Madison - Drivers asked to be alert for potential pavement problems, traffic slow-downs, and to move over for roadside workers including highway...

MADISON — Earlier this summer, the Department of Public Instruction distributed $7.5 million in aid to 123 school districts that had student...

Recently a rash of vandalism at the new City of Elroy building has put two of the city’s workers at wits end. It appears that vandals have been...

Midwest Dental of New Lisbon is happy to announce Dr. David Brown, DDS the newest member of the team. Dr. Brown studied general dentistry at the...

New owners will be welcoming guests at Castle Rock Hideaway on County Highway G, Mauston for this year’s season. Steve Barbera and Jodi Jensen were...

Dr.Jagjit S. Kaleka of the Mauston Pet Hospital and Veterinary Clinic warns of the effects of parasites to our pets, particularly dogs. Parasites...

“It is long overdue” and “Well-deserved!” Those are two statements I have been hearing a lot recently since the announcement of the New Lisbon...

Some families have traditions that get passed down, but for the Sauter family of Necedah racing isn’t just a tradition, it is also a passion. Jim...

Abby Field is a 16-year-old girl from Wonewoc. She is involved in a few clubs like the National Honor Society which is for students who excel in...

David A. McCracken, 65, of Kendall, died October 16, 2017, at his home. He was born May 29, 1952 to Robert and Reita (Kobleske) in Hillsboro, WI. ...

Edward D. Farra, age 74 years, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1943 to...

Samantha Davey and Remberto Gonzales of New Lisbon are the parents of a baby boy, Connor Lee Gonzales, born September 24 at Mile Bluff Medical...

MADISON — Earlier this summer, the Department of Public Instruction distributed $7.5 million in aid to 123 school districts that had student...

ELROY, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 – Nearly 235 students from Royall Middle and High Schools learned today about the dangers of smartphone activities...

On Thursday, March 23rd and Saturday, April 1st students from New Lisbon Junior High and High School participated in the Little River’s Music...

Originally published on January 23, 2013 The January 10th edition of the Messenger of Juneau County ran yet another headline of a monstrous...

With nice weather upon us, dog owners need to remember the laws and etiquette of being a responsible dog owner. People should not have to worry...

This weekend the Democratic Party of Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District passed a resolution to affirm that the DPW supports legalizing the...

MADISON – Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contact department staff and participate in Wisconsin’s wolf collaring and...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. - In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff are collecting deer heads for...

There are nine locations in Juneau County which are listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Eventually, I would like to check them...

Press Release | October 5, 2017 After years of waiting, the people of Wisconsin can finally buy homemade cookies, cakes, muffins and...

This past Sunday, September 17 was the 155th anniversary of the bloodiest single-day battle in the United States Civil War - Antietam - and believe...

MAUSTON, Wisconsin – An Open World delegation from Kazakhstan arrives in Mauston on Friday, September 29th for a week-long program to promote...

Nicole and Jordan Becerra of Mauston are the parents of a baby girl, Charlotte Abigail Becerra, born September 14 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in...

Chari Dayton and Darin Kurth of Friendship are the parents of a baby boy, Coyle Darrell Dayton-Kurth, born July 28 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in...

Ciara and Mike Eden of Mauston are the parents of a baby girl, Bexlee Delaney-Jo Eden, born July 21 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. She...

Mauston High School senior and gold medal winner, Lexxie Barr, received a homecoming befitting the world champion powerlifter. Barr returned from...

Ryan T. Scott, 38 of Mauston was charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child and disorderly conduct on June 26 for an alleged assault of a...

Last week, two Mauston High School teachers, Yvonne Butterfield and Luke Heath, attended the Bioenergy Institute for Educators, a teacher workshop...

After 38 years as Elroy’s City Attorney, William (Bill) Jefferson has decided to retire. Not only will he be retiring from the city, but he will...

Emma Herek of Royall High School and Jessica Patton of Mauston High School won this year’s Peace Scholarship for their “Adopt-a-Grandparent”...

Douglas Woodworth is a junior at Royall High School. He told me that he is not in any sports or clubs because he'd rather make money working. He...

'APACHE BLUES: Welcome Home' is the journey of two film-makers, born after the conflict in Vietnam, who are searching for the “truth” between what...

Date: July 4, 2016 Sheriff John B. Spears reports a motorcycle accident on July 3, 2016 at approximately 9:00 am. The accident occurred on State...

HILLSBORO, Wis. (March 16, 2016) – Many music students from numerous area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)...

An anniversary is about to occur, a significant one - 30 years. Yes, three decades of memories but there will be no celebration, rather, some will...

Christopher David Duff, 42, of Lyndon Station, is scheduled for a July 13, 2016 initial appearance on charges of burglary of a dwelling,...

Earlier this afternoon the Juneau County District Attorney's Office filed aggravated battery/domestic abuse and disorderly conduct/domestic abuse...

At the Monday night Town of Necedah Board Meeting, the remainder of the 2016-2017 liquor license was surrendered by the owner of the Star Route...

Human Trafficking is all over the news lately! Whether you are hearing or reading local Wisconsin or national publications, this has become a huge...

The Village of Necedah Board received an overview of the 2016 Audit from Kim Shult of Baker Tilley Virchow Krause, LLP of Madison. The overall...

Hollie Slater of Mill Haven Foods and Silver Star Health saw a need in the area for people to go to receive food with “no walls or questions”...

The Town of Clearfield residents along 30th Street north of Hwy 80 have been dealing with high water levels causing flooding for over two months...

An amendment to the ATV ordinance was added after the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WI-DOT) rejected the proposed route initially...

Kailey Murphy is a senior at Mauston High School. Besides finishing up her senior year at school, she volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul in Mauston,...

The Wonewoc-Center School Board tackled a long agenda for the May Board Meeting. The meeting started off with election of officers. The 2017-2018...

Dorothy M. Jensen 88, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elroy, Wisconsin. She was born March 24,...

Kinsey Thums is a 17-year- old senior at Wonewoc Center High School. She is in choir, drama club, forensics, Spanish club and student council. I...

The next two weeks of my column will involve crime in and outside Juneau County during the 1920s. Of course, most of us were not living during...

Martina Graewin is a 16-year-old from Kendall who attends Wonewoc-Center High School and is a junior. Martina mentioned, “I am a very active member...

MADISON - During the month of May, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is celebrating not only Clean Air Month but also the tenth...

Principal Melissa Herek learned of the recognition April 4 during the Lawrence-Lawson morning meeting. Students and staff from her other school,...

As a parent myself, I understand how difficult it can be directing your child into a career path in which they will enjoy and prosper. We now...

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period, which allows enrollees to choose their health and drug coverage for 2018, started on October 15th. All enrollment choices for...

David A. McCracken, 65, of Kendall, died October 16, 2017, at his home. He was born May 29, 1952 to Robert and Reita (Kobleske) in Hillsboro, WI. ...

Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins is reporting a call of a subject shooting a bb gun at passing vehicles and pedestrians. The call was received...

PRESS RELEASE - October 6, 2017 Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins reports that a subject was arrested on drug charges in the town of LaGrange...

Alan D. Smallwood, 22 of Necedah, is facing a felony burglary charge, misdemeanor theft and criminal damage to property for a crime that occurred...

On Wednesday, April 6 students from the five Juneau County school districts participated in the American Legion Youth Government Program where they...

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period, which allows enrollees to choose their health and drug coverage for 2018, started on October 15th. All enrollment choices for...

Last week, I wrote about Hattie Hales Coffey and her early demise. This week’s topic has some ties to Hattie’s story which I will briefly focus. ...

MADISON – Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contact department staff and participate in Wisconsin’s wolf collaring and...

On April 10, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind to the Acting Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging him to take action to assist Wisconsin dairy...

The race for Juneau County District Attorney is promising to be an interesting one. As reported earlier this year, Juneau County Board...

To follow are links to the Messenger's Facebook page where video clips have been posted from the March 15, 2016 Juneau County Board Meeting with...

PRESS RELEASE - October 6, 2017 Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins reports that a subject was arrested on drug charges in the town of LaGrange...

I first learned about the apartment fire in the wee hours of Monday morning - I was still up and working on our Summer Guide which would need to go...

Ian Donaldson is a senior at Mauston High School and as graduation day approaches, plans for his life begin to feel more and more real. Besides...

The Town of Clearfield residents along 30th Street north of Hwy 80 have been dealing with high water levels causing flooding for over two months...

On Saturday, April 29, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Mauston Police Department, Necedah Police Department and S.A.F.E. in Juneau County...

The New Lisbon Common Council met for a Special Session on April 3 to discuss the sale of bonds $997,024 Waterworks System and Sewerage System...

PRESS RELEASE - October 6, 2017 Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins reports that a subject was arrested on drug charges in the town of LaGrange...

Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins reports a two-vehicle accident in the Town of Lincoln which resulted in one person being injured. At 7:31p.m.,...

Monroe County Sheriff Scott Perkins reports on September 17, 2017, at approximately 9:39 p.m., the Monroe County Communications Center received a...

An anniversary is about to occur, a significant one - 30 years. Yes, three decades of memories but there will be no celebration, rather, some will...

Sean G. Moore, 51 of Baraboo, Wisconsin appeared in court in custody via video on April 20 for a bail/bond hearing. Kenneth J. Hamm appeared for...

Preliminary data shows 28 people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, seven fewer compared to March of last year, according to the...

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Most severe weather anticipated in western and southern Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) would like to remind...

Report #4 5-18-2017 Another series of severe storms moved across Wisconsin yesterday afternoon and evening, causing damage to buildings, down...

The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in La Crosse, Wisconsin is seeking contacts for reporting snowfall this winter. Specifically the NWS is...