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Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro Area is offering free health screenings as part of their commitment to community health. The screenings will take place at the Wonewoc Public Library between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Appointments are required.

Screenings will consist of a free cholesterol panel and fasting blood glucose test – both of which require a single finger prick of blood and could help indicate unknown health conditions such as high cholesterol or risk of diabetes. Individuals can also have their blood pressure and BMI checked, chat one on one with a diabetes educator, and enjoy a free healthy breakfast.

The free health screenings are designed to help individuals learn more about managing their health and reducing their risk of developing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure – all of which can lead to major conditions such as heart disease, stroke, heart attack, chronic kidney disease and more.

Cholesterol and fasting blood glucose tests require nine hours of fasting prior to taking the test. Free health screenings last approximately 20 minutes and are by appointment only. There are a limited number of appointments available, so participants are encouraged to call early to schedule their appointment. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (608) 464-3575.

Chief Patrick Clark of the Hillsboro Police Department reports that on August 29, 2025, the Hillsboro Police Department and Vernon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a single-vehicle crash on the 1200-block of High Ave, in the City of Hillsboro. The vehicle left the road, damaging an unoccupied building.

At 2:43 a.m., Vernon County Dispatch received an automated crash detection, followed by a call from a male party reporting that his friend had crashed a stolen vehicle but was unsure of the crash location or his friend’s identity. At 3:20 a.m., Hillsboro Fire Department members located a white Kia Sorento that had crashed into an unoccupied building near the intersection of High Avenue and Darcy Drive, with significant damage to the vehicle and building.

Dispatch contacted an Officer with the Hillsboro Police Department, who recognized the caller and noted he was with a known juvenile and an unknown male earlier that night. A deputy later stopped two males walking near the crash scene matching their descriptions. One was identified as the juvenile; the other refused to identify himself but would ultimately be identified as Evan D. Harrison, 20, of rural Wonewoc.

Law enforcement gathered evidence linking Harrison to the crash and theft of the Kia Sorento. He was arrested and booked into the Vernon County Detention Center on charges of Criminal Damage to Property, Operating a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, Reckless Driving, and Operating While Under the Influence. A Probation Hold was also placed on him through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

The investigation is ongoing. Additional charges may be forthcoming through the Vernon County District Attorney’s Office. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Assistance at the scene was provided by:

• Hillsboro Area Fire Department
• Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service
• Peterson Towing
• Alliant Energy