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 Feb. 8–14

Monday, Feb. 8: Nelson Graber was traveling northbound on Saugstad Road in the town of Christiana when he came to a 90-degree curve and the vehicle began to slide. The vehicle slid down the embankment and jackknifed in the snow. Graber did not receive any injuries....

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

Monday, Jan. 25: A large fire was reported near Highway 131 in the town of Kickapoo. The Readstown Fire Department was contacted. ♦ ♦ ♦ If you are conducting a controlled burn, please report it to the sheriff’s office. ♦ ♦ ♦...

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

Thursday, Jan. 21: Jason Kennedy of La Farge, was traveling eastbound on Harris Road in the town of Stark when his vehicle became disabled. When Kennedy returned the next day, he discovered the vehicle had been completely destroyed by a fire. Kennedy did not receive...

Norwalk Police Report for December/January

The following is the Norwalk Municipal Court report for January: • Alex Madias of Norwalk — operating without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance (guilty) • Alberto Garcia of Norwalk — operating without a valid license and operating a motor...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Jan. 9–17

Saturday, Jan. 9: Nicole Conley of Wonewoc was traveling southbound on County Highway Q in the town of Greenwood. Conley negotiated the curve in the roadway, hit the shoulder, and was pulled into the ditch by the snow/slush. Conley did not report any injuries. The...

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