Sparta police chief makes history
Emilee Nottestad grew up in the law enforcement family. Her father was a police officer and she says always had a passion for it. Nottestad was a patrol officer and sergeant…
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Sparta man sentenced in child sex crimes case
A Sparta man is headed to prison.
Tomah man sentenced to 11 years in connection with infant son's death
A Tomah man will spend the next six years in prison with five years of extended supervision for felony neglect of a child. Troy Tralmer, 30, pleaded guilty to the charge in September. He was also facing one count of first-degree reckless homicide, but that was dismissed by the prosecution as part of a plea agreement.
Wilton man injured in car vs. horse crash
A Wilton man was injured in a crash involving a horse late Tuesday night.
Dogs alert Sparta resident to intruder hiding in closet
Dogs barking in a Sparta home alerted the residents to a stranger hiding in a bedroom closet.
As Monroe County looks to implement flood warning system, leaders look to Iowa for ideas
Monroe County officials are trying to find a way to better monitor flooding and issue warnings to residents when they're in danger. It's one of the goals of the county's Climate Change Task Force that was created at the end of August.
"Shopping With A Hero": Kids shop with local officers and emergency responders
The Sparta Police Department spread the holiday cheer to area kids on Tuesday.
'Christmas Mountain' display celebrates what makes the season special
Whether it is in a park, your favorite shop or just with friends, there a lot of big details that can make the holiday season special.
Sparta Area School District to resume classes; police determine 'no direct threat' to safety
The Sparta Area School District will resume school tomorrow, December 4.
UPDATE: Classes canceled at Sparta Schools after report of missing handgun
School has now been canceled Tuesday for Sparta Schools because of reports of a missing handgun that may be in possession of a student.
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