Today is November 7th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Christine M.B.
58 of Richland Center died at home Friday, September 18th.
A celebration of life will be held today from 12.30 p.m.
until 3.30 p.m.
at the Richland Center Community Center.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Christine M.B.
58.
of Richland Center.
Elmina Rose Fry, 88 of Richland Center, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9th at 1 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 9 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.
The Pratt Funeral Antrimation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Elmina Rose Frye, 88 of Richland Center.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3 at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Lone Rock.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good morning, everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
It's 30 frosty degrees under sunshine.
In Richland Center, forecast says today's high will be 52.
In the news, the Richland Center High School Theater Department's production of Mamma Mia continues tonight at seven o'clock and tomorrow at two o'clock in the RCHS auditorium.
Mamma Mia is a musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and features hit songs originally recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA.
The show was set on a sunny Greek island and follows Sophie, a young woman on the eve of her wedding, who seeks to discover the father she's never known.
Her quest brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
The musical has been performed on Broadway and was even made into a 2008 motion picture.
Cost to attend is $10 for ages seven and up and $5 for ages six and under.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
The Kickapoo Middle and High School Choirs.
Final performance of their Royals Fall Variety Show will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Kickapoo High School Auditorium.
The concert features songs that were chosen by members of the Choirs.
There will be a wide variety of musical styles and genres performed.
Enjoy powerful, large group numbers, intimate small group performances, and talented soloists as they spotlight the musicians and songs that have earned their place among music's royalty throughout the years, including Queen, Dolly Parton, Wicked, The Beatles, and many others.
Cost to attend is a free-will donation that will help support the Viola Food Pantry and the Kickapoo Music Department.
More information
can be found on the Kickapoo Music Facebook page.
There will be a soup luncheon and silent auction fundraiser tomorrow from 11 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
at the River Valley High School in Spring Green.
The fundraiser is being held to help support Mrs. Grafunder, 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.
Costs is $10 per person, $5 for kids, ages 5 to 10, and kids under 5 eat for free.
All proceeds from this event will be given to Mrs. Grafunder.
Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door.
Come out for a great meal and support Mrs. J during her breast cancer journey.
If you can't join the event but would like to support Mrs. Grafunder, there is also an option to make a donation at eventbrite.com.
City Utilities of Richland Center has earned the Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association during its recent Customer Connections Conference, recognized and on October 26 as one of just 59 recipients nationwide this year.
The utility was celebrated for its commitment to responsible energy management, forward-looking programs, and exceptional customer service.
The smart energy provider designation honors public power utilities that demonstrate leading practices across four core areas.
Energy efficiency,
distributed generation, sustainability initiatives and overall customer experience.
Valid for three years this recognition places City Utilities among an elite group of 118 utilities nationwide holding the title.
City Utilities originally earned the designation in 2020 demonstrating its continued dedication to operational excellence and community service.
We're honored to be one of the designes recognized for responsible energy use, said Scott Gould, Utility Manager of City Utilities.
Everyone at the utility takes pride in the programs we offer to help customers save and reduce energy.
The Valley View Drive construction project in Richland Center is set to enter its final phases this week bringing temporary access limits and closures to local residents ahead of the work.
An informational meeting was held to inform neighborhood residents at the intersection of Valley View Drive and Chestnut Street.
From November 9 through November 14, crews will focus on concrete work, including installing new concrete curb and gutter, as well as reconnecting driveway aprons.
Residents are reminded that vehicles cannot cross the freshly poured concrete for seven days.
Most removed portions of driveways will be restored using the original material type.
Paving and road preparation will follow from November 16th to November 20th.
During daytime work hours, Valley View Drive and a portion of Chestnut Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic, leaving driveways inaccessible until paving concludes.
On-street parking will open up after work hours, but drivers must allow new pavement time to cool on paving day, new pavement, new pavement time to cool on paving day to avoid surface damage.
Throughout the entire construction window from November 9th to November 20th, residents should plan to park outside the active zone during work hours.
Equipment and materials will be shifted to accommodate parking on nearby Chestnut Street and Story Drive for emergency access or project coordination.
Residents may contact construction foreman Jack Nowak at 608-425-8339.
The Richland Hospital Foundation and partners of the Richland Hospital and Clinics have announced the return of Lights of Reflection, an annual holiday tradition dedicated to remembrance, gratitude, and hope.
Community members are invited to participate by dedicating tribute lights to celebrate special individuals, honor the memory of past loved ones, and recognize local healthcare heroes and military veterans.
This year's theme, their names, their stories, their light, highlights the personal connections that unite the community.
Tributes will be displayed on holiday trees located near the main entrance of the Richland Hospital and clinics by the lobby shop.
Proceeds from the campaign directly benefit the initiatives of both the foundation and partners, supporting essential local health care services, equipment purchases, and student scholarships.
Tribute options include white bulbs honoring deceased loved ones, red bulbs for living honorees, and blue bulbs dedicated to healthcare personnel and veterans.
Individual bulb donations are suggested at $5 with strand sponsorships ranging from $125 for 25 lights up to $500 for 100 lights.
A special live reading of tribute names will take place at 5 p.m.
December 2, accompanied by extended evening.
hours at the lobby shop.
Tributes and donations will remain open through December 31st.
The Ritzland Hospital and Clinics has earned recognition as a checkpoint top performer from the Wisconsin Hospital Association, placing it among the top 10% of hospitals in the state for key quality and patient safety metrics.
This distinction highlights TRHC's excellence in surgical quality, newborn care, maternal health, and patient safety outcomes.
According to recent checkpoint program results, which evaluate hospital performance against statewide benchmarks, TRHC outperformed state averages across multiple clinical areas.
The hospital achieved a perfect 100% completion rate for newborn screenings within three days of birth compared to the Wisconsin average of 98.13%.
Additionally, TRHC recorded zero cases of pressure ulcers, pneumothorax, perioperative blood clots, or hemorrhage among patients undergoing medical, surgical, or perioperative care.
Citizens First Bank is warning customers to remain vigilant following reports of sophisticated scam calls and text messages attempting to compromise personal account information.
Fraudsters are contacting individuals while impersonating bank representatives, alleging that suspicious transactions have occurred on their accounts.
To make the fraudulent activity appear legitimate, scammers are actively referencing the bank's recent online and mobile banking upgrade.
As part of the scheme, targets receive text messages containing malicious links that prompt customers to confirm their identity.
Bank officials stress that customers should never click on unexpected links requesting identity or account verification.
Furthermore, legitimate representatives will never ask for sensitive information such as online banking passwords,
pins or one-time security codes over the phone.
Customers are also reminded that caller ID cannot be trusted blindly as scammers frequently spoof phone numbers to display legitimate business names.
Anyone who receives a suspicious call or message is advised to hang up immediately and contact Citizens First Bank directly using official branch phone numbers.
Edward Jones in Richland Center will be holding a military packing station Wednesday, November 11th, from 10 a.m.
until 1 p.m.
They are inviting anyone who would like to help come participate in preparing military care packages.
They're also accepting donations to help stuff packages.
Items needed include handheld games,
personal items, snack mixes, beef sticks, batteries, hand and foot warmers, cards and letters of support and more.
Items can be dropped off at the Edward Jones office located at 101 South Church Street in Richland Center during regular weekday office hours from 8 a.m.
to 4 30 p.m.
for a full list of items needed if you would like to volunteer or for more information call 608-647-8889.
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Today is November 7th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Elmina Rose Frye, 88 of Richland Center died Tuesday, November 3 at St.
Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9 at 1 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 9 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family.
Elmina is survived by four children, Sue and Michael Stanichka, Linda and Philip Rohaska, Jim Frye and Ernest Frye, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elmina Rose Frye, 88 of Richland Center.
Larry, Don, Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
The Pratt Funeral Anchormation Service
is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Rural Loan Rock.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good afternoon, everyone, for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
Music fans in western Wisconsin are in for an authentic rural-style treat.
As 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 tonight from 7 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
It's a price to $25, inviting classic country enthusiasts from across the region to enjoy a night of great music while giving back to the community.
Richland Center has several municipal and committee meetings scheduled over the next few days.
Residents and interested community members are encouraged to attend or follow along with these local government proceedings.
The Simons Recreation Complex Natatorium Board will meet Monday, November 9th at 5.30 p.m.
in the Richland County Boardroom at the courthouse.
Key discussion and action items include donations from the Simons Recreation Complex Foundation
for cardio equipment replacement and conceptual renovation plans for the facility.
Later that same evening, the Richland Fire Department Board will convene at 7 p.m.
at the Fire Station in Richland Center.
Agenda topics encompass the 2027 insurance proposal, payment of bills, the monthly chief's report, and ongoing discussion regarding sprinkler systems.
Additionally, the Utility Commission is scheduled to meet
Thursday at 5.30 p.m.
in the Council Room at the City Municipal Building with virtual access available via Microsoft Teams.
The Commission will consider approval of monthly bills, adoption of the 2027 utility budgets, and hear reports from water, wastewater, and electric superintendents.
The Ritzland Center High School Theater Department's production of Mamma Mia continues tonight at seven o'clock and tomorrow at two o'clock in the RCHS auditorium.
Mamma Mia is a musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and features hit songs originally recorded by the Swedish pop group.
Abba.
The show is set on a sunny Greek island and follows Sophie, a young woman on the eve of her wedding who seeks to discover the father she's never known.
Her quest brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
The musical has been performed on Broadway and was even made into a 2008 motion picture.
Cost to attend is $10 for ages seven and up and $5 for ages six and under.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Edward Jones in Richland Center will be holding a military packing station on Wednesday, November 11th from 10 a.m.
until 1 p.m.
They're inviting anyone who would like to help to come participate in preparing military care packages.
They're also accepting donations to help stuff packages.
Items needed include handheld games, personal items, snack mixes.
beef sticks, batteries, hand and foot warmers, cards and letters of support and more.
Items can be dropped off at the Edward Jones office located at 101 South Church Street in Richland Center during regular weekday office hours from 8 a.m.
until 4 30 p.m.
for a full list of items needed or if you'd like to volunteer or for more information call 608-647-8889.
The Kickapoo Middle and High School Choir's final performance of their Royals Fall Variety Show will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Kickapoo High School Auditorium.
The concert features songs that were chosen by members of the Choirs.
There will be a wide variety of musical styles and genres performed.
Enjoy powerful, large group numbers, intimate small group performances, and talented soloists as they spotlight the musicians and songs that have earned their place among music's royalty throughout the years, including Queen, Dolly Parton, Wicked, The Beatles, and many others.
Costs to attend is a free will donation that will help support the Viola Food Pantry.
and the Music Department.
More information can be found on the Kickapoo Music Facebook page.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Southwest CAP, has announced the upcoming schedule for its pop-up food pantry truck.
Community members in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend and spread the word.
The next event will take place in Boaz, November 12, running from 11 a.m.
until 12 p.m.
To ensure smooth distribution, SouthwestCAP requires attendees to provide their name, address, birth date, and household size upon arrival, bringing a prepared slip of paper with the names, addresses, and birth dates of all household members will help speed up the check-in process.
Please help spread the word that the SouthwestCAP pop-up food pantry truck will be in Boaz.
November 12th, 11 a.m.
until 12 p.m.
There will be a soup luncheon and silent auction fundraiser tomorrow from 11 until 2 at the River Valley High School in Spring Green.
The fundraiser is being held to help support Mrs. Grafunder, 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 is $10 per person, $5 for kids ages 5 to 10, and kids under 5 eat for free.
All proceeds from the event will be given to Mrs. Grafunder.
Tickets can be purchased at eventbright.com or at the door.
Come out for a great meal and support Mrs. G during her breast cancer journey.
If you can't join the event but would like to support Mrs. Groundfunder, there is also an option to make a donation at eventbright.com.
U.S.
Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling on federal regulators to take immediate action against Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena following newly released video footage showing him threatening retaliation against shippers opposing the proposed mega merger with Norfolk Southern, addressing rail customers Vena
directly warned that he would raise freight rates by three to four percent for those who fail to back the merger.
Senator Baldwin, who led efforts to force the public release of the footage, warned that further rail industry consolidation will hurt Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers, and families through higher prices and diminished service.
She's urging the surface transportation board to reject the merger entirely to protect the state's economy.
Efforts to restrict sales on all flavored tobacco products, including menthol, are rapidly gaining momentum across local and state levels.
By mid-2026, hundreds of jurisdictions and multiple Native American tribes have instituted restrictions to curb flavored tobacco availability with a growing number adopting comprehensive policies that ban all flavor types across all retail environments,
Without exception, a primary driver behind these regulations is the significant role flavors play in attracting youth and young adults to use tobacco.
Over 80% of young people who use tobacco products report initiating their use with a flavored option.
Despite the long-standing presence of menthol, as well as the proliferation of fruit, cocktail, and candy flavors in products like cigars and smokeless tobacco,
federal restrictions on these items remain limited.
Flavors are equally central to the youth e-cigarette crisis, with roughly 97% of youth who vape
opting for flavored varieties, while regulatory guidance was introduced by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration in early 2020.
Existing policies contain key exemptions.
Menthol e-cigarettes alongside flavored open system and disposable devices remain accessible.
Consequently, local policies prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol, have become a vital mechanism for protecting vulnerable populations and advancing public health outcomes.
Today's winner of $50 in the Ithaca Western Football Raffle is Cannon Jones with ticket number 0820.
Congratulations.
The U.S.
Department of Agriculture has announced a new national holiday tradition as part of America's 250th anniversary commemorations.
The Great American Christmas Market will transform the National Mall into a festive showcase of domestic agriculture, craftsmanship, and seasonal culinary traditions, uniting producers and visitors from across the nation in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Designed as a comprehensive seasonal festival, the event highlights the essential role American farmers, ranchers, and artisans play in shaping holiday customs.
Attendees can expect a diverse array of fresh holiday greenery, specialty foods, handcrafted gifts, and live entertainment, providing a direct link between consumers and rural curators.
Former Governor Tommy Thompson says Wisconsin is back to being a blue state.
Thompson made that declaration Wednesday on Wisconsin Public Radio's Wisconsin Today program following Republican election losses.
Wisconsin is a blue state and it was before I got elected governor.
And it's gone back to that, Thompson says.
Victories scored by US Senator Ron Johnson and President Donald Trump were narrow.
Democrats have now won nearly every state race since 2016, including wins for governor, attorney general, and four state Supreme Court seats.
Democrats will have total control of the governor's office and legislature when the next session begins in January.
A catch of a lifetime breaks a long-standing state record.
WJFW reports Austin Schleifer of Menasha was fishing on the Bay of Green Bay last month when he reeled in a massive smallmouth bass.
He quickly contacted the Department of Natural Resources to get it officially recorded.
The smally weighed 9 pounds 11 ounces.
10 ounces more than the previous record, which was set in 1950.
The grandson of the previous record holder even reached out to Schieffer to congratulate him on the catch.
He's planning to get replica mounts of the fish made for Fox Valley tackle shops to display.
Every December, Mineral Point transforms into a festive winter scene reminiscent of an old-fashioned Christmas card.
On Saturday, December 5th, from 5 until 9 p.m., the historic town hosts its annual
candlelight shopping celebration, welcoming visitors and locals alike to partake in an evening of holiday cheer, late night shopping and community traditions.
During the event, hundreds of luminaries light up the historic streets as local shops, boutiques and galleries remain open late.
Guests can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, listen to Christmas carolers, savor freshly roasted chestnuts, and visit with Santa Claus.
A spectacular fireworks display at 7 p.m.
will further brighten the December sky.
Corey Bennett, Executive Director of the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce, highlights that the event is beloved for its nostalgic charm and sense of community, offering a wonderful way to experience Christmas traditions of the past.
Whether you attend...
annually or are visiting for the first time, candlelight shopping, provides an opportunity to slow down and embrace the holiday tradition.
In a legal victory for state law enforcement funding, Attorney General Josh Call, in a coalition of state officials, successfully blocked federal attempts to impose immigration enforcement conditions on public safety grants.
Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr.
of the U.S.
District Court of Rhode Island ruled that the conditions were unlawful and issued a permanent injunction against their enforcement.
The dispute began when the federal government sought to tie compliance with specific immigration directives to public safety funding, including the Victims of Crime Act funds and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula grants.
These restrictions put millions of dollars in key local funding at risk, threatening victim services, juvenile delinquency prevention programs, and community safety initiatives across Wisconsin.
The court's decision safeguards millions of dollars in grant money for Wisconsin, ensuring that critical funding for crime reduction, crisis intervention, and victim services remains intact without extrajudicial requirements.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has officially confirmed the presence of Oak Wilt in Manitowoc County for the first time.
With this discovery, the disease is now present in all but five Wisconsin counties, including the entire Driftless region.
The fungal disease was identified through DNA testing on an infected tree located in the town of Michicad.
The affected tree, planted in the mid 1980s, is believed to
be a hybrid of Burr Oak and Swamp White Oak.
While this marks the first confirmed case in the county, DNR officials note that oak species represent less than 2% of Manitowoc County's forest trees and roughly 1% of its urban trees, which should help limit the overall impact on local forestry.
Oak willed
spreads through root connections between neighboring trees, as well as sap feeding beetles attracted to open tree wounds.
To prevent further transmission, forestry experts strongly advise property owners to avoid pruning or injuring oak trees from April through July.
If cutting or damaging occurs during this high-risk window, wounds should be sealed immediately with water-based latex paint or pruning sealant.
Finally residents are urged to keep firewood local as moving raw oak logs can easily introduce the fungus to uninfected regions.
Here are today's vital statistics.
Elmina Rose Fry, 88 of Richland Center, died on Tuesday at St.
Mary Hospital in Madison.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12 p.m.
until the service time at 1.
The Pratt Funeral Incrimination Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
For Elmina Rose Fry, 88 of Richland Center.
Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Barobu.
formerly rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday at St.
Clair Hospital in Baraboo.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel.
from 10 a.m.
until the time of the service at 11.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements for Larry, Don, Ewing, 87 of Barobu, formerly of Rural Lone Rock.
And Shirley Ann Lindgard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at Salk Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11 30 at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
until the time of service.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Kellyan Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.
Shirley Ann Lindgard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
I'm Phil Knee with a little good WRCO news.
Several meetings will be coming up soon over the next few days.
Residents and interested community members are encouraged to attend or follow along with those local government proceedings.
The Simons Recreation Complex Natatorium Board will meet on Monday at 5.30 at the Richland County Boardroom at the courthouse.
Key discussion and action items include donations from the Simons Recreation Complex Foundation for cardio equipment replacement and conceptual renovation plans for the facility.
Al Lenz is president of the Simons Recreation Complex Foundation.
This week he was on the morning should talking about other fundraisers and being grateful that HVAC will be updated courtesy of Richland County.
I mean things are looking much better and I just want to express my gratitude to the county board and the county administrator for their support in getting the HVAC system ball rolling because it is going to be important for the future assignments.
And I'd also like to touch on the foundation just kicked off our fall fundraiser.
It started about three weeks ago.
And we're very fortunate that a group of Simon's members have committed $50,000 of the $100,000 goal.
So it's basically a dollar-for-dollar match up to $50,000.
So every dollar that comes in as a donation will actually turn into $2.
When I check the thermometers that we've got posted,
Out of Simons, I think it's at like $21,000 or $22,000 now, so that's a little over $40,000 toward our $100,000 goal, which I think is just great.
I'm really appreciative of all the donations that have
come in so far.
Again, that meeting is at 5.30 on Monday in the Richland County Boardroom at the Richland County Courthouse.
Later that same evening, the Richland Fire Department Board will convene at 7 p.m.
at the fire station in Richland Center.
Agenda topics encompass the 2027 insurance proposal, payment of bills, the monthly chief's report, and ongoing discussion regarding sprinkler systems.
Additionally, the Utility Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday at 5.30 in the council room at
the City Municipal Building, with virtual access available via Microsoft Teams.
The Commission will consider approval of monthly bills, adoption of the 2027 utility budgets, and hear reports from water, wastewater, and electric superintendents.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program has announced the upcoming schedule for its pop-up food pantry truck.
Community members in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend and spread the word.
The next event will take place in Boaz on November 12th from 11 until noon.
To ensure smooth distribution, Southwest Cap requires attendees to provide their name, address, birth date and household size upon arrival.
Bringing a prepaid slip of paper with also the names, addresses and birth dates of all household members will help speed up the check-in process.
Music fans in western Wisconsin are in for an authentic rural style treat tonight.
La Crosse area country favorites, Larry's Drifters will bring their signature blend of classic country storytelling, rich runs and steel guitar melodies to the historic city auditorium in Richland center, starting at seven tonight.
Led by vocalist Ed Stelner, Larry's Drifters have earned a devoted regional following years of sharing the stage with top country acts through the years.
We just got together, all seasoned musicians, a lot of guys, three of the guys played on the road with different artists and stuff like that and they all decided they were getting a little bit older in life, we're going to start staying around home.
So we got together and we do traditional country music.
We started playing together and
It's been a good ride for us.
We've had a lot of fun doing it and met a lot of good people.
Attending tonight's 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.
Again, that starts at seven tonight.
Doors open at six at the City Auditorium.
Richland Center High School Theater Department's production of Mamma Mia continues tonight with its second night at seven and again tomorrow at two in the RCHS Auditorium.
Mamma Mia is a musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and features hit songs originally recorded by the Swedish pop group ABBA.
The show is set on a sunny Greek island and follows Sophie, a young woman on the eve of her wedding.
The musical has been performed on Broadway and was even made into a 2008 motion picture.
Cost to attend is $10 for ages 7 and up and $5 for ages 6 and under.
Tickets can be purchased at
the door.
There will be a soup luncheon and sign the auction fundraiser tomorrow from 11 until 2 at River Valley High School in Spring Green.
The fundraiser is being held to support Mrs. Grafunder, also known as Mrs. G, as she courageously battles breast cancer.
Sherry Grafunder 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 is $10 per person, $5 for kids ages 5 to 10, and kids under 5 eat for free.
All proceeds from this event will be given to Mrs. Grafunder.
Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the door.
Come out for a great meal and support Mrs. G during her breast cancer journey.
Everts restrict sales on all flavored tobacco products, including menthol, are rapidly gaining momentum across local and state levels.
By mid-2026, hundreds of jurisdictions and multiple Native American tribes have instituted restrictions to curb flavored tobacco availability with a growing number of adopting comprehensive policies that ban all flavored types across all retail environments without exception.
Flavors are equally central to the
youth e-cigarette crisis with roughly 97% of youth who vape, opting for flavored varieties.
While regulatory guidance was introduced by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration in early 2020, existing policies contain key exemptions.
Menthol e-cigarettes alongside flavored open system and disposable devices remain accessible.
Consequently, local policies prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products
including menthol have become a vital mechanism for protecting vulnerable populations and advancing public health outcomes.
Edward Jones in Richland Center will be holding a military packing station on Wednesday, November 11th from 10 until 1.
They are inviting anyone who would like to help come take part in preparing military care packages.
They are also accepting donations to help stuff packages, items needed include hand-held games, personal items, snack mixes, beef sticks, batteries, hand and foot warmers, cards and letters of support and more.
Items can be dropped off,
at the Edward Jones office located at 101 South Church Street in Richland Center during regular weekday office hours from 8 until 4.30 for a full list of items needed if you would like to volunteer or for more information call 608-647-8889.
Today's winner of $50 in the Ithaca Western Football Raffle is Cannon Jones with ticket number 820.
Congratulations Cannon!