SPARTA-Kevin B. Campbell Sr., 68, of Sparta, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Venue, ...

Cafe has officially opened at 123 N Court St, serving up a variety of beverages and foods, an artsy aesthetic and both indoor and outdoor seating, every day from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Owner/Operator ...

Melby, 101, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born on September 6, 1923, in Cook ...

The Sparta art scene continues to grow, and the Sparta Art Society has unveiled two new mural designs for the community to ...

Wisconsin becomes a state in 1848, with Monroe County established in 1854. Sparta becomes a town in 1852 and Tomah in 1855. Wisconsin is growing. Lone frontiersmen are being replaced by communities … ...

Gwyn Horton, age 10, and mom Alice Horton, both from Sparta devote time for care and enjoyment with livestock. Gwyn Horton will be showing goats, sheep, chickens, and rabbit at the Monroe County Fair ...

Tomah’s Common Council approved acceptance of a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant, securing up to $362,250 for the extension of the city’s recreational trail July 15. The Department … ...

If your summer isn’t busy enough, here’s a slew of weekend-long area festivals to put on your to-do list. MELVINA FROG DAYS The annual Frog Days in Melvina is taking place on Aug. 1-3, hosted by ...

Lanie Brooks, 15, and her horse, Rudy. The Sparta High School student and national rodeo winner will participate in the rodeo coming up later this month at the Monroe County Fair.

A Monroe County 4-H club member at a floral workshop. The Monroe County Fair showcases a broad spectrum of accomplishments by area youth each year.

July 7: Ryan Berg, 38, of Cashton was charged with operating ATV or UTV while Intoxicated and resisting an officer causing substantial bodily harm. A $452.50 fine was imposed. A $500 cash … ...