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The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters – VernonReporter
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (1161+ words) By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press Even so, that did not mean proving his U.S. citizenship in last fall's local elections was easy. The 31-year-old arrived at his voting place in Portsmouth and handed the poll worker his driver's license, just…...
Vernon County partners with UW Madison to tackle flood mitigation through UniverCity Alliance – VernonReporter
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (1126+ words) VIROQUA Wis. " Vernon County is tapping into the resources of the state university system to solve local infrastructure and conservation challenges. The county recently applied for and secured partnerships through the UniverCity Alliance program connecting local officials with professors and…...
Wisconsin communities grapple with police misuse of Flock surveillance – VernonReporter
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (507+ words) by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner March 13, 2026 Audit data reviewed by Wisconsin Examiner shows that officers often use vague terms like "investigation," "suspicious," "cooch," or just "." to search the network. Some Wisconsin communities have canceled their contracts with the multi-billion dollar…...
Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice is retiring, giving liberals chance to expand majority – VernonReporter
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (367+ words) By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press Justice Annette Ziegler, 62, becomes the second conservative justice in as many years to decide against seeking reelection after liberals took majority control of Wisconsin's highest court in 2023. Liberals held onto their majority last year in…...
ICE re-arrests Sheboygan Falls mother after judge halted deportation and cleared green card path – VernonReporter
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (561+ words) by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 10, 2026 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a Sheboygan Falls woman during a routine check-in this week, taking her back into custody just months after an immigration court judge canceled her deportation order and began…...
Sen. Pfaff and Rep. Johnson introduce legislation in response to concerns over MariBell transmission project – VernonReporter
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (407+ words) Current state law provides a general hierarchy for siting, but this new proposal creates a specific, rigorous standard for the largest projects. By focusing on High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems and undergrounding within existing interstate, highway, and railroad corridors, the…...
Ex-La Crosse cop accused of writing misleading report now at nearby PD – VernonReporter
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (864+ words) by The Badger Project March 11, 2026 A long-time officer for the La Crosse Police Department resigned as he was being investigated for his report that differed from another officer's body camera footage showing his interaction with a drunken motorist amidst Oktoberfest…...
Winter storm warning issued for Vernon County ahead of weekend storm – VernonReporter
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (338+ words) VIROQUA, Wis. " A prolonged and potentially dangerous winter storm is expected to impact Vernon County beginning Saturday night, bringing heavy snow, ice accumulation and strong winds that could make travel difficult to impossible through Monday, according to the National Weather…...
Vernon County approves hiring professional firm to lead three million dollar Sidie Hollow dredging campaign – VernonReporter
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (687+ words) VIROQUA Wis. " Vernon County is officially moving forward with an ambitious plan to dredge Sidie Hollow Lake and construct a new public swimming beach. The Conservation and Education Committee voted unanimously in February to hire an outside professional fundraising firm…...
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in lame duck law dispute over DOJ settlement funds – VernonReporter
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (423+ words) by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner March 11, 2026 The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a case that centers on a dispute between state Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled Legislature about who controls money the…...