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Woman Med-Flighted After Motorcycle Crash Near Ontario
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports late Saturday afternoon, August 2, 2025,
at approximately 4:45 PM, the Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a motorcycle crash
on State Highway 33, near Taylor Valley Road, rural Ontario, WI, in the Town of Whitestown.
Sabrina Marie Sanderson, age 24, of Lannon, WI, was operating a 2025 Kawasaki EX650 motorcycle
traveling south and struck a guardrail in a curve. The operator was ejected and the riderless motorcycle
crossed the roadway and struck an embankment on the opposite side.
Sanderson sustained substantial injuries, was transported to Ontario’s town square to rendezvous with
Emplify Air, and flown to Gundersen Health System (Emplify) in La Crosse, WI.
The sheriff’s deputy investigating the crash said, “The full-face helmet she was wearing almost certainly
saved her life when her face hit the guardrail.”
Assisting the Sheriff’s Office were the Ontario Fire Department, Ontario Emergency Medical Service
ambulance, and Emplify Air helicopter.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
Construction by Festival in Mauston
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
If you’re heading north on Hwy 58/N. Union past Festival Foods, you’ll notice the outside lane is closed during the day this week while ATC replaces poles. The inner northbound lane will remain open, so you can still get through. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mauston City Hall at 608-847-6676.
Mauston To Host National Night Out at Fairgrounds
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Join The Mauston Police Department Tuesday August 5th from 4pm-7pm at the Juneau County Fairgrounds for National Night Out! Come down, grab a bite to eat and a craft soda, check out first responder vehicles and gear, watch a fire department and k9 demo, and stay for ice cream! Meet local police and fire department personnel.
Stoughtenger Among Those Honored by Tomah Police Department
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On November 28, 2024, Sergeant Brandon Kuhn, Officer John Reigel, Officer Jayden Olson, Officer Ethan Pedersen, Officer Brad Hoffman, Detective Lieutenant Paul Sloan, Detective Brittnay Westpfahl, and Detective Lindsey Stoughtenger demonstrated exceptional teamwork and investigative skill during an attempted homicide case in the City of Tomah. Their coordinated efforts led to the immediate arrest of a suspect, and through continued determination and persistence, a second suspect was apprehended on January 6, 2025.
In recognition of their professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to public safety, these officers have been awarded the Tomah Police Department’s Unit Citation Award.
Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of dedicated men and women for their exemplary service to our community!
Unit Citation – awarded to a department member who is a member of a unit, team, or shift that, either as an individual or as a unit, perform(s) a highly creditable police accomplishment.
Name Released in SUV vs Semi Crash in Mauston
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Update: The Deceased of this crash has been identified as 90 year old Robert L. Franke of the Mauston area.
At approximately 1:36pm on July 29th the Juneau County Communication Center received multiple 911 calls regarding and SUV vs semi traffic crash at the East State Street and North Union Street intersection in downtown Mauston. Dispatch advised responding units that the driver of the SUV was unresponsive.
Upon arrival, law enforcement observed the SUV had struck the side of a semi with full eastbound lane blockage. Numerous bystanders were attempting to assist the driver and sole occupant of the SUV. The driver of the semi was not injured. Law enforcement from the Mauston Police Department and Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, along with Mauston Ambulance and Mauston Fire rendered aid to the driver. Ultimately, the driver of the SUV, and adult male, was pronounced deceased by the Juneau County Medical Examiner’s Office. There was a partial road closure for approximately three hours while the crash was being investigated.
The Mauston Police Department was assisted by the following agencies: Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Mauston Ambulance, Mauston Fire Department, Juneau County Medical Examiner’s Office, Mauston Public Works, GundersenAIR, and Northside Mobil.
Juneau County Arrest Report 8-1
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Scam Alert: Man Pretending to Be Juneau County Sergeant Johnson
1 month
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
It has been brought to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Offices attention that residents are receiving scam phone calls from **608-975-8356**, with the caller falsely identifying themselves as **Sergeant Johnson from the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office**.
**THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT ENGAGE.**
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office will **never** call and demand payment.
If you receive a call like this:
* **Do not provide any personal information.**
* **Hang up immediately.**
* **Report the incident** to our non-emergency number at 608-847-5649.
Please share this information with friends, family, and neighbors—especially seniors who are often targeted in these types of scams.
Stay safe and alert.
