“Houston, we have a problem” radioed Astronaut James Lovell, from the Apollo 13 space capsule. An oxygen tank had exploded outside of the spacecraft, causing severe damage. The crew …
FORT McCOY, Wis. – The investigation of the April 12, 2023, wildland fire in the vicinity of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, is complete. This investigation, conducted by Department of …
On Sunday, September 10th, the Cataract Sportsmen’s Club held their 71st Annual Cataract Field Days. As people pulled into the gravel driveway, at 5984 Cannon Road, they were given an immediate …
Annually, Theisen’s in Sparta holds a Touch-A-Truck event that brings people out to see various types of vehicles, including fire trucks, UTV’s, helicopters, tractors, excavators, and so …
A county level meeting at the Justice Center in Sparta, was held on August 28th, at 4:30 p.m., between Law Enforcement, the District Attorney, and the Circuit Court Judges, for the purpose of …
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), held each year on August 31 st , is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose; remember those who have died; and acknowledge the grief of …
On Saturday, August 5th, Wilton Fest held its 5K Color Run, in the cooler moments of the day. At 8 a.m., runners lined up in Dorset Valley, which sits at an elevation of 978 feet. Participants …
On Saturday, July 29th, Colby Von Haden, one of five members on the Junior Fair Board, was on hand to help ensure that the Special Abilities Classic went off without a hitch, at the Monroe County …
On Saturday, July 22nd, Tock + Tone, a local band from Monroe County, was part of a late afternoon gathering, out at Smash Ranch, just shy of the Wilton city limits, on HWY 71. The stage was nestled …
The new Child Center Bridge, in Sparta, is complete, and scheduled to open tomorrow, on Friday, July 28th. Where the bridge stands, has a storied past and a vibrant present. From 1885 until 1976, …
These days, Saturdays in downtown Sparta buzz with activity from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., on both sides of Water Street, from Beaver Creek Bridge to Lovelock Bridge, in the market areas dubbed …
A solar energy development project was introduced to the Tomah City Council, at the Common Council meeting, on Tuesday, July 18 th , in the Council Chambers, in City Hall. The presentation was given …
Oakdale Fun Days took place this past weekend, on the 15th and 16th of July, at the Oakdale Community Park, which is located just off highways 12 and 16, with an official address of 232 Ballpark …
News Release Injury Crash One person was seriously injured after a single vehicle rollover crash on Friday. On Friday, June 30, 2023, at around 5:15 pm, The …
For the week of June 12th through the 16th, right off of Highway 12, near Warrens, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, in the town of Kirby, near Warrens, was holding Vacation Bible School (VBS) for …
On Saturday, June 17th, Ginny’s Cupboard, located at 127 North Water Street in downtown Sparta, will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Owner, Deb Moore, named the coffee shop after her …
Yesterday, Wednesday, June 7th, there was a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting held at 17476 Icarus Road, in the town of Sparta – a property once owned by Alan G. Brinkman. Brinkman was …
When Butterfest approaches, there are many people that are quite busy, organizing their sections of responsibility and endeavors. As well, there are the attendees, who are forecasted to fully enjoy …
Mid-morning on Memorial Day, people of all ages were filtering into the Cataract Cemetery for a ceremony that honors the fallen of America’s military. It was a time for remembering, a moment …
