The spring general election went on as planned, Tuesday, despite a late effort by Tony Evers to delay it amid the COVID-19 crisis.
HILLSBORO —Charges of aiding a felon and obstructing law enforcement have been referred to the Vernon County District Attorney’s Office, accor…
The April program and the April genealogy class have both been cancelled due to the ongoing threat of epidemic. We hope to bring you these top…
A Cashton man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in the town of Howard, northwest of Chippewa Falls.
As of April 7 at 3 p.m. there have been 173 reported total tests, with 171 negative results, two pending results and zero positive results.
Living Faith Food Pantry just completed its third drive through distribution on Monday, April 6, serving 216 people from 77 households. The dr…
The Vernon County Dairy Breakfast scheduled for Saturday, June 13, has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all guidewall fishing platforms and observation decks at its locks and dams to …
The April 7 spring election and presidential preference primary is occurring as scheduled.
As of April 6 at 3 p.m. there have been 165 reported total tests, with 161 negative results, four pending results and zero positive results.
A burn ban has been issued for Vernon County on behalf of Vernon County Emergency Management and the Vernon County Fire Chiefs Association unt…
Wisconsin counties will experience some of the economic pain experienced by its businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new…
The Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be open its normal hours Saturday, April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. and Monday, April 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. It is l…
The recent public health emergency has demonstrated Wisconsin’s strength and ability to work together to provide essential resources during a …
COVID-19 public health emergency poses threat to food security; creates new needs for emergency food
The COVID-19 public health emergency is creating an urgent food security challenge for households and communities in Wisconsin. Even before th…
As of April 3, at 3 p.m. there have been 146 reported total tests, with 145 negative results, one pending results and zero positive results.
Agriculture in Wisconsin is a leading industry generating $104 billion per year. Farms are the origin of the food industry. The health of farm…
Senate minority leader Jennifer Shilling announced Thursday she will not seek reelection this year, after 20 years in state politics.
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has announced he is endorsing Joe Biden for president.
The ultimate harbinger of spring appeared last week and I was not happy.
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As of April 2 at 3 p.m. there have been 142 reported total tests, with 137 negative results, five pending results and zero positive results.
Great Rivers United Way has established a new fund designed to help Vernon County residents whose income will be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Vernon County Department of Human Services encourages a…
The following accidents were reported by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department for the week ending March 30.
As of April 1 at 3 p.m. there have been 138 reported total tests, with 133 negative results, five pending results and zero positive results.
In early 1920, there was an undercurrent in the village of Westby, a rumbling of things to come. The federal census had been taken in January …
It’s been three weeks since Gov. Tony Evers issued the order to close all Wisconsin public and private schools by 5 p.m. March 18 because of t…
