Disabled cell phones cause headaches for emergency dispatchers (2010/03/10)
Disabled cell phones are causing a headache and extra work for 911 dispatchers in Vernon County.

Sinkhole discovered at county farm (2010/03/10)
Vernon County is literally losing ground at the county farm.

Former Vernon County computer director suspected of theft (2010/03/08)
A former employee of Vernon County is suspected of using a county credit card to purchase personal items.

Hagen wins all-around, two other state gold medals (2010/03/08)
WISCONSIN RAPIDS--Karla Hagen remembered all the practices, all the meets, all the hard work and all the time she put into gymnastics.

State officials warn against manure spreading due to runoff risk (2010/03/08)
MADISON--State agriculture and water quality officials urge Wisconsin livestock farmers to avoid spreading manure in coming days in those areas where forecasted rain and snowmelt are expected to increase the risk of runoff.

Missing Soldiers Grove man’s body found (2010/03/08)
TOWN OF DAYTON - The 86-year-old rural Soldier’s Grove man reported missing by his family Monday afternoon was found dead Thursday in a dry creek ravine, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Iowa security software firm to open second office, in Westby (2010/03/08)
WESTBY — SecurityCoverage, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based provider of personal security software and personal computer support services, is opening an office within the Vernon Telephone Cooperative building at 103 N. Main St. in Westby. It will be the firm’s second call center office.

Help keep Brenda Meiners smiling (2010/03/08)
At the age of 25 Brenda Meiners of Viroqua should be embarking on her career path and leaving the comforts of home behind.

Viroqua man faces felony charge after high-speed chase (2010/03/08)
SHEBOYGAN--A 34-year-old Viroqua man was charged in Sheboygan County Circuit Court, Wednesday, March 3, on suspicion of leading police on chase that reached speeds up to 120 mph.

Viroqua burglar faces additional charge in Trempealeau County (2010/03/08)
Trempealeau County authorities have charged a Viroqua man with a September burglary a week after he pleaded guilty to burglary charges from three other western Wisconsin counties.

Ice fishermen are at risk on Mississippi’s thin ice (2010/03/08)
LA CROSSE n Conservation wardens with the state Department of Natural Resources are warning anglers the ice on the main channel of the Mississippi River is rapidly deteriorating and presents a safety risk.

DNR: Vernon County under air quality watch Friday (2010/03/05)
The state Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality watch for particle pollution for 23 western and south-central counties until Friday night.

Gypsy moth treatments proposed for 20 counties (2010/02/26)
Yellow planes will be a familiar sight in some counties this spring and summer, while in others, it will make an appearance for the first time.

TV program to feature the Viroqua area (2010/02/26)
The Viroqua area will be featured on the “Discover Wisconsin” TV program to air at 10 a.m. on Fox Sports statewide and at 5 p.m. Sunday on WXOW-TV in La Crosse.

No-call list deadline is Sunday (2010/02/26)
Feb. 28 is the last day to sign up for the next no-call list, which goes into effect on April 1 and is active for two years. Those who sign up after the deadline will be added to the list on July 1.

Attendance continues to grow at Reserve (2010/02/26)
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center attendance continues to grow.

Group gets grant for renewable energy plan (2010/02/19)
VIROQUA — Vernon and Crawford counties and eight communities, plus Viroqua-based energy planners and consultants E3 Coalition, have been awarded a $65,000 grant from the state’s Office of Energy Independence to develop a plan to get 25 percent of their electricity, heating and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025.

Jury finds Molner guilty in De Soto bank robbery case (2010/02/19)
VIROQUA—A jury deliberated two hours Thursday afternoon before finding Jared Molner guilty for his role in robbing the De Soto branch of River Bank in October of 2005.

Once ’mute’ bank robbery suspect has much to say as his trial begins (2010/02/19)
VIROQUA--Jared Molner spoke volumes on Wednesday morning after remaining silent for months.

Cade, Wiese advance from District 19 Vernon County Board primary (2010/02/19)
Incumbent Jerry Cade will face Ernest Wiese for the District 19 Vernon County Board of Supervisors seat in the April general election.

County aims to lease park concession stand (2010/02/19)
Vernon County’s goal is to have the Blackhawk County Park concession stand up and running before the boating season begins.

Broadcaster earns awards in WNA state contest (2010/02/19)
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation announced Friday night in Madison that the Vernon County Broadcaster had won three awards in its 2009 Better Newspaper Contest.

Jury finds Molner guilty in De Soto bank robbery case (2010/02/18)
VIROQUA—A jury deliberated two hours Thursday afternoon before finding Jared Molner guilty for his role in robbing the De Soto branch of River Bank in October of 2005.

ELCA pancake supper in Viroqua to benefit Haitian relief (2010/02/12)
The Good Shepherd Women of the ELCA will serve their traditional Mardi Gras pancake supper in the Viroqua Good Shepherd Church’s fellowship hall on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

VFD to host steak dinner, gun raffle (2010/02/12)
The Viroqua Fire Department is hosting its first annual steak dinner and gun raffle fundraiser to be held at the Viroqua Fire Station, March 20, at 6 p.m.

Chili cook-off planned for Feb. 20 (2010/02/12)
The second annual chili cook-off will be held at Tractor Supply in Viroqua on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Immunization clinics set (2010/02/12)
The Vernon County Health Department will be conducting its monthly immunization clinics on Feb. 17 in Hillsboro at the First Congregational Church from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and in Viroqua on Feb. 18 at the health department, 318 Fairlane Dr., from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.

Winter Storm Advisory put into effect (2010/02/09)
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Vernon County lasting through Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Inventors, Entrepreneurs to meet Wednesday (2010/02/09)
The next Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Western Technical College in Viroqua.

’Nunsense’ tickets on sale (2010/02/09)
Viroqua Community Theatre’s production of Nunsense will be performed at The Temple Theatre in Viroqua on Feb. 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m., along with Feb, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.

Gays Mills man killed in lumbering accident (2010/02/09)
A 49-year-old man died Monday in a lumbering accident near his rural Gays Mills home, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

Viroqua receives grant to launch revolving loan (2010/02/09)
Good news was announced in Viroqua last week as the city was awarded a $90,000 Rural Business Enterprise grant from the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development office.

Viroqua man’s vehicle overturns, then is struck by a second vehicle (2010/02/01)
A one-vehicle crash in Readstown early Saturday morning was followed by a second crash while law officers were at the scene.

Gays Mills, Soldiers Grove priest facing embezzlement charge (2010/02/01)
A priest has been accused of embezzling about $200,000 from the Diocese of La Crosse and two Crawford County parishes, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

Cause of Monroe Co. jail death unknown (2010/02/01)
SPARTA — An autopsy Tuesday on a female inmate who died in the Monroe County Jail failed to identify a cause of death, authorities said.

Viola holds village caucus for spring election ballot (2010/02/01)
The village of Viola held its annual caucus last Thursday to determine who will run for the three village trustee positions.

Middle, high school honor choir concert is Saturday (2010/01/28)
The Western Wisconsin Middle and High School District Honors Choir will be held at Viroqua High School, Saturday.

Earthquake relief event at Nelson Ag, Saturday (2010/01/28)
The Viroqua Partners have organized an event, set for Saturday, to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti.

Vernon County snowmobile trails closed (2010/01/22)
The snowmobile trails in central and western Vernon County are closed as of today (Friday, Jan. 22).

Haitian relief fundraiser in Viroqua set for Jan. 30 (2010/01/22)
The Viroqua Partners have organized an event, set for Saturday, Jan. 30, to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti.

Ice is not just slippery, it’s unsafe for vehicles on river (2010/01/22)
Even though it’s the middle of winter, that doesn’t mean the ice on the Mississippi River is thick enough to drive your vehicle on it.

Cummins Filtration fire briefly impacts operations at plant (2010/01/22)
A fire at Cummins Filtration in Viroqua on Wednesday caused damage that was expected to affect some operations at the plant until Friday.

WWD seeks prizes for Valentine’s Day dance (2010/01/22)
Viroqua’s Wild West Days is marking its 15th anniversary with a Valentine’s Day dance at the Firehouse Restaurant, Saturday, Feb. 13, from 7-11 p.m.

Hunter education class to be offered in Coon Valley (2010/01/22)
The Coon Valley Conservation Club is sponsoring its annual Wisconsin Basic Hunter Education course beginning in February.

Johnson set to plea in $850K theft case (2010/01/22)
A former La Crosse retirement fund manager who authorities believe vanished in 1995 with about $850,000 in his clients’ funds has reached a plea agreement in the case.

La Farge man hurt when vehicles collide on Hwy. 82 (2010/01/22)
A 60-year-old La Farge man suffered non-life threatening injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 82 in the town of Webster, Tuesday afternoon.

Chili lunch to benefit earthquake victims (2010/01/21)
The Viroqua Housing Authority staff and Parkview Manor Resident Council will serve a chili lunch to raise money for the Haiti earthquake victims in the Parkview Manor community room, 200 Park View Court, Viroqua, on Friday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Viroqua Area Schools will close to mourn loss of teacher (2010/01/18)
Viroqua Area Schools will have an early dismissal on Tuesday and be closed on Wednesday for the visitation and funeral for teacher Judy Olson.

Bluedog Cycle and Curves moving into former Dahl Pharmacy building (2010/01/18)
Viroqua residents will see business changes on Main Street in February as both Bluedog Cycle and Curves will move into the former Dahl Pharmacy building.

La Crosse County man shot in robbery attempt (2010/01/18)
A La Crosse man was shot in the shoulder late Thursday night in what authorities have deemed to be an apparent “drug-related” robbery attempt.

Court reinstates forgery charge against Ferryville woman (2010/01/18)
MADISON - A state appeals court has reinstated a forgery charge against a Ferryville woman accused of altering her prescription to get more pain pills.

Two attempt bank robbery in Warrens (2010/01/18)
WARRENS — Local and federal authorities are searching for two men who attempted an armed bank robbery Wednesday morning in Warrens.

Viroqua man guilty of federal pornography charges (2010/01/18)
MADISON -- A Viroqua area farmer who admitted to sending sexually explicit images of minors over the Internet in 2005 was found guilty Tuesday in federal court of shipping child pornography in interstate commerce.

Nilsestuen appoints panel to consider raw milk issue (2010/01/18)
MADISON -- Sec. Rod Nilsestuen announced Tuesday that he is convening a raw milk working group to consider legal and regulatory perspectives pertaining to the sale of unpasteurized milk directly to consumers, and consider what conditions would be required to protect public health.

Vernon-Crawford Inventors and Entrepreneurs plan meeting, Wednesday. (2010/01/12)
The next Vernon Crawford Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Western Technical College, 220 South Main Street, Viroqua.

County will have a primary, contested elections (2010/01/12)
The filing deadline for the Spring 2010 general election passed on Tuesday.

Tax collections fall in Wisconsin as the recession rolls along (2010/01/12)
As tax collections in Wisconsin declined by a whopping $8.7 billion last year along with the recession, taxes as a share of state residents’ income dropped to their lowest levels since 1970, a new report shows.