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Yahoo
07-07-2025
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12-year-old dies due to injuries suffered after UTV overturns on Wisconsin farm
GREENWOOD, Wis. (WFRV) – A 12-year-old died due to injuries suffered after a UTV overturned on a western Wisconsin farm on Wednesday, July 2. Deputies with the Vernon County Sheriff's Office say the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday on private property near Kouba Valley Road in the Town of Greenwood. Deputies say that a 2014 Kubota RTV500 was being operated on a gravel surface, traveling down a slight incline, when the driver lost control on a curve, causing the UTV to overturn. Crash with SUV kills Wisconsin motorcyclist, 2 others suffer significant injuries Two children, ages 11 and 12, were on the UTV with the driver and were hospitalized as a result of the crash. The 12-year-old was later pronounced dead at the hospital, and the 11-year-old is expected to make a full recovery. 'Our hearts go out to the family and friends aching and grieving such a tremendous loss in our community. I appreciate everyone who answered the call and put forth extensive life-saving efforts with the highest level of compassion,' Sheriff Roy Torgerson stated. The incident remains under investigation by the Wisconsin DNR, Vernon County Sheriff's Office, and Vernon County Coroner's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
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Ex-Vernon County GOP chair faces election law charges
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — The former chair of the Vernon County Republican Party was charged today with violating Missouri Election Laws. Cyndia Haggard is charged with one count of election interference, after attorneys with the Secretary of State's office found she impeded the August 2024 election verification process. We were in the Vernon County courthouse when she was removed from the courtroom where the county clerk was certifying the election. Haggard was a candidate on the ballot at the time and was not supposed to be involved in the certification process. She faces up to a year in jail and a fine of no more than $25,000 if convicted. Haggard was not re-elected to her position as a chair of the Republican committee but has continued to maintain control over it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in high-speed crash in Wisconsin
HILLSBORO, Wis. (WFRV) – A motorcyclist was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after a high-speed crash in Wisconsin on Saturday night. According to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, a Hillsboro police officer was conducting traffic enforcement around 10:30 p.m. when a motorcycle entered the city limits at 74 mph. The rider passed another vehicle and continued at a high rate of speed toward the residential and business areas of the city. 21-year-old identified after fatal fall at park in Wisconsin The officer activated emergency lights and siren but lost sight of the motorcycle near the 800 block of Water Avenue. A short time later, the officer found the crashed motorcycle near the parking lot of Emplify St. Joseph's Hospital. The rider was discovered unresponsive in the lot. The officer alerted emergency room staff and began life-saving efforts with their assistance. The operator was flown to a hospital in La Crosse with life-threatening injuries. Multiple ejections and one driver trapped in Wisconsin crash, no life-threatening injuries reported Due to the severity of the crash, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol's Technical Reconstruction Unit are assisting with the investigation. The rider's name is being withheld due to the seriousness of the injuries. More details are expected to be released as the investigation continues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
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First responders honored for tornado recovery efforts in Vernon County
NEVADA, Mo. — Vernon County law enforcement and emergency responders are recognized for their quick action in the aftermath of a tornado that tore through the county on April 2. The Vernon County Republican Central Committee held a ceremony on the lawn of the county courthouse in Nevada this evening. Missouri Representative Dane Diehl kicked the event off, presenting a resolution to recognize the service of the first responders. Each department that responded after the tornado received an award commemorating its service to the community. 'So I think we all responded really well we set up command very quickly and all the department heads got together and we were able to search a big wide pattern trying to get everything under control pretty quickly,' said Chief Taylor McKlintic, Nevada Fire Department. McKlintic tells us the county is tackling ongoing recovery efforts in partnership with FEMA and SEMA. He says while city property and area businesses are mostly cleaned up and open for business, there's still work to be done on homes that were impacted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
