Today is November 13.
These are today's vital statistics.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center, died at home Thursday, November 5.
A celebration of life will be held today at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home at 1 p.m.
with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center.
Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
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 Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.
Martin Robert Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain, died Sunday, November 8th.
Visitation will be held
Sunday, November 15th from 2 until 5pm and Monday, November 16th from 9.30 until 11am at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green.
A military burial will be held at Big Hollow Cemetery.
A luncheon at the church will follow the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Grain, River Valley Athletic or Music Boosters, or a charity that is important to you.
Marty believed in paying it forward.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Martin Robert Marty Kramer, 77.
of Plain.
Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz, died suddenly Tuesday, November 10 at Pine Valley Community Village.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 15 from 1 until 3 p.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
The local Military Honors Unit will provide military honors at 3 p.m.
at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice, Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of LeFarge, died Thursday, November 5th at the Evergreen's assisted living in La Crosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 until 11 a.m.
at the LeFarge Free Methodist Church.
A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vasateg funeral home and crematory is assisting the family.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of LaFarge.
Leroy F. Lee-Ridio, 89 of a Volca died Sunday, November 8th at Greenway Manor in Spring Green.
Per Lee's wishes, there will be no formal services.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Leroy F. Lee-Ridio.
89 of Avoka.
Friday's roundup.
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Join Hank and Phil for Friday laughter bigger than a raccoon and 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.
Hey Hank, what's going on there?
Morning young man, how are you doing?
Welcome back.
It's, well, it's Friday.
You've been sleeping since last Friday.
You woke me up yesterday though.
I know.
Yeah, but I think I'm back.
Is it?
Yeah, it's morning.
Good morning Phil.
Good to have you back.
How you
doing?
Not bad.
Barber's kid and Brandon filled in for you.
So
they did a great job.
Yeah, they did.
That's awesome.
As always.
Yes.
So do you just need me to take the sidelines for a while or?
Um, you know.
We like to have you back here, but I appreciate it.
Yeah, they're do good.
The barbers kid and Brian and they do a great job.
They do.
Yeah, they are something different.
Uh-huh.
So get anything for the weekend going buddy.
Well, I got a little sweating with the oldies tomorrow.
Yeah.
Those were the days.
I'm gonna, I put my vacation day in for tomorrow.
I don't know if I can.
Still
not up to
par to
do
your dance.
Well, yeah, because, you know, I don't want docked on pay if I don't do the special moves and stuff that you have scripted out for us.
It's tough for us.
So I miss practice all week.
So
yeah, that's true.
Anyway, so you're on the IR or the
Physically and able to perform
maybe
maybe next week pop
list.
Yeah, the pop list.
Yes feels pop list boys that does that list get longer and longer every week?
Yeah, it does
we get older
your day the question today young man.
Oh, have you ever quit a job and immediately left?
No, you'd never done that.
Okay.
No, a lot of people do No walk in I quit a lot of people now don't even tell them they quit they just
Don't show up.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I'm still not right with the, with the sound.
Do you understand?
Do you hear?
Yeah.
You're
getting there though.
I'm getting there.
I look like a chipmunk with five acorns to one side of the cheek.
Well, I didn't want to say anything, but yeah, you can go ahead and say it.
I'm surprised you held back pride of peerage pride of peerage.
Well, you might be from peerage, Phillip.
If your nicest t-shirt has a Pearl snaps on it, Pearl snaps.
Oh, I do.
I still have one.
And they're not bad.
No, usually from Ringo.
I love them.
So and a Bolo tie.
Yes.
Yes, sir.
Yes.
So you, you know, every day you don't have
that sounds like really nice.
Yeah.
Or, or a concert T.
Yes,
yes, a concert to you some
hairband from the 80s.
Yeah, I got it I ordered a new sweater fellow.
Did you I really did?
Yeah, I was you know as you as you're laid up and you're you get bored you start looking at things on the internet what you're not supposed to and I've ordered the ugly sweater concerts.
Oh
So you're going to love this sweater when I have it.
The Simons is having their ugly sweater run this year.
So Henry running, you aren't running.
No, no, no.
Hank don't run.
If Hank runs, he's in trouble
running his mouth.
That's
about it.
Well, and right now it's kind of been nice for everybody around here.
He hasn't been running.
It's been a little quieter.
Yeah.
Yeah.
The daily dilemma, Phillip.
Uh-oh.
You hear a voice downstairs at midnight, Phillip.
Do you investigate or do you yell down there and say, hey, can you check the dryer when you're there?
That's probably more like it.
Hey,
check the dryer
down there.
June, go see what that noise
is.
Oh my goodness.
So you're just going to throw June at the dryer.
Yeah.
Yeah.
That's how sad that is.
But not bad.
Well, you know, don't interrupt my sleep.
You know, exactly.
Yeah.
Beauty sleep.
Yeah.
So anyway, um, any big plans for the weekend, even a mow?
No, I think I'm pretty well done.
You know, I think so.
Probably should run the gas out.
There's always two cool schools of thought.
People are like, yeah, I'll run that gas out.
And then there are others who are like, no, no, don't do that.
I wouldn't run the gas out.
It makes the, it makes the valves dry up.
Yeah.
Just put some stable in it or stable, stable or whatever you have and run it for a while.
And
yeah, I don't have to worry about my farm all super C cause Kamari has me running it every
day.
It's good to go in
it.
I don't know what to do all winter.
You know, this kid's got
me.
You're definitely going to have to have some, uh,
Uh, winter clothes to drive that thing.
I have to get some chains.
Yeah.
The snow gets deep.
Yeah.
Because there's no, he's relentless, isn't he?
He is good for him.
Go Kamari.
Back in the day though, we find with that thing all year long.
I'm sure you did.
It's
amazing how 24 horse tractor back then, but you know, it was on the manure spreader.
It was, you know, we use it on the, on the rake, right on the, uh,
Elevator, feed the hogs, feed the cows, you know, use it for everything.
And that's amazing.
And now it just drives my grandson.
That's all it needs.
That's right.
You know what?
It's retired.
You know, the thing of it is, if it's making him happy, it makes everybody happy.
Absolutely.
That's the way it is.
So anyway, brought joy to you and heartache when you're as young now, just bring straight joy to Murray.
Yeah, exactly.
Go for Murray.
And I spent...
many, many hours cultivating corn and that thing, you know, but going across, that was a way to keep me out of mischief.
Yeah.
Go cultivate that field.
You don't have
these 20 acre fields and you'd be going in one first gear, you know, and you'd be, you'd look across and you're only a quarter done.
And, you know, oh my goodness.
It's almost time.
I got a date.
Exactly.
I'll probably be done by Saturday.
What do you do?
Cooking with Hank today.
Well, today is a short.
Short recipe just because I can't talk a lot.
Okay, so rest of Hank's recipe is ham and cheese biscuit Pockets.
Oh, not bad here hot pockets.
Well, sort of refrigerated biscuit dough chopped cooked ham shredded cheese mustard melted butter and some garlic seasoning is all you need for this one Here's your instructions flatten each biscuit into a small circle add the cooked ham cheese and tiny squirt of mustard or whatever Condiment that you like
Fold the dough over and pinch the edges shut.
Brush the tops with melted butter and some garlic seasoning.
Bake according to the biscuit package directions until completely cooked and golden.
Let them cool before eating.
Melted cheese has no respect for the roof of your mouth.
If one bursts open, call it open-faced pocket.
If the smoke alarm says quiet, breakfast is ready.
If it starts beeping, the biscuits are requesting backup.
food safety though.
Here we go.
Use carefully, use carefully.
Cooked ham.
Make sure the ham's cooked.
All right.
Follow the biscuit packages, baking directions and allow the hot feeling to cool before serving.
That's my advice.
And that's it.
So it's really good.
Hanks hot pockets.
Yes.
It's really good and quick and simple.
Yeah, that's quick.
That was a quick recipe for you.
It's very quick and very simple.
Do you crush potato chips on
top?
You can
if
you want.
Because you always do.
I do.
But I don't know if you'd have
potato chips or maybe some tortillas with honey on the side of that one.
Take some tortillas, soft tortillas, put honey and butter with that.
That's good.
Your mouth's working again and
maybe
you can taste it a little bit.
I can't really taste it.
I'm still on a soft food diet.
Oakwood fruit farms donuts are out there.
They're soft.
They're good.
Yeah.
They're soft.
We'll just put everything through the blender.
The food processor.
I've been doing a lot of protein shakes.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Not good.
Henry, Henry likes stuff.
The greedy meat.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You can run your meat through the grinder there.
I
appreciate it.
Put a little
deli meat
in there.
Yeah.
Yeah.
We'll see what happens, mate.
You know, there you go.
So anyway,
So, uh, what do you have for us?
You got Phil's daily grandpa, grandpa Phil's logic
sponsored by Salt Weedle store in Casanova over 80 years of business.
Oh my goodness.
Yes.
Today, you know, again, these are all things that, uh, my mama used to say.
Don't get your knickers in a twist.
Yeah.
Some people think knickers are shoes, but they're not.
They're actually pants.
Yeah,
they are.
And so don't get upset over anything.
Or we used to say, don't get your undies in a bunch.
Right.
Right.
Same thing.
Yeah.
Pretty much.
Yeah.
Very
good though.
Or don't get a B in your bonnet.
Yes.
Yeah.
You don't want to
be in your body.
Well, that old battle axe got to be in her body.
Generally should have just raised chickens.
She's on the war pass.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Oh, the word of the week.
Yeah.
What is it?
What is it?
It's rectum.
Rectum.
Rectum.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
You ready for the, uh, no.
Well, my brother had two new trucks and wrecked
them.
Rectum
balls.
Oh boy.
On that note, we're going to let you go.
Go rest at mouth
ears.
Everybody have a great day and be kind.
That's Hank Bray.
Good morning everyone.
For WRCO News, I'm Todd Copernall.
It is 32 degrees right now headed to a high today of 42 in the news.
Mid-continent grid solutions has announced an extension of its public engagement schedule for the proposed Becky 765 kilovolt power line project, allowing additional time for community feedback
prior to submitting formal applications to state regulators.
The updated timeline places public open houses in the first quarter of 2027, with the application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity scheduled for submission to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin no earlier than May 1 of next year.
Specific dates for the upcoming open houses will be announced
early next year.
The decision to adjust the schedule stems directly from input provided by local landowners, officials, and community members who requested more time to review project details, ask questions, and offer comments.
Ryan Hough, president of Midcontinent Grid Solutions, emphasized the company's commitment to meaningful participation, noting that moving the open houses from this fall to early next year
creates expanded opportunities for dialogue before entering the next phase of regulatory review.
Public involvement will remain a key component throughout the process, including during the Public Service Commission's subsequent evaluation.
The BEKI project involves the construction of a 190-mile, 765-kilovolt transmission line designed to strengthen Wisconsin's electrical grid and prevent potential system overloads projected as early as 2034, identified as a critical infrastructure need by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO.
The project aims to enhance regional energy reliability and support
the distribution of diverse power resources across the upper Midwest as aging power plants prepare for retirement.
While no final route has been chosen, interested parties can learn more and submit feedback by emailing connect at mgswisconsin.com
The village of Muscaday and Muscaday utilities are aware of the leaking water valve at Elm Street.
There will be a scheduled water shut off today, beginning at 8.30, which will affect all of Green Tree Trail, the car wash, and the BP station.
If anyone has questions, you can call the village at 608-739-3182 between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 4.30 p.m.
Nurse Bingham and the Ithaca School District have extended a heartfelt thank you to both the Ithaca Lions Club and the Richland County Sheriff's Department for their recent contributions to student health and safety.
Volunteers from the Lions Club assisted with essential vision and hearing screenings, while Lieutenant Mike Sizz of the Richland County Sheriff's Department provided fingerprinting services for child find books.
The vision and hearing screenings play a vital role in identifying potential concerns early, helping students fully engage and succeed in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the Child Find fingerprinting offers parents valuable peace of mind by creating safety kits to keep on hand in the event of an emergency.
The ongoing collaboration and dedication of these community partners reaffirm that every day is a great day to be a Bulldog.
U.S.
Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, has released a statement updating the public on his ongoing investigation into an alleged scheme to confuse voters in the Alaska Senate race.
The investigation centers on allegations first reported by the New York Times that individuals associated with Mary Peltola's Senate campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee attempted to regroup candidates named Dan Sullivan to create voter confusion.
Chairman Johnson previously sent records preservation and communications requests on October 29 to three individuals connected to the efforts.
Jared Kurtz, Anton McParland and
Melissa Rios, marking the deadline for responses to these requests, Johnson expressed his expectation for full compliance and commended the FBI and Department of Justice for their prompt review of the matter, emphasizing that the committee will continue pursuing the investigation vigorously to restore confidence in the election system.
As the holiday season approaches, many families search for gifts that leave a lasting impact beyond the latest toys and gadgets.
Opening or contributing to an Edvest 529 college savings account provides Wisconsin children with a foundation for their educational future, supporting their long-term growth and aspirations.
There's nothing more meaningful than helping a child build a bright future, said Jessica Wetzel.
Financial Capability Director for the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
The toys and gifts they're excited about today won't last, but a contribution to their college savings account can impact their lives for years to come.
To encourage higher education savings, Edvest 529 is offering a special holiday bonus deposit incentive.
Individuals who open an account between November 16th and December 4th using promo code offer.
26 when enrolling online can receive up to a $100 bonus, depositing $500 with recurring contributions of $25 for six months qualifies for a $50 bonus, while depositing $1,000 with the same recurring contribution terms yields a $100 bonus.
Enrolling in an EdVest 529 account takes as little as 10 minutes online.
Through the U-Gift service, family and friends can easily contribute to a child's account for holidays, birthdays and major milestones by using a unique gift code.
More than 400,000 eggs have arrived at Wisconsin food banks and local community organizations this week, marking the initial distribution of roughly 2 million eggs promised to the state.
This initiative stems from a significant multi-state settlement with three major egg producers accused of colluding to artificially inflate market prices.
Attorney General Josh Call emphasized that Wisconsin families should not bear the financial burden of price manipulation, noting that the settlement directly assists households in need across the state.
The deliveries began on Tuesday with 42 pallets delivered to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, facilities in Appleton and Milwaukee.
This rollout is part of a nationwide agreement negotiated by a coalition of 17 state attorneys general alongside the U.S.
Department of Justice.
The investigation revealed that
Cal main foods, Versova Centrum and Hickman's Egg Ranch improperly coordinated to alter daily price indexes, leading to higher retail costs nationwide.
Beyond the egg donations totaling over 50 million eggs nationwide and $3.3 million in payments, the settling companies must cease illegal coordination, implement strict compliance protocols, and designate internal antitrust compliance officers.
All donated eggs meet meat, food safety standards, and are supplied entirely at the company's expense to aid relief efforts across participating states.
Crossfire Hurricane is the Federal Bureau of Investigation codename for its counterintelligence investigation launched July 31, 2016 to examine any links or coordination between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the U.S.
election.
Senate leaders are calling for full transparency surrounding the controversial investigation.
On Tuesday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, together with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa, issued a formal letter requesting that President Trump declassify all remaining government records associated with the probe, despite an executive order signed by President Trump in March of 2020.
directing the declassification of materials tied to the investigation, several key documents remain shielded from public view.
Among the unreleased records are internal government emails, hundreds of interview transcripts compiled by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, and a comprehensive 400-page report prepared by the DOJ Inspection Division.
In their letter, the senators emphasized their nearly decade-long oversight efforts aimed at bringing the facts of the operation to light, highlighting that continuous disclosures have revealed
deep political bias within the initial investigation.
They argued that releasing the complete set of files is vital to exposing the scope of government weaponization and serving the broader public interest.
Today's $100 winner in the Ithaca Western football raffle is David and Mary Nelson on ticket number 1487.
Congratulations.
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Today is November 13th.
These are today's vital statistics.
Shirley.
and Langard 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at 11 30 a.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
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 is survived by her five children, Janet and Larry Steadley, Janice and Jim Barnhardt, Jeanette and Terry Scott, Janelle and Dan Staniczka, 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.
Martin, Robert, Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain, died Sunday, November 8th.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 15th from 2 until 5 p.m.
and Monday from 9.30 a.m.
until time of service at 11 at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green.
A military burial will be held at Big Hollow Cemetery.
A luncheon at the church will follow the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green, River Valley Athletic or Music Boosters, or a charity that is important to you.
Marty believed in paying it forward.
The Richardson Stafford funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Marty is survived by his wife Linda Longseth Kramer, children Tara and Patrick Mahoney, Ross and Amy Kramer, Heather and Matthew Brickle, Mark and
Kristin Edquist Kramer and Kyle and Stephanie Kramer.
12 grandchildren, siblings Patricia Chasansky, Carl and Chris Kramer, Kevin and Diane Kramer, Doug and Stephanie Kramer, Camille and Tim Murphy, Lois and James Schweiss and Maureen Kramer.
Martin Robert Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain.
Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz, died suddenly Tuesday, November 10th at Pine Valley Community Village.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 15th from 1 until 3 p.m.
at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
Local military honors will be provided at 3 p.m.
at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.
Tom is survived by his wife Donna Geiss, his son
Kerry and Jennifer Geis, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his sister Rosie and Robert Fritz, other relatives and friends.
Thomas O. Geis, 81 of Boaz.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of LeFarge, died Thursday, November 5th at the Evergreens assisted living
in La Crosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 until 11 a.m.
at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.
A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vasatag Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Christina Sheldon and Michelle Levy.
five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother Randy and Karen McElhose, and sister Colleen and Kevin Scott, many nieces and nephews.
Carol Hamilton, 77, of Lafarge.
Gregory Jerome Caviz, 69, of Blue River, died Thursday, November 12th.
A private family burial will be held at the Blue River Cemetery at a later date.
The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.
Greg is survived by his daughter Samantha Kaviz, mother Lee Kaviz, sister Becky Kaviz, sister-in-law Deborah Kaviz, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Gregory Jerome Kaviz, 69 of Blue River.
Welcome back to the news at noon.
Brad Schultz, project manager for the Highway 14 East project, tells WRCO News the project is on track to be fully completed at the end of the day next Wednesday.
Thank you for your patience and understanding everyone.
They're almost done next Wednesday.
At the end of the day, Highway 14 East should be done.
Mid-Continent Grid Solutions has announced an extension of its public engagement schedule for the proposed Becky 765 kilovolt power line project, allowing additional time for community feedback prior to submitting formal applications to state regulators.
The updated timeline places public open houses in the first quarter of 2027 with the application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity scheduled for submission to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin no earlier than May 1 of next year.
Specific dates for the upcoming open houses will be announced early next year.
The decision to adjust the schedule stems directly from input provided by local landowners, officials, and community members who requested more time to review project details, ask questions, and offer comments.
Ryan Hough, president of Midcontinent Grid Solutions, emphasized the company's commitment to meaningful participation, noting that moving the open houses from this fall to early next year
creates expanded opportunities for dialogue before entering the next phase of regulatory review.
Public involvement will remain a key component throughout the process, including during the Public Service Commission's subsequent evaluation.
The Becky project involves the construction of a 190-mile, 765-kilovolt transmission line designed to strengthen Wisconsin's electrical grid and prevent potential system overloads projected as early as 2034.
identified as a critical infrastructure need by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO.
The project aims to enhance regional energy reliability and support the distribution of diverse power resources across the upper Midwest as aging power plants prepare for retirement.
While no final route has been chosen, interested parties can learn more and submit feedback.
By emailing, connect,
at MGSWisconsin.com.
Retail chain Family Dollar has reached a proposed $63 million nationwide settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general following allegations of systematic overcharging.
Investigators found that thousands of locations consistently charged higher prices at checkout registers than those advertised on store shelves, tags, mobile apps, and websites.
Despite receiving hundreds of consumer complaints and failing numerous state inspections, the company allowed the price discrepancies to persist.
The proposed agreement provides direct financial remedies for affected shoppers featuring $40 million in consumer redress and a $20 million store discount program.
Beyond financial compensation, the settlement mandates that Family Dollar Institute, a comprehensive, independently assessed pricing accuracy system, to prevent future discrepancies.
The enforcement action reflects broader regulatory efforts to hold discount retailers accountable for fair pricing practices across the country.
Strong community partnerships remain a cornerstone of local health care at the Richland Hospital and clinics, emphasizing that healing often extends beyond physical medicine to encompass emotional and spiritual well-being.
A recent meeting between Richland Center Ministerial Association faith leaders and the Richland Hospital and Clinic staff has reaffirmed a shared commitment to providing holistic support for patients, families, and healthcare workers during life's most challenging moments.
Through TRHC's ongoing collaborative framework and on-call spiritual care program,
Local clergy step forward to offer compassionate care during emergencies and of life situations and moments of sudden loss.
Their presence offers a vital source of comfort and resilience, ensuring that whole person care remains an accessible reality for everyone who enters the facility.
Nurse Bingham and the Ithaca School District have extended a heartfelt thank you to both the Ithaca Lions Club and the Richland County Sheriff's Department for their recent contributions to student health and safety.
Volunteers from the Lions Club assisted with essential vision and hearing screenings, while Lieutenant Mike Ziz of the Richland County Sheriff's Department provided fingerprinting services for child-fined books.
The vision and hearing screenings play a vital role in identifying potential concerns early, helping students fully engage and succeed in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the Child Find fingerprinting offers parents valuable peace of mind by creating safety kits to keep on hand in the event of an emergency.
The ongoing collaboration and dedication of these community partners reaffirm that every day is a great day to be a Bulldog.
A comprehensive study examining adult alcohol consumption across the United States reveals that Wisconsin ranks sixth in binge drinking rates, with 20.2% of its adult population reporting excessive alcohol use.
The research conducted by the Valley Spring Recovery Center using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2011 through 2023 highlights significant regional variation in drinking habits throughout the country.
Iowa leads the nationwide survey with the highest overall binge drinking rate at 22.5 percent, followed closely by North Dakota at 22.4 and Montana at 21.9 percent.
South Dakota and Nebraska round out the top five states while Wisconsin shares its sixth place position with Hawaii.
At the opposite end of the spectrum,
Utah recorded the lowest prevalence of excessive drinking in the nation at 11.9 percent, nearly half the rate observed in Iowa.
Community members are invited to kick off their holiday shopping while giving back to local health care at the annual Lobby Shop Open House hosted by partners of the Richland Hospital and Clinics
Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21.
Located inside the Richland Hospital and Clinics, the boutique gift shop features a curated array of unique gifts, seasonal items, home decor, jewelry, clothing, and cozy winter accessories.
All proceeds from shop purchases directly fund vital health care initiatives, local student and employee scholarships, and facility equipment enhancements that benefit community members and caregivers alike.
To accommodate holiday shoppers, the lobby shop will extend its standard weekday hours for the event.
The open house will welcome visitors from 7 a.m.
until 2 p.m.
on Friday, November 20th and from 8 a.m.
until noon, Saturday, November 21st.
People are looking for meaningful ways to shop during the holidays and this is a wonderful opportunity to find unique gifts while giving back to the community, said Cindy Chicker, President of Partners of the Richland Hospital and Clinics.
Every dollar raised stays local and helps support the work of our hospital and clinics.
In addition to exploring the seasonal selection, visitors can view a special handmade quilt crafted and donated by Phil Poole with raffle tickets available for purchase throughout the event.
Guests can also learn more about volunteer opportunities with the organization during their visit or by applying online.
U.S.
Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and six other colleagues impressing Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson to investigate major corporations pocketing government tariff refunds.
Following a Supreme Court ruling striking down President Trump's April 2025 across the board tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the federal government has issued over $100 billion in refunds to importers and corporations.
However, despite raising prices on consumers to offset the initial tariffs, top retailers have not passed those refunds back to consumers.
In inquiries sent to major corporations, including Walmart, Nike, Apple, Target, and Energizer, lawmakers found that none committed to providing direct restitution to impacted consumers.
While companies cited general domestic investments or holiday promotions, lawmakers characterized the retention of these funds as a massive shift of financial burden onto middle-class families.
The senators warn that keeping these windfalls without reimbursing consumers may constitute unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition under the FTC Act, while also granting large firms an unfair, competitive edge.
The call for regulatory action comes amidst broader economic pressures on working families.
A recent Joint Economic Committee report highlighted that ongoing trade policies, conflict in Iran, and broader economic instability are costing Wisconsin families more than $4,500 annually for essential goods such as housing, gas, and groceries.
With additional tariffs,
Facing ongoing legal challenges, lawmakers urged the FTC to establish a swift precedent to prevent corporations from repeatedly retaining refunded tariff revenue at the expense of American consumers.
Wisconsin's Move Over Law requires drivers to provide a safe zone for first responders, service workers, and motorists stopped along the road.
Highlighted by the Wisconsin State Patrol as November's Law of the Month, drivers are reminded to move over or slow down whenever they see flashing lights or stranded vehicles.
Failing to move over or slow down carries severe risks.
Over the past five years in Wisconsin, five people have died and 128 have been injured while in or near a vehicle stopped along the road alongside 72 emergency responders struck on the roadside.
Additionally, secondary crashes remain a significant hazard with 3,000
523 incidents resulting in 29 fatalities and 1,650 injuries over the same time frame.
An act that in 2001, Wisconsin's move over law requires drivers on multi-lane roads to clear the lane closest to stopped law enforcement, emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with active warning lights.
If moving over is unsafe or on single-lane roads, drivers must reduce their speed.
Protections expanded with 2021 Wisconsin Act 115, banning handheld cell phone use within
feed of emergency response areas in 2025 Wisconsin Act 54 extending these safety safety mandates to cover disabled vehicles with hazard lights flares or visible attendance.
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U.S.
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, chairman of the permanent subcommittee on investigations has released a statement updating the public on his ongoing investigation into an alleged scheme to confuse voters in the Alaska U.S.
Senate race.
The investigation centers on allegations first reported by the New York Times that individuals associated with Mary Peltola's Senate campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
attempted to recruit candidates named Dan Sullivan to create voter confusion.
Chairman Johnson previously sent records preser.
Preservation and Communications requests October 29 to three individuals connected to the efforts, Jared Kurtz, Anton McParland, and Alyssa Rios.
Marking the deadline for responses to these requests, Johnson expressed his expectation for full compliance and commended the FBI and the DOJ for their prompt review of the matter, emphasizing that the committee will continue pursuing the investigation vigorously to restore confidence in the election system.
As the holiday season approaches, many families search for gifts that leave a lasting impact beyond the latest toys and gadgets.
or contributing to an EdVest 529 college savings account provides Wisconsin children with a foundation for their educational future, supporting their long-term growth and aspirations.
There's nothing more meaningful than helping a child build a bright future, said Jessica Wetzel, financial capability director for the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
The toys and gifts they're excited about today won't last, but a contribution to their college savings account can impact
their lives for years to come.
To encourage higher education savings, ADVAS 529 is offering a special holiday bonus deposit incentive.
Individuals who open an account between November 16th and December 4th using promo code offer26 when enrolling online
can receive up to a $100 bonus.
Depositing $500 with recurring contributions of $25 for six months qualifies for a $50 bonus while depositing $1,000 with the same recurring contribution terms yields a $100 bonus.
Enrolling in an EdVest 5.29 account takes as little as 10 minutes online.
Through the U-Gift service, family and friends can easily contribute to a child's account for holidays, birthdays and major milestones by using a unique gift code.
There's a UW connection to a historic U.S.
Senate win.
University of Wisconsin Law School graduate Scott Collins' successful U.S.
Senate campaign in Mississippi contributed to the wave which saw Democrats win majorities in the House and Senate in November's midterms.
Column defeated Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
to bring the Democrats to 55 of 100 Senate seats, the eighth seat flipped by Democrats.
Collin graduated from the UW Law School in 2009 and was awarded the 40 under 40 award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association in 2020.
A Kenosha County man faces the state's first charges under a new image manipulation law.
Police say 23-year-old Tristan Proust created multiple fake social media accounts posing as his ex-girlfriend and then used AI-powered software to create fake nude images to post to those accounts.
Proust faces 12 counts of posting fake porn of a real person made illegal last year Proust reported reportedly confessed to police saying he didn't know it was illegal and Said he had no reason behind doing it other than his own satisfaction He'll be back in court for an initial appearance next month
In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15th, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced the recipients of the 2026 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in recycling and waste minimization for the past 14 years.
The annual program highlights innovative strategies and proven efforts that inspire organizations across the state to enhance their environmental stewardship.
This year 18th,
organizations were recognized for going above and beyond legal requirements.
Award recipients successfully diverted substantial amounts of landfill banned items including electronics and household recyclables along with organic waste, plastics, scrap metals, fire extinguishers, bicycles and textiles for reuse or recycling.
DNR Waste Reduction and Division Coordinator Jennifer Samrao praised the winners for establishing robust, sustainable diversion programs that have significantly cut landfill waste across Wisconsin communities.
The DNR presented awards across four main categories, projects and initiatives, overall program, special events and innovation, along with special recognition for honorable mentions.
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, a unit of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, has released a comprehensive report evaluating the health, justice system, and economic implications of Wisconsin's drug paraphernalia policies, harm reduction strategies, and overall substance use.
The study documents current community conditions and public costs to help guide state policy decisions.
According to the report, state drug overdose deaths have decreased from their peak in 2022, yet they remain noticeably above historical baselines.
Marked health disparities continue across racial and ethnic lines, affecting Black and American Indians slash Alaska Native populations most severely.
The findings also point to considerable variations in overdosed mortality rate across different counties, underlining the key role of local factors in shaping public health outcomes.
Substance use places a heavy burden on Wisconsin's health care network.
Between 2016 and 2024, the state logged roughly 88,388 drug-related emergency department visits, resulting in an estimated $107 million in emergency department charges.
The Federal Trade Commission, alongside attorneys general and consumer protection agencies from Wisconsin and six other states, have filed a joint legal complaint against HIMS and HERS Health Incorporated.
The lawsuit alleges that the telehealth provider engaged in deceptive trade practices and violated consumer trust across several areas of its business operations.
Central to the suit are allegations regarding subscription, billing, and consent.
plaintiffs contend that hymns entices prospective customers with promises of free medical consultations while obscuring the automatic subscription terms associated with intake questionnaires.
According to the complaint, consumers are regularly enrolled into recurring billing cycles and charged immediately upon prescription issuances without explicit affirmative consent or sufficient opportunity to evaluate treatment recommendations.
Furthermore, the action highlights onerous cancellation procedures that prevented users from stopping unwanted charges as well as alleged violations of privacy promises through the unauthorized sharing of sensitive consumer health information with third-party advertising platforms.
UW health care nurses are celebrating the recent historic election victories and vowing to pass the Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act so they can regain their full union rights to advocate for quality patient care.
Nurses at UW have been fighting for many years to restore their comprehensive rights to collective bargaining, along with scores of other members of SEIU Wisconsin, the state's largest healthcare union.
They devoted thousands of volunteer hours to electing pro-healthcare worker candidates.
Now, for the first time in 16 years, Wisconsin will have a trifecta of pro-worker leaders in the governorship and majorities of the state senate and assembly.
Nurses from UW, together with state and municipal workers throughout Wisconsin, have already begun laying the groundwork for a massive movement that will provide the grassroots support for these leaders to swiftly take legislative action.
The Patient Care and Worker Empowerment Act would restore full collective bargaining rights for thousands of nurses and over
$25,000.
total UW Health employees.
Act 10 was passed in 2011, leading to the termination of union contracts for UW Health nurses and other workers.
Nurses reestablished their union at UW Health in 2022, but are seeking legislative action to make it unequivocally clear that UW Health must negotiate a union contract with its employees who wish to be represented by a union.
With a full seat at the decision-making table, nurses and other allied
health professionals can negotiate the staffing retention and policies they need.
Nurses say they look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with UW Health to achieve shared goals, including training and retention, patient satisfaction, expansion of health care coverage for Wisconsinites and increased funding.
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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 visitation starting at 10 a.m.
A private family burial service will be held at St.
Killian's Cemetery in Bear Valley.
In Lua 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.
Martin Robert Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain, died Sunday, November 8.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 15 from 2 until 5 p.m.
and Monday, November 16 from 9.30 a.m.
until the time of service at 11 at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green.
A military burial will be held at Big Hollow Cemetery.
A luncheon at the church will follow the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green, River Valley Athletic or Music Boosters, or a charity that is important to you.
Marty believed in paying it forward.
The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Martin, Robert, Marty Kramer, 77, of Plain.
Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz, died suddenly Tuesday, November 10th at Pine Valley Community Village.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 15th from 1 p.m.
until 3 p.m.
at Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
Military honors will be provided by the local Military Honors Unit at 3 p.m.
at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.
Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge, died Thursday at the Evergreens Assisted Living in La Crosse.
A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th, from 9 until 11 a.m.
at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.
A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.
A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.
The Vasateg funeral home and crematory is assisting the family.
Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge.
Virginia Elaine McCauley, 94 of rural Gillingham died November 9.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 18th at 11 a.m.
at the Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center.
Visitation will be held Wednesday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 9.30 a.m.
until the time of service at 11.
Burial will be held at the Fancy Creek Cemetery.
In Lua Flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Richland Center or the Pine Valley Community Village Activity Fund.
The Pratt Funeral Anchorimation Service is assisting the family.
Virginia Elaine McCauley, 94 of rural Gillingham.
Gregory Jerome Caves, 69 of Blue River, died Thursday, November 12th.
A private family burial will be held in the Blue River Cemetery at a later date.
The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Gregory Jerome Caviz, 69, of Blue River.
Gail N. Ramsden, 64, of Clyde, died November 10th at UW Hospital.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gale's memory to the Iowa County Humane Society.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
Gale and Ramsden, 64 of Clyde.
This concludes today's vital statistics.
Good evening everyone for WRCO News.
I'm Todd Copernall.
Brad Schultz, project manager for the Highway 14 East Construction Project, tells WRCO News the project is on track to be fully completed at the end of the day next Wednesday.
State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly has announced the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's proposed 2027-29 biennial budget, introducing approximately $2.75 billion in new funding for K-12 public schools and libraries across the state.
The transformative plan aims to overhaul Wisconsin's school funding model, addressing more than 15 years of revenue limits disconnected from inflation that have forced school districts to rely heavily on local operational referendums.
The proposal introduces key financial shifts without raising the statewide property tax levy.
Core provisions include increasing per-pupil funding by $366 in 2027, 2028, and $374 in 2028, 2029, establishing additional funding weights for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and English language learners.
and transitioning special education aid to a some sufficient model with reimbursement rates rising to 60%.
Furthermore, the budget targets critical investments in literacy, student mental health, career and technical education, school nutrition, and public library systems.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Grant County Health Department confirmed today a second pediatric measles-associated death linked to the ongoing statewide outbreak.
Public health officials expressed deep condolences while withholding further personal details to protect the family's privacy during this difficult time.
The tragedy underscores the severity of the current surge, which has recorded 649 cases across 20 counties since August of this year.
marking the highest concentration of measles cases in Wisconsin in over 35 years.
Officials warn that true case numbers may be higher due to unreported mild illnesses.
In response, state and local health agencies have distributed tens of thousands of MMR vaccine doses while urging residents to verify their immunization status and stay home if exposed.
In a historic move, Governor Tony Evers has become the first Wisconsin governor since Tommy Thompson to grant a sentence commutation.
Earlier this year, Governor Evers signed two executive orders that reinstated the state's commutation process after decades of inactivity.
Throughout his tenure, Governor Evers has made unprecedented use of executive clemency, having granted more than 2,443 official pardons more than any previous governor in Wisconsin history.
While a pardon forgives a past offense and restores specific civil rights to individuals who have completed their sentences and remained off paper for at least five years, a commutation operates differently.
A commutation applies to individuals currently serving a sentence and reduces its duration or alters its terms.
However, receiving a commutation does not automatically guarantee immediate release.
Instead, it may make an individual eligible for parole or earlier supervised release based on factors such as age, personal growth, and continued positive behavior.
Under Executive Order No.
287, commutations aim to promote rehabilitation by rewarding personal growth and offering individuals a second chance to contribute meaningfully to society.
The Governor's Commutation Advisory Board, composed of experts in law enforcement, criminal law, and victim advocacy, evaluates each application carefully.
In making recommendations, the Board considers the impact on victims and public safety, the applicant's conduct while incarcerated, and their participation in rehabilitative, educational, and work programs.
The City of Richland Center Personnel Committee is set to convene Monday, November 16 at 5.30 p.m.
in the Municipal Building Conference Room.
The committee will tackle a packed agenda featuring administrative reports, ongoing employee conduct procedures, and pivotal decisions regarding employee benefit management.
A primary focus for discussion and possible action is the selection of a flexible spending account administrator.
Members will evaluate proposals and materials submitted by several leading administrative service providers, including diversified business services, employee benefits corporation, and TASC.
Finding the right administrative partner remains a crucial step in ensuring smooth employee benefit operations and financial efficiency for municipal staff.
The agenda also includes a planned closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statutes to review procedures and responses regarding an employee conduct complaint.
Following the closed session deliberations, the committee will reconvene an open session to vote on any necessary actions.
Approval of previous meeting minutes from September and the regular city administrators report round out the evening's scheduled business.
Midcontinent Grid Solutions has announced an extension of its public engagement schedule for the proposed Becky 765 kilovolt power line project, allowing additional time for community feedback
prior to submitting formal applications to state regulators.
The updated timeline places public open houses in the first quarter of 2027, with the application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity scheduled for submission to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin no earlier than May 1 of next year.
Specific dates for the upcoming open houses will be announced early in the year.
The decision to adjust the schedule stems directly from input provided by local landowners, officials, and community members who requested more time to review project details, ask questions, and offer comments.
Ryan Hauck, president of Midcontinent Grid Solutions, emphasized the company's commitment to meaningful participation, noting that moving the open houses from this fall to early next year creates expanded opportunities for dialogue before entering the next phase.
of regulatory review.
Public involvement will remain a key component throughout the process, including during the Public Service Commission's subsequent evaluation.
The BEKI project involves the construction of a 190-mile, 765-kilovolt transmission line designed to strengthen Wisconsin's electrical grid and prevent potential system overloads projected as early as 2034, identified as a critical infrastructure need by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MICE,
So the project aims to enhance regional energy reliability and support the distribution of diverse power resources across the upper Midwest as aging power plants prepare for retirement.
While no final route has been chosen, interested parties can learn more and submit feedback by emailing connect at mgswisconsin.com.
Retail chain Family Dollar has reached a proposed $63 million nationwide settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of state attorneys general following allegations of systematic overcharging.
Investigators found that thousands of locations consistently charged higher prices at checkout registers than those advertised on store shelves, tags, mobile apps, and websites, despite receiving hundreds of consumer complaints and failing numerous state inspections.
The company allowed the price discrepancies to persist.
The proposed agreement provides direct financial remedies for affected shoppers, featuring a $40 million consumer redress fund and a $20 million
discount program.
Beyond financial compensation, the settlement mandates that Family Dollar Institute, a comprehensive, independently assessed pricing accuracy system, to prevent future discrepancies.
The enforcement action reflects broader regulatory efforts to hold discount retailers accountable for fair pricing practices across the country.
Strong community partnerships remain a cornerstone of local health care at the Richland Hospital and clinics, emphasizing that healing often extends beyond physical medicine to encompass emotional and spiritual well-being.
A recent meeting between Richland Center Ministerial Association faith leaders and TRHC staff has reaffirmed a shared commitment to providing holistic support for patients, families and health care workers during life's most challenging moments.
Through TR8C's ongoing collaborative framework and on-call spiritual care program, local clergy stepped forward to offer compassionate care during emergencies, end-of-life situations, and moments of sudden loss.
Their presence offers a vital source of comfort and resilience, ensuring that whole-person care remains an accessible reality for everyone who enters the facility.
Nurse Bingham and the Ithaca School District have extended a heartfelt thank you to both the Ithaca Lions Club and the Richland County Sheriff's Department for their recent contributions to student health and safety.
Volunteers from the Lions Club assisted with essential vision and hearing screenings while Lieutenant Mike Ziz of the Richland County Sheriff's Department provided fingerprinting services for child find books.
The vision and hearing screenings play a vital role in identifying potential concerns early
helping students fully engage and succeed in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the Child Find fingerprinting offers parents a valuable piece of mind by creating safety kits to keep on hand in the event of an emergency.
The ongoing collaboration and dedication of these community partners reaffirmed that every day is a great day to be a Bulldog.
A comprehensive study examining adult alcohol consumption across the United States reveals that Wisconsin ranks sixth in binge drinking rates with 20.2 percent of its adult population reporting excessive alcohol use.
The research conducted by the Valley Spring Recovery Center using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data from 2011 through 2023 highlights significant regional variation in drinking habits throughout the country.
Iowa leads the nation.
worldwide survey with the highest overall binge drinking rate at 22.5 percent, followed closely by North Dakota at 22.4 percent and Montana at 21.9 percent.
South Dakota and Nebraska round out the top five states while Wisconsin shares its six-place position with Hawaii.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Utah recorded the lowest prevalence of excessive drinking in the nation at 11.9 percent, near
half the rate observed in Iowa.
Community members are invited to kick off their holiday shopping while giving back to local health care at the annual Lobby Shop Open House hosted by partners of the Richland Hospital and Clinics on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21.
Located inside the Richland Hospital and Clinics, the Boutique gift shop features a curated array of unique gifts, seasonal items, home decor, jewelry, clothing, and cozy winter accessories.
All proceeds from shop purchases directly
fund vital health care initiatives, local student and employee scholarships, and facility equipment enhancements that benefit community members and caregivers alike.
To accommodate holiday shoppers, the lobby shop will extend its standard weekday hours for the event.
The open house will welcome visitors from 7 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
on Friday, November 20, and from 8 a.m.
until noon on Saturday, November 21.
People are looking for meaningful ways to shop during the holidays, and this is a wonderful opportunity to find unique gifts while giving back to the community," said Cindy Chicker, president of Partners of the Richland Hospital and Clinics.
Every dollar raised stays local and helps support the work of our hospital and clinics.
In addition to exploring the seasonal selection, visitors can view a special handmade quilt
crafted and donated by Phil Poole, with raffle tickets available for purchase throughout the event.
Guests can also learn about volunteer opportunities with the organization during their visit or by applying online.
Today's $100 winner in the Ithaca Western Football Raffle is David and Mary Nelson on ticket number 1487.
Congratulations!
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