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Village of Arena board accepts resignation of police department including chief
VILLAGE OF ARENA, Wis. (WMTV) - The Village of Arena Police Department will not have anyone working on its force starting on Wednesday. Tuesday night, the village board accepted the resignations of all three of its department members including its chief. Former chief Nick Stroik says Tuesday night was a...
Local State Patrol officers recognized
WISCONSIN DELLS — Seven local officers were recognized at the annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony Friday, May 3, for outstanding public service for exceeding expectations of their daily duties. Inspectors Thomas Fleming and Todd Monson of Spooner were given the Lifesaving Service award for saving lives or putting themselves in physical danger to keep someone else safe. Sgt. Sean Berkowitch, Trooper Mitchell Kraetke, Inspector Martin Messa and Trooper Anthony...
Suspect identified in Vernon County shooting incident
TOWN OF VIROQUA, Wis. (WEAU) - A suspect is identified in a Vernon County shooting incident. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, on May 6, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., authorities were informed of an altercation at a home on West Smith Road, rural Viroqua-Westby, Wis., in the Town of Viroqua.
Two people hurt in crash in Vernon Co.
Two people hurt in crash in Vernon Co.
Softball Game Preview: De Soto Leaves Home
De Soto has enjoyed a nine-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the La Farge Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. De...
Baraboo softball makes history, winning first softball game played at Warner Park
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Baraboo softball beat Edgewood 3-0 on Friday night at Warner Park. It was the first known time a softball game was played at Warner Park. The Thunderbirds scored first. Emma Pichler brought home one runner to go up 1-0. In the third, Addison Kohler brings in another runner.
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