Jackson County Pulse

04/10/2026

Good morning, Jackson County. ☀️

Here’s what’s happening in court today, and how to dig deeper if something catches your eye 👇

⚖️ Before you dive in:
✔️ Always verify details on CCAP
👉 https://wcca.wicourts.gov
✔️ Court schedules can change at any time
✔️ All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty

🔎 Today’s Court Calendar: (click any case number in the document to open full case details)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ymZL5rmyemrqHl3g4UeggwBOJbj8QLuG/view?usp=sharing

Child Support Docket: https://liendocket.wisconsin.gov/
Offender Look up https://appsdoc.wi.gov/lop/welcome
S*x Offender Look up- Wisconsin - https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public

👀 See something that stands out? That’s where the real stories begin.

📬 Got a tip, correction, or something we should look into?
Message us or email: [email protected]

Stay informed. Stay aware. Stay ahead.

👉 Follow Jackson County Pulse, because knowing what’s happening matters. 🖤❤️🖤

04/09/2026

Good morning, Jackson County. ☀️

Here’s what’s happening in court today, and how to dig deeper if something catches your eye 👇

⚖️ Before you dive in:
✔️ Always verify details on CCAP
👉 https://wcca.wicourts.gov
✔️ Court schedules can change at any time
✔️ All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty

🔎 Today’s Court Calendar: (click any case number in the document to open full case details)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xn6Ei_V0SLt8JYQi8CIT3NR-na2D8EtG/view?usp=sharing

Child Support Docket: https://liendocket.wisconsin.gov/
Offender Look up https://appsdoc.wi.gov/lop/welcome
S*x Offender Look up- Wisconsin - https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public

👀 See something that stands out? That’s where the real stories begin.

📬 Got a tip, correction, or something we should look into?
Message us or email: [email protected]

Stay informed. Stay aware. Stay ahead.

👉 Follow Jackson County Pulse, because knowing what’s happening matters. 🖤❤️🖤

04/08/2026

Swing by Viva Cinco de Mayo Mexican Grill and Gimi’s BRF Family Restaurant today to support Weston’s Journey

04/08/2026

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: All election results are based on available reported data and may be subject to final certification or updates.

04/08/2026

Where you can find local election results.
Who else is refreshing?
Good luck to all the candidates!

All Election Night returns are unofficial. For complete and final results for local or school district contests contact each local municipal clerk and/or the school district clerk.

04/07/2026

💭 This one is hard to sit with.

Weston is a local infant currently on hospice, facing a rare and terminal condition. According to the family, services have not been denied, but they’ve been told those services cannot be provided in Jackson County due to a perceived conflict of interest, as a relative works for DHHS. Instead, they’ve been directed to seek services through another county, a process they say has caused delays during a medically critical and time-sensitive period.

It raises a broader question that’s hard to ignore: how does it make sense that families live, work, and pay into a system in their own community, yet may be unable to access services locally when they need them most?

And more importantly, what does this mean for everyone else?

If having a relative who works in the county can impact where you receive services, is this something other families should expect? Has this happened before? Is this standard practice, or something new? And who is ultimately responsible for making these decisions?

Because if this can happen in a medically urgent situation, it’s not just about one family, it’s something every family in this community should understand.

The community has shown up in a big way for this family. The support has been real, immediate, and powerful. But at the same time, this situation highlights a clear tension between policy and practice.

Is it typical for families to be referred out of their own county because of a perceived conflict of interest? Or are there options, like staff recusal, that could allow services to continue without disruption?

When situations are time-sensitive and medically complex, these decisions matter. Understanding how they’re made, and whether there are alternatives, is critically important.

People aren’t just upset, they’re asking for answers.

Jackson County, keep showing up the way you have been, because what you’re doing right now matters more than you know.

Our Request to Get Answers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppPoyNjdnLWO75uZI5pdGISm5wZOPUOo/view?usp=sharing

Official Open Records Request:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTE4S3B1or_tw4-oHX1tNactqU5IawjV/view?usp=sharing

Support Weston’s Journey Here:
https://jacksoncountypulse.com/community-strong

04/07/2026

🥧 YES… YOU CAN PIE JOEL BUSSE AND ALLEN JOHNSON — AND IT’S FOR BABY WESTON

That’s right. At Spirit Creek Lutheran Church's upcoming Pancake Breakfast, Joel Busse and Allen Johnson have both agreed to take FIVE pies to the face… all to raise money for Baby Weston.

Top bidders get the honors.

Now that we have your attention 👇

On Saturday, April 18 from 7:00–11:00 a.m., Spirit Creek is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast, and this year it’s about more than just breakfast, it’s about showing up for a local family.

Here’s what’s happening:
✔️ Pancakes, eggs, and sausage (free will offering)
✔️ Bake sale
✔️ Walk-around raffle
✔️ Silent auction, including a Sue Sampson painting
✔️ And the Pie in the Face fundraiser supporting Weston

📍 W12615 County Rd P, Black River Falls

All funds raised from the pie event will go directly to Baby Weston’s family.

Small town. Big heart. This is how a community shows up.

Come eat. Come support. And maybe come ready to throw a pie.

See all ways to support Weston’s Journey https://jacksoncountypulse.com/events-supporting-weston

04/07/2026

🔁 RESHARE | TAKE 15 MINUTES. MAKE IT COUNT.

We’re resharing this for SAAM Day of Action because this matters.

Participation is power, and the data from this survey helps push real policy change. The Survivor Justice Network is collecting information on survivor and ally civic engagement, and it only works if people take part.

If you’ve got 15 minutes today, this is a simple way to use your voice.

04/07/2026

Testing Season Is Here, Here’s What It Means for Local Students

Students across Wisconsin, including here in Jackson County, will begin statewide testing March 16 through April 24, 2026, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

This includes the Forward Exam for most students and the DLM assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities, both part of the Wisconsin Student Assessment System.

What’s being tested:
Grades 3–8: ELA & Math
Grades 4 & 8: Science
Grades 4, 8 & 10: Social Studies

Testing is done online, and schools may have different schedules within the window. Accommodations are available for students who need them.

📍 Families should check with their local school for specific testing dates.

This is a routine part of the school year, used to measure how students are progressing with state standards.

What are your thoughts on statewide testing?

Follow Jackson County Pulse for local updates, and invite others to stay informed.

Read More:
https://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward

Practice Test:
https://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items

Helping kids succeed during testing season doesn’t have to be complicated, it starts with the basics. Make sure they’re getting good sleep, eating something before school, and showing up feeling supported, not stressed. A little encouragement goes a long way. Remind them to just do their best, take their time, and know that one test doesn’t define who they are or what they’re capable of.

04/07/2026

🗳️ MELROSE-MINDORO – IT’S YOUR TURN

Quick reshare because this one’s on your ballot today.

There’s something pretty great about small communities showing up and having a real say in what happens locally. This is one of those moments.

✔️ Take a minute to look over the referendum
✔️ Head to the polls
✔️ Be part of it

It doesn’t take long, but it matters.

Show up, cast your vote, and be part of what shapes Melrose-Mindoro.

📢 Melrose-Mindoro School District Referendum on April 7 Ballot

Voters in the Melrose-Mindoro School District will see a referendum question on the April 7, 2026, election ballot.

The district is asking voters to approve exceeding the state revenue limit by $1,000,000 per year for four years, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year and ending with the 2029–2030 school year. According to the notice, the funds would be used for non-recurring operational expenses.

The question that will appear on the ballot reads:

"Shall the School District of Melrose-Mindoro, La Crosse, Jackson and Monroe Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,000,000 per year for four years?"

A full copy of the resolution and additional information about the referendum is available for inspection at the District Clerk’s office at N181 State Road 108 in Melrose.

🗳 Election Day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Voters should remember that an acceptable photo ID is required to vote. Anyone who does not currently have a photo ID may obtain a free ID for voting purposes from the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Apply online: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/dlid-services.aspx

Residents with questions about the referendum can contact District Administrator Deanna Wiatt.

Read more about the referendum: https://www.mel-min.k12.wi.us/district/referendum-2026.cfm

Register to vote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/register-to-vote

04/07/2026

🗳️ IT’S VOTING DAY!

We’re resharing the Blair & Taylor referendum as a reminder that it’s on the ballot today.

There’s something exciting about showing up, being part of your community, and having a say in what happens next, especially when it comes to local decisions that directly impact where we live.

✔️ Check your ballot
✔️ Take a quick look at the referendum
✔️ Be part of the process

No matter how you vote, today is about participation.

Get out there and make your voice heard.

📚 Blair-Taylor School District Referendum Set for April 7, 2026

Voters in the School District of Blair-Taylor will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to decide on a three-year operational referendum.

The ballot question asks whether the district should be allowed to exceed Wisconsin’s state-imposed revenue limit by $1,100,000 per year for three years, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year and ending in 2028–2029.

According to the notice, the additional funds would be used for non-recurring purposes including maintaining current operations, student offerings, and facility maintenance.

The district spans portions of Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.

Residents who wish to review the full resolution or district boundary information may obtain a copy from the District Clerk at the School District offices located at N31024 Elland Road in Blair.

As with all Wisconsin elections, an acceptable photo ID is required to vote. Those who do not currently have a qualifying ID may obtain a free voter ID through the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles. Apply online: https://wisconsindot.gov/.../online-srvcs/dlid-services.aspx

Questions regarding the referendum can be directed to District Administrator Lynn Halverson.

Election Day is April 7, 2026.

Stay informed. Read the question carefully. Vote accordingly.
Register to vote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/register-to-vote