Beginning in the 2011−12 school year, this bill requires a child to complete five−year−old kindergarten as a prerequisite to being admitted to first grade in a public school, including a charter school.

Starting in 2009, Wisconsin’s new Mentored Hunting Law allows hunters as young as 10 years of age with or without hunter education certification, to participate in the youth gun deer hunt with a mentor.

John Heick, age 76, of Elkader was stopped in traffic during road construction. While waiting, his foot slipped off the brake pedal and his truck went forward striking the flagger.

A car crashed into a Wauzeka-Steuben school bus Wednesday afternoon on Highway 60. Kenneth Borth, age 85, of Prairie du Chien did not realize the school bus was stopped when he drove his Chevy Malibu into the back of the bus.

A 50 year old man was found dead in his car Wednesday. A passerby saw the man slumped over in his vehicle parked on the side of the road on County X, near Highway 61 in Clayton Township. The Crawford County Sheriffs Department was notified at around 6:30pm.

During their mating season in October and November, deer will be more active especially at dusk and dawn when they move to and from their bedding and feeding areas. As a result, more deer will be darting onto highways this time of year.

The 140 foot long shed and it’s contents were owned by Darold and his some Jerry Coleman. The shed and it’s contents were severely damaged because of the fire.

Sheriff Jerry Moran reported the following incidents for the week ending September 27, 2009.

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the area from midnight until 8am Wednesday morning. Sensitive outdoor plants should be given appropriate protection.

The draft comprehensive planning document will serve as the County’s guide for land use, transportation, agricultural natural and cultural resources, housing, transportation, utilities and community facilities, and economic development.