Kids Can Take Part in Aviation Art Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Aeronautics encourages children, ages seven to 17, to showcase their artistic talent by participating in its annual statewide poster contest. This...
View ArticleJanuary is “National Radon Action Month”
January has been declared “National Radon Action Month” according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Health agencies throughout the United States have joined forces to promote awareness of...
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New Lisbon Man Tentatively Charged Recklessly Endangering Safety
Duston Alveraz A 22-year old New Lisbon man was taken into custody early this morning just after midnight after authorities responded to the 400 block of Division Street for male subject with a gun....
View ArticleVernon County Sheriff John Spears Reports
SHERIFF JOHN SPEARS REPORTS THE FOLLOWING ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR AND NARRATIVE EXCERPTS FROM THE WEEK ENDING December 29, 2014. 12/22 Emily Larson, La Farge, lost control of her vehicle on...
View ArticleOne Injured in Rollover Accident in Vernon County
There was a single vehicle rollover accident in Vernon County. Sheriff John Spears says the accident occurred Sunday afternoon in the Town of Webster. 53-year-old Tammy Beranek, of rural Westby, was...
View ArticleOperating While Intoxicated Saturation Task Force Releases Dec. 19 Results
The Elroy Police Department, Juneau County Sheriff Office, Mauston Police Department and the New Lisbon Police Department are working collaboratively with news media in efforts to combat impaired...
View ArticleWI Department of Workforce Development Releases November Unemployment Rates
Wisconsin preliminary non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are in for November and Juneau County’s unemployment rate increased from October. According to the Department of Workforce Development,...
View Article19th Annual Turtle Dunk for Cancer – January 1st
The 19th Annual Turtle Dunk for Cancer might be on its last year, but it still looks to raise money for the American Cancer Society. There will be many things besides the dunk to raise funds, such as a...
View ArticleFormal Charged Filed Against Man Involved in BMO Harris Bank Robbery
A charge of “Robbery of a Financial Institution” has been filed against 25-year-old Zachary Compton of Michigan, formerly of Mauston. Compton appeared before Juneau County Circuit Court Judge Paul...
View ArticleWisDOT: Make Sure There is a Designated Driver for New Year’s Eve
Although no one really knows what the New Year will bring, everyone can take steps to make sure 2015 doesn’t start with a drunken driving arrest or crash. David Pabst, director of the Wisconsin...
View ArticleTwo Elroy Men Charged With Burglary
Two Elroy men have been charged for an incident that took place in Elroy earlier this week. 21-year-old Dustin T. Diorio and 21-year-old Vincent K. E. Newman Jr. have been charged with burglary and...
View ArticleDonors Encouraged to Support Local Blood Need
January is National Blood Donor month and officials are calling on residents to donate at Tomah Memorial Hospital January 8. BloodCenter account representative Rich Rice says when you donate locally,...
View ArticleWisconsin Rapids Woman Charged With Identity Theft
A Wisconsin Rapids woman is being charged with identity theft. According to the criminal complaint, in early September, law enforcement was dispatch to the Town of Armenia for a complaint of a forged...
View ArticleTwo Arrested After Drug Investigation in Tomah
Two people were arrested during a drug investigation in Tomah on Christmas Eve morning. According to Chief Mark Nicholson, the Tomah Police Department assisted the Monroe County Joint Investigative...
View ArticleAnticipated Snow May Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
With anticipated snowfall, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and Sauk County Emergency Management want to encourage citizens to take steps to prepare for a potential crisis. A roadside emergency kit...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Warns of Scam
Law enforcement is warning of a recent scam. The scam claims that to prevent a warrant being put out, to prevent a subpoena, or to prevent jury duty, subjects are to purchase gift cards and money...
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Oleson and Schluter Sworn In
Judge Roemer Swears in Brent Oleson as Sheriff There was a swearing in ceremony Friday morning for the elected positions of Juneau County Sheriff and Juneau County Clerk of Courts. Juneau County...
View ArticleTomah Memorial Reports High Flu Activity
The cases of flu at Tomah Memorial Hospital are on the rise prompting officials to urge visitors to stay at home. Officials said residents should not visit if they have flu or cold symptoms, including...
View ArticleTwo Reedsburg Men Charged After Meth Lab Discovery
REEDSBURG, Wis. (AP) – Two Reedsburg men are facing felony drug charges after authorities discovered evidence of methamphetamine production at their rental home this week. Court documents show police...
View ArticleArea Nonprofits Receive $28,165 in Grants
Thirteen area nonprofit organizations are receiving community grants totaling $28,165 from the Alliant Energy Foundation in its third and final 2014 giving cycle. The grants bring the year-to-date...
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