Mauston, WI
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Shots Fired at Adams County Rental Property
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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.
Tomah Nurse Receives DAISY Award
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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.
Luxton Family To Host 25th Sauk County Dairy Breakfast
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Windi Ridge Farm Hosting the 35 th Sauk County Dairy Breakfast
What’s a great way to celebrate June Dairy Month? By attending a June Dairy Month
breakfast. The 35 th Sauk County Dairy Breakfast is a great option. It will be held Sat.,
June 13, 2026, at Windi Ridge Farm, hosted by the Luxton Family. Located at S5424 Cty
Hwy G, Hillpoint, WI, the morning will be full of opportunities to explore a working
family dairy farm, eat a great breakfast and learn more about Wisconsin’s important
dairy industry.
Breakfast and entertainment run from 7 a.m. through 11 a.m. The menu features lots of
Wisconsin dairy products with cheese curds, yogurt, cottage cheese, milk and Culver’s
frozen custard with toppings. Traditional breakfast items on the menu include pancakes,
scrambled eggs with ham, sausage, applesauce, juice and coffee. The entertainment
tent will feature Alice in Dairyland, the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair, the Cripple Creek
Cloggers, Loganville’s Drifter’s Dancers and Oasis Entertainment. Check out various
learning opportunities in the Education Tent with a cheese tasting exhibit, butter
making, a photo booth and so much more. Attendees can explore the farm with an
opportunity to receive a prize when a completed farm exploration sheet is completed.
Several dairy industry guest speakers will showcase their area of expertise and answer
questions. There will be calves to pet, cows to see and so much, much more!
It’s a morning filled with so much while learning about Wisconsin’s critical dairy
industry. This year’s hosts, Windi Ridge Farm, is owned and operated by the Luxton
Family: Tom and Kay, Travis and Sarah, Robert and Stacie. They will be available to
answer questions related to their dairy operation and farming.
Tickets will be available at the breakfast. Adults are $10, children 5-11 are $5 and
children under 5 are free. Please follow posted dairy breakfast road signs for easy site
access. Onsite parking is available with transportation provided to the farm site.
For additional information and updates, please follow the Sauk County Dairy Breakfast
Facebook page at Sauk County Dairy Breakfast Community Page and the 35 th Sauk
County Dairy Breakfast Event Page. For more information, please call 608-393-4079.
Mile Bluff Earns 4?Star CMS Hospital Quality Rating
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston is proud to share that it has earned a 4?star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In 2026, only about 40% of hospitals nationwide earned 4 or 5 stars, placing Mile Bluff above the national average for quality.
The CMS star ratings are designed to help patients and families better understand hospital quality and compare hospitals locally and across the country. The overall rating brings together many different quality measures into a single score, offering a helpful snapshot of hospital performance.
Mile Bluff’s 4?star rating reflects the dedication of its team members who work every day to provide safe, high?quality care for area residents. While public ratings are important, Mile Bluff remains focused on what matters most—caring for patients as individuals and partnering with them and their providers to support the best possible outcomes.
Mile Bluff appreciates the trust placed in the organization by patients and the community and remains committed to continuous improvement in the delivery of care.
Tomah Juvenile Killed in Accident
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A 14-year-old from Tomah has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday night.
At approximately 9:45pm on 5/1/2026, the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on County Hwy O, in the Township of La Grange. Upon arrival emergency responders began life savings efforts, however the juvenile succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the initial stages of the investigation, deputies determined that the juvenile was walking north on the southbound shoulder with a friend. A truck, being operated by a 38-year-old man from Tomah was headed south at the same time. He passed a northbound vehicle who had slowed down and did not see the juveniles due to the vehicles’ headlights. Only after he passed the vehicle did he observe them and was unable to stop or maneuver the vehicle before striking one of the juveniles. The exact location of the juvenile at the time he was struck is still under investigation.
The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and rendered aid until emergency responders arrived. He is further cooperating with the investigation which is continued to be investigated by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office on scene were the Monroe County 911 Communications Center, Wisconsin State Patrol, Tomah Ambulance, Tomah Rescue Techs, Oakdale Fire Department, and the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the families and community affected by this tragic accident
MBMC Mauston Will Host Blood Drive May 13-14
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Donating blood saves lives—please consider giving at the upcoming blood drive being held at Mile Bluff Medical Center on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. As a thank-you, all donors will receive four free Mount Olympus Waterpark tickets (while supplies last).
To schedule your donation, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and search for Mile Bluff Medical Center under mobile drives.
