*** MEDIA RELEASE from Sparta police department. FIRE AT SPARTA WALMART This morning at approximately 10:40am the Monroe County 911 Communications Center received several 911 calls …
Around 10:45 this morning, the Sparta Area Fire District was paged to the Sparta Walmart for a fire that was reportedly in the craft section of the store. Fire Chief, Mike Arnold was the first …
Along the county border, in the village of Cashton, on November 21st, 2023, a dog was found, alone and in poor health. Upon discovery, the property owner contacted Monroe County’s humane …
On Friday, November 17th, a smattering of folks braved the brisk morning temperatures in Ridgeville, Wisconsin, to witness the raising of the new steeple, at Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran …
Nathaniel Heffner has been with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department since February 1st, 2022. Recently, Sergeant Heffner was assigned a young canine partner, who goes by the name Rebel. K-9 …
On September 16th, the Herald made its way to the northern reaches of Monroe County, to the business of Red Pine Reiki, which is located at 4295 County Highway I, in Cataract. The location is …
This morning around 7:00a.m a fire erupted at a residence at 406 N Court St. in Sparta. The property is owned by Joan Jewell. By 7:30 crews seemed to have the fire under control. Crews are …
In many of the local parades held within Monroe County, a sharply dressed and well-disciplined group of teenagers can be seen, marching to the barking commands of their instructor. They are the …
On Saturday, September 23rd, officially the first day of Autumn 2023, a festival was held in Evans-Bosshard Park, celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. The month-long celebration runs from September …
On Wednesday, September 27th, the Monroe County Board of Supervisors met at the Justice Center, at 6 p.m. A quorum was verified by the members present pressing “yes” on their keypads and …
“Houston, we have a problem” radioed Astronaut James Lovell, from the Apollo 13 space capsule. An oxygen tank had exploded outside of the spacecraft, causing severe damage. The crew …
FORT McCOY, Wis. – The investigation of the April 12, 2023, wildland fire in the vicinity of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, is complete. This investigation, conducted by Department of …
On Sunday, September 10th, the Cataract Sportsmen’s Club held their 71st Annual Cataract Field Days. As people pulled into the gravel driveway, at 5984 Cannon Road, they were given an immediate …
Annually, Theisen’s in Sparta holds a Touch-A-Truck event that brings people out to see various types of vehicles, including fire trucks, UTV’s, helicopters, tractors, excavators, and so …
A county level meeting at the Justice Center in Sparta, was held on August 28th, at 4:30 p.m., between Law Enforcement, the District Attorney, and the Circuit Court Judges, for the purpose of …
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), held each year on August 31 st , is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose; remember those who have died; and acknowledge the grief of …
On Saturday, August 5th, Wilton Fest held its 5K Color Run, in the cooler moments of the day. At 8 a.m., runners lined up in Dorset Valley, which sits at an elevation of 978 feet. Participants …
On Saturday, July 29th, Colby Von Haden, one of five members on the Junior Fair Board, was on hand to help ensure that the Special Abilities Classic went off without a hitch, at the Monroe County …
On Saturday, July 22nd, Tock + Tone, a local band from Monroe County, was part of a late afternoon gathering, out at Smash Ranch, just shy of the Wilton city limits, on HWY 71. The stage was nestled …
