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MONROE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISONFOR REPEATEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTING 3 CHILDREN
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
George “Wyatt” Conti, age 27, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for
sexually assaulting 3 children repeatedly between 2020 and 2021 at a residence in Tomah. Court
documents show Conti was charged with child sex crimes in July 2022 and that the children were
approximately 4, 9, and 14 years of age when the defendant began assaulting them. Conti
admitted to the most serious felonies lodged against him in December 2024. He faced 105 years
of confinement in prison.
Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Richard Radcliffe sentenced Conti on April 2, 2025.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections recommended Conti be sentenced to a prison term of
13-16 years. Conti, citing his cognitive limitations, asked to be placed on probation. The
prosecutor, Chief Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Sarah Skiles, expressed concern about
protecting the community from Conti, noting Conti said he sexually assaulted the victims at “every
chance” he had and said he knew what he did was wrong but that he would do it again. Skiles
argued Conti should be confined for 20 years. As Judge Radcliffe outlined Conti’s sentence, he
observed offenses involving the sexual assault of children are serious and our community believes
these types of offenders should go to prison; however, Judge Radcliffe concluded Conti had “less
culpability” due to Conti’s intellectual impairments which warranted a lesser prison term.
Conti is expected to be released from prison at the end of 2030. After his release, he will
be supervised by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for 15 years. Conti will be required to
register as a sexual offender for life.
The investigation of this case was conducted by Detective Kirk Bedenbaugh of the Monroe
County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the City of Princeton Police Department and the staff
at Stepping Stones Child Advocacy Center. After sentencing, Chief ADA Skiles commented, “It
has been said that the way society treats it’s children reveals a lot about society’s soul. Our office
remains extremely grateful to have law enforcement partners, such as the Sheriff’s Office, who
are dedicated to doing their part in protecting the children in our community from sexual predators
like George Conti.”
Brogan, William “Bill” Charles Age 74 of Adams
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
William Charles “Bill” Brogan passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Adams, Wisconsin. He was born in 1950 in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Charles and Grace (O’Toole) Brogan.
Bill spent his early childhood in Arcadia, Wisconsin, before the family settled in Adams in 1961—a place he would call home for most of his life. Known for his adventurous spirit and zest for life, Bill embraced every opportunity that came his way. He excelled in a wide range of school sports, drove a dynamite truck in the rugged mountains near Clatskanie, Oregon, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969. A highly decorated Vietnam veteran, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valor in recognition of his courage and service.
He had a deep and abiding love for the American West, wildlife, and the outdoors. His family, friends, and especially his beloved dogs—whom he lovingly referred to as “his children”—were central to his life. Bill will be remembered for his sharp intellect, remarkable memory, and unwavering loyalty.
Bill is survived by his sisters: Patricia Haines, Mary Dockendorff, Grace Ann Costello, and Susan (Ken) Curry, along with many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers-in-law, two nieces, and his cherished canine companions: Turk, Nitro, Bubba, Sadie, Xerxes, Arthur, and Recon.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Rosebrook Senior Living and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate and attentive care they provided Bill in his final days.
A Memorial Gathering to honor Bill’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Friendship, Wisconsin, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Military Honors will be presented at 5:45 p.m.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 4/8
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Mauston 8 La Crosse Logan 3
Pittsville 8 Nekoosa 5
Wisconsin Dells 11 Platteville 1
Reedsburg 12 Stoughton 1
Westfield 3 Poynette 0
G-E-T 3 Tomah 2
Brookwood 14 Cashton 2
Bangor 11 Neillsville 1
Softball
Adams-Friendship 13 Necedah 6 (Hannah Hunkins 1×2 Double for Necedah)
Nekoosa 25 Pittsville 6
Wisconsin Dells 7 Richland Center 3
G-E-T 16 Mauston 0
Tomah 2 Holmen 0
Westby 12 Royall 2
Neillsville 7 Bangor 2
New Lisbon 18 Wonewoc-Center 8
Cashton 9 Brookwood 1
Mauston Baseball Wins 1st Game of Season Pfaff Picks Up First Coaching Victory
3 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles baseball team picked up their first win of the season 8-3 over La Crosse Logan Tuesday evening. The victory was the first for 1st year Varsity head coach Ryan Pfaff. Mauston spotted Logan a 2-0 lead in the top of the first but answered with 3 of their own in the bottom half that included RBI singles from Eli Rader Tyelr Link and Evan Freimuth. Logan tied the game in the top of the 3rd but Mauston again added 2 in the bottom half to retake the lead 5-3 and not look back. Mauston added 3 big insurance runs in the bottom of the 6th capped off by another RBI single by Tyler Link. Link went 2×3 with a pair of RBIs in the game. Evan Freimuth went 3×4 with a pair of RBI’s and Eli Rader went 2×4 with a pair of runs driven in. Isaac Steinke went the first 3innings on the mound for Mauston picking up the victory he gave up 3runs on 2hits walked 4 and struck out 6. Beef Massey picked up the save giving up just a hit and a walk and no runs while striking out 6 over four innings. Mauston improves to 1-1 on the season while La Crosse Logan drops to 2-1.
2 Arrested In Adams County for Drug Charges
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, an Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for an equipment violation on County Highway A, east of State Highway 13 in the Adams County Town of Easton. During the traffic stop, K-9 Tekla was deployed and alerted to the odor of illegal drugs emitting from the vehicle. Deputies conducted a search of the motor vehicle and located over 49g of methamphetamine, over 12g of THC and other drug related paraphernalia. The driver, Samantha Borck and passenger, Audrey Hill were both taken into custody and transported to the Adams County Jail.
Hill was charged with: Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of THC. Borck was charged with: Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine – Party To A Crime, and Possession of THC.
Borck and Hill had bail hearings in Adams County Circuit Court Branch II on April 7, 2025, and were each given a $10,000 signature bond. At the time of this release Borck has been released, however Hill remains incarcerated in the Adams County Jail on a probation hold.
No further information will be released at this time.
The Adams County Sheriff Office was assisted on scene by Harper’s Towing.
2 Killed in Motorcycle Accident Near Cashton
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On April 6, 2025, just after 5:00pm, the Monroe County Communications Center was informed of a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on State Highway 33 near County Highway X in the Town of Portland.
During the initial investigation, it was determined that a 2015 Harley Davidson was traveling west on State Highway 33 when the operator, a 41 year old Stoddard man, lost control while negotiating a curve. As a result, he was ejected from the motorcycle. The motorcycle and a passenger then collided with an eastbound 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Both the motorcycle operator and his passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene. There were no injuries to the occupants of the Cruze. The identity of those deceased are not being released at this time pending notification of family.
The crash remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Monroe County Communications Center, Monroe County Medical Examiner, Westby Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Cashton Fire Department, Cashton First Responders, Sparta Ambulance, Tri-State Ambulance and Gundersen Air.
Gov. Evers: Statement on Suing the Trump Administration to Stop Cuts to Wisconsin Museums and Libraries
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
| UW-Stevens Point natural history museum funding at risk due to cuts by Trump and Musk |
| MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit suing the Trump Administration for cutting funding for libraries and museums in Wisconsin, including the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural History. The cuts are also expected to affect the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and over a dozen librarian positions across the state. The lawsuit Gov. Evers announced today is the latest move to stop President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to undermine constitutional checks and balances by obstructing and cutting programs and funding already approved by the U.S. Congress. Last month, President Trump issued an executive order targeting seven federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which has since cut 85 percent of its staff. The IMLS administers competitive grants to support museums by hiring project-related employees, developing educational programs, and developing new and improving existing exhibits. The UW-Stevens Point’s Olson Museum of Natural History was recently awarded a grant from the IMLS’s Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program, which it intends to use to fund staffing, design, and purchase of improvements to make its collection accessible to visitors with physical limitations and visual impairments. If the museum does not receive disbursements and reimbursements under this grant, 50 percent of the museum’s collection will remain inaccessible to visitors with physical limitations and visual impairments. “President Trump and Elon Musk’s reckless, illegal cuts are hurting folks across our country, including families, libraries, communities, and campuses right here in Wisconsin, gutting programs and services that folks depend on and care about,” said Gov. Evers. “For decades, the Olson Museum of Natural History and others like it across the country have served as critical hubs of education, research, and innovation. But without a second thought, the Trump Administration wants to pull the rug out from under them by obstructing investments that were approved by Congress. “Wisconsinites want constitutional checks and balances in our systems to maintain the balance of power and ensure no one has runaway power to make decisions like this unchecked. These actions are wrongheaded, they’re bad for Wisconsin, and we’re suing to stop them.” |
Local Prep Scores from over the Weekend
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Gibraltar/Washington Island 12 Adams-Friendship 2
Ithaca 10 Cashton 0
Lakeside Lutheran 10 Adams-Friendship 4
Reedsburg 8 Wisconsin Dells 4
Barneveld 11 Necedah 0
New Richmond 11 Adams-Friendship 1
Marshfield 6 Tomah 0
Hillsboro 6 La Farge 1
North Crawford 15 New Lisbon 4
Softball
Wautoma 7 Princeton/Green Lake 0
Wisconsin Dells 10 Sauk Prairie 4
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 9 Adams-Friendship 2
Hillsboro 25 Kickapoo 15 (Maddie Herritz 2×3 3RBI’s for Hillsboro)
Viroqua 12 Cashton 2
Royall 10 Pittsville 5 (Aunika Wopat Homerun for Royall)
New Lisbon 17 North Crawford 2
Pepin/Alma 9 Bangor 2
Portage 15 Westfield 4
Girls Soccer
La Crosse Aquinas 5 Mauston 0
Janesville Parker 2 Reedsburg 0
Royall Struggles in Baseball Loss to Pittsville
3 months
The Royall Panthers lost their 2nd straight game to open up their season falling 11-3 to #3 Pittsville in baseball action Friday night. Royall took a 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI double by Garrett Dragon but it was all Pittsville from there. Pittsville scored 4 runs in both the 3rd and 4th innings to pull away. Cole Eberhardt also had an RBI double for the Panthers in the loss. Pittsville’s Dawson Luther picked up the complete game victory while Seth Brandau took the loss.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 4/3
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Baseball
Brookwood 7 Mauston 2
Reedsburg 9 Tomah 6
Riverdale 17 Cashton 0
Portage 6 Westfield 1
Sauk Prairie 5 Wisconsin Dells 1
Weston 2 De Soto 0
Westby 9 Royall 5
Bangor 5 Onalaska Luther 3
Softball
Brookwood 29 Mauston 0
Reedsburg 9 Portage 7
Tomah 11 La Crosse Logan 1
Girls Soccer
Sparta 6 Mauston 0
Tomah 3 Menomonie 2
Lodi 1 Reedsburg 0
