01/07 A deputy came across a steer in the road on County Road OK, town of Harmony.  He attempted to make contact with the owners, but due to the time of night, he was unable to wake anyone …

Winter is a good time to do research, especially when snowstorms curtail our regular activities.  Several people are currently working on local history projects using the resources here at the …

COON VALLEY, Wis. - Since 2007 residents of the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds have experienced minor to major flood events about every two years. In August of 2018, a storm system …

Cashton High School Roots and Shoots, a club dedicated to being the change in our community, has been working hard to make a positive impact in the community. So far this year, they have had the …

As of Wednesday evening, all snowmobile trails in Monroe County are now open. Most of the trails throughout the county were open over the weekend, with a couple exceptions but now they are all …

On Tuesday, January 24, the Cashton School Board will meet as normal and at the end of the meeting will go into an executive session to discuss employee performance evaluations, consider …

Local students named to Dean's List at UW-Superior   SUPERIOR, Wis. (January 3, 2024) - The following students have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Superior Dean's List for …

Today, Monroe County District Attorney Kevin D. Croninger announced that on  January 05, 2024, Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Todd L. Ziegler sentenced 44 year old, Eric L. Wirth to 25 years …

The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a reported machine shed fire yesterday afternoon at 11162 County Highway B north of Sparta around 4.32pm. When Chief Mike Arnold arrived the shed …

AARP tax volunteers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County are pleased to announce the 2024 tax season dates.  The free, confidential service is open to low – …

12/31/23 A deputy came across a disabled vehicle on State Highway 35.  He assisted the citizen with getting some gas at a nearby gas station, and she was able to continue on her way. …

For several months now we’ve been examining the 1878 Vernon County plat map, and specifically the business directories that form the border of the original wall map.  You can see a copy of …

Since its founding in 2019, the Cashton Fine Arts Booster Club (CFAB) has been working hard to “recognize, support, enrich, promote and encourage the fine arts programs in the Cashton School …

The Cashton Fitness Center is home to a host of resources that are currently being underutilized, according to Josh Goede who teaches Social Studies at Cashton’s middle school and is employed …

Ken Tucker worked with children his entire life as a school librarian.  But now at the age of 85, his passion for literature and volunteering shines through at the McIntosh Memorial Library in …

The Sparta Area Fire District was dispatched to a reported house yesterday afternoon at 21457 Kapok Road around 5:20 pm. When Chief Mike Arnold arrived there was heavy smoke and fire coming from …

The Agents 4 Change presented the 5th grade class at Cashton Elementary School with information on tobacco and vape use. The group used a variety of props and interactive activities to provide …

12/17 Michael Thompson, Viroqua, struck a deer while driving northbound on County Road T, town of Franklin.  Thompson did not report any injuries.  The vehicle received functional damage …

Happy New Year!  Everyone at the Vernon County Museum, including staff and executive board members hope that you had a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!  The staff is enjoying a Christmas …