The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday reporting a two-vehicle collision on Oneida … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for April 27 to May 3
Sunday, April 27: Vernon County sheriff’s deputies and an officer with the Westby Police Department responded to Snowflake Curve Road in the town of Christiana for a female reporting she was struck in the head by a male party. The investigation is ongoing. Sunday,...
Norwalk resident honored for service
Norwalk resident Barb Ornes received an award in April from the American Association of University Women’s Tomah chapter.
Norwalk’s sewer plant upgrades nearing completion
Norwalk’s expansive sewer-plant renovation project is nearing its end nearly three years after the village board first approved the upgrades.… Read the rest
May 8, 2025, print issue
Your Right to Know: When people die, openness matters
By Tim Vetscher
In any community, the role of the medical examiner is vital.
Medical examiners — or coroners, in … Read the rest
Harold “Buzz” Jensen
Harold “Buzz” Jensen, 82, of Elroy, Wis., passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center … Read the rest
Royall hosts home track invite
Track and field athletes competed in the Gerard Brunner Track Invitational held at Royall on April 24. Brookwood's Katherine McElhose throws in the girls shot put, extending at 25'10.50." (Tasha Mueller photo) Royall's Adonu Ingraham clears the 5'4" bar in the boys...
Classifieds for May 1
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Senior menus for May 5–9
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, May 5: Orange chicken, Asian vegetables, rice, spring...