Road-killed feral pig draws plenty of interest (2008/05/16)
Viroqua’s Andy Sherry could hardly believe his eyes staring down at the hairy behemoth.

De Soto names new school district administrator (2008/05/16)
DE SOTO — David Strudthoff is the new district administrator of the De Soto Area School District.

Whitestone Hill Battle to be discussed at Norskedalen (2008/05/16)
“Indian Battle at Whitestone Hill” by Clair Jacobson will be the program at Norskedalen, Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m.

Feed prices are going hog wild; higher meat prices to come (2008/05/16)
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — It’s hard for farmers Jim and Julie Litscher not to squeal a little about feeding their 200 Hampshire pigs.

Johnson announces state senate bid (2008/05/16)
Running on a platform of greater economic development and getting tangible results for area residents Democrat Tara Johnson formally launched her campaign Monday to unseat state Sen. Dan Kapanke (R-La Crosse) in the 32nd District.

White-tail breaks through window at Viroqua business (2008/05/12)
A white-tailed deer made an unwelcome visit to a downtown Viroqua business late Sunday afternoon, crashing through a double-pane glass window.

Westby police solve Davidson Park vandalism mystery (2008/05/12)
A Westby Police Department investigation solved a crime Thursday night that had raised the ire of many local residents n vandalism at the city’s beloved Davidson Park.

Sheriff’s department to host law enforcement memorial service on May 13 (2008/05/12)
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Department in Viroqua will host its annual Law Enforcement Police Memorial Service, Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m.

Political advertising gaffe leads to citation (2008/05/12)
The Vernon County District Attorney’s office reported Tuesday that a group that paid for a political advertisement in two Vernon County newspapers prior to the April general election will receive a citation

Dank, Seidel facing federal cocaine trafficking charges (2008/05/05)
Two Vernon County residents are facing federal charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and distributing cocaine.

Case of measles involves one unimmunized student (2008/05/05)
The case of measles reported in Vernon County, Wednesday, involved one unimmunized student who attends Youth Initiative High School in Viroqua.

Case of measles reported in Viroqua (2008/05/05)
The Vernon County Health Department confirmed Wednesday afternoon that one case of measles had been reported in Viroqua.

Nation’s first watershed project recognized on 75th anniversary (2008/05/05)
The Driftless Area has become known for developing organic agriculture, but 75 years ago this a was also the birthplace of soil conservation farming practices eventually adopted worldwide.

New York detectives make case for river serial killer (2008/04/28)
Two retired New York Police Department detectives investigating the death of young men who have drowned in rivers, including the Mississippi River near La Crosse, believe a group of serial killers may be responsible.

Flooding reported in Grant County, Friday (2008/04/28)
Six inches of rain in Grant County led to flooding in many areas on Friday.

Hit-and-run suspect sought in Crawford County (2008/04/28)
Crawford County authorities are searching for a pick-up truck that was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the town of Marietta, Sunday, at 7:42 p.m.

Nomination procedure at reserve gets attention (2008/04/28)
Dissatisfaction with how local representatives are chosen to serve on the Kickapoo Reserve Manage-ment Board led to an appearance of state representatives at the board’s meeting last Thursday.

Vernon County raises price for marriage license (2008/04/28)
Getting married can be expensive, but those having June weddings in Vernon County will be shelling out an additional $20.

Effects of southern Illinois earthquake could be felt in Vernon County (2008/04/18)
If you happened to be brewing your morning coffee at 4:30 a.m. Friday morning, that little shimmy in the floor wasn't rumbling thunder.

Bayliss to use $8,000 in silver coins to hire own attorney (2008/04/18)
Robert Bayliss, a rural Viola man facing numerous felony charges as a result of an armed standoff with deputies two weeks ago refused the aid of a public defender, Thursday in Richland County Circuit Court.

Water torture project draws attention at annual expo (2008/04/18)
Luke Kleiber’s project was the talk Wednesday of the annual Science and Math Expo at the La Crosse Center.

Senator Kapanke announces re-election bid in Viroqua (2008/04/18)
State Sen. Dan Kapanke made a stop at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua, Wednesday afternoon, to announce he was seeking a second four-year term.

Westby investors get money to reopen Borgen’s (2008/04/18)
A group of investors in Westby has gathered enough money to purchase the landmark Borgen’s Cafe with hopes of remodeling it so it can reopen.

Access to locally-grown foods to be discussed at meeting in Viroqua (2008/04/14)
GreenLeaf Market is partnering with Viroqua Food Cooperative and Valley Stewardship Network to provide both the training and tools necessary for local farmers to connect with local food service providers via the Internet.

Hit-and-run to parked car reported in Soldiers Grove (2008/04/14)
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department reports that a car sustained damaged in a hit-and-run accident in the village of Soldiers Grove last Thursday.

Men charged in Viroqua armed robbery bound over for trial (2008/04/14)
VIROQUA--Two men, who were arrested earlier this year on suspicion of armed robbery at a Viroqua store in December of 2007, were bound over for trial on Thursday.

Hwy. 56 project to close Decker Street (2008/04/14)
The city of Viroqua will be shutting down part of a major street in town as it goes through the last phase of a three-phase project to revamp Hwy. 56.

Weather forecast is cold, cold with likely more snow (2008/04/10)
The National Weather Service has predicted that temperatures won’t reach into the 60s for the next seven days in Vernon County.

Hwy. 56 project to close Decker Street (2008/04/09)
The city of Viroqua will be shutting down part of a major street in town as it goes through the last phase of a three-phase project to revamp Hwy. 56.

Officers dodged rifle fire, hand grenades to apprehend rural Viola man (2008/04/04)
Law officers attempting to arrest a rural Viola man Thursday had to withstand rifle fire and explosions from approximately 15 military-style hand grenades.

Rural Viola man surrenders to authorities (2008/04/04)
The Richland County Sheriff's Department reported that a day-long standoff with a rural Viola man ended with the man's surrender late Thursday afternoon.

Authorities involved in armed stand-off near Viola (2008/04/04)
Law enforcement tactical teams from Vernon, La Crosse and Richland County were in an armed stand-off at a residence in rural northwestern Richland County, Thursday.

Preliminary hearing scheduled for men arrested for Viroqua armed robbery (2008/04/04)
A preliminary hearing has been set for two men, who were arrested earlier this year on suspicion of armed robbery at a Viroqua store in December of 2007.

Fanta re-elected; four incumbents voted off county board (2008/04/04)
Viroqua Mayor Larry Fanta was re-elected to his sixth two-year term, Tuesday.

Rural Viola man surrenders to authorities (2008/04/03)
The Richland County Sheriff's Department reported that a day-long standoff with a rural Viola man ended with the man's surrender late Thursday afternoon.

Fanta re-elected to sixth term as Viroqua's mayor (2008/04/01)
Viroqua Mayor Larry Fanta was re-elected to his sixth two-year term, Tuesday.

Not guilty plea entered for Heisz regarding Kuykendall's death (2008/04/01)
VIROQUA--A Gays Mills man had a plea of not guilty entered for him, Monday, for his alleged role in the death of a Beloit man at a tavern in Readstown, Feb. 7.

Landfill issue at heart of film project (2008/04/01)
A 30-minute documentary film about Vernon County residents fighting against a proposed landfill will be featured at this week's 10th annual Wisconsin Film Festival.

Flood watch issued by National Weather Service (2008/04/01)
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Vernon County due to rainfall that is expected to fall through Monday night into Tuesday.

Organic Valley reports record revenue in its 20th anniversary year (2008/04/01)
Twenty years ago, seven Wisconsin farmers formed Organic Valley Family of Farms with a shared vision the cooperative still maintains: Work in partnership to produce healthy, nutritious organic food; keep family farmers farming; help revitalize rural communities while serving as stewards of the earth; and always offer a stable, sustainable pay price to its member farmers.

Outsider supplemental: Jericho finale exceeds expectations (2008/04/01)
The CBS drama Jericho wrapped up its 29-episode, two-season run with a satisfying finish Tuesday night.

Viroqua School District to lengthen school days to make up for cancellations (2008/04/01)
Instead of going to school more days to make up for classroom time lost to winter weather, the Viroqua School District has decided to make its school days longer.

Gays Mills man stabbed five times in attack (2008/03/24)
A Gays Mills man suffered five stab wounds Saturday night while his attacker was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge.

Volunteers sought for VMS journal project (2008/03/24)
Viroqua Middle School is seeking volunteers to help with its sixth-grade Journal Buddies program this spring.

Dairyland air permit hearing Tuesday (2008/03/24)
New air pollution control equipment for Dairyland Power Cooperative’s coal-burning plant in Genoa, will get a public hearing Tuesday.

Use of outside labor counsel by county discussed (2008/03/24)
The county legal affairs committee discussed when the county should use outside labor counsel now that there a full-time corporation counsel last week.

Benefit for Greendeers planned on Saturday night (2008/03/20)
There will be a fun-raiser for Taryn and Stella Greendeer at Greenman Music Hall, Viroqua on Saturday, March 22, from 8 p.m. to midnight.