Suicide prevention task force to host ‘Be the Light Run/Walk’ on Sept. 7

Contributed by Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, those who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and to acknowledge the individuals, families, and...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 25–31

Sunday, Aug. 25: A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon. The driver received a citation for traveling 74 mph in a 55-mph zone. Monday, Aug. 26: The sheriff’s office was notified of a vehicle accident on Storbakken Lane in the...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Aug. 18–24

Sunday, Aug. 18: Logan Buckles of De Soto was traveling south on Easy Street in Stoddard when he struck a legally parked vehicle owned by Tristan Batwinski of Stoddard. Buckles continued driving to his residence. He was later located and stated he was unaware that he...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 3–9

Monday, Oct. 3: Jacob Norder of Ferryville, Wis., was traveling eastbound on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua when he braked for a vehicle turning left onto County Highway SS.  Norder was struck from the rear by a vehicle driven by Thomas McCormick of Gays Mills. ...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Saturday, Oct. 1: Matthew Davison of Hillsboro was traveling southbound on Highway 131 in the town of Whitestown when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a guardrail, and continued into an embankment before coming to a rest.  Davison did not report any injuries. ...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 19–25

Monday, Sept. 19: Kenneth Copsey of Prairie du Chien was traveling westbound on Highway 82 in the town of Union when an eastbound vehicle, believed to be a dump truck, lost a large object, possibly a rock.  The object struck the hood, windshield, and roof of Copsey’s...

Norwalk Police Report for September

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for September. • Areli Hernandez of Norwalk — 1) dog license; 2) storage of junk; and 3) restrictions of keeping dogs (no show; guilty plea entered) • Walmir Cobox of Norwalk — 1) storage of junk (guilty) • Antonio...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Sept. 12–18

Monday, Sept. 12: Holden Kyser of Westby was traveling eastbound on Irish Ridge Road in the town of Jefferson, pulling a utility trailer, when he struck a mailbox. Kyser did not report any injuries. The truck and trailer both had functional damage.   ♦︎...

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