Today is Saturday, October 31st.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died on October 12th at his home.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2 o'clock with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt Funeral Inc.
service is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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.
Along with 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, along with 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 held on Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with the visitation starting at 10 o'clock until the time of the service at 11.30.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In Louis Flowers, memorials may be given to the UW-American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley Lingard is survived by her five children,
Janet and Larry Sedley, Janice and Jim Barnhart, Jeanette and Terry Scott, Janelle and Dan Stanitka, and Lonnie and Mary Lingard, along with 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
One sister, Kara Goodwin, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley,
and Spring Green.
Today is Saturday, October 31st.
Good afternoon for WRC News on this Halloween holiday.
I'm Caitlin O'Connell.
The race for Wisconsin governor is the most expensive ever for this position in the state.
According to WIS Politics Review, candidates in outside groups have already spent $166 million on the race between Democrat Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
and Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany.
Republicans have accounted for $117.5 million in spending so far, with Tiffany the biggest individual spender by a large margin.
The $47 million on Tiffany's campaign finance reports has nearly matched the entire Democratic spending effort, including by outside groups, the Crawley campaign, and candidates that ran against him for the nomination.
For Tiffany, Restoration of America PAC, largely funded by an Illinois businessman, has reported almost $20 million in independent expenditures, while LinkedIn's co-founder has donated $8 million to the state Democratic Party in recent weeks.
An investigation is underway in Viroqua following a reported criminal trespassing incident involving the household of Viroqua city mayor, Krista Brown.
According to release issued by the Verroqua Police Department, local authorities received a report on Monday stating the 50-year-old Verroqua resident Evan Blatner entered Mayor Brown's home without permission during daylight hours.
Blatner is married to a current Verroqua older person.
To prevent any potential conflict of interest, the Verroqua Police Department handed over the lead investigation to the Vernon County Sheriff's Department.
Following the inquiry, Blatner was taken into custody on charges of criminal trespassing and transported to the Vernon County Jail.
Formal charges are expected to be filed through the Vernon County District Attorney's Office.
The police chief for Verroqua released the details to keep the community informed as legal proceedings move forward.
Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight as daylight saving time comes to an end early tomorrow morning.
At 2 a.m.
Sunday clocks will be turned back to 1 a.m.
giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep.
The time change marked the return to standard time as signals shorter daylight hours as the region heads into the late fall and winter months.
Safety officials encourage residents to use the time change as a reminder to check and replace batteries and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
The seasonal clock adjustment is also a good opportunity to review family emergency plans and emergency supply kits.
Drivers should be prepared for darker evening commutes in the weeks ahead, while morning travelers may notice more daylight during the early hours of the day.
While some states and lawmakers have discussed ending the twice yearly clock changes, the practice remains in effect for most of the United States.
Daylight saving time will return next spring when clocks move forward one hour.
But for now, remember, fall back this Sunday and enjoy an extra hour of sleep.
In a unanimous vote, the Board of Regents selected Dr. Tanya 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 commended her strong visionary leadership, proven statewide 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.
Are the current interim president will continue serving until Dr. Johnson assumes office, after which she will return to leading UW Superior.
Fall 2026 headcount across the universities of Wisconsin reached 164,000
579 students maintaining robust overall figures despite a slight 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Official 10th day enrollment metrics show the first year enrollment held steady at 28,442 students
while high school special enrollment surged to a record 14,579.
Up 6.2% from fall 2025, as dual enrollment initiatives continue to gain momentum.
The minor dip in total enrollment has largely driven by international student numbers, which fell by 1,134 to a total of 8,889.
Nevertheless, access initiatives expanded substantially.
Direct Admit Wisconsin welcomed approximately 7,800 new students, a notable increase from the 5,200 last year, representing nearly half of the first year enrollments at participating campuses.
The interim president highlighted the system's resilience and broader mission, emphasizing that expanding pathways through direct admin had high school programs and adult-orientated options like UW flexible option remains critical to serving students and supporting the state economy.
Orange you glad the Brewers won the World Series.
Florida's natural made good on a World Series wager, the Wisconsin Premier Sausage Maker
with Wisconsin's premier sauces maker, Johnsonville, by spending more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin following the Brewer's Championship clinching win over the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night.
A portion of the orange juice was displayed outside the Italian Community Center along Friday's championship parade route in Milwaukee.
With fans able to pick up
pick up cartons of orange juice and take photos with the shipment.
If the Milwaukee Brewers had lost, the Sheboygan Falls-based Johnsonville would have sent 213,554 broadwares to Tampa, one for every resident of this city.
Halloween is here.
Trick-or-treat hours in area communities this weekend are tonight from 4 until 7 in Dodgeville
Gaze Mills and Spring Green from 4.30 until 7 o'clock in Richland Center from 4.30 till 7.30 in Boscobel and from 5.00 until 7.00 in Evoca and Muscaday.
Hours tomorrow will be from 1.00 until 3.00 o'clock for Highland.
Irreminder to motorists to be cautious as many little ghosts and goblins will be out and about enjoying the traditional Halloween activity.
There also is a wide variety of spectacular Halloween activities to take part in today and tonight.
They include Veterans Trick or Treat hosted by 488 Local 1268 from 1 until 3 o'clock this afternoon at the American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center.
All are welcome to come in your Halloween finest.
They will not only be giving out goodies, but toys and school supplies as well.
The American Legion family, the mini-donkeys Miss Purdy and Esther, who will attend pending the weather, and the 48-date Locomotive and Richland County Sheriff's Department and EMS, and the Richland Center Police and Fire Departments will all be at the event.
Pine Valley Community Village's Safe Trick or Treat will be from 1.30 until 3.30 this afternoon,
The event will also feature a costume contest at 3 o'clock.
Come on out and enjoy a well-lit community-sponsored trick-or-treating event.
If you have any questions, contact activities at 608-647-2138, extension 1728.
Get treats at Richland Hills will be held from 4 until 7 at Richland Hills Apartments and Richland Center.
Several residents will be gathered in the ground floor commons area with goodies for the kiddos.
All tricks or treats are encouraged to attend.
All trick and treaters are encouraged to attend and show off your costumes.
The Richelon Center free Methodist Church will once again be hosting trunk or treat from 4.30 until 7.00 tonight.
Stop by for free hot chocolate and s'mores as well as candy and treats.
Trick or treat with the Richland Center Fire Department from 4.30 until 7 this evening.
Firefighters will be handing out treats to all trick or treaters at the fire station.
Fire trucks will also be stationed throughout the community handing out candy.
Stay safe and have a ghoulish good time celebrating Halloween.
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 on 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 originally asked to establish the effort with Sam Makovic 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.
Today is Saturday, October 31st.
Good morning for WRCO News on this Halloween morning.
I'm Caitlin O'Connell.
A 23-year-old Richland Center man, Elvarno Adami-Reina, is facing multiple criminal charges in Richland County Circuit Court following a stabbing incident and subsequent police pursuit on October 18th.
A criminal complaint filed on October 23rd
officially charges a dummy rena with eight counts.
Attempted first degree intentional homicide, stalking, first degree recklessly endangering safety, second degree recklessly endangering safety, operating well revoked, ignition interlock device tampering, failure to install, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping.
According to police reports, Adami Reina 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, the judge set the cash bond at $1 million.
Under the conditions of the bond, Adami Reina 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 and 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 Reina appeared via video in custody.
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 and the Richland County Courthouse before the judge.
Halloween is here.
Trick or treat hours and area communities this weekend are tonight from 4-7 in Dodgeville, Gays Mills and Spring Green, from 4-30 until 7 o'clock in Richland Center, from 4-30 until 7-30 in Bosquebell, and from 5-7 in Evoca and Muscaday.
I wish tomorrow will be from 1 until 3 in Highland.
Irreminder to motorists to be cautious.
Many little ghosts and goblins will be out and about enjoying the traditional Halloween activity.
There also is a wide variety of spectacular Halloween activities to take part in today and tonight.
They include Veterans Trick or Treat hosted by the 488 Local 1268 from 1 until 3 o'clock at the American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center.
All are welcome to come in your Halloween finest.
They will be not only giving out goodies, but toys and school supplies as well.
The American Legion family, the mini-donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, pending weather, the 488 Locomotive, Richland County Sheriff's Department and ENMS, and the Richland Center Police and Fire Departments will all be at the event.
Pine Valley Community Village's safe trick-or-treat will be from 1.30 until 3.00 today.
The event will also feature a costume contest at 3.00.
Come on out and join a well-lit community-sponsored trick-or-treating event.
If you have any questions, you can contact activities at 608-647-2138 extension 1728.
Get treats at Richland Hills will be from 4 until 7 at the Richland Hills Apartments in Richland Center.
Several residents will be gathered in the ground floor commons area with goodies for the kiddos.
All trick or treaters are encouraged to attend and show off your costumes.
The Richland Center free Methodist Church will once again be hosting trunk or treat from 4.30 until 7.
Stop by for free hot chocolate and some more as well as candy and treats.
Trick or Treat with Richland Center Fire Department from 4.30 until 7.
Firefighters will be handing out treats to all Trick or Treaters at the fire station.
Fire trucks will also be stationed throughout the community handing out candy.
Stay safe and have a ghoulish good time celebrating Halloween today.
Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight as daylight saving time comes to an end early
tomorrow morning.
At 2 a.m.
on Sunday, clocks will be turned back to 1 a.m., giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep.
The time change marks the return to standard time and signals shorter daylight hours as the region heads into the late fall and winter months.
Safety officials encourage residents to use the time change as a reminder to check and replace batteries and smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
The seasonal clock adjustment is also a good opportunity to review family emergency plans and emergency supply kits.
Drivers should be prepared for darker evening commutes in the weeks ahead, while morning travelers may notice more daylight during the early hours of the day.
While some states and lawmakers have discussed ending the twice yearly clock changes, the practice remains in effect for most of the United States.
Daylight saving time will return next spring when clocks move forward one hour.
For now, remember, fall back this Sunday and enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
In the upcoming November election, Wisconsin voters will decide on Assembly Joint Resolution 10, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would amend Section 18 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Under Wisconsin statute 323.10, the governor is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the state, or any portion of it, including public health emergencies, if a disaster or imminent threat of a disaster exists.
The proposed constitutional measure explicitly prohibits the state government, as well as local political subdivisions like cities and counties,
from ordering the closure of places of worship or banning gatherings within them during any such national, state, or local emergency.
The state legislature referred the amendment to the ballot largely along party lines, passing the assembly by a 56 to 43 vote, and the Senate by an 18 to 15 vote, with Republicans supporting the resolution and nearly all Democrats opposing it.
Supporters argue that the amendment is essential to safeguard fundamental religious liberties.
Drawing on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when Governor Tony Evers issued Executive Order No.
12 restricting non-essential operations while deeming religious gatherings over 10 people non-essential, proponents point out that they view as a clear injustice.
They emphasized that some commercial establishments were allowed to remain open while houses of worship were shuttered.
Even when faith communities were prepared to follow equivalent safety protocols.
Supporters contend that religious freedom is an unalienable right to...
requiring equal protection under the law, ensuring faith groups are not treated as secondary during future crises.
Conversely, opponents such as State Senator Chris Larson and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin warned that the measures threaten public safety and health.
With Wisconsin having lost nearly 19,000 residents to COVID-19, critics argue that restricting public health officials from temporarily limiting large indoor gatherings
could lead to unnecessary loss of life during future pandemics.
Opponents also point out that temporary physical closures do not infringe upon religious freedom, giving that modern technology enables congregations to conduct services virtually and practice their faith at home while keeping communities safe.
Voters will be presented with a clear choice on the ballot regarding this restriction.
A yes vote supports the constitutional amendment,
to prohibit state and local governments from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship during a declared state of emergency.
A no vote opposes this prohibition, maintaining the government's authority to enforce temporary closures of places of worship along with other facilities during public health and emergency crises.
Today is Saturday, October 31st.
Thomas Lee Marshall, 68 of Richland Center, died Sunday at the Richland Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
A funeral mass will be held today at 11 o'clock at St.
Mary's The Assumption Catholic Church in Richland Center.
Barrow will be in the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held today at the church from 9.30 until the time of the mass at 11.
In Louis Flower's memorials may be made to St.
Mary's Catholic School or a charity of choice.
A celebration of life will begin at noon followed by a light luncheon.
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 on W-R-C-O.
The Swenberg Funeral Home and Hope Church, both of Schwano, are assisting the family with the arrangements.
Of James, Robert, Jim, Alba, of Schwano, and formerly of Richland Center.
Kimberly Ann Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center, died October 20 at UW Hospital in Madison.
A celebration of life will be held today at 11 o'clock at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 9 and continuing until the time of the service at 11.
Bear will follow in the Basswood Cemetery.
In Louis Flowers, memorials may be given to the family.
For Kimberly Ann,
Kim Fry, 55 of Richland Center.
Mark Edwin Ewing, 68 of Richland Center, died Monday at his home.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at the Phoenix Center from 11 until 2 o'clock with a short prayer service and lunch at noon.
The Pratt Funeral Inc.
service is assisting the family with arrangements.
From Mark Edwin Ewing,
68 of Richland Center.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at the Salk Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 1130 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with a visitation starting at 10 o'clock until the time of the service.
at 11.30.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In Louis Flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
For Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley in Spring Green.