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Rocket’s Start Strong End Strong in Girls Basketball win Over Wonewoc-Center
4 months
The New Lisbon Rockets held off a midgame charge by the Wonewoc-Center Wolves to win in Scenic Bluffs Girls Basketball action. New Lisbon built an early 34-10 lead but Wonewoc-Center went on an 18-4 run to get within 10 before halftime and trimmed that lead to 46-40 but New Lisbon used its team speed to seize back control of the game. Olivia Bunker led the charge for New Lisbon with a game high 20points while Keira Wilkinson, Karey Edgerton, and Ameilia Dvorak all added 13points for the Rockets. Wonewoc-Center got a team high 19points from Kendyl Rowe, Eastyn Fry added 13points while Bryn Burns chipped in with 12. New Lisbon improves to 3-5 in the Bluffs and 7-8 overall. Wonewoc-Center drops to 0-7 and 1-13.
New Pastor at Saint Patricks Church in Mauston
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
IT’S OFFICIAL! The Most Reverend Gerard W. Battersby, D.D., Bishop of La Crosse, made the following announcement today!
“The Reverend Todd A. Mlsna, Parochial Administrator of St. Patrick Parish in Mauston, is appointed Pastor, effective January 20, 2026.”
Congratulations Fr. Mlsna! we are so happy to have you here!
Police Standoff at Tomah Kwik Trip Ends Peacefully
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
At approximately 7:37 a.m. on January 20, 2026, the Monroe County Communications Center received a call from a suicidal subject who was located inside a semi-truck parked behind Kwik Trip North (310 E McCoy Blvd).
Officers from the Tomah Police Department responded to the scene and observed the subject in possession of a pistol while seated in their semi. With the assistance of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol, officers established a perimeter around the semi-truck and began aiding in the evacuation of innocent bystanders. The Tomah Area Ambulance Service and the Tomah Fire Department also responded, assisting with traffic control, securing the parking lot, and providing medical support.
Contact was ultimately made with the subject using personnel from an armored vehicle. The driver exited the semi-truck without any weapons and was taken into custody without incident.
Once in custody, the subject was transported to Tomah Health for medical clearance and a mental health evaluation. Criminal charges are pending.
The Tomah Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance:
• Tomah Fire Department
• Tomah Area Ambulance Service
• Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
• Wisconsin State Patrol
• Monroe County Communications Center
A special thank you is extended to Kwik Trip for their cooperation during this dangerous situation, for allowing officers to use their building as a warming center, and for providing warm beverages.
This was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. We thank the community for their patience and understanding.
Rydmark, James Joseph Age 60 of New Lisbon
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
James Joseph Rydmark, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and family, passed away at the age of 60 on January 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 26, 1965, in Bloomington, Minnesota as a young child he moved to Hustler, WI. He graduated from New Lisbon High School in the class of 1983, and continued his education at Dunwoody Technical College in 1988 where he earned his Associate’s degree, and further continued his education at Lakeland College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree.
In 1983 he started his 34-year military career, and 5 years later he met the love of his life Sherry Rydmark who he married on September 1, 1990, with whom he had 2 loving children Hailee, and Holden Rydmark.
He was an avid golfer and hunter and loved to donate his time to coaching, and KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors) where he will be dearly missed by those whose lives he has touched.
He’s survived by his Wife Sherry (Heinkel), daughter Hailee Rydmark and son Holden Rydmark. His sister Chellie and her husband Timothy Carrol, sister Cheryl Rydmark, and brother Charley, and his wife Terri Rydmark, and many other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Yvonne Rydmark of New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Community Center in New Lisbon, Wisconsin (110 Welch Prairie Road, New Lisbon, WI 53950) from 4-7 P.M. with a short service starting at 5 P.M. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Hustler Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to KAMO for kids. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
Local Prep Scores from Monday 1-19
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Royall 56 Westby 53
La Farge 56 Necedah 52 (Luke Murphy 19points for Necedah)
New Lisbon 82 Coulee Christian 33
Bangor 84 Cashton 54
Highland 89 Weston 59
Wisconsin Dells 53 River Valley 42
Girls Basketball
Riverdale 70 Wonewoc-Center 45
Columbus 69 Westfield 53
Royall Hangs on For Big Non-Conference Victory
4 months
The Royall Panthers boys basketball team survived a late game rally by Westby to hang on for a 56-53 victory. Royall led 42-31 in the 2nd half but Westby rallied and got within 54-53 before Braxton Board hit a pair of clutch free throws for the Panthers. Westby had a chance to tie but Everett Hovens open 3point attempt rolled off the rim giving Royall the victory. Trey Wildes led the Panthers with 18points while Dylan Velazquez added 11points. Brock Preuss had two clutch three pointers for the Panthers as well in the victory. The win improves Royall to 10-2 on the season while Westby falls to 7-5. Next up for Royall is a home game vs conference undefeated Bangor on Thursday night. Royall is currently a game back to Bangor in the standings. That game can be heard live on NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com.
Juneau County Arrest Report 1-20-26
4 months
Local Prep Scores from over the weekend
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Mauston 57 Adams-Friendship 56
Berlin 81 Wautoma 63
Westfield 72 Wisconsin Dells 65
Bangor 71 Hillsboro 43
Cashton 44 Necedah 25
Brookwood 66 New Lisbon 56
Royall 54 Wonewoc-Center 28
Altoona 63 Tomah 57
Waupaca 53 Wautoma 35
Girls Basketball
Mauston 52 Royall 39 (Crimson Hansen 15points for Mauston, Bria Gruen 17points for Royall )
West Salem 54 Bangor 46
Sparta 85 Reedsburg 44
Madison Edgewood 76 Reedsburg 47
Waupaca 61 Wautoma 23
Boys Hockey
Madison Memorial 7 RWD/Mauston 2
Girls Hockey
Chippewa Falls/Menomonie 4 Badger Lightning 0
Tomah/BRF 5 Superior 4
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Application Period OpenThrough February 23
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure
Grant through February 23, 2026. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s
meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock sector.
“By creating the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant program, Governor Evers and the
legislature have spurred investment in this important Wisconsin economic driver,” said
DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “The grants have strengthened Wisconsin’s meat industry
by assisting processors in modernizing their establishments, improving capacity and
throughput, and improving employee retention.”
Eligible applicants must operate a meat processing establishment in Wisconsin licensed by
DATCP or the U.S. Department of Agriculture and be engaged in livestock harvest or meat
processing. Projects must increase harvest capacity or production, with a goal of increasing
harvest or production by 20 percent. Funding from these grants can be used for operating
expenses directly related to the grant project, including expenses for engineering, architectural
design, construction, food safety consultation, equipment, and equipment installation.
DATCP will award grants for up to $50,000 for projects that last up to two years and help
expand capacity or increase throughput. Processors must provide a match of 100% of the grant
amount. The selection process is competitive, and there is $700,000 available for the 2026
grant program.
Access the grant application and materials at
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/AgDevelopment/MeatProcessorInfrastructureGrants.aspx.
Questions related to the grant application can be submitted to datcpdadgrants@wisconsin.gov.
Grant recipients will be announced in the coming months.
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 1/15
4 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Wrestling
Mauston/Necedah 48 Nekoosa/Port Edwards 34
Mauston/Necedah 46 Ithaca/Weston 29
Cashton 36 Hillsboro 24
Tomah 65 Independence 18
Girls Basketball
Mauston 53 Adams-Friendship 41
Royall 66 Hillsboro 22 (Layla Marty 16points to lead Royall)
New Lisbon 43 Necedah 23 (Keira Wilkinson 14point to lead New Lisbon)
Brookwood 70 Wonewoc-Center 18
Bangor 54 Cashton 46
Ripon 49 Nekoosa 34
Berlin 70 Wautoma 22
#7 Wisconsin Dells 62 Westfield 47
Arcadia 69 Tomah 40
Boys Basketball
Sauk Prairie 83 Reedsburg 42
Ripon 83 Nekoosa 47
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 3 Milton 0
Black River Falls 6 Tomah/Sparta 5
