Authorities seek details on arson (2009/07/10)
Authorities are seeking the help of the public in the investigation of a town of Wheatland fire that has been deemed the result of arson.

Organic Valley to install solar trackers at its La Farge headquarters (2009/07/10)
When the Kickapoo Country Fair is held later this month, Organic Valley will have some new ecologically-friendly technology on display.

Flood-damaged buildings torn down (2009/07/10)
Nearly two years after flood waters destroyed a large portion of Lower Chaseburg and the area qualified for federal disaster relief assistance, the condemned buildings are being removed one buy-out signature at a time.

Hoffland pioneered 5 p.m. news (2009/07/10)
A Viroqua native and noted television news director credited with developing the local television 5 p.m. evening news program, passed away over the weekend.

Jersey Valley repairs to begin later this month (2009/07/02)
The Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Committee, Friday, accepted a bid of $2.113 million to repair the Jersey Valley dam.

New courthouse roof plan a bit bedeviled (2009/07/02)
The devil is in the details for Vernon County when it comes to replacing the courthouse’s ancient tile roof.

Groundbreaking set for Premier Meats (2009/07/02)
The groundbreaking ceremony for Premier Meats, Inc., a $1.8 million meat retail store and processor, will be held Monday, between Viroqua and Westby.

EIS resolution pulled from county board floor (2009/07/02)
A resolution seeking to give authority to Vernon County Board committees to request an environmental impact statement (EIS) for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) seeking a permit to operate in the county was removed from consideration, Tuesday.

Amish asked to pick up after horses (2009/06/29)
City of Viroqua officials have opened dialogue with the Amish community to see if the Amish will clean up horse manure.

Man faces three felony charges following police investigation (2009/06/29)
A 28-year-old Viroqua man faces three felony charges following a June 13 incident that left a woman battered and bruised.

Eagles plan car show for the Fourth of July (2009/06/29)
Shining chrome and colorful paint will splash up and down South Rock Avenue on the Fourth of July as the Viroqua Eagles Club hosts a car show.

Alcohol factors into river death (2009/06/29)
A Readstown man had almost five times the legal blood alcohol level when he drowned in the Kickapoo River, Sunday, June 14.

School for the Arts created at Viroqua Middle School (2009/06/22)
A specialized curriculum for students interested in focusing on music at Viroqua Middle School will be launched this coming school year.

Readstown man drowns in river (2009/06/22)
Authorities are investigating the drowning death of a 43-year-old Readstown man.

Viroqua police earn recognition from state (2009/06/22)
Investigating Internet crimes against children has been more of a difficult task than Viroqua Police Officer Emilee Nottestad originally thought it would.

Swine flu case reported in Vernon County (2009/06/22)
The swine flu, also known as H1N1, may be old news on a national scale, but Vernon County had its first confirmed case on Friday afternoon.

Vernon County receives $4 million grant for dam repair (2009/06/15)
Vernon County was informed Tuesday afternoon that it will receive a $4 million community development block grant from the state Department of Commerce (DOC) to be used for dam repairs.

Nerison seeks money for dams through budget amendment (2009/06/15)
State Rep. Lee Nerison (R-Westby) has authored an amendment to the 2009-2011 state budget seeking to allocate $19.5 million for dam safety grants.

Youngster reels in trophy at fishing class (2009/06/15)
This is one fishing story that is no exaggeration.

Not guilty pleas entered for Siverly in sexual assault case (2009/06/15)
A 66-year-old Viroqua man had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf, Wednesday, June 3, regarding nine felony charges he faces for suspected inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.

Siverly faces nine felony charges in sexual assault case (2009/06/09)
A 66-year-old Viroqua man had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf, Wednesday, regarding nine felony charges he faces for suspected inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.

EIS resolution stays tabled (2009/06/09)
The Vernon County Board, last Thursday, decided against bringing a resolution regarding an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) seeking a permit to operate in Vernon County back on its floor for consideration.

County to send sales tax to WCA (2009/06/09)
The Vernon County Board passed three resolutions last week which will be considered by the Wisconsin Counties Association at its annual meeting in La Crosse in September.

Westby schools evacuated due to suspicious package (2009/06/09)
The Westby Area Schools were evacuated briefly Monday morning as authorities investigated a suspicious package found on the school grounds.

Vernon County Board to consider resolutions with statewide impact (2009/06/01)
The Vernon County Board is meeting on Thursday morning in a special meeting that has statewide ramifications.

Strategic planners seek new home (2009/06/01)
The strategic planning advisory committee of the Vernon County Board of supervisors is no one-trick pony.

De Soto man dies when skid steer’s bucket falls (2009/06/01)
A 53-year-old De Soto man died and a 40-year-old De Soto man was seriously injured when a piece of heavy equipment they were fixing fell on them, Tuesday.

Teen father accused of harming infant son (2009/06/01)
VIROQUA — A 23-day-old infant prosecutors say was battered at the hands of his teenage father had brain injuries and bruising consistent with abuse, according to court documents.

De Soto man dies when skid steer’s bucket falls (2009/05/27)
A 53-year-old De Soto man died and a 40-year-old De Soto man was seriously injured when a piece of heavy equipment they were fixing fell on them, Tuesday.

Lee has unique view on the Hubble Space Telescope (2009/05/24)
Viroqua native Mark Lee says he gets around more than usual lately.

More state budget woes may directly impact school budget (2009/05/24)
News out of the state capitol last week that Gov. Jim Doyle’s state budget may require more cuts than previously predicted was not good news for local governments.

Cuts in local government aid would jolt cities like Viroqua (2009/05/24)
If a municipality such as the city of Viroqua were to lose 10 percent of its shared revenue from the state, the impact would be hard to compensate for, Viroqua Mayor Larry Fanta said.

Summer projects set in Viroqua school buildings (2009/05/24)
Once the academic year is over for the Viroqua Area School District, June 5, a trio of construction projects will begin.

Taking bids doesn’t mean dam fix will fly (2009/05/18)
The Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Committee’s move last week to begin seeking bids to fix the Jersey Valley dam was not a promise that the dam will be fixed.

Future of tabled resolution uncertain (2009/05/18)
The future of a tabled Vernon County Board resolution is uncertain and discussion about it received an indifferent reception at the county land and water conservation committee’s meeting last Thursday.

Nelson Agri-Center, True Value earn national award (2009/05/18)
Nelson Agri-Center of Viroqua and Nelson True Value of Prairie du Chien shared receiving a prestigious award from the National Hardware Association.

Premier Meats plans $1.8 million facility (2009/05/18)
A new meat retail and processing business will be up and running in Vernon County by the end of this summer, according to an announcement at the annual Vernon Economic Development Association meeting held on May 6 at Borgen’s in Westby.