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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...

The dangers of online child sextortion: A presentation

Contributed by Gundersen St. Joseph’s Some topics are difficult to talk about. The issue of online child grooming and sextortion is growing and has recently made the headlines in Wisconsin when a teen died by suicide after becoming the victim of online sextortion....

Monroe County Local History Room to host program on JFK on April 24

The Monroe County Local History Room will host a public history program, “Wisconsin for Kennedy: The Primary that Launched a … Read the rest

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 7–13

by | Jul 18, 2024

Sunday, July 7: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 82 in the town of Viroqua. The driver received criminal citations for operating after revocation and ignition interlock device tampering. Monday, July 8: The sheriff’s office was notified of a male chasing...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for July 1–6

by | Jul 15, 2024

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

by | Jul 4, 2024

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

by | Jul 3, 2024

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...

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