Independent Star News reader Bill Schuette encountered this accident on Dec. 21 while traveling on Highway D to Rock Springs. He said it was about a mile from where the road intersects Highway 154. According to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was traveling north on Highway D when it entered the ditch and lost control, which caused it to overturn and roll, landing on its roof. The driver was initially pinned, but law enforcement was able to get a door open and extricate the operator from her seat belt and vehicle. The driver was taken to the University of Wisconsin Hospital via MedFlight, and the vehicle was removed by Craig’s Towing. Highways D and 154 were closed during the incident. The driver was listed as a Lone Rock woman, who was suspected of having serious injuries. No citations were issued in the crash. Drugs and alcohol were not believed to be factors in the incident. Further details about the driver were not listed. (Submitted photo)
Independent Star News reader Bill Schuette encountered this accident on Dec. 21 while traveling on Highway D to Rock Springs. He said it was about a mile from where the road intersects Highway 154.
Alliant Energy will award up to 25 $1,000 scholarships to students in Wisconsin and Iowa.
Applicants will need to write an essay that spotlights a challenge in their community and present their own innovative solution using science, technology, engineering, and/or math.
Area residents have made the honors and dean’s lists at their respective colleges. Here is a listing of those students along with all related information provided by their schools.
The first Friends of the Library Book Sale for 2026 happens next week! The sale runs from Thursday, Jan. 8, through Sunday, Jan. 11, during library open hours.
Elizabeth Colwell of La Valle will compete in the senior division of the National Make it with Wool Contest, which will be held Jan. 29-31 in Reno, Nevada. (Submitted photo)
A La Valle woman will represent Wisconsin at the National Make it with Wool Contest Jan. 29-31, 2026, in Reno, Nevada.
Elizabeth Colwell will compete in the senior division, which is for contestants ages 17-24.
