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Archive - May 2026
City of Viroqua Q1 financial update shows boost in investment revenue and building permits, but rising utility costs
By Tim Hundt – May 31, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. -Viroqua City Administrator Nate Torres delivered what may be one of his last detailed reviews of city finances this month, telling the Finance and Personnel Committee and...
Vernon Manor and Vernon Acres appear to be heading the right direction financially following switch to private management
May 30, 2026 VIROQUA, Wis. – After years of red ink, emergency meetings and talk of selling or closing Vernon County’s nursing home and assisted living facility, recent reports show a campus that appears to have turned...
De Soto Schools considering fall operational referendum
May 30, 3036 – By ANASTASIA PENCHI DE SOTO, Wis. – The De Soto Area School Board may be asking voters to approve an operational referendum this fall. The school board held a special meeting on May 12 so board...
United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison because of an unruly passenger
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night to remove and unruly passenger, officials said. “United flight 2005 from Chicago to Minneapolis landed safely...
Sleepy Hollow Ford hosts test drive event in Coon Valley to fund Sunny’s Trail improvements
May 29, 2026 COON VALLEY Wis. – Sleepy Hollow Ford is partnering with the community this Sunday to raise up to $6000 for improvements to Sunny’s Walking Trail. The dealership will host a Drive for Your...
According to Wisconsin DNR new ATV and UTV laws take effect June 1
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that take effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV...
Former AG Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions about Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release
May 29, 2026 By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump’s involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein...
Trump says ‘I have no interest’ in Kennedy Center renovation after judge orders his name removed from arts institution
May 29, 2026 By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the...
SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk
May 29, 2026 By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday proposed repealing a rule that...
