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Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Ends Fiscal Year with $3.3 Billion Balance, Record-High $2.1 Billion ‘Rainy Day’ Fund

Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, despite continued economic turbulence caused by President Donald J. Trump’s and Republicans’ erratic trade wars and reckless tariff taxes, Wisconsin has now …
Author Abagail Lynn Jobe with a copy of her new book, The Rebel.

Local Author Abigail Lynn Jobe published

Local Tomah author Abagail "Abby" Lynn Jobe has published her first book, called The Rebel. 4. The book is about the King of Darkness taking over the kingdom of Madeckama. He then imprisons his …
The caretaker's shed where the shadow demon resides when not roaming the cemetery.

Wisconsin Legends & Lore: Greenwood Cemetery Demon

Tucked away on a country road south of Nekoosa, south of Wisconsin Rapids, lies the quiet little Greenwood Cemetery. On a nice Fall Day, all you hear is the rustling of leaves, the wind through the …

$1 million bond set in Tomah hammer attack

A Tomah man accused of beating a woman with a hammer and strangling her twice has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. A judge set his cash bond at $1 million. Derek A. …

Monroe County Court News

October 2: Clayton Garves, 67, of Sparta was found guilty of manufacture with intent to deliver amphetamine and THC. All other charges were dismissed. Sentencing hearing November 23. …
From left, Martha Airth-Kindree, Rebecca Deist, and Renee Stroh stand together outside Bluff & Ridge, an equine-assisted therapy organization in Tomah. The nonprofit provides equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with physical, emotional and mental challenges.  Photo by Bluff & Ridge Equine Assisted Therapies Inc.

Healing Strides

For Rebecca Deist, Martha Airth-Kindree, and Renee Stroh, horses aren't just a casual hobby. The trio has combined their backgrounds in teaching and medicine with their shared love of horses to …
Obituaries
David L. Eberdt
David Lloyd Eberdt, 89, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Riverside Terrace surrounded by family and caregivers. He was born on December 6, 1936 in Tomah, WI and raised …
Amy Stertman Mathwig
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Amy on September 26, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her family at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Amy left this world far too …
Mary K. Oswald
SPARTA, WI – Mary K. Oswald, age 68, of Sparta, WI, passed away following an extended illness with her family by her side on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born March 13, 1958, the daughter …
Jeanene A. Thurston
SPARTA - Jeanene A. Thurston, 88, of Sparta, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at …
Diane L. Spores
SPARTA - Diane L. Spores, 79, of Sparta passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta. She was born on March 19, 1947 to Robert and Catherine (Stoker) Greene in …
Agnes G. Bouska
MIDDLE RIDGE — Agnes G. Bouska, 100, of Middle Ridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026, at her home with all her children present. Over her 100 years she managed tremendous …
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FOOTBALL: Cashton, Bangor aim to improve playoff positioning

The Cashton Eagles could essentially lock up a first-round home playoff game by beating Bangor on Friday.
Entering their annual rivalry showdown, Cashton and Bangor have already put themselves in playoff position. However, a win could further solidify their spots in the postseason field in addition to …
Bangor juniors Kendal Klatt (left) and Kadence Kassera get up for a block attempt against Brookwood on Tuesday.
VOLLEYBALL: Bangor wraps up outright Scenic Bluffs title
The Bangor volleyball team’s pursuit of securing the outright Scenic Bluffs title got off to a shaky start with a first-set loss against Brookwood. Rather than get rattled by that early setback, …
SOCCER: Timberwolves down Rangers in MVC finale
Having not won a conference game in over a month, the Tomah boys soccer team was in desperate need of a boost before the start of the postseason. A road win over a team that beat them earlier in the …
VOLLEYBALL: Sparta breaks tie to move up in MVC standings
With the regular season winding down to the end, Sparta took their opportunity to move up in the Mississippi Valley Conference with a rivalry win, giving themselves an extra bit of playoff …
EDITORIAL: Packers reinvigorate season with cathartic win over Bears
One standout performance isn’t going to alleviate every concern around the 2026 Green Bay Packers. But a dominant win over the Chicago Bears is a heck of a place to start to get the season back on …
Tomah freshman Gavin Garvin blasts a shot past the outstretched leg of Sparta junior Pearce Mathison during last week’s renewal of their rivalry.
Spartans sink Tomah on late goal
With the final minutes of the game winding down, it looked like Sparta and Tomah were headed toward a scoreless draw in the latest edition of their rivalry on the pitch. Axel Botello Quintero had …
Bangor secures share of SBC title
Thanks to a perfect storm of results, the Bangor volleyball team heads into the final week of the regular season having already clinched at least a share of the Scenic Bluffs title. During a …
Business

A new name, and familiar faces

Wayne Butterfield could have walked away. After nearly four decades in printing, he had plenty of experience and other work to keep him busy. But there were customers to think about. Employees, …

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