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Monroe County Authorities Looking for Man Avoiding Child Sex Crime Trial
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Monroe County authorities are looking for a man who failed to appear for his child sex crimes trial Monday.
Judge Todd Ziegler issued a bench warrant for 53 year old Ruben Tirado, who was due to face a jury trial for five felony counts including child sexual assault, child enticement and soliciting a child for prostitution, per court records.
Tirado was released on GPS monitoring and a $15,000 cash bond while he awaited trial. That GPS device was tampered with and removed on Saturday.
The GPS was later found in a ditch. Tirado’s whereabouts are currently unknown.
Local Prep Football Scores from Thursday & Friday
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Thursday
Portage 63 Wisconsin Dells 27
Melrose-Mindoro 21 Bangor 20
Wauzeka-Steuben/Seneca 33 Cashton 21
North Crawford 42 Wonewoc-Center/Weston 6 (8-Man Football)
Friday
St. Croix Central 36 Mauston 6
Clear Lake 28 Royall 8
Waupun 50 Pardeeville 26
Reedsburg 42 McFarland 0
Waterloo 41 Adams-Friendship 0
Westfield 25 Wautoma 0
Hillsboro 48 Boscobel 7
Ithaca 21 Riverdale 18
Poynette 29 Nekoosa 14
Laconia 21 Ripon 0
Weyauwega-Freemont 41 Berlin 40
Baldwin-Woodville 50 Tomah 6
Osseo-Fairchild 50 Necedah 0
Cochrane-Fountain City 35 Brookwood 0
Vernon County Sheriff’s Report August 17th Thru August 23rd
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
8/17 A deputy responded to a business on State Highway 56 after receiving report of battery. Upon the deputy’s arrival, the alleged victim indicated they did not wish to pursue any charges.
8/17 A burglar alarm went off at a residence on Apple Lane in the Town of Viroqua and a deputy was dispatched. The security company called to report there had been an accidental activation and there was no emergency.
8/18 Deputies responded to a residence on US Highway 14 in the Town of Hamburg. The family returned home to find all their doors open. A search of the house showed nothing out of place or missing.
8/19 A business on Sorenson Lane in the Town of Harmony called to report that a male entered their store and took money from their till. They had wished to report the male was no longer welcome at the business.
8/19 A delivery driver called to report they had been bitten by a dog while delivering to a residence on Bagstad Lane in the Town of Coon. The delivery driver continued on for medical care and deputies stopped to serve the bite order paperwork to the owner.
8/20 Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check on Jug Creek Road in the Town of Stark.
8/20 A car versus deer crash occurred on State Highway 56 in the Town of Liberty. Theresa Bell of Madison, WI struck the deer which went through the windshield of her Ford Focus. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
8/20 A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding on State Highway 131 near Aumock Road. The driver received a citation for traveling 84 mph in a 55 mph zone.
8/21 Deputies responded to a residence on Bird Street in the Village of La Farge for report of a male kicking out a window. When deputies arrived, the contents of a room were found in a parking lot. Deputies detained the male and had EMS dispatched to evaluate the male for any injuries. The male was transported to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and processed for Criminal Damage to Property Over $2500 and Disorderly Conduct.
8/21 A construction company working on State Highway 80 in the Town of Greenwood called to report their jobsite had been robbed. Metal racks and various construction signs were taken. Investigation is ongoing.
8/21 Dispatch received a call regarding a disabled vehicle on the side of the road, south of Goose Island on State Highway 35 in the Town of Bergen. The caller had stopped to assist them and suspected the driver might be impaired. Deputies arrested the driver who was transported to the Vernon County Detention Center and processed for Operating While Under the Influence (7th, 8th, or 9th Offense), Operating After Revocation due to OWI/PAC, and Keep Open Intoxicants in Motor Vehicle.
8/22 A deputy initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 56 in the Town of Harmony. The driver was cited for speeding 102 mph in a 55 mph zone.
|
Call Type |
This Week |
2025 Year to Date |
|
Alarm Responses |
8 |
383 |
|
Animal Related Issues |
44 |
890 |
|
Assisting Municipalities |
37 |
1126 |
|
Crimes Against People |
19 |
563 |
|
Crimes Against Property |
11 |
431 |
|
Domestic Crimes |
2 |
104 |
|
Fire Responses |
27 |
1638 |
|
K9 Calls |
1 |
45 |
|
Medical Responses |
37 |
1256 |
|
Mental Health Cases |
3 |
131 |
|
Missing Person Investigations |
1 |
55 |
|
Public Talks |
0 |
75 |
|
Safety Escorts |
3 |
147 |
|
School Walk Throughs |
1 |
317 |
|
Search and Rescues |
0 |
12 |
|
Security Checks |
87 |
4090 |
|
Serving Legal Documents |
17 |
535 |
|
Suspicious Activity |
28 |
584 |
|
Threat Investigations |
5 |
51 |
|
Traffic Accidents |
18 |
674 |
|
Traffic Related Investigations |
90 |
3895 |
|
Vehicle Lockouts |
5 |
219 |
|
Weapons Investigations |
0 |
9 |
|
Unclassified Calls for Service |
61 |
1907 |
|
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE |
544 |
20309 |
|
COUNTY JAIL ADMISSIONS |
9 |
418 |
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON AN ABOVE CRIME, OR ANY CRIME, CALL THE VERNON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT 608-637-8477 OR 1-800-657-6868 OR SUBMIT AN ONLINE TIP AT WWW.P3TIPS.COM
Next Steps for Change is thrilled to announce its first annual fundraising event, Next Steps
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
Night Out, taking place on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Capella Weddings & Events in La
Crosse.
This one-of-a-kind, adults-only evening invites the community to come together for a fun,
costumed, movie-themed celebration. Dress up as your favorite movie character or come
dressed to walk the red carpet! The Next Steps for Changes team chose
The Greatest
Showman as our movie theme! Guests will enjoy carnival-style games, dinner, live
entertainment, and the chance to win incredible prizes—including $3,000 cash!!! Costumes
are encouraged but not required, and surprises are in store throughout the night!
All proceeds from the event will directly support peer support services provided by Next Steps
for Change, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by substance
use find their unique path to recovery. With services spanning Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon, and
Crawford Counties—and soon expanding into Jackson County—Next Steps for Change uses
lived experience and authentic connection to foster hope and healing.
“This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of recovery, resilience, and the power
of community,” said Natalie Morescki, Executive Director of Next Steps for Change.
“Our peer
supporters are walking alongside people every day as they take their next steps toward a
better life.”
Sponsorship opportunities and ticket information are available at:
https://next-steps-night-out.raiselysite.com/
For those unable to attend, donations are also welcome and appreciated to help sustain and
grow these vital services.
About Next Steps for Change
Through the use of Peer Support, we empower individuals who use substances to find their
own pathway to recovery. As an organization, we aim to foster a compassionate community
and train recovery coaches who inspire hope and drive change.
Former Dells Man Arrested in South Carolina for Child Sexual Assault
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
In late 2024, Wisconsin Dells Law Enforcement began an investigation into a child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in 2012. As a result of the investigation, on June 4th, 2025, charges of 1st Degree Sexual of a Child were filed against Jeremy Allen Schertz (52yo, formerly of the Wisconsin Dells area).
On June 25th, 2025, a nationwide warrant was issued for Schertz’s arrest. Schertz was located and taken into custody by the Horry County Police Department (South Carolina) on August 12th, 2025. Jeremy has been extradited to Wisconsin to face the charges.
We would like to thank the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Horry County Police Department for their diligence in locating and taking into custody the suspect.
The charges are merely an accusation of criminal conduct where probable cause existed for an arrest. The individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Hora, Robert J. Age 91 of Hillsboro
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robert J. Hora, age 91 years, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Emplify by Gundersen Hospital in Hillsboro, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 23, 1933 in Hillsboro, the son of Joe and Bessie (Holak) Hora and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1951. Bob then enlisted in the U. S. Army and received basic training at Fort Ord, California. He served during the Korean War at the 38th parallel.
Robert was united in marriage to Velma Stekel on June 29, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mount Tabor and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Bob began working with his father at Hora Implement in Hillsboro. He eventually took over the management of the shop and continued to operate until the present, doing repairs and selling products. Bob also restored several Farmall Tractors. He appreciated his loyal customers and usually the conversations about sports or the Packers draft picks would go on at length.
Over the years he served as Quartermaster for Hillsboro VFW Post 8262 for 35 years and was honored to participate in the Freedom Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in 2017.
Even though he had workaholic ways, Bob never missed the performances of any school activities his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in. He also enjoyed their yearly family Brewers trips, the record-breaking Easter egg coloring, New Year’s Eve Chinese buffet, Pizza Ranch birthday parties and Father’s Day mini golf.
In his younger days, Bob enjoyed bowling and became an avid sports fan. He attended Badger football games and faithfully watched the Brewers and Packers.
Survivors include his wife, Velma; children, John (Bobbi Jo) Hora, Diane (Mike) Stockwell, Matt (Erin) Hora and Tom (Lisa) Hora; grandchildren, Brittany (Shawn) Kuester, Nick Hora (Jenna), Nate Hora, Jake (Shelly) Stockwell, Max (Kelsey) Stockwell, Grace Stockwell, Greg Hora, Andrew Hora, Allison Hora and Madelyn Hora; great grandchildren, Karson, Axton, and Eden Kuester, Sophia, Mallory, and Colby Stockwell and Vivian Stockwell; siblings, Evelyn Jindrick, Don (Jeanne) Hora, Ed (Donna) Hora and Rosemary (Leonard) Stanek, and in-laws Caroline Stekel, Jim Stekel, JoAnn and Bill Filler, Ellen and Jerry Stark, Rita Harris, Jerome Stekel, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law, Paul Stekel, Paul Harris, and Richard Jindrick, and sister-in-law Jackie Stekel.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro, with Father Don Bauer officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery in Hillsboro. A time of visitation will be on Wednesday at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the Church on Thursday starting at 10 a.m.
The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
