Mauston, WI
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Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.
Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk.
The Ho-Chunk Nation proposes to develop multiple parcels for home construction. Temporary work areas will be established within the parcels or along roadways. Current land cover is generally unmanaged herbaceous vegetation.
The presence of the state endangered slender glass lizard is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of some lizards.
The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.
Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effect on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the slender glass lizard are available by visiting the DNR Incidental Take Public Notices webpage or upon request from DNR Conservation Biologist Rori Paloski at Rori.Paloski@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3742.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the slender glass lizard by Sept. 2, 2025 to:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation Biologist
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707
Rori.Paloski@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3742
Van Orden Challenger Rebecca Cooke Endorsed By End Citizens United
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
This week, End Citizens United (ECU), a leading anti-corruption organization, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.
“Washington has abandoned the working families and family farms I grew up on and continues to prioritize the rich and powerful with tax breaks and special favors,” Rebecca Cooke said. “My campaign doesn’t take corporate PAC money because I can’t be bought by the special interests. We need a new generation of leadership to stop the corruption and make government accountable to the people it’s supposed to serve. I’m honored to be endorsed by End Citizens United and look forward to putting the people of Western Wisconsin first.”
“As a small business owner and someone who was raised on a dairy farm, Rebecca Cooke understands the challenges working families in Wisconsin face,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “She knows Washington has turned its back on working families, and she’ll fight to end the corruption that puts corporations and special interests ahead of everyday people. We’re proud to endorse Rebecca, and we look forward to helping her win.”
For 10 Years, End Citizens United (ECU) has been dedicated to combating the two biggest challenges facing our democracy: the corrosive impact of Big Money in politics and attempts to block access to the ballot box. Since its founding in 2015, ECU has had over 1.4 million donors with an average donation of just $14. The group has more than four million members nationwide and is one of the nation’s leading anti-corruption organizations.
Rebecca is endorsed by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, 15 Members of Congress, State Senator Brad Pfaff, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82, the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Unions, UFCW Local 1437, the Blue Dog Coalition, the New Dem Action Fund, Elect Democratic Women, EMILY’s List and the National Coalition to Protect Social Security and Medicare PAC. She’s also garnered the support of a broad coalition of farmers, small business owners, educators and healthcare workers across western Wisconsin. View the full list of endorsers here.
Tomah Man arrested following disturbance, pursuit
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On August 17th, 2025 shortly after 7:00pm, Monroe County Sheriff’s Officer Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Highway M in Tunnel City for a disturbance. When the first deputy arrived, he was directed towards the bathroom of the residence where Joseph Posorske Jr, 37 was found to have taken an infant child into his arms and was fighting with a female subject in the bathroom. The deputy assisted in getting the child from Posorske, and while doing so was struck several times. Once Posorske lost his grip on the child he continued to fight with the deputy before fleeing on foot to a vehicle. The deputy, who had sustained multiple injuries, continued to pursue Posorske, however Posorske was able to drive off, almost running the deputy over, before fleeing the scene.
The deputy, the child, the child’s mother, and the child’s grandmother were all treated for injuries and released.
Law enforcement began a search for Posorske and the vehicle that he fled in. At around 9:30pm a deputy located the vehicle north of Tomah near US Hwy 12. The vehicle fled and the deputy pursued the vehicle while law enforcement from Tomah PD were able to deploy spike strips. The vehicle stopped a short distance later and Posorske fled on foot. Law Enforcement, including K9 Rebel chased Posorske into a marsh area where he was apprehended.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Tomah Police, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Tomah Ambulance.
Posorske was booked into the Monroe County Jail for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, multiple counts of Battery, including Battery to Law Enforcement and Domestic Battery, Child Abuse- Recklessly Causing Harm, Disorderly Conduct, False Imprisonment, Strangulation, Flee/ Eluding an Office, Resisting an Office, and a Probation Hold.
Posorske is expected to appear in Monroe County Circuit Court on Aug 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. for a bond hearing. Bond Hearings can be viewed online by following the link on the Monroe County Clerk of Courts
Search Warrants Lead To Several Arrests in Adams County
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On the morning of August 9th, 2025 the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received credible information pertaining to the potential use and distribution of controlled substances between two locations. Deputies and Investigators quickly worked to secure search warrants at these locations. The first being in the 2900 block of Brentwood Drive and the second being only a short distance away in the 2900 block of Crestwood Lane, both in the Township of New Chester. Both search warrants were served on the afternoon of August 9th.
Upon further investigation and searching of the associated properties, multiple items of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located. Additionally a third search warrant was obtained and served in the 1000 block of Fern Ave, Township of Springville, on August 14th.
Multiple subjects were taken into custody or had charges referred to the Adams County District Attorneys Office.
Justine Doucette, age 51 of Grand Marsh, WI – Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Leighton Brazwell, age of 55 of Grand Marsh, WI – Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Ashey Rizer, age 38 of Oxford, WI – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Probation Hold
Audrey Hill, age 40 of Adams, WI – Probation Hold
Terrance Prutzman, age 45 of Grand Marsh, WI – Probation Hold
Dean Best, age 50 of Springville, WI – Probation Hold
On August 11th, Doucette and Brazwell had bail/initial appearances in Adams County Circuit Court Branch 1 and were each released on $1,500 signature bonds. Best has also been released. At the time of this release, Rizer, Hill and Prutzman remain incarcerated in the Adams County Jail.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lifestar Ambulance.
Blood Drive Coming to MBMC on August 28th
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
You can help save a life by donating blood!
Join the Blood Center of Wisconsin for a blood drive at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston — happening Thursday, August 28, from 11:30am to 4:30pm.
Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. 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.
