseberg, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center.
James Robert Jim Auber of Shawnaw, Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center, died Thursday, October 15th.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at Hope Church of Shawnaw, beginning with coffee, donuts, and visitation from 9 a.m.
until noon.
The celebration of life will begin at noon, followed by a light luncheon.
Everyone is welcome.
The family is planning a local gathering of remembrance in Richland Center in the coming weeks.
When a date, location and time are finalized, they will release the information here via WRCO.
Swedberg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Shawno, are assisting the family.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mary, sons, Todd Albaugh, and Mike and Emily Ulysses, daughter, Heather and Michael Galoy, sisters Peggy Albaugh and Mary Albaugh, two grandchildren,
former wife Linda Wallace, several nieces, nephews, countless wrestlers, runners, assistant coaches, and friends.
James Robert Jim Olbaugh of Sean O. Wisconsin, formerly of Richland Center.
Kimberly Ann
Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center, died Tuesday, October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m.
and continuing until the time of service.
Burial will follow at the Basswood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
Survivors include her husband, John Fry, son, Logan Fry, daughter, Lindsay Fry and AJ Balarud, mother, Anne Chitwood, brother, Kevin Chitwood, sister, Sarah and Jeremy Byrd, father-in-law, Robert Fry, brothers-in-law, David and Mary Fry and Bobby Fry, sisters-in-law, Jan Holloway, Lisa McGlynn and Chris Fry, many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Kimberly Ann.
Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center died Monday, October 12 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1 at the Phoenix Center from 11 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family.
Mark Ewing is survived by his significant other, Jan Schroeder, two children, Casey Ewing and Mark and Megan Ewing, two grandchildren, two stepchildren, Jesse and Jill Carly Radke, and Ryan Schroeder, five siblings, Monty and Mary Ewing, Dan and Loretta Ewing, Randy and Brenda Ewing, and Jeanette Ewing, all of Richland Center and Cindy and Alan Smith of Round Rock, Texas.
Close friends Rick Morgan, Randy Larson, and Brent Gaffney.
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68, of Richland Center.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery.
in Bear Valley.
In Lua Flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley is survived by her five children, Janet and Larry Steadley, Janice and Jim Barnhart, Jeanette and Terry Scott, Janelle and Dan Stanitska and Lonnie and Mary Lingard.
20 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.
One sister, Karen Goodwin.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
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A 23 year old Richland Center man Elvaro Adami Rainia is facing multiple criminal charges in Richland County Circuit Court following a stabbing incident and subsequent police pursuit October 18th.
A criminal complaint filed October 23rd officially charges Adami Rainia with eight counts including attempted first degree, intentional homicide, stalking and first degree recklessly endangering safety according to
Police reports Adami Rainier stabbed a female acquaintance multiple times on a sidewalk in the 100 block of North Main Street in Richland Center before fleeing in a vehicle.
He was apprehended in Grant County after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash.
During an initial bail and bond hearing, Judge Lisa McDougal sent cash bond at $1 million.
Under the conditions of the bond, Adame Rainier is ordered to have no contact with the victim, her residence, or her place of employment.
He is prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol and must submit to breath, blood, or urine testing upon reasonable suspicion by law enforcement.
He's also banned from possessing dangerous weapons, including knives and firearms, and must maintain a home
for our curfew if released, with exceptions only for work, church, court, or legal meetings.
At his initial court appearance, Adame Rania appeared via video in custody alongside a certified Spanish interpreter.
The court confirmed charges and maximum penalties and directed jail staff to assist the defendant in contacting the state public defender's office.
An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for November 3rd at 10.30 a.m.
in the Richland County Courthouse before Judge McDougall.
Baraboo hometown pharmacy has officially closed its doors.
The sudden announcement comes as a shock to the local community, but strict contractual obligations during the transition to Walgreens legally prevented the pharmacy from sharing the news earlier.
According to the pharmacy's team, the closure was driven by the unsustainable practices of pharmacy benefit managers.
In a comment posted on social media, pharmacy staff stated PBMs have continuously slashed prescription reimbursement rates below the actual cost of acquiring and dispensing medications, placing severe financial pressure on independent healthcare providers.
To ensure uninterrupted care, all active patient records and prescriptions have been transferred directly to Walgreens at 505 Broadway in Baraboo.
Patients requiring refills can reach Walgreens directly or contact an alternative preferred pharmacy to request a prescription transfer.
Starting November 1st, Wisconsin residents will have the opportunity to enroll in individual health insurance coverage through Health Care
dot gov.
The annual open enrollment period gives individuals and families across the state access to comprehensive high quality health plans offered on the federally facilitated marketplace.
Recent trends highlight the evolving landscape of health coverage in Wisconsin.
Following a record high number of enrollees during the 2025 plan year, enrollment dropped for 2026 amid market shifts and federal policy changes.
To maintain market stability and support coverage retention, state programs such as the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan continue to mitigate premium rate adjustments for consumers.
For the upcoming 2027 plan year, average weighted rates on the individual market are projected to increase by 21.7%.
State officials note that without the WIHSP program, rate increases would have reached an
estimated 33%.
Despite these cost shifts, carrier participation remains intact.
12 insurers will offer marketplace plans, while two carriers will offer ACA compliant coverage off the marketplace.
Residents seeking assistance with enrollment options can utilize statewide outreach resources, including WISCovered.
or connect with certified navigators, local brokers, and application counselors to guide their coverage decisions.
With Halloween around the corner, communities across the area are preparing for a full schedule of festive gatherings, family-friendly events, and traditional trick-or-treating.
Residents of all ages will find plenty of opportunities to show off their favorite costumes, enjoy sweet treats, and celebrate the holiday safely throughout the weekend.
Festivities kick off tonight with multiple local activities.
The Richland Center Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Monster Mash Kids Night Out.
from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m.
at the Richland Center Community Center.
Open to children ages 3 to 14, the event costs $15 per child and features gym games, crafts, a costume contest, dance party, and snacks provided by the Richland Center Lions Club.
Online registration is available via richlandscenter.activityredge, that's activityreg.com.
Movie Enthusiasts ages 14 and older can head to the Richland Center City Auditorium at 6 p.m.
for a free screening of the classic 1922 Silent Vampire film Nosferatu, sponsored by Neighborhood Housing Services.
Attendees in costume can register for a contest starting at 6 p.m.
prior to the show.
The excitement continues Saturday with daytime and evening trick-or-treating gatherings.
The 40 and eight local 1268 will host the Veterans Trick-or-Treat from 1 until 3 p.m.
at American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center featuring goodies, toys, school supplies, local emergency services, and donkeys, Miss Purdy and Nestor.
From 1.30 p.m.
to 3.30 p.m., Pine Valley Community Village will present its Safe Trick-or-Treat
culminating in a 3 p.m.
costume contest.
Later in the afternoon, residents of Richland Hills Apartments welcome children to get treats at Richland Hills in the ground floor commons from 4 p.m.
until 7 p.m., while the Richland Center Free Methodist Church hosts its annual trunk retreat from 4.30 p.m.
to 7 p.m., serving free hot chocolate and s'mores alongside candy.
Official designated trick-or-treating hours vary across area towns.
Saturday, trick-or-treaters head out from
until 7 in Dodgeville, Gays Mills and Spring Green from 4 30 to 7 p.m.
in Richland Center from 4 30 to 7 30 in Bosque Bell and from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
in Evoca and Muscaday on Sunday Highland will host its trick-or-treat hours from 1 to 3 p.m.
Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution on area roads as children take to the streets for a ghoulishly good time.
In a historic moment for Wisconsin sports, Governor Tony Evers has officially declared today as Brewers One Hour Way Day.
Across the state, the proclamation comes in celebration of the Milwaukee Brewers securing their first ever World Series Championship title, capping off an extraordinary and record-breaking post-season run that captured the hearts of fans statewide.
The championship victory marks the culmination of a landmark 57th season
Milwaukee.
The Brewers set a franchise record with 103 regular season wins, captured their fourth consecutive National League Central Division title, and secured the top seed in Major League Baseball.
Carrying that momentum into October, the team registered 11 post-season victories, swept the National League Championship Series, and tied Major League post-season records for consecutive wins and come from behind victories.
Governor Evers highlighted the immense pride shared by Wisconsinites praising manager Pat Murphy, the coaching staff, and the players for their relentless determination.
Beyond the emotional impact, state officials noted the team's vital role in Wisconsin's
cultural heritage and economic vitality, bolstered by recent bipartisan legislation, ensuring the brewers remain in Milwaukee through at least 2050.
A Beloit man faces multiple charges after law enforcement discovered illegal drugs and weapons at his Crawford County cabin over the weekend.
On the evening of October 24th, law enforcement personnel contacted 44-year-old Christopher Charleau at his cabin on Willow Lane in the township of Wazika.
According to Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch, Charleau exhibited signs of impairment from controlled substances during the interaction.
Charleau, a convicted felon currently on active probation for a prior narcotics conviction, was subject to a search of his cabin under Wisconsin Act 79.
During the search, officers located loaded firearms, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and evidence pointing to illegal drug distribution.
Charleau was taken into custody and transported to the Crawford County Jail where tests confirmed positive results for methamphetamine,
cocaine and THC.
He has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has proposed administrative rule updates under board order to enhance public safety surrounding the operation of all terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles across the state.
following initial scope approval by the governor in June of 2024 and the board in September 2024.
The proposed measure introduces revised operational standards, window tinting guidelines and rules regarding intoxicants for off-road vehicle operators.
A central focus of the rule is mitigating alcohol-related incidents on trails and roadways.
Department data indicates that
between 2021 and 2025, 43% of fatal ATV and UTV crashes in Wisconsin involved alcohol, contributing to 176 total fatalities and over 1,400 injuries.
To address these statistics, the rule explicitly prohibits the use of intoxicants while operating these vehicles and restricts open containers in passenger-accessible areas, bringing Wisconsin standards into closer alignment with neighboring states.
The proposed rule also standardizes operational expectations for operators using public roadways and trails
Key provisions include allowing hand and arm turn or stop signals in addition to or in place of signal lamps, giving conservation wardens statewide enforcement authority for signal violations.
Additionally, the rule establishes specific exemptions
from window tinting requirements for vehicles manufactured before March 1st, 2027, as well as medical exemptions supported by written documentation from a physician or practitioner.
Governor Tony Evers recently highlighted the expanding influence of Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry, recognizing working farms that generate crucial supplemental income by accommodating the public demand for authentic farm recreation, education, and fresh food.
This growing sector not only supports individual farmers, but also serves as a key driver of economic vitality for rural communities across the state.
impact study conducted by the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association reveals that agritourism contributes over $765 million to the state economy based on 2025 visitor data from a sample of 240 agritourism destinations.
The study recorded more than 4.3 million local and out-of-state visitors.
WATA Executive Director Sheila Everhart emphasized that this data provides concrete proof of how farm destinations strengthen rural economies and enhance Wisconsin's overall economic reputation.
Agritourism encompasses a wide range of activities, including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, flower farms, orchards, vineyards, Christmas tree farms, and agricultural event venues.
Funded through a USDA specialty crop block grant, the study demonstrated that visitor spending extends far beyond the farm gate, benefiting local restaurants, lodging providers, retailers,
gas stations, and other community businesses.
Additionally, agritourism allows agricultural producers to diversify operations, establish new revenue streams, and build lasting connections with consumers.
as consumer interest in authentic locally sourced experiences continues to rise.
Wisconsin Farms are well positioned for future growth.
WATA plans to leverage the study's insights to collaborate with business and civic leaders, fostering continued development and awareness of agricultural tourism throughout the state.
The complete executive summary of the study is available online at wiagtourism.com.
Night of Laughs with family-friendly comedian Mickey Bell will be held tonight at 630 at Grace Community Church in Richland Center.
Mickey Bell is the 2021 country music comedian of the year.
He brings family-friendly comedy to 250 events a year all over the United States.
In rural towns, Mickey performs for free thanks to local sponsors so families can actually afford to attend his Night of Laughs.
General admission tickets are free.
and VIP tickets, which include both a meet and greet and chili dinner, can be purchased for $30.
Reserve all seats at vmickibell, vmickibell.com.
Doors will be open at 5.30 for VIP ticket holders, and it's 6.15 for general admission.
Any questions or to sponsor, please call 608-604-6780.
Emergency responders in the town of Arena were called to two separate traffic incidents along County Road K yesterday.
The first incident occurred early in the morning around 7.14 in the 5,000 block of County Road K. Emergency crews including the Arena Fire Department, Arena EMS and an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a collision between a car and a deer.
One individual involved in the crash was transported to a local hospital.
for further evaluation.
Later that evening at approximately 8.14 p.m.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to a second incident near the intersection of County Road K and Sweeney Road following a report of a single vehicle rollover.
The Arena Fire Department, Arena EMS, and an Iowa County Sheriff's Deputy again responded to provide assistance at that scene.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice, alongside a multi-state coalition, has reached a landmark $220 million settlement with General Motors, following allegations that the automaker unlawfully collected and sold driver's private location and behavioral data to third-party data brokers and insurance companies.
Out of the total settlement, amount Wisconsin has slated to receive roughly $5.12 million.
Under the agreement, GM is strictly required to obtain affirmative express consent from consumers before gathering or sharing any driving or location information.
Investigative findings revealed that between 2016 and 2024, GM enrolled millions of vehicle owners in its smart driver feature often during the vehicle
purchase process at dealerships where employees frequently accepted terms without explicit customer consent.
Although pitched as a safety tool, GM provided this sensitive driving data to brokers under contracts designed for insurance product integration.
Consequently, insurers used metrics such as speed,
breaking habits and trip times to adjust driver premiums frequently without the knowledge or consent of the policy holders.
Systemic errors further compounded the issue as the on-star application incorrectly informed over 370,000 users that they were not enrolled in tracking while their data was actively being gathered and monetized.
Following public exposure of these practices, GM terminated the smart driver program.
Beyond the monetary penalties, the settlement mandates robust privacy protections, including mandatory internal and external privacy assessments, comprehensive data minimization, and mandatory dealership compliance training.
In a major effort to secure the nation's energy infrastructure and enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, the U.S.
Department of Energy announced a $237 million funding opportunity today.
This initiative aims to strengthen supply chains for essential electric grid components while delivering significant financial benefits, including an estimated $125 million in annual utility savings and keeping
keeping $50 million annually within the American economy instead of relying on foreign suppliers.
The strategic investment is designed to ensure a reliable electricity flow for families and businesses across the country.
by promoting the refurbishment and reuse of critical equipment alongside the adoption of domestically sourced materials.
The program seeks to lower energy costs, enhance grid reliability, and meet rising electricity demands while solidifying the nation's leadership in foundational energy technologies.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the administration's focus on revitalizing domestic industry, noting that investing in America
American-made technologies reduces dependency on foreign suppliers to deliver affordable, reliable power.
The $237 million funding opportunity is split into two targeted areas.
Up to $50 million will go toward projects advancing the refurbishment and reuse of existing grid materials, and up to $187 million is allocated for projects expanding the use of U.S.-sourced subcomponents and alternative materials.
serving as the inaugural effort under the broader grid supply chain program, authorized for up to $375 million.
This initiative will be followed by further funding announcements next year focused on next generation technologies like solid state transformers.
Interested applicants must submit concept papers by November 20th.
A 50-year-old Black River Falls man was arrested Thursday evening in Monroe County for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, marking his ninth OWI offense.
According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, TOMA Post, a trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-94 Eastbound near Mile Marker 142 at approximately 9.06 p.m.
due to an equipment violation.
During the stop, the trooper discovered that the driver, Vern E. White Eagle,
was operating without a valid driver's license, lacked a mandatory ignition interlock device, and was actively on probation and parole.
A Monroe County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit assisted at the scene.
Following a positive alert from the K-9, officers searched the vehicle and located suspected methamphetamine, THC, and open intoxicants.
After failing standardized field sobriety tests, White Eagle was taken into custody and transported to Toma Health for
an evidentiary blood draw.
He was subsequently booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of OWI ninth offense and a probation hold.
Wisconsin's newly drawn legislative maps have Democrats sighing their best chance in years to gain control of the state Senate.
Political scientist Anthony Szergoski of UW La Crosse says just a handful of competitive districts could decide which party holds power in Madison.
Democrats would need to flip several Republican-held Senate seats
To win a majority, Sragowski says while control of the legislature is very much up for grabs, only a small number of races are truly competitive headed into election day.
A 37 year old man accused in the naked theft of a Wisconsin Rapids ambulance has a plea deal.
Benjamin Felts pleaded no contest to charges of recklessly endangering safety and misdemeanor OWI, but will not serve prison time if he completes seven years of probation.
Terms include mental health assessments and treatment, plus some $32,000 in restitution.
Felts stripped down and jumped in the driver's seat of the vehicle as two paramedics were working in the back.
No one was injured in the incident, including the patient.