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Iowa man arrested on drug related charges after Crawford County traffic stop
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that on Monday, May 13, a traffic stop was been conducted on a vehicle in the City of Prairie du Chien. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jeremiah Young, 44, of Volga, Iowa. During the stop,...
Foodie Friday: Country Gardens Motel and Lounge offers supper club fare and scenic stays
SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Every week for Foodie Friday, we talk in-studio with the businesspeople and culinary artisans behind outstanding restaurants, bakeries, cafes, bars, food trucks, and more.
Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal-scoring record in Gotham win
Lynn Williams scored her 79th league goal, becoming the National Women’s Soccer League all-time scoring leading, as Gotham FC earned a last-minute 2-1 win against the Chicago Red Stars at Red Bull Arena on Sunday night. In the 57th minute, Jenna Nighswonger crossed the ball to Esther González at...
Bethel Butikk celebrates 20 years and grand re-opening
WESTBY, Wis. – The community is invited to celebrate Bethel Butikk’s 20th anniversary of service and attend the grand re-opening of their newly-remodeled Thrift Shop. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, there will be a 20th Anniversary Party & Grand Re-Opening event held at Bethel Butikk, 341 Black River Ave, Westby, from 9 a.m. to noon. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. with light refreshments provided.
Viroqua Library and Vernon County Health Dept. collaborate for “Stuff the Buss” event
VIROQUA, Wis. – As the academic year draws to a close, McIntosh Memorial Library is proud to announce the continuation of the Vernon County Stuff the Bus program in collaboration with the Vernon County Health Department. This initiative, now in its second year, aims to provide essential school supplies and backpacks to students in need throughout Vernon County.
Alcohol a factor in Crawford County ATV crash that injured two people
TOWN OF BRIDGEPORT, Wis. – A 40-year-old man from Prairie du Chien faces alcohol related charges after losing control an ATV he was driving over the weekend, injuring two people. Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that around 5:29 p.m., on Saturday, May 18, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash on Bouska Rd. near US Hwy 18 in the Township of Bridgeport.
Vernon County Sheriffs Department honors fallen officers
VIROQUA, Wis. (WKBT) -- May 12-18 is National Police Week. On Tuesday, officers from around Vernon County gathered for their annual Police Memorial Service, reminding the public of the sacrifices made daily by the officers protecting our communities.
One dead, one injured, in single-vehicle, Monroe County, crash
NORWALK, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – One man is dead and another is hurt after a car hit a tree in Monroe County Thursday morning (5/23/24). The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the crash around 4:30 am. The vehicle was reportedly heading north on State Highway 71 when, after going through a roundabout, left the road into a ditch, then re-entered the road before going off the road again and hitting a tree. 56-year-old Greg Weibel of Norwalk (the passenger in the vehicle) was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was hurt but declined medical attention. The crash is under investigation.
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