Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 23–29

Sunday, March 23: While on patrol, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 131 just outside of La Farge, heading toward Viola, on a truck with a loud exhaust that was weaving within its lane. The deputy determined the driver was operating while impaired. The...

Letter to the editor: Federal government cuts program for food  pantries

Last week, Wisconsin agencies operating The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, were notified that our food banks and pantries … Read the rest

Trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer postponed

At the defense’s request, Monroe County Circuit Court adjourned a trial for former Wilton clerk/treasurer Leigha Barton at a Tuesday … Read the rest

Royall girls fall one point shy in overtime

After being tied at halftime 23-23, the Royall girls steadied the pace throughout the second half with hosting Necedah on February 4. Laya Wainwright maintains possession from a strong defense. (Tasha Mueller photo) Kayla Rick scopes out the open spots for a...

Falcons stay afloat over Eagles

The Brookwood boys hosted Cashton February 6 and kept the matchup close throughout. Cashton edged at halftime 25-21, as Jackson Cunitz ran the route down the court in the opening minutes of play. (Tasha Mueller photo) Carter Arbuckle gets an early pass to Jackson...

Seeing Stars: Visiting Rigel, or Orion’s knee

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Last week we began exploring the constellation Orion by visiting red giant star Betelgeuse. The next star we’ll visit is Rigel, one of Orion’s knees, or to some observers one of his feet. It joins Betelgeuse as one of...

Brookwood forensics to host sub-district tournament

The Brookwood forensics program will host the sub-district tournament in classrooms throughout the high school and elementary school on Monday, Feb. 17.  This is the first in a series of three tournaments that are part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Feb. 2–8

Sunday, Feb. 2: A deputy initiated a traffic stop near Highway 35 and Gelf Road in the town of Wheatland. The driver was cited with a speeding violation of 85 mph in a 55-mph zone. Sunday, Feb. 2: A driver called to report they were involved in a car versus deer...

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