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Parking Lot Drug Sniff Leads to Charges Against Juneau County Man
May 23rd
On May 22nd a drug sniff was conducted on a maroon truck in the parking lot of an Elroy business. The search was conducted with consent from the business owners. The truck belonged to 25 year old Dustin Diorio. The dog indicated a presence of drugs inside the truck. Inside authorities found a glass pipe, More >
Man Passed Out in Mauston Gas Station parking Lot Faces Drug Charges
May 23rd
On May 18th at 5:11am authorities reported to a Mauston gas station due to a vehicle being parked across multiple parking spots. The deputy noticed the driver, later identified as 55 year old Raymond Pletzer, slumped over inside the vehicle. Pletzer did not initially come to as the deputy made contact. When he did come More >
“Free Fun Weekend” Coming To Wisconsin State Parks June 1-2
May 23rd
For two days next month admission charges for all Wisconsin state parks will be waived. The Department of Natural Resources has announced “Free Fun Weekend” will be held June 1st and 2nd. Visitors will be able to fish, hike, bike and use all trails without paying a fee. You won’t even need a license to More >
State News
Wisconsin Suit Over Federal Health Care Rule Change
May 22nd
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says the federal government shouldn’t make it more difficult for patients to access health care. Wisconsin is joining nearly two dozen states and local governments who are suing over a new rule which would let health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services which conflict with their religious More >
One Person Motorcycle Accident takes Place in Vernon County
May 21st
There was a one motorcycle accident on County Road D in Vernon County. 27 year old Casey Myhre, of Viroqua was traveling North on County RD D in the Town of Clinton near Mcdaniel Rd. Myhre failed to negotiate a curve causing him to lose control of his motorcycle. Myhre received non-life threatening injuries and More >
Man Loses Control of Vehicle Travels Through Fence in Vernon County
May 20th
James Fried, 64 of Holmen was traveling Eastbound on County Road Y in the Town of Webster. Fried failed to negotiate a curve and traveled down an embankment through a fence. Fried then struck and piece of concrete that was in a field causing the car to shift sideways and struck a private electric pole. More >
