What started out as an idea has come to full fruition in 20022 at the Vietnam Memorial in the La Crosse Veterans Freedom Park. The memorial was dedicated on June 23rd with 1239 names of …
Friday evening, the first event of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce’s Inagural Pedal, Paddle and Fish Days concluded with the cardboard boat race at the Sparta Aquatic Center. Race …
Last week, at the Monroe County Board meeting, there was some contention from board members in regard to four positions to be added in various departments. Board member, Doug Rogalla said, “the …
The smoke has cleared, but ears may be still be ringing a bit as the Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck and Tractor Pull, hosted by the Monroe County Agricultural Society, wrapped up Saturday …
On Tuesday evening, the Sparta Citizens for Real Progress Committee, Black River Falls Citizens for Real Progress Committee, and Copperhead Consulting organized a “Solemn Assembly” at the …
On June 20, 2022, just after 7:00pm, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center was informed of a crash involving a motorcycle on State Highway 33 near Nebraska Avenue, in the Township of …
Dr. Amy Van Deuren, Superintendent of the Sparta Area School District is under fire with an investigation. There are roughly fifteen complaints against her from staff stemming back to March …
Traffic into Tomah has likely started to increase for the weekend. Tomah Police Chief Scott Holum wants to make sure the community is ready for the increase for the Dairyland Super National Truck …
With the result of an advisory from the DNR regarding eating fish out of the Angelo Pond, there are a lot of questions to be answered. In talking with Sean Strom, an environmental toxicologist with …
There were plenty of questions regarding the economy for Governor Tony Evers, who visited Tomah Thursday. Morning visits were planned with three area businesses who received grants during …
The roar of tractor and truck engines will be heard once again as the Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck and Tractor Pull drivers compete next week, June 23 through 25 at Recreation Park, 1625 …
On Tuesday, the Sparta School Board held a committee of the whole meeting, followed by a special meeting. In what was a marathon evening, the board finally had some details about the employee …
Rick and Susan Case know the value of a registered pure-bred black Angus breeding bull. They should since they’ve been raising and selling the animals for nearly 40 years. They also know the …
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Fredi Ruiz, 26, of Sparta, who was found in the La Crosse River on Friday May 27. Shortly after 12:30pm on Friday, the Monroe …
The Sparta School District’s $3.25 million Memorial Field renovation got underway Tuesday. When all is said and done, the new facility will have an artificial turf field, a 1,750-person …
A wealth of experience, administration, education and support staff, was represented by the recent list of retired staff for the Tomah School District. Many of those were recognized at the Tomah …
As of Josh Lydon’s resignation from the Sparta school board on April 26, the board has a vacancy to fill. The remaining term of this position is approximately 11 months and ends with the school …
The North Glendale Ball Park in Tomah has been the site of countless baseballs and softballs beyond the fence over the years. But March 12 will go down as a significant home run for Tomah …
In conjunction with their upcoming 50th class reunion, the Tomah High School (THS) Class of 1972 presented college scholarships totaling $15,000 to six members of the THS Class of 2022 at the …
At a Special meeting of the Sparta Area School District Board of Education on Tuesday evening. The board went into closed session regarding the ongoing employee investigation and for the purpose of …