SW Wisconsin News

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southwest Wisconsin this month.

Lafayette County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Lafayette County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Richland County: Medicare made up 6.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $3,283 per capita to residents.

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Sauk Prairie High School standout Jacie Jones’ college team lost in NCAA Division III softball game on Tuesday, April 29

The Lakeland Muskies lost 11-5 in their NCAA Division III softball game against the Concordia Wisconsin Falcons on Tuesday, April 29.

Jacie Jones, former Sauk Prairie High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III softball game

The game took place at Muskie Softball Field.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

3 companies in cities within Iowa County received three inspections in 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Iowa County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Crawford County Schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2024-25 school year?

The most prevalent ethnicity in Crawford County student body in the 2024-25 school year was white, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Upland Hills Health receives repeat national recognition for hospital cleanliness

Upland Hills Health (UHH) has once again been recognized for its high standards of cleanliness, earning a place on Becker’s prestigious list of hospitals with a 5-star cleanliness rating.

24% of income in Vernon County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 31st in Wisconsin

In 2022, government transfers made up 24% of income in Vernon County—ranking it 31st most dependent among Wisconsin counties.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

Lafayette County residents received $9,962 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 67th in Wisconsin

In 2022, residents of Lafayette County received an average of $9,962 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth lowest in Wisconsin.

How many companies in cities in Grant County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There were nine companies in cities associated with Grant County that received nine FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Chamber seeks volunteers for parade and golf events

The Chamber of Commerce is calling for volunteers to assist in two major upcoming events: the Big Top Parade and the Chamber Golf Classic.

Upland Hills Health grants scholarships to aspiring healthcare students for 2025

Upland Hills Health, along with the Upland Hills Health Foundation, has revealed the awardees of its 2025 Health Career Scholarships.

Barneveld High School standout Daelynn Rhoades’ college team won in NCAA Division III softball game on Sunday, April 27

The game took place at Van Metre Family Softball Field.

On Sunday, April 27, former Barneveld High School standout Daelynn Rhoades’ college team won in an NCAA Division III softball game