Today is November 2nd.
These are today's vital statistics.
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 visitations starting at 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
A private family burial will be held at St.
Killian Cemetery
in Bear Valley.
In Louis Fowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley Ann Guard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
Christine
M.B.
58 of Richland Center died at home Friday, September 18th.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7th from 12.30 p.m.
to 3.30 p.m.
at the Richland Center Community Center.
Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Christine M.B.
58 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
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Hey
everybody, what's going on here?
Yes, indeed.
I'm flying silo, not silo.
Flying solo this morning, Hank Bray, you know, he's out and about.
He must be late getting here.
So we'll have to dock him his pay at least a little bit anyway today as we reminisce a little bit about boy, it was an exciting weekend.
Lots of stuff going on sports wise.
Oh, there you are.
Thanks for taking time.
I got caught up up there.
Yes.
All right.
How are you doing?
Well, I'm doing fine.
Happy Monday.
Happy November 2nd.
Right.
Yes.
How about Ithaca Weston?
Oh my goodness.
What a game.
What a game Friday.
What a game Saturday.
Oh yeah.
River Valley,
making it the state and volleyball.
What a huge week for Wisconsin fans.
Especially around here.
It was.
Absolutely.
But you know, Brewers win, Packers win, Bulldogs win, River Valley, Blackhawks win.
Badgers didn't win.
Arkansas didn't win.
So we're good.
Life is normal.
But, you know, what, what the, uh, Ithaca Western football team, River Valley volleyball team have in common is, um, the word to be perseverance because
we know there's, there's
peaks and valleys and, uh, Ithaca Western down 16 to nothing
came back.
A lot of teams would just go, there's no way.
Yep.
And one 18 to 16.
And you know what, what it will fight.
Those kids just fight, fight and fight.
So it should be a good one Friday night.
Yeah, it should be.
It should be
a good one Saturday more or Friday more.
You and I will be
putting the
miles on.
Yeah.
Well, somebody would be putting the miles on.
Someone's going to be putting the snooze on.
Do you want to ride in the vibe?
Oh, I don't care.
You can drive my car.
Okay.
Well, I can do that.
I just wonder if we could, if we could both fit in the mini.
I don't know.
We have a lot of equipment to haul too.
That ain't no problem there.
We strap that on the back,
strap it on the back or
the top or something.
Yeah, sure.
So anyway, yeah, but that little, that little mini.
Yeah, right.
Yeah, it's ready to go now.
You need to get your pilot's license so we can get back, you know, from Green Bay faster afterwards for the football.
Can we take monster cookies from Christie's?
I guess.
I mean, will the company buy monster cookies for our food?
I'll have to see if it's in the budget.
Oh, yeah.
Thanks a lot.
Your question of the day.
Were you a jock nerd or baddie?
What?
A jock nerd or a baddie?
When I was in high school,
I would say I was a certain, I don't know if I was a baddie or not.
I
don't know.
It's like always in trouble.
Oh,
well, of course I was all three then.
What are
you
now?
Well, I'm not a jock.
No, nerd.
Lean in that way.
Probably.
Yeah.
Always in trouble leaning in that way.
Sometimes
right.
Exactly.
Two thirds out of three ain't bad, Phil.
I had, I
was like Ferris Bueller though.
I could fit in with the jocks and the, you know, whoever,
the
chameleon.
They all thought I was a righteous dude.
Well, really?
Yeah.
Righteous dude.
I don't think I've heard that in a long time.
Ferris Bueller's day off.
Yeah.
You might be from Arkansas, Phil.
When you parallel parking always damage three cars.
Oh, right.
yours, the front and back, right?
Yes.
Well, the, a lot of these new cars park themselves.
Isn't that amazing?
Oh, it's crazy.
Yeah.
I don't know that the vibe doesn't yet.
No, but the vibe is small enough.
It's kind of like the mini, you know, if you can't park that, then you better go back to the DMV and see if you, maybe you need to go get your license
again, again.
Yeah.
I can park it for that.
I can put, I can squeeze that thing pretty much in anywhere.
Right.
Yeah.
Me too.
Yeah.
So if I,
If you pulled up all the way in a parking spot, I could probably fit right behind
you.
Probably.
Yeah.
Yeah.
The vibe of the mini together, that'd make up like one car.
Yeah.
If we're lucky, if we may have a couple of horse could get together in that, maybe a couple of horse, couple of horses, you know, like your daily dilemma, Phillip, would you rather have your alarm clock spray water when it goes off or call June every time you hit the snooze button?
Yeah, I'd say water.
I
don't even water.
Yep.
Oh, well,
speaking of
which yesterday, um, you know, I had, I was just totally blown away that we changed the clocks yesterday.
I, I, for, I had it in my mind all along that it was November 7th.
And then I, somebody here, I think it was either Adam or somebody last week said, no, it's this week.
No, it's not.
It is.
So that threw me off.
And then, you know, I mentioned it a few times Saturday, but then I forgot yesterday here.
I thought I was sleeping in.
Yeah, I did too.
Got up and like, wow, I slept a long time.
Oh, wait
a minute.
No, I didn't.
Oh, it's 630.
Yeah.
And then that's what I thought.
I was like, wow, I did sleep on because we're up early.
Right.
And it's like, Oh, no.
Yeah.
When you claim you're already up, might as well just join up.
Got a little dark early.
Yeah, it didn't.
I don't like that.
Me at my personal idea, but my mom loves it really.
Oh She likes the dark she would have to be after Having kids like us, I guess.
Yeah, right should have raised chickens.
I guess I guess you did raise chickens.
We did but yeah, Jim we should have raised chickens Today is Chet's Chuckle Bruce.
That's right.
Chet's Chuckle.
That's right.
Um
I wonder if the barber shop's kid has anything today.
I
don't know if he does
or not.
I don't know.
Left over Halloween candy.
Yes.
Why is it so cheap to throw a party at a haunted house?
I don't know.
Because the ghosts bring all the boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo
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Do you put fertilizer on them?
I said no, I'll put mom's pie and sugar.
Mom's pie crust and sugar.
Yeah, that's a sixth grade comedy club.
Is it?
Yeah, it was, it was, it was actually, do you put manure on your strawberries?
No, milk and sugar.
I
don't put milk on my strawberries.
Yeah,
I don't know
if I do.
I use pie crust.
My mom makes this homemade pie crust.
Oh,
put that on your berries?
Well, crumble it all down in there in the bowl.
And
my mom usually lets the,
Strawberry set for all day.
We get that juice and put sugar on.
Oh boy.
Oh boy.
Talk about home.
That's home.
Sounds good.
Yes.
Yeah.
Why'd the chicken cross the basketball court, Phillip?
Cheapers.
I don't know because the ref called the foul.
Oh boy.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Nice
job roughing the game the other night.
Oh,
thank
you.
Ithaca.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Ithaca Western football.
Yeah.
Again, um,
I salute all officials that do it, but sometimes they take a long time to make decisions.
You guys are just right now.
That's our goal.
You don't want to take the minimum or give momentum to somebody during that call or timeout.
Don't
conference every single time.
Our timeouts are pretty right on the money, aren't they?
Yeah.
Very good job.
That's my timing.
Yeah.
No,
I think it was Tim.
No, no, it was you.
I blow it at 40.
Oh,
so, and we're ready to play in a minute.
So, and that's the rule.
Do her.
Yep.
Get her done.
Why is it easy to trick a leaf in October?
I don't know.
They fall for everything.
Oh my gosh.
They do, they do, they
do.
Oh boy.
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Well,
let's see if that amazing kid from Blue River, he's got something.
You know, there were a lot of people that didn't find Cleopatra terribly attractive.
But that's not how Julius Caesar.
Oh my goodness.
That could be a word.
That could be a word of the week there, Caesar.
That boy ain't right.
He's not right.
I wonder if he was in my book of words.
He might have been.
Oh well.
Anyway, so, you know, a young agriculture student thought that he would learn all about farming at the state university.
And he goes out to this
farmer after graduating, he goes, you should be irrigating that field right there.
He told the farmer, he goes, I would be surprised if you make anything at all off the oats in that field.
So what I said, the farmer, that's barley.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, don't, don't,
like one from the old farm journal
or something like that.
He haul.
Yeah.
That was a he haul.
That was a he had.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Cool.
They could probably tell it much better than I. Yeah.
Yeah.
Junior samples.
Yeah.
So it was a tough morning film.
It was.
Yeah.
I said, I, I saw two twins today and they look cute in their matching outfits.
I said, you guys are awful cute in your matching outfits.
Ask if their mother bought them.
Yeah.
They go, uh, we're not twins, but we still need to see your license and registration
place.
Yeah.
I better watch where I go today.
Maybe you're seeing double there.
I don't know.
Why do cows have hooves instead of feet?
I should say I know, but I don't feel.
Because they lack toes.
They lack toes.
Yes, they do.
They lack toes.
Right, right.
Why did Mr. Ohm marry Mrs. Ohm?
Why is that?
Because he couldn't resist her.
My goodness, yes.
Are you done yet?
I once had a girlfriend, Phillip.
She had a huge smile.
Really?
When she smiled, she got lipstick on both ears.
Oh boy.
Yeah, it was
tough.
Yeah.
The same girlfriend, Phillip.
Yeah.
She had, you know, with the big smile.
She had gorgeous long black hair.
Really?
No one ever saw it.
She wore long sleeves all the time.
Oh, the barber's boy.
There's the barber's boy.
You know, it's an election tomorrow.
Yeah.
We keep hearing about affordability.
Man, the economy's gotten tough.
The other night I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
That's pretty good.
Here's your offer.
The barber's kid.
Oh, that's pretty good.
Hang around the barber
shop
long enough you'll get a haircut
right there.
Yeah.
Talk about tough luck, Phillip.
Yeah.
Well, knowing that he would get life in prison, the three-time loser who was being tried for murder, got in touch with a member of the jury and offered her and offered her his life if she'd convinced the other jurors to find him guilty of manslaughter.
She agreed and the verdict came in for manslaughter.
He thanked the juror profusely and she said, it wasn't that easy.
They all wanted to quit you.
Oh boy.
Was that the kicker?
No, here's your kicker.
Oh,
I have
one more.
I
have one more to kick around.
A guy and his wife are walking through a cemetery and see a headstone that reads, here lies John Kelly, radio announcer and an honest man.
The guy says, how about that?
They put three people in one group.
Oh, yes.
Got to save money, Phil.
Wow, that's tough.
John Kelly.
John Kelly.
Yes.
Oh, well.
That's funny.
That's pretty good, Phil.
All right.
A man walks to the bar with a giraffe, Philip, and orders two pints.
Two pints.
Two pints.
One for himself and one for the giraffe.
The giraffe drinks it immediately.
The man orders another, and the giraffe downs that one too.
This goes on all night long.
At closing time, the draft has passed out on the floor.
The man gets up to leave and the bartender says, hey, wait a minute, you can't leave that line there.
Nah, dude says the man, it's a draft, not a lion.
Oh boy.
That didn't get
much
better from the start.
No, it doesn't.
The draft takes two pints.
It takes a while for it to get down
to his gut.
Yeah.
Imagine the burp.
Yeah.
Exactly.
So my friend, I hope you have a great day and be kind.
Ladies and gentlemen, the comic stylings of Hank Bray.
Good morning everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
It's 59 degrees.
In Richland Center right now, headed to a high today of 65 in the news.
Following a closed session meeting held Tuesday, Verroquo's City Council unanimously voted to move Mayor Krista Brown
to an office on a different floor than the city administrator's office and to restrict one-on-one contact between the mayor and city administrator Julie Emsley.
Mayor Brown is in her first term, having been elected last April.
Emsley began serving as city administrator September 15th.
Since discussion of the matter took place in closed session, no details have been publicly released.
During the closed session, Mayor Brown was allowed to remain in the room, but Administrator Emsley was not.
When the council returned to open session, a motion was made, which moves the mayor's office no later than November 13th, restricts direct access between the administrator and the mayor, and allows the administrator to work from home.
Following the announcement, Mayor Brown issued the following statement.
To whom it concerns, as a city official, I cannot discuss personnel matters.
The information shared and discussed in the closed session is privileged and I will not comment on it.
I strongly disagree with and have deep concerns about the processes and procedures I have observed that led up to this closed session discussion and have communicated those concerns to staff and elected officials many times over the last five weeks.
I disagree with many of the decisions and outcomes of individual council members and the council as a whole over the past weeks.
I disagree with their motion to remove me from my current office and city hall to limit access between the mayor and staff, to redefine communications and cooperation between the mayor and city administrator, and to alter the employment agreement with the city administrator without gathering, accepting nor considering all of the facts.
I've made every attempt to give facts to individual council members through proper channels and have been met with resistance, silence or otherwise.
The decisions made by the council to limit the role, communications and location of the mayor are not in the best interest of the city nor of the residents being represented by those they elected.
Further, the motions approved are not in line with the roles and responsibilities of mayor, council, and staff as outlined in the state statutes and the approved ordinances of our city government.
I have advised them to proceed thoughtfully on this matter and to gather full information before making a decision or a motion.
They took action unanimously and the record shows that.
I have faith and trust in a free and fair press, in access to information, and in the power of the people to use their voice and stand up for their rights.
I believe the unfolding processes will be fairly accurately and promptly shared with the community to keep people up to date with information they deserve to know.
I am grateful for the opportunity to lead as mayor and for the trust of residents.
I will stay ready, fair, and safe in my representation and leadership of the people, and I will always prioritize the good of Verroquo in my response to maintaining the well-being of our place.
I promise to lead from round tables, not behind closed doors.
I have done that and will continue.
Also in Verroquo, an investigation is underway
following a reported criminal trespassing incident involving the household of City Mayor Krista Brown.
According to a release issued by the Verroquo Police Department, local authorities received a report Monday, October 26, stating that 58-year-old Verroquo resident Evan Blatner entered Mayor Brown's home without permission during daylight hours.
Blatner is married to a current Verroquo 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 Richland Center Common Council will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.
in the council room at the municipal building.
A major highlight on the agenda is the consideration of the resignation of city administrator Ashley Oliphant, effective January 1st.
Following the acceptance of the resignation, the council will discuss next steps to address leadership continuity, including interim coverage and recruitment plans.
Additionally, the Council will recognize Crash Responder Safety Week from November 2nd through November 6th through an official proclamation.
Several committee recommendations are slated for Council action.
The Budget Committee will present the 2027 Richland Center Fire Department Budget
for review and approval of the city's financial contribution.
The general government committee will review an assignment and amendment for a developer agreement at 291 North Jefferson Street, proposed room tax ordinance amendments, and the 2027 EMS contract with Richland County.
In addition, the planning commission brings forward several matters, including the mandated repeal and replacement of chapter 452 floodplain zoning ordinance required
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a land division application by certified survey map from the Wisconsin Corporation of Seventh Day Adventists, and a conditional use permit application from Calerie, LLC.
The Public Works Committee will also present a resolution updating airport lease and rental fees while establishing ongoing adjustment mechanisms.
A new Marquette Law School poll shows very close races in Wisconsin.
In the governor's race, Democrat David Crowley has a small lead over Republican Tom Tiffany.
The race is even closer among all registered voters than it is among people who say they are most likely to vote.
A similar close split appears in state legislative races, where voters are almost evenly divided between the two main parties.
Most voters in both parties say they prefer one party to control both the governor's office and the state legislature.
Independent voters remain split on whether having different parties in power is better.
On specific issues, Crowley leads on health care costs and public education, while Tiffany is favored on cutting taxes.
Proposals from both sides are popular, and amendment to protect abortion rights has majority support, and Tiffany's plan to cut state income tax also gets strong backing from both sides.
Looking at national news, public approval for President Trump has dropped in the state.
partly because of lower support among moderate Republicans.
On trade, most Wisconsin voters oppose new taxes on Canadian goods because they worry it will harm local farmers.
Meanwhile, voters remain divided on how the government should handle immigration and deportations.
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 the state.
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
University, Middle Tennessee State and Mississippi Valley State.
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.
Music fans in western Wisconsin are in for an authentic rural style treat.
Saturday, November 2nd, La Crosse area country favorites.
Larry's Drifters will begin, will bring their signature blend of classic country storytelling.
Rich fiddle runs and steel guitar melodies to the historic City Auditorium in Richland Center from 7 p.m.
until 10 p.m.
led by compelling vocalist Ed Stelner.
Larry's Drifters have earned a devoted regional following.
After years of sharing the stage with top country acts known for regular appearances at beloved venues in the La Crosse area, the group continues to preserve and celebrate traditional country roots with every performance.
Attending the show offers community members a wonderful opportunity to support worthy local causes.
Proceeds from the evening's ticket sales will directly benefit both the American Legion Post 13 special needs account and ongoing renovation efforts for the city auditorium.
General admission tickets are priced at $25, inviting classic country enthusiasts from across the region to enjoy a night of great music while giving back to the community.
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients.
There will be a blood drive today from 1 o'clock until 6 o'clock at the Laval Fire Department.
There will also be a blood drive Wednesday from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
at the River Valley High School in Spring Green.
To make an appointment call 800 Red Cross, download the blood donor app or visit redcrossblood.org.
walk-ins are always welcome.
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is also reminding residents to test their smoke alarms now that they've turned their clocks back.
Taking a few extra minutes to verify that these life-saving devices are fully operational can significantly reduce the risk of home fire injuries and fatalities.
Home fires remain one of the most frequent disasters in the region, but proper preparation makes a critical difference.
Safety experts recommend
placing smoke alarms on every level of the home, particularly inside bedrooms and right outside sleeping areas.
Batteries should be changed at least once a year for models requiring replacement and any alarm over 10 years old should be replaced entirely.
Beyond maintaining smoke detectors, households should establish and regularly practice a comprehensive fire escape plan.
Ensure every family member recognizes two escape routes from each room.
Understands where to meet outside and knows how to dial 911.
Additional preventative steps include annual chimney cleanings using fireplace screens and keeping flammable materials far away from space heaters and cooking appliances.
Every second counts when there's a home fire, emphasize Catherine Robinstein, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Cross of Wisconsin.
The sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place.
When daylight savings time ends, test your smoke alarms and help prevent a tragedy in your home.
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Today is November 2nd.
These are today's vital statistics.
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 visitations starting at 10 a.m.
and lasting until the time of service.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian's Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In lieu of 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 Stonichka, and Lonnie and Mary Lingard.
Twenty grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
One sister, Karen Goodwin.
Shirley Ann Lingard, ninety-one of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
Christine M. B. of Richland Center died at home Friday, September 18th.
A celebration of Christine's life will be held Saturday, November 7th from 12.30 p.m.
until 3.30 p.m.
at the Richland Center Community Center.
Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
assisted the family with the arrangements.
Christine is survived by her companion, Rob B. Her two sons, Ryan and Jelisa B. and Brandon B. One grandson, Christine is also survived by her mother, Patty Pat Kraska, siblings Jason and Summer Rowe, Alisa Rowe and Chad Kraska.
Christine M. B.
58 of Rich Lent Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Welcome back to the news at noon.
The Richland Center City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night at 6 30 in the council room at the city municipal building.
A major highlight of the agenda is the consideration of the resignation of city administrator Ashley Oliphant effective January 1st.
Following the acceptance of the resignation, the Council will discuss next steps to address leadership continuity, including interim coverage and recruitment plans.
Additionally, the Council will recognize Crash Responder Safety Week from November 2nd through November 6th through an official proclamation.
Several committee recommendations are slated for council action.
The budget committee will present the 2027 Richland Center Fire Department budget for review and approval of the city's financial contribution.
The general government committee will review an assignment and amendment for a developer agreement at 291 North Jefferson Street, proposed room tax ordinance amendments and the 2027
EMS contract with Richland County.
In addition, the Planning Commission brings forward several matters, including the mandated repeal and replacement of Chapter 452 floodplain zoning ordinance required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, a land division application by certified survey map from the Wisconsin Corporation of Seventh Day Adventists,
and a conditional use permit application from Calerie LLC.
The Public Works Committee will also present a resolution updating airport lease and rental fees while establishing ongoing adjustment mechanisms.
A severe two-vehicle collision on State Highway 35 left two teenagers injured early Sunday morning, triggering a multi-agency emergency response in Crawford County.
According to Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch, the Crawford County Communications Center received an automated crash detection notification at approximately 5.36 a.m.
Sunday, November 1st.
The crash occurred south of Kaya Road in the township of Eastman.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered a Ford F-150 pickup truck fully engulfed in flames in an unoccupied cabin alongside a Chevrolet Equinox SUV with its driver trapped inside.
In a critical effort to prevent further danger, a first responder assisted officers in pulling the SUV away from the burning pickup truck.
Emergency personnel were then able to extricate the trapped driver from the vehicle.
The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 17-year-old Maya Davis of Chaseburg.
Davis sustained injuries in the crash and was transported by Amplify Health EMS to Crossing Rivers Health for medical treatment.
The driver of the SUV identified as 18-year-old Macy Mitchell of Boscobel suffered severe injuries.
Mitchell was airlifted directly from the scene by Amplify Air to receive urgent care.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.
Following a closed session meeting held Tuesday, Verroqua's city council unanimously voted to move Mayor Krista Brown to an office on a different floor than the city administrator's office and to restrict one-on-one contact between the mayor and city administrator Julie Emsley.
Mayor Brown is in her first term having been elected last April.
Emsley began serving as city administrator September 15th.
Since discussion of the matter took place in closed session, no details have been publicly released.
During the closed session, Mayor Brown was allowed to remain in the room, but Administrator Emsley was not.
When the council returned to open session, a motion was made, which moves the mayor's office no later than November 13th, restricts direct access between the administrator and the mayor, and allows the administrator to work from home.
Following the announcement, Mayor Brown issued the following statement, to whom it concerns, as a city official, I cannot discuss personnel matters.
The information shared and discussed in the closed session is privileged and I will not comment on it.
I strongly disagree with and have deep concerns about the processes and procedures I have observed that led up to this closed session discussion and have communicated those concerns to staff and elected officials many times over the last five weeks.
I disagree with many of the decisions and outcomes of individual council members and the council as a whole over the past weeks.
I disagree with their motion to remove me from my current office in city hall to limit access between the mayor and staff to redefine communications and cooperation between the mayor and city administrator and to alter the employment agreement with the city administrator without gathering, accepting nor considering all of the facts.
I have made every attempt to give facts to individual council members through proper channels and have been met with resistance, silence or otherwise.
The decisions made by the council to limit the role, communications and location of the mayor are not in the best interest of the city, nor of the residents being represented by those they elected.
Further, the motions approved are not in line with the roles and responsibilities of mayor, council, and staff as outlined in the state statutes and the approved ordinances of our city government.
I have advised them to proceed thoughtfully on this matter and to gather full information before making a decision or a motion.
They took action unanimously and the record shows that.
I have faith and trust in a free and fair press, in access to information and in the power of the people to use their voice and stand up for their rights.
I believe the unfolding processes will be fairly accurately and properly shared with the community to keep people up to date with information they deserve to know.
I am grateful for the opportunity to lead as mayor and for the trust of residents.
I will stay steady, fair and safe in my representation and leadership of the people, and I will always prioritize the good of Verroqua in my response to maintaining the well-being of our place.
I promised to lead from round tables, not behind closed doors.
I have done that and will continue.
And also in Viroqua, an investigation is underway following a reported criminal trespassing incident involving the household of city mayor, Krista Brown.
According to a release issued by the Viroqua Police Department, local authorities received a report Monday stating that 58 Monday, October 26th, stating that 58 year old Viroqua resident Evan Blatner entered Mayor Brown's home without permission during daylight hours.
Blatner is married to a current Viroqua
person.
To prevent any potential conflict of interest, the Verroco 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.
Police Chief Rick Neidfeldt released the details to keep the community informed as legal proceedings move forward.
A new Marquette law school poll shows very close races in Wisconsin.
In the governor's race, Democrat David Crowley has a small lead over Republican Tom Tiffany.
The race is even closer among all registered voters than it is among people who say they are most likely to vote.
A similar close split appears in state legislative races where voters are almost evenly divided between the two main parties.
Most voters in both parties say they prefer one party to control both the governor's office and the state legislature.
Independent voters remain split on whether having different parties in power is better.
On specific issues, Crowley leads on health care costs and public education, while Tiffany is favored on cutting taxes.
Proposals from both sides are popular, and amendment to protect abortion rights has majority support, and Tiffany's plan to cut state income taxes also gets strong backing from both sides.
Looking at national news, public approval for President Donald Trump has dropped in the state.
partly because of lower support among moderate Republicans.
On trade, most Wisconsin voters oppose new taxes on Canadian goods because they worry it will harm local farmers.
Meanwhile, voters remain divided on how the government should handle immigration and deportations.
Drivers across Wisconsin are seeing noticeable relief at the pump as average gasoline prices in the state plummeted by 31.8 cents per gallon over the past week.
According to GasBuddy's recent survey of 3,112 local stations, the current average price sits at $4.22 per gallon.
Despite this recent decline, current state prices remained $0.05 higher than last month and $1.47 higher than one year ago.
In comparison, diesel fuel nationally experienced a modest drop of $0.05 settling in at an average of $6.28 per gallon.
Price disparity across Wisconsin remains high with station prices yesterday
spending a wide range of $1.61 per gallon.
The cheapest station logged in at $3.53, whereas the most expensive station
is still at $5.14 per gallon.
This local dip aligns with broader national trends where average gasoline prices declined by 17.1 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $4.12 per gallon.
Across the United States, gasoline prices have dropped 24.7 cents per gallon in the last month, though they remain
$1.13 per gallon higher than the same period last year.
These insights are based on gas buddy data gathered from over 11 million weekly price reports spanning more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide.
The Riverdale High School One Act Theater Group is preparing for two upcoming performances of Horror Town, a hilarious horror comedy by Ian McWethy, directed by Chris Simonson.
I know that guy.
And Katie Fritz, the play centers on a long-winded teacher leading a detention walking tour that quickly descends into chaos as the group moves from a creepy campground to a haunted hotel and a shark-infested marina.
Familiar horror trope figures begin picking off students in increasingly outrageous and scary fun ways.
The public is invited to attend a free local performance
Friday, November 6th at 6 p.m.
in Riverdale High School's Little Theater.
Following the local showcase, the cast and crew will travel to DeForest High School to compete in the Section 3 One Act Festival Saturday, November 7th at 2.25 p.m.
Admission is free for both performances.
On Friday, October 30th, more than 50 sophomores from Prairie Desheen High School gathered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for the Future Manufacturers Workshop, hosted by SWAG Manufacturers, Southwest Wisconsin Alliance for Growth.
The interactive event provided students with a comprehensive hands-on introduction to the wide variety of career opportunities available in modern manufacturing.
The workshop aimed to demonstrate how core principles such as teamwork, communication,
quality control, and efficiency drive successful industrial operations.
Jason Knapp, a swag board member and plant engineering manager at 3M, highlighted that exposing students to diverse roles, spanning production, quality assurance, engineering, and human resources, helps them appreciate how individual contributions unite to deliver a quality final product.
A central feature of the workshop was a hands-on assembly simulation, where students worked in teams to build small boats in organized work cells.
Participants performed specific assembly steps, conducted quality inspections, and refined their procedures over multiple rounds to boost efficiency.
Sophomore Declan Campbell noted that the exercise underscored the importance of team collaboration and role clarity under chaotic conditions.
while Heather Berkholder of Southwest Tech shared that friendly competition added excitement.
to mastering correct manufacturing processes.
Welcome back to the News at Noon.
Deputies with the Iowa County Sheriff's Office handled a series of incidents requiring law enforcement and emergency response throughout the area.
Response to a disabled vehicle near the intersection of State Road 23 and State Road 130 led to an OWI related arrest.
Following an investigation at the scene, 21-year-old Ian Hofkus was taken into custody for operating with a
controlled substance first offense, Hofkus was subsequently transported and booked into the Iowa County Jail.
Early in the morning at 2 12 am, the Iowa County Communication Center dispatched deputies to a report of suspicious activity along the 5800 block of County Road YZ.
The resulting investigation led to the arrest of Edgar Ramirez Juarez, age 40, and Jose Galarte Rosas, 42.
Both individuals were charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass to dwelling with an attempt modifier and were booked into the Iowa County Jail.
Later in the day, around 11.58 a.m., emergency services responded to an automated iPhone crash notification in the 1600 block of Marion Court.
Units from the Mineral Point Fire Department, Mineral Point EMS, Mineral Point Police and an Iowa County deputy arrived to evaluate the situation.
Responders confirmed that no vehicular crash had occurred, rather an unattended mobile phone was found lying on the ground.
No injuries were reported.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is joining forces with local and national safety partners to observe Crash Responder Safety Week November 2nd through the 6th.
Proclaimed by Governor Evers and supported by nearly 140 municipalities across Wisconsin, the annual campaign emphasizes the critical need for drivers to stay alert, reduce speed and move over when approaching flashing lights on the roadside.
First responders including emergency medical services, law enforcement, firefighters, tow operators and highway maintenance personnel operate in high-risk environments every day.
Over the last five years in Wisconsin alone, 72 emergency responders were struck by passing vehicles while attending to roadside incidents.
Officials stressed that basic driver caution can drastically lower these statistics preventing severe secondary collisions
and protecting the lives of roadside workers.
Wisconsin law explicitly mandates that drivers move over a lane or reduce speed when encountering roadside emergency or service vehicles with flashing lights.
Recent updates under 2025 Wisconsin Act 54
extend these protections to disabled vehicles displaying hazard lights, flares, or visible passengers.
Additionally, state law prohibits handheld cell phone usage within 500 feet of an active emergency response zone.
Drivers are also encouraged to utilize the Steer It Clear It protocol when involved in minor non-injury crashes to quickly clear active travel lanes.
to support ongoing roadside Safety Wisconsin maintains a robust traffic incident management training curriculum, which has educated nearly 68% of the state's 39,500 emergency responders in standard incident scene control.
Supplemental roadside assistance programs such as WisDOT's GEICO sponsored safety patrols and the Dane County Sheriff's Office freeway service team work continuously to clear debris, handle vehicle
breakdowns and prevent traffic congestion in key travel corridors.
The Vernon County Sheriff's Office engaged in a variety of law enforcement and community service activities for the week ending October 24th.
Sheriff Roy Torgerson released an overview highlighting ongoing operations, emergency respondents and key incidents handled by deputies throughout the county.
Deputies responded to multiple traffic incidents and impaired driving offenses across several municipalities.
Notable incidents included a two-vehicle collision on County Road K caused by improper lane usage as well as separate arrests for operating under the influence in the town of Hamburg.
and along State Highway 35 in Bergen.
A traffic stop on US Highway 14 near the county line resulted in the apprehension of both the driver and the passenger, wanted on multiple outstanding domestic abuse and drug charges.
Community safety calls and property crime investigations also comprised a significant portion of the weekly report.
In Lafarge, law enforcement assisted after a young child wandered out of a daycare facility.
on injured.
Deputies investigated property crimes, including stolen hunting boats in Bergen, criminal damage to a vehicle in Hillsboro, shoplifting incidents in Reedstown and a burglary involving a missing safe on Prestigard Road in Kickapoo.
Additionally, authorities initiated investigations into suspected financial exploitation of elderly residents in Verroqua and followed up on well-being concerns in Ontario.
If you have recently applied for FEMA assistance you will receive an official response letter by mail or email.
Receiving a letter stating that you are not approved does not necessarily mean you are ineligible for financial aid.
Reading your letter carefully is essential as it outlines potential funding amounts, allowed uses of the money, your overall application status, and specific instructions on how to appeal if you disagree with the decision.
For survivors with immediate serious needs, upfront payments may be available upon meeting initial eligibility requirements.
Depending on individual circumstances, FEMA may provide additional grants covering basic home repairs, temporary rental housing, and other uninsured disaster-related expenses.
Reviewing all correspondents from FEMA will ensure you understand received funds and any necessary steps to advance your application.
In many cases, an application is delayed simply because FEMA requires additional documentation.
This frequently includes proof of insurance coverage, insurance settlement or denial letters, proof of identity, occupancy or ownership, and documentation showing that the damaged property was your primary residence during the disaster.
Detailed guidance on interpreting these letters is available at FEMA.gov.
Control of the Wisconsin State Senate could come down to voter turnout on election day.
UW La Crosse political science professor Anthony Shurgowski says several Senate races are competitive and midterm elections often hinge on which party does a better job getting supporters to the polls.
He notes turnout typically drops from presidential election years, making voter participation especially important.
Wisconsin voters will also decide races for governor, the legislature,
and Congress on Tuesday.
Wisconsin hospitals faced rising financial pressures last year.
A new report from the Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center shows hospital expenses increased more than 9% in fiscal year 2025, while uncompensated care jumped more than 15%.
More than 2 million patient visits involved care that wasn't fully paid for, with charity care accounting for most of the increase.
The report also found nearly half of Wisconsin hospitals saw lower operating margins and more than one in four reported operating losses.
UW System enrollment holds steady despite a drop in international students.
Enrollment at universities of Wisconsin campuses remains strong this fall.
More than 164,500 students are enrolled system-wide, down less than 1% from last year.
Officials say much of that decline is due to fewer international students.
First year enrollment remained nearly unchanged at more than 28,400 students.
Participation in Direct Admit Wisconsin also grew with about 7,200 freshmen enrolling through the program.
A record 14,579 high school students are taking UW courses through dual enrollment programs.
Now's the time to check the safety devices in your home.
Wisconsin Emergency Management reminds you that the changeover for daylight savings time is the perfect chance to review all of your home's emergency plans that includes replacing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and seeing if your home's fire extinguishers need to be recharged or replaced.
Also check your home first aid kit to see if anything has expired or gone bad and to update any safety plans in case of evacuation, fires, or tornadoes.
A teen acquitted of killing a youth counselor will serve more prison time.
18-year-old Javarius Hurd was convicted in Lincoln County Court of Battery by Prisoner in connection with an assault and death at Lincoln Hills Correctional in 2024.
A jury found him responsible for throwing soap in a counselor's face, but found him not guilty of reckless homicide in the death of counselor Corey Prue.
Judge Galen Bain Allison on Friday sentenced her to three years in jail and three on supervision, with time he's already served in the case he could be on supervision in a year.
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients.
There will be a blood drive today from 1 p.m.
until 6 at the Laval Fire Department.
There will also be a blood drive Wednesday from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
at the River Valley High School in Spring Green.
To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Download the blood donor app or visit redcrossblood.org.
Walk-ins are always welcome.
Music fans in western Wisconsin are in for an authentic rural style treat on Saturday, November 7th.
La Crosse area country favorites Larry's Drifters will bring their signature blend of classic country storytelling.
Rich fiddle runs and steel guitar melodies to the historic City Auditorium in Richland Center.
from 7pm until 10pm.
Led by compelling vocalist Ed Stelner, Larry's Drifters have earned a devoted regional following after years of sharing the stage with top country acts.
Known for regular appearances at beloved venues in the La Crosse area, the group continues to preserve and celebrate traditional country roots
with every performance.
Attending the show offers community members a wonderful opportunity to support worthy local causes.
Proceeds from the evening's ticket sales will directly benefit both the American Legion Post 13 special needs account and ongoing renovation efforts for the city auditorium.
General admission tickets are priced at $25, inviting classic country enthusiasts from across the region to enjoy a night of great music while giving back.
to the community.
The universities of Wisconsin today announced that registration is open for the 2027 Wisconsin Civics Games, a statewide academic competition that challenges high school students to deepen their understanding of civics, government and democratic participation while developing critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Entering its seventh year, the Civics Games were founded by the Wisconsin News Media Association to promote civic learning and American democracy.
The games are now operated by the University of Wisconsin through the Office of Civic Engagement.
The Wisconsin Civics Games helped students build the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to become informed and engaged citizens, said Universities of Wisconsin Interim President Renee Wachter.
by bringing students together to explore government, public policy, and civic issues we're investing in the future of Wisconsin.
Registration will remain open until March 5th.
The competition aligns with the University of Wisconsin mission to educate people, serve society, and extend knowledge beyond the boundaries of its campuses through the Wisconsin idea, while supporting the commitment to fostering civic engagement.
A new chapter for the Wisconsin Civics Games includes refreshed branding and a new logo reflecting the competition's continued growth and its place within the universities of Wisconsin.
For the first time since the universities of Wisconsin assumed leadership of the program, regional playoff competitions will return to university campuses.
Regional playoff competitions will be hosted at four universities across the state, including the University of Wisconsin River Falls,
April 5th, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, April 9th, Wisconsin, Oshkosh, April 12th, and Wisconsin, Platteville on April 13th.
The state final will take place April 30th at the state capitol.
Students will compete in team-based challenges focused on civics knowledge, government, public policy, current events, and democratic participation.
Nearly 200 students representing 49 teams from 29 schools competed.
in the 2026 preliminary competition and winning team members receive a $2,000 scholarship to a Universities of Wisconsin University of their choice.
Registration information and details are available at Wisconsin.edu.
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Today is November 2nd.
These are today's vital statistics.
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 visitations starting at 10 a.m.
lasting until the 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.
Christine M. B.
58 of Richland Center died at home Friday, September 18th.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7th, from 12.30 p.m.
to 3.30 p.m.
at the Richland Center Community Center.
Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Christine M. B.
58 of Richland Center.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good evening, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced today that the Governor's Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor's Financial Literacy Awards.
Submissions will be open through November 30th.
These annual awards honor individuals and organizations
dedicated to improving financial literacy, capability, and inclusion for residents across Wisconsin.
Nominations can be submitted in three distinct categories.
Individual.
organization business, and legacy.
The individual category highlights persons providing exceptional financial literacy education or innovative capability and inclusion practices.
The organization business category honors groups promoting financial literacy education or capability initiatives.
Lastly, the legacy category recognizes individuals or organizations with a long-standing commitment to sustained financial literacy.
and inclusion, offering a lifetime recognition bestowed only once per recipient.
To judge candidates, the council will evaluate several criteria, including innovative implementations over the past two years, emphasis on financial inclusion, measurable results, collaborative partnerships, and program scalability.
All nominations must be completed online using the official nomination form on or before.
the November 30th deadline.
The Richland Center City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, November 3rd at 6.30 p.m.
in the council room at the City Municipal Building.
A major highlight on the agenda is the consideration of the resignation of City Administrator Ashley Oliphant, effective January 1st.
Following the acceptance of the resignation, the council will discuss next steps to address leadership continuity, including interim coverage and recruitment plans.
Additionally, the council will recognize Crash Responder Safety Week from November 2 to November 6 through an official proclamation.
Several committee recommendations are slated for council action.
The Budget Committee will present the 2027 Richland Center Fire Department budget for review and approval of the city's financial contribution.
The General Government Committee will review an assignment and amendment for a developer agreement at 291 North Jefferson Street, proposed room tax ordinance amendments.
and the 2027 EMS contract with Richland County.
In addition, the Planning Commission brings forward several matters, including the mandated repeal and replacement of Chapter 452 floodplain zoning ordinance required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
a land division application by certified survey map from the Wisconsin Corporation of Seventh Day Adventists and a conditional use permit application from Calerie LLC.
The Public Works Committee will also present a resolution updating airport lease and rental fees while establishing ongoing adjustment mechanisms.
A severe two vehicle collision on State Highway 35 left two teenagers injured early Sunday morning triggering a multi-agency emergency response in Crawford County.
According to Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCulloch, the Crawford County Communications Center received an automated crash detection notification at approximately 5.36 a.m.
Sunday, November 1st, the crash occurred south of Kaya Road in the township of Eastman.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered a Ford F-150 pickup truck fully engulfed in flames and an unoccupied cabin.
Alongside a Chevrolet
with its driver trapped inside.
In a critical effort to prevent further danger, a first responder assisted officers in pulling the SUV away from the burning pickup truck.
Emergency personnel were then able to extricate the trapped driver from the vehicle.
The driver of the pickup truck was identified as 17-year-old Maya Davis of Chaseburg.
Davis sustained injuries in the crash and was transported by Amplify Health EMS to Crossing Rivers Health for medical treatment.
The driver of the SUV identified as 18-year-old Macy Mitchell of Boscobel suffered severe injuries Mitchell was airlifted directly from the scene by Amplify Air to receive urgent care.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office.
Following a closed session meeting held Tuesday, October 27th, Verrocco City Council unanimously voted to move Mayor Christa Brown to an office on a different floor than the city administrator's office and to restrict one-on-one contact between the mayor and city administrator Julie Emsley.
Mayor Brown is in her first term having been elected last April.
Emsley began serving as city administrator September 15th.
Since discussion of the matter took place in closed session, no details have been publicly released.
During the closed session, Mayor Brown was allowed to remain in the room, but Administrator Emsley was not.
When the council returned to open session, a motion was made which moves the mayor's office no later than November 13th, restricts direct access between the administrator and the mayor, and allows the administrator to work from home.
Following the announcement, Mayor Brown issued the following statement, to whom it concerns, as a city official, I cannot discuss personnel matters.
The information shared and discussed in the closed session is privileged and I will not comment on it.
I strongly disagree with and have deep concerns about the processes and procedures I have observed that led up to this closed session discussion and have communicated those concerns to staff and elected officials many times over the last five weeks.
I disagree with many of the decisions and outcomes of individual council members and the council as a whole over the past weeks.
I disagree with their motion to remove me from my current office in City Hall to
limit access between the mayor and staff to redefine communications and cooperation between the mayor and city administrator and to alter the employment agreement with the city administrator without gathering, accepting, nor considering all of the facts.
I have made every attempt to give facts to individual council members through proper channels and have been met with resistance, silence, or otherwise.
The decisions made by the council to limit the role, communications and location of the mayor are not in the best interest of the city nor of the residents being represented by those they elected.
Further, the motions approved are not in line with the roles and responsibilities of mayor, council and staff as outlined in the state statutes and the approved ordinances of our city.
I have advised them to proceed thoughtfully on this matter and to gather full information before making a decision or a motion.
They took action unanimously and the record shows that.
I have faith and trust in a free and fair press, in access to information and in the power of the people to use their voice and stand up for their rights.
I believe the unfolding processes will be fairly, accurately and promptly shared with the community to keep people up to date with information they deserve to know.
I am grateful for the opportunity to lead as mayor and for the trust of residents.
I will stay steady, fair and safe in my representation and leadership of the people
and I will always prioritize the good of Viroqua in my response to maintaining the well-being of our place.
I promised to lead from round tables, not behind closed doors.
I have done that and will continue.
Also, in Verroquo, an investigation is underway following a reported criminal trespassing incident involving the household of City Mayor Krista Brown.
According to a release issued by the Verroquo Police Department, local authorities received a report on Monday, October 26, stating that 58-year-old Verroquo 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.
Police Chief Rick Neidfeldt
release the details to keep the community informed as legal proceedings move forward.
A new Marquette Law School poll shows very close races in Wisconsin.
In the governor's race, Democrat David Crowley has a small lead over Republican Tom Tiffany.
The race is even closer among all registered voters than it is among people who say they're most likely to vote.
A similar close split appears in state legislative races where voters are almost evenly divided between the two main parties.
Most voters in both parties say they prefer one party to control both the governor
and the state legislature, independent voters remain split on whether having different parties in power is better.
On specific issues, Crowley leads on health care costs and public education, while Tiffany is favored on cutting taxes.
Proposals from both sides are popular, and amendment to protect abortion rights has majority support, and Tiffany's plan to cut state income taxes also gets strong backing from both sides.
Looking at national news, public approval for President Donald Trump has dropped in the state partly because of lower support among moderate Republicans.
On trade, most Wisconsin voters oppose new taxes on Canadian goods because they worry it will harm local farmers.
Meanwhile, voters remain divided on how the government should handle immigration and deportations.
Drivers across Wisconsin are seeing noticeable relief at the pump as average gasoline prices in the state plummeted by 31.8 cents per gallon in the last week.
According to GasBuddy's recent survey of 3,112 local stations, the current average price sits at $4.22 per gallon.
Despite this recent decline, current state prices remain five cents higher than last month and $1.47 higher than one year ago.
In comparison, diesel fuel nationally experienced a modest drop of 5.9 cents, settling at an average of $6.28 per gallon.
Price disparity across Wisconsin remains high with station prices yesterday, spanning a wide range of $1.61 per gallon.
The cheapest station logged in at $3.53, whereas the most expensive station is still at $5.14 per gallon.
This local dip aligns with broader national trends where average gasoline prices declined by 17.1 cents per gallon over the past week to an average of $4.
cents per gallon.
Across the United States, gasoline prices have dropped 24.7 cents over the last month, though they remain $1.13 cents per gallon higher than the same period last year.
These insights are based on gas buddy data gathered from over 11 million weekly price reports spanning more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide.
The Riverdale High School One Act Theater Group is preparing for two upcoming performances of
Horror Town, a hilarious horror comedy by Ian McWethy.
Directed by Chris Simonson and Katie Fritz, the play centers on a long-winded teacher leading a detention walking tour that quickly descends into chaos as the group moves from a creepy campground to a haunted hotel and a shark-infested marina.
Familiar horror trope figures begin picking off students in increasingly outrageous and scary fun ways.
The public is invited to attend a free local performance Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m.
at Riverdale High School's Little Theater.
Following the local showcase, the cast and crew will travel to DeForest High School to compete in the Section 3 One Act Festival Saturday, November 7 at 2.25 p.m.
Admission is free for both performances.
Vernon County Over 50 offers a full schedule of recurring wellness programs alongside special educational presentations across local venues, including the Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Verroqua, as well as public libraries in Ontario, Reedstown, and Viola.
Weekly physical activity sessions are hosted regularly throughout the month of November.
Tai Chi exercise sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 until 1.45, while easy chair yoga classes are held every Tuesday morning from 10.30 until 11.15 a.m.
at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall.
In addition to regular exercise classes, two featured presentations are scheduled for Wednesday afternoons at 2.15 p.m.
On Wednesday, November 4th, WDNR wildlife biologist Dan Golds presents on PFAS and other
in Eagles at McIntosh Memorial Library with Zoom availability at partner library locations.
On Wednesday, November 18th, Hillsborough City Administrator Corey Isaacs delivers a Hillsborough update covering local city developments, hospital events and habitat for humanity initiatives at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall and local libraries.
For additional information or inquiries regarding any scheduled activities,
participants can call Vernon County over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Vital statistics right after this.