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Shots Fired at Adams County Rental Property
7 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
At approximately 12:16 a.m. on May 19th, 2026, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting a male who had suffered a gunshot wound near 11th Lane and Gale Ct. in the Town of Dell Prairie, Adams County, WI. The initial investigation indicates a shooting had occurred at a large party where a disturbance involving numerous individuals had taken place. After the shooting, several of these individuals fled the scene. A Wisconsin Dells officer arrived on scene and radioed a description of a vehicle leaving the scene. An Adams County deputy conducted a traffic stop on this vehicle and interviewed the occupants, who were later released.
Wisconsin Dells Police Department contacted a vehicle that was stopped along STH 13 near Chula Vista resort. It was determined that this vehicle was involved in the shooting incident. The vehicle’s occupants advised their vehicle had been damaged by possible gunfire. Adams County deputies responded to this scene to assist with the investigation.
While investigating this incident, sections of 11th Lane were temporarily shut down but have since been opened. The 18 year-old male victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to UW Hospital in Madison. All indications point to this being an isolated incident at a gathering with multiple individuals and there’s no known threat to the general public at this time.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Dells/Delton Ambulance Service, Adams County District Attorney’s Office, Wisconsin Dells Police Department, Harper’s Towing, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Racine Police Department. The investigation is ongoing and nothing additional will be released at this time.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 5/19
8 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Berlin 3 Mauston 2
Wautoma 7 Adams-Friendship
Ripon 2 Westfield 1
Hillsboro 15 Wonewoc-Center 5
De Soto 17 Cashton 3
Bangor 6 Onalaska Luther 0
Brookwood 7 Blair-Taylor 6
Reedsburg 1 Madison Edgewood 0
Softball
Tomah 10 La Crosse Central 0
Tri-County 11 Mauston 10
Local Prep Scores from Monday 5/18
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Hillsboro 7 Royall 6
Stratford 15 Nekoosa 1
Bangor 7 Cashton 2
Tomah 10 La Crosse Aquinas 6
Ithaca 6 Weston 0
Softball
Royall 11 Hillsboro 1
Necedah 17 Wonewoc-Center 0 (Lydia Rattunde 2×3 4RBIs, Sofia Delconte HR for Necedah)
Bangor 9 Cashton 4
Brookwood 10 New Lisbon 0
Tomah 10 La Crosse Central 0 (Anna Wall pitches perfect game for Tomah)
Hillsboro Baseball Rallies Past Royall
1 day
The Hillsboro Tigers spoiled the Royall Panthers Joe Vitcenda Field dedication night with a 7-6 victory over Royall Monday night. Hillsboro trailed 4-1 after 4 innings but scored 5 times in the top of the 5th to garner a lead they would not relinquish. David Johnson picked up the win on the mound giving up 4runs over 5 innings of work. Johnson also went 2×4 with 3 RBI’s at the plate. Abe Scheder picked up the save for Hillsboro. Matthew Huffman went 2×4 with a double and an RBI for the Tigers. Jett Bender had a pair of hits and 2RBI’s for Royall while Brock Preuss went 2×2 with 2RBI’s in the Panthers loss.
Tomah Nurse Receives DAISY Award
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A Tomah Health registered nurse has received the highly coveted DAISY award.
Ally Amberg received this year’s award during a special program at Tomah Health.
Hospital Associate Chief Nursing Officer Carrie Lord said Amberg reflects the type of care nurses provide patients at Tomah Health.
Amberg has worked at Tomah Health for six years and is the tenth person to receive the DAISY award since the hospital first implemented it in 2017. Amberg was one of 53 nurses at Tomah Health nominated for the award.
The Daisy award is a worldwide recognition program established by the not-for-profit DAISY Foundation based in Glen Ellen, California, in memory of Patrick Barnes, who died from complications from an autoimmune disease in 1999.
Tomah Health patients, families, and colleagues can nominate nurses and learn more about the award on the hospital’s website at Tomah Health – dot – org.
Richart, Donna Jean Age 72 of Mauston
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Donna Jean Ritchart, known lovingly to family and friends as Donna, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Mauston, Wisconsin, at the age of 72. She was born on July 22, 1953, in Mauston, Wisconsin, and spent her life rooted in the community she called home.
Donna graduated from Mauston High School in 1971 and carried the values of hard work, loyalty, and kindness throughout her life. She was employed by Juneau Packaging Corporation and later at Crestview Nursing Home, where she was appreciated for her dependable nature and steady presence. In both her work and daily life, she was known as someone who cared deeply for others and took pride in doing things well.
Faith was an important part of Donna’s life, and she was a Christian. Her life reflected the quiet strength and grace that came from her beliefs, and she faced each season of life with resilience and love for those around her. She found joy in simple pleasures and meaningful moments, especially those spent with family and friends.
Donna cherished family gatherings and looked forward to county fairs and festivals, where she enjoyed the atmosphere, the people, and the traditions that brought everyone together. She also loved outdoor music festivals and found happiness in camping at various campgrounds around the state. Later in life, she especially treasured seasonal camping at Buckhorn Campground, where she spent her summers enjoying time with family and making memories that will be remembered for years to come.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Ritchart; her daughters, Lisa Walker and Sheena Blume and her husband, Nick; her brother, Dale Clark; her grandsons, Mitchell Paulson and Riley Paulson; her granddaughter, Nora Blume; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews who will miss her dearly. Donna’s family was the center of her world, and her love for them was evident in all she did.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Helen Clark; and her brothers, Robert Clark, Richard Clark, Gerald Clark, and William Clark, niece Robin Clark. Their memories remained a part of her life, and she carried their influence with her always.
Donna will be remembered for her warm spirit, her devotion to family, and the many ways she made life brighter for those around her. Her presence brought comfort, laughter, and a sense of belonging to those who knew her best. She lived a life marked by love, faith, and steadfast commitment to the people and places she held dear.
As Helen Keller once said, “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Donna’s loved ones will carry her memory in their hearts, holding close the many moments that made her life so meaningful. Though she is no longer with them, the love she gave and the life she lived will remain a lasting blessing to all who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Hare Funeral Home (217 W. Pearl St.) in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Rev. Lucy Hardie presiding. Inurnment will take place in the Rose Cemetery following the service. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
Ravenscoft, James Willard Age 77 of Madison
2 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
James Willard Ravenscroft, age 77, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison.
A Visitation for Jim will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Necedah, followed by a sharing of memories at 11:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Bayview Cemetery in Necedah. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Necedah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 5/14
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Bangor 4 Royall 3
Mauston 4 Nekoosa 3
Wisconsin Dells 19 Adams-Friendship 7
Central Wisconsin 7 Ripon 6
Westfield 9 Wautoma 3
Brookwood 8 Hillsboro 3
New Lisbon 26 Almond-Bancroft 17
Cashton 18 Wonewoc-Center 0
North Crawford 4 Weston 3
Tomah 5 West Salem 3
Softball
Royall 2 Bangor 1 (Brynn Olson 1 hitter for Royall who clinches outright SBC Championship)
New Lisbon 6 Necedah 5
Brookwood 13 Hillsboro 2 (Liz Carins 3×4 with a double for Hillsboro)
Tomah 4 Onalaska 0 (Tomah clinches at least share of MVC Conference Championship)
Mauston Baseball Squeezes Out Win
5 days
The Mauston Golden Eagles Baseball Team picked up their 2nd win of the week taking down Nekoosa 4-3 in 8 innings on a safety squeeze by freshmen Nolan Manning. Isaac Steinke picked up the win for Mauston going 7 innings striking out 11 and giving up no earned runs. Jacob Daniels threw a scoreless 8th inning to pick up the save.
Bangor Baseball Defeats Royall to Claim Share of SBC Championship
5 days
The Bangor Cardinals baseball team clinched at least a share of the Scenic Bluffs Championship with a 4-3 victory over Royall Thursday night. Bangor scored 3 runs in the 2nd inning two of them on a throwing error the 3rd base. Bangor added a needed run in the 3rd inning on an RBI ground out by Grant Anderson to put them up 4-0. Royall mounted a 6th inning comeback getting an RBI single from Braxton Board and a 2run double by Brock Preuss to pull withing 4-3. Royall had the tying run and go ahead runners on with two outs but Bryce Anderson came in for Bangor and got a line drive out at first base to end a further threat. Anderson retired the side in the 7th to pick up the save and make a winner out of starting pitcher Dayne Langrehr. Royall must beat Hillsboro on Monday and hope Bangor loses to Cashton to share the conference championship with Bangor.
