Monday, July 1: Daryl High of Mount Hope, Wis., struck a deer while driving southbound on Highway 61 in the town of Kickapoo. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed due to disabling damage. Monday, July 1: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on...
Tomah multi-class reunion set for Sept. 6
The fourth annual multi-class reunion of 1950 through 1959 graduates from Tomah High School will be Friday, Sept. 6, at Cranberry Country Lodge, Tomah. Registration for this reunion, designed to bring back graduates over a 10-year period, will begin in the lodge at 10...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 23–30
Sunday, June 23: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua for speeding. The driver was eventually arrested for operating while under the influence of intoxicants, operating after revocation, and possession of drug...
Ukrainian band to give free concert in Viroqua
Bringing a highly popular band from the Ukraine to Vernon County is no easy task. But, after contacting the Ukraine … Read the rest
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 16–22
Sunday, June 16: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty because the vehicle crossed the centerline multiple times. The driver was subsequently arrested for operating while under the influence and taken to the Vernon County...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 9–15
Sunday, June 9: A citizen reported his checkbook had been stolen and someone had cashed a check for $650. The sheriff’s office investigated and identified a suspect. The suspect was coincidentally arrested for an outstanding Vernon County felony warrant in La Crosse...
Wildcat to offer music, other programs in July
Wildcat Mountain State Park in rural Ontario will host the following programs in July. All programs are free. Vehicle admission sticker is required. For more information, call (608) 337-4775 or email Emily.alf@wisconsin.gov. • 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6...
Friends of KVR to offer ‘Drive the Driftless Garden Tour’ on July 14
Contributed by the Friends of the KVR Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve garden tour. Drive the backroads of the Driftless on Sunday, July 14, beginning at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. This year, the Friends have identified 10 lovely...
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for June 2–8
Sunday, June 2: A bicyclist was bitten by a dog on County Highway SS in the town of Liberty. This is the third dog bite at this residence since May 9, 2024. The owner was issued an animal bite order. Sunday, June 2: Wyatt Olson of Cashton was traveling westbound on...
Insurance office to close in Wilton
Arlington Insurance’s office in the Wilton Community Center will close permanently effective July 1, moving to Ettrick, Wis.