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The concert series will run from June 12 to July 18 and kickoff with Bluegrass performers Armchair Boogie and Kind Country. Other artists slated to perform include Wheelhouse, Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball and the Madison-based People Brothers Band.

which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.

A field sobriety test took a turn for the worse for a 42-year-old Wisconsin Dells man when a methamphetamine pipe allegedly fell from his shorts while a Wisconsin state trooper was trying to determine if he was driving under the influence.

COVID-19 continues to be very contagious. Our data and metrics tell us that we should continue to limit our interactions with others as much as possible to protect ourselves, our communities, and the capacity of our health care system. What we have done so far to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is working and we need to continue to do this work together.

There is no substitute for the lifesaving gift of blood.  It is precious, it is perishable, and the need for it is vital.  Together, we can be a beacon of hope.

Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports: A motorcycle accident near the intersection of County Road K and Bunker Hill Ln in the township of Hamburg. Andrew J. Sorenson, age 55, was traveling south bound on County Road K. Andrew reported that he hit some gravel while negotiating a curve near the top of the hill, which caused him to lose control of his motorcycle. He then went off the road and traveled up an embankment where the bike came to rest. Andrew sustained injuries due to the accident. A helmet was not worn at the time of the accident.
Assisting at the scene was Coon Valley First Responders, and Tri State Ambulance service.

The incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.

In accordance with public health guidelines and safety recommendations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying current operations to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff.

New guidance recently released on the Centers for Disease Control’s website shows a common belief about how the novel coronavirus spreads may be changing as we learn more about the virus.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and its Division of State Patrol are asking those who need to travel this Memorial Day weekend to buckle up, plan their trips and drive carefully though work zones.

Juneau Count’s rate of completing the Census in 2010 was 73.5%. Thus far in 2020 we’re only at 51%. This June Mauston, along with the National League of Cities Census Rapid Response