Epitaph-News

09/10/2025

08/31/2025

Eyes up…

JUST IN: In response to our Saturday solar flare, NOAA has issued a "Strong" (G3) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for late Monday into early Tuesday. At G3, the northern lights can become visible across mid-latitudes of the United States.

Each event is unique and much depends on exact timing of impact. Bottom line, sky watchers highlighted below should be on alert for auroras Monday night. Stay tuned!

08/23/2025

***UPDATE - the stolen truck was located last night and retured to the rightful owner. The truck was left in a public hunting parking area on Rush Creek Rd. This case remains under investigation.

Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
Motor Vehicle Theft - 2025-00637

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1994 blue and grey Chevrolet pick-up truck that was stolen from a residence on County Road B in the Township of Freeman. The theft is believed to have occurred during the early morning hours of August 23rd, 2025.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS URGES ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION ABOUT THIS OR ANY OTHER CRIMES TO CALL 326-8933 OR 1-866-779-PAYS. ANYONE CALLING EITHER OF THESE NUMBERS WITH A CRIME STOPPERS TIP WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND A REWARD OF UP TO $1000.00 WILL BE PAID FOR A TIP WHICH SOLVES A CRIME WITH AN ARREST, CHARGES BEING FILED AND/OR RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY.

08/16/2025

*****UPDATE******

Viroqua Officers were called to a parking lot in the city, for a male party with a warrant. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect and a passenger got in their vehicle and started to speed away nearly striking a Viroqua officer with the vehicle. A male passenger, Jesse Devlaeminck from Rochester, MN exited the vehicle on the north side of Viroqua and was taken into custody on multiple warrants after a short search by Viroqua officers. The driver of the vehicle identified as Nathan Gossman out of Canton, MN, led Viroqua Officers on a high speed pursuit which continued until the suspect vehicle left the roadway near Retreat. A Vernon County K9, the LaFarge Drone Team, Vernon County Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officers searched the Retreat area for several hours and were unable to locate the suspect. Nathan Gossman is still at large. Both subjects have lengthy history of burglary, thefts and fleeing. If anyone sees someone matching the photo shown of Nathan Gossman, call 911 and do not attempt to make contact. Viroqua Police Dept was assisted by the Vernon and Crawford County Sheriff’s Departments, WI State Patrol, Vernon County Emergency Management, Wheatland Fire and First Responders, Tri-State Ambulance, La Farge Drone Team and Legacy Towing.

****Original Post*****
A high speed pursuit originated in the City of Viroqua. A passenger exited the vehicle and was apprehended in the city on multiple warrants. The driver fled the area with Viroqua officers in pursuit and ultimately crashed his vehicle in the Retreat area. The suspect is currently on foot and Law Enforcement remains in the Retreat area in an attempt to locate the suspect. The City of Viroqua is being assisted by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Dept, Crawford County Sheriff’s Dept and the WI State Patrol.

08/10/2025

More from the Wis State Fair

The Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in Milwaukee flooded tonight. People had to walk through knee to waist deep water in some instances and got back to flooded cars. No reports of injuries at this time. Thank you for the picture Jacque Kelley and please be safe

08/10/2025

Yikes… total insanity

08/09/2025

Be weather aware today…

While strong winds, hail and heavy rain will be the main threats Saturday afternoon, there is an isolated weak tornado threat for anyone in the green area. Make sure that you have a way to receive weather alerts if you're out and about Saturday.

07/31/2025

Due to continued impacts from Canadian wildfire smoke, the current state-wide air quality advisory has been extended through Friday, Aug. 1, at noon.

Widespread Unhealthy (Red) AQI for PM2.5 is expected across Wisconsin on Thursday, with NowCast AQI values in the Very Unhealthy (Purple) category possible.

Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms.

People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy.

People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider.

Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms.

Conditions are expected to slowly improve beginning Friday. However, an AQI of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) to Unhealthy (Red) will remain possible through the weekend. Conditions will be reevaluated on a day-to-day basis throughout the weekend, including updates to the forecast and any associated Air Quality Advisories.

Stay tuned to the air quality forecast as conditions can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Find more details on this advisory on the Wisconsin Air Quality Monitoring Data website: https://airquality.wi.gov/home/map

07/30/2025

08/26/25 UPDATE: FREDDIE KELLY WAS RECENTLY ARRESTED ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WARRANT. THANK YOU!

WANTED - FELONY PICKUP ORDER - FRED R. KELLY JR. - AGE 41

Fred R. Kelly Jr., age 41, is wanted by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. He absconded Probation or Parole supervision in February 2025. His last known address was Viola, WI. If you have information on Kelly's whereabouts, contact the Sheriff's Office at 608-637-2123 or your local law enforcement. You can also contact Vernon Co Crime Stoppers at 608-637-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.p3tips.com

Please help us locate Fred R. Kelly, date-of-birth 12-1983.

Sheriff Roy Torgerson

04/02/2025

04/02/2025

What the April 1…

03/31/2025