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. ...
Author Larry Scheckel to speak in Hillsboro
Larry Scheckel, science teacher and author, will discuss his latest book, “Country School Days: True Tales of a Wisconsin One-Room … Read the rest
Norwalk hosts Rails-to-Trails Marathon
Norwalk hosted its annual Rails-to-Trails Marathon on Sunday on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail.
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. ...
Wilton blood drive is Saturday
Please consider donating blood this Saturday at the Wilton Community Center. The hours of collection are from 7–11:30 a.m.
Organic Valley receives Carbon Smart Ag grant
Hoping to mitigate the increasing impacts of climate change, federal and state governments and businesses are actively seeking ways to … Read the rest
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. ♦︎...
KVR hosting photo contest
The Friends of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve invite you to submit your favorite photos taken in the KVR in the … Read the rest