Friday's roundup.
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Join Hank and Phil for Friday laughter bigger than a raccoon in a snack aisle.
And twice as unpredictable.
We've got cooking with Hank, where recipes are more of a suggestion, and the smoke alarm is basically a sous chef.
And medium heat?
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.
It's time for the
roundup.
It's a very special roundup.
It's live on location.
You know where, you know why.
Here's Phil Knee, live in Green Bay with Skeeter Bray.
Thank you very much Adam.
Hi Adam, how you doing?
There
he is.
Hey Bray.
I just woke up buddy.
We brought him out of the sticks to the big town of Green Bay here at
the Red
Center and I want to tell you what folks we just
Got in here.
I mean, I'm not making it up.
They don't make it real easy for poor old radio guys.
We're in the second level.
Especially the Pac Newell.
Yeah, Hank Bray was the Pac Newell.
We had to carry up our stuff about 15 flights because the elevator gets off at this floor, but then it doesn't actually
access where the radio goes.
There's
still like a lot of people I know that go all
the way
down the floor.
So in this day and age where video is the king, the poor old radio guys are up in the rafters.
But we can sure see them.
It's amazing sight from up here.
Oh, isn't it?
Oh, yeah.
It's really, really cool.
Anyway, how was how was your trip up?
It was good.
It was fast.
Wasn't it?
It was really good.
Yeah, I woke up and all of a sudden we're here.
Yeah, it
was amazing.
You might want to check out Facebook if everybody hadn't seen that photo sleeping.
Oh,
is that right?
Thank you.
I appreciate
it.
You know what, Phil?
I got to tell you, I'm gonna jump in here and tell you that Adam and the social media director had nothing to do with that picture on Facebook.
We do not know how it got on there.
Really?
Okay, yeah, that's very very nice.
We'll have to have a meeting on Monday about
that.
Oh shoot.
I'm gonna be busy then.
Yeah, I'll be asleep on that.
Anyway, so yeah today today's the day River Valley.
Go Blackhawks.
Yeah, right.
Well, I think they got a good shot here, Hank.
I really do.
I do too.
I think they played a tough schedule and and I would never count them out.
I think they played toe-to-toe with
the teams in the
state.
Stanley Boyd is a good ball club as well and we'll just see.
My prediction is, it won't go in three.
No, I don't think it will.
It may be four.
It may be five.
If so far, the last two matches for River Valley are any indication.
Well, for sure, it's going to go three, four, or five.
Well, yeah.
What a way to get out of the lim.
That's the color man of the business right there.
So what's cooking today?
Well, what's cooking today?
I got a quick recipe, but it involves ice cream.
Everybody loves, I like vanilla ice cream because you can add anything to it.
Yeah.
So what you do is about, I don't know, say, 330.
for the second bowl.
Anyway, you get up at 3.30, you get this ice cream, right?
You scoop this ice cream out, and you put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds, okay?
You want it soft, and then you take animal crackers, chocolate or just the regular ones, and you crush them up, sprinkle those animal crackers in there after you get the ice cream out of the microwave, kind of stir it all in, and then you pour cinnamon on top of that.
Oh boy, so it is really
It's really, really fattening.
What are you talking about?
I don't know, but it's good.
That sounds good.
Yeah.
It's
more for dessert today, it sounds like.
Yeah, it's more dessert.
And it's a quick one.
No, I eat that probably at least eight out of seven.
Really?
Yeah.
That's good.
I still watch your figure, too.
Yeah.
Figure eight.
Oh, boy.
Yeah.
Well, we're looking forward to bringing it your way.
We'll have it for you live.
We're going to get more of our stuff set up here.
Well, hold on here.
Do you have any grandpa still logic but drill?
Um, they'll, we should arrange chicken.
I don't know that I do today.
Yeah, just keep my eyes on the road and you're
driving
straight up and don't be a captain.
You
know, don't
be a
captain and what those features must think of me.
What kind of a mother would raise a kid like that?
We're still trying to.
Oh, well, here's the word of the day the word of the week brought you by over this Disappoint bill disappoint disappoint.
Yeah, here we go.
This is the point where I told you where you're wrong Disappoint disappoint and folks I got to put up with him another three and a half hours No, no, no, no, no all night buddy.
Where is it tonight?
Tonight and then River Valley winds were back tomorrow.
I'm staying the night.
Yeah.
All right
I think
that's a long time to put up with Skeeter Bray
Oh, I'm busy that night Yeah, that's it
You know what Gilbert would love the company
Yeah, yeah, you know the ghost probably concerned about the smell
Sounds
great.
That is the roundup live from Green Bay for the first time and more than likely if the FCC has anything to do with it the last time.
Good morning everyone for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall, 34.
Sunny degrees in Richland Center right now headed to a high of 48 in the news.
A soup luncheon and silent auction fundraiser will be held this Sunday from 11 until 2 o'clock at the River Valley High School in Spring Green.
The fundraiser is being held
To help Mrs. Graffwunder, also known as Mrs. G, as she courageously battles breast cancer, Mrs. G is a beloved educator, FFA leader, friend, and community member in the River Valley School District.
The menu includes chili, chicken noodle, cheddar broccoli, and potato soup, plus all the soup, fixings, bread, cheese, assorted desserts,
Milk, water, and coffee cost us $10 per person, $5 for kids ages 5 to 10.
Kids under 5 eat for free.
All proceeds from the event will be given to Mrs. G. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door.
The Richland County Executive and Finance Standing Committee will convene Tuesday, November 10th at 5 p.m.
in the Richland County Boardroom at the Courthouse and Richland Center.
The meeting will cover a broad spectrum of administrative updates, policy revisions, organizational adjustments, and key financial measures.
Proceedings will begin with standard administrative reports, including updates from the county administrator and the county board chair, followed by a report on the proposed 765 kilovolt transmission line project.
personnel and staffing matters form a major part of the agenda with committee members scheduled to discuss and potentially act on proposed updates to the employee handbook, the reclassification of certain job positions and the formal approval of job descriptions.
In addition to administrative adjustments, the committee will evaluate broader demographic and fiscal policy issues.
Agenda items include a review of Richland County population trends and a discussion regarding the tax
heavy rate limit under Wisconsin Statute 59.605.
Intergovernmental and financial governance topics are also slated for consideration, specifically the Simons Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Richland Center and a proposal to update bank account numbers at Richland County Bank.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Transportation announced that the new Lansing Bridge is scheduled to open today.
As motorists prepare to travel across the new bridge, local officials are emphasizing key traffic and safety regulations.
Drivers are reminded that parking on the bridge shoulders is strictly prohibited.
Additionally, ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on Wisconsin Highway 82 and drivers must observe all posted parking restrictions within the city of Lansing.
To ensure a safe transition, motorists are urged to obey posted speed limits, adhere to all traffic
traffic signs avoid distractions and exercise caution while using the new crossing.
Witnesses observed a plume of black smoke emanating from the engine compartment of an amateur-built Monette Sonorai 2LT airplane shortly after takeoff.
leading to a total loss of engine power and an emergency landing in a swamp near Sextonville, October 12.
The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, sustained serious injuries and the aircraft was substantially damaged during the crash landing.
According to preliminary information released by the National Transportation Safety Board, the accident occurred around 3.13 p.m.
local time during the aircraft's very first test flight.
The engine failure occurred at an altitude of approximately 300 feet above ground level.
The single-engine experimental aircraft suffered significant structural damage to both wings and the fuselage upon impact with the marshy terrain.
Weather conditions at the time of the flight were reported as clear with 10-mile visibility.
The wreckage has been retained by federal authorities for detailed mechanical evaluation as part of the ongoing investigation.
Clean drinking water is essential to everyday life, which is why local water utilities regularly test and monitor municipal supplies to keep communities safe.
State and federal guidelines require routine sampling to check for various minerals and substances, ensuring that potential concerns are caught quickly.
Even with rigorous monitoring, occasional issues can arise such as naturally occurring mineral spikes or elevated copper levels caused by older home plumbing.
When testing identifies higher readings in certain areas, water suppliers take immediate action
to notify the public, adjust treatment processes, and provide simple steps residents can take at home.
After learning that a neighboring community had found copper in its drinking water, WRCO News contacted Steve Kruger, water superintendent for Richland Center City Utilities.
Steve told us the DNR mandates testing for substances including copper in drinking water on a regular basis.
While the state testing is required every three years,
Richland Center has gone above and beyond that threshold with no reportable issues.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is saddened to report the death of an infant associated with the ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin.
This is the first death of this kind reported in Wisconsin since 1990.
The coroner listed the immediate cause of death as measles.
To protect the privacy of the family and the child, DHS will not release any additional information related to the death.
It is with a heavy heart.
We are reporting the first death of an infant connected with a measles outbreak in Wisconsin in many years.
My heart is broken for the family, said DHS Secretary Kirsten Johnson.
Any death of a child is a tragedy and even more so when it is related to vaccine preventable disease.
Measles can cause serious illness and death, and it is important for all Wisconsinites to evaluate their risk and take steps to protect themselves and their family.
The School District Boundary Appeal Board voted unanimously to affirm the dissolution of the Hustisford School District and transfer the entire district to the Dodge Land.
school district.
The independent seven-member board reached its decision following public hearings, public comment, and discussion with all seven members voting in favor.
The decision marks the first dissolution of a Wisconsin school district since 1990.
The Hustisford School District is a casualty of decades of an antiquated broken school funding formula that has failed to keep pace with the costs of educating our children, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly.
said.
This decision reflects the difficult choices that school districts and communities across Wisconsin are having to make as they are forced to do more with less due to a lack of support from the state.
Our schools and communities deserve better and if Wisconsin cannot get that done for our kids, opportunities for a better future will be lost.
I know this decision was not easy for anyone to make and I thank the members serving on the board for their time, work and consideration.
I also want to recognize and thank the Hustisford School Board and Superintendent Todd Bucknacky for their thoughtful leadership, transparency, and willingness to raise these difficult but very real concerns.
These decisions are never easy, and the courage to confront challenging circumstances openly and honestly deserves our respect.
Their commitment to doing what is best for students and their community throughout this process is deeply appreciated.
The SDBAB consists of two representatives, each from small, medium and large districts, and the state superintendents' designee.
In a significant push to bridge the digital divide, Wisconsin has announced nearly $58 million in grant funding aimed at delivering high-speed internet to unserved communities across the state, administered through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin via the state broadband expansion grant program.
These newly awarded funds target 46 distinct infrastructure projects.
Together, the initiatives will bring new or improved broadband access to more than 18,000 homes, businesses, and essential service locations.
This latest distribution of grant funding marks another milestone in ongoing statewide efforts to upgrade digital infrastructure.
Since 2019, state-level broadband initiatives have extended coverage to over 428,000 locations, prioritizing areas lacking reliable internet connections.
State leaders emphasize that high-speed access has transformed into a fundamental public utility necessary for local economic growth, education, health care, and everyday communication.
across rural and underserved regions.
More than 200 residents, business owners, and local officials gathered at Willow and Oak in Hillsborough on Wednesday for the 4th Annual Vernon County Awards Banquet.
The yearly event honors individuals, organizations, and businesses whose dedication and hard work continue to strengthen the local community.
Embracing this year's theme, stronger together, adapting, innovating, thriving,
The evening showcased the resilience and creative spirit found throughout Vernon County.
Honorees were recognized across 10 distinct categories representing a broad spectrum of industries and community contributions.
Top honors went to Mount Tabor Mill for small business of the year.
Farmers State Bank of Hillsborough for mid-sized business of the year and Westby Cooperative Creamery for large business of the year.
Additional recognition went to the Coon Creek Community Watershed Council for Environmental Stewardship, Russ Cornford for Health Care and Emergency Response, Jed Olson for the Young Leaders Award, Sweet Rides and Sweet Pies for Event of the Year, the Stoddard Food Pantry for Non-profit Excellence, Tyler Fortun for the Community Impact Award, and Tim Hunt of the Vernon Reporter for the People's Choice Award.
Larkin Breckle, Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator for Vernon County, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to spotlight community achievements and foster connections among attendees.