Viola News

In 1978 Robert C Bayliss paid for a Richland County land parcel in rural Viola, Wisconsin, and built a log cabin on it.

Volunteer work has been part of Gene Koci's life for decades. "I've been an active Lion for 35 years," the Eau Claire man said.

"This was the worst flood in my memory and I am truly impressed by the resilience shown by the farmers and communities I visited.

While flood waters have receded over the past two days in Vernon County, a new system of storms carrying heavy rain had officials looking to the sky Wednesday afternoon.

As weekend crews work to help with clean up the American Red Cross continues to provide feeding operations throughout Vernon County including Viola at the Methodist Church and Readstown at the Peace Lutheran ...

A preliminary estimate shows Vernon County's public property now has $3.7 million in damage from recent storms and flooding.

Large swaths of three Midwest states were declared disaster areas as days of vicious storms and flooding forced rescuers into boats and residents to flee flooded communities.

Storm damage in Vernon County alone is expected to exceed $60 million, the total in last summer's flooding.

CBS News Interactive: Tornadoes DETROIT Large swaths of three Midwest states were declared disaster areas as days of vicious storms and flooding forced rescuers into boats and residents to flee flooded ...

Another wave of severe thunderstorms pounded the southern half of Wisconsin Sunday, creating flash floods, forcing evacuations and dredging up nightmares of flooding not even a year past.

Vernon County activated its Emergency Operations Center, Sunday morning at about 9 a.m., in response to ongoing flooding and predicted continued rainfall.

A rescue vehicle in La Crosse County is proving to be a great resource all over western Wisconsin.

A man accused in day-long standoff with deputies, last month, in Viola wouldn't talk directly about whether he fired a gun. via WMTV Madison

“If they had simply paid what they owed me for the initial intrusions on my land, then I would have paid that second installment of that property tax, but they didn't, they violated me again”

Bob Bayliss is a little guy of 60 years with long, grey hair. He is a crack shot, has an uncanny knack for cables and radios and computers, is amiable but wary in conversation, not much of a joiner, respectful ... via Wisconsin State Journal

Irving R. Guernsey, 'Honest Irv,' age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, Wisconsin. via WisInfo

Merlin H. Hoogstra, 85, of Sheboygan, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, WI where he had lived for less than a year. via WisInfo

“People are going to second-guess this operation and that's fine”

Robert Bayliss, a rural Viola man facing numerous felony charges as a result of an armed standoff with deputies two weeks ago, refused the aid of a public defender Thursday in Richland County Circuit Court. via Wisconsin State Journal

“We need to in order for our business to survive and thrive. We've got to make parts and help other people make parts that meet emission standards otherwise we're not going to be able to sell anything.”

It has a humble history. Founded in the basement of one of the owner's homes in 19-58. Today, S&S Cycle is still a family run business, but is by no means a mom and pop shop. via WXOW-TV La Crosse

“Bayliss opened fire from the second story, ”

Robert Bayliss, accused of shooting at sheriff 's deputies as their armored vehicles converged on his rural Viola cabin, was described Tuesday as a smiling and helpful friend, clever with computers but short on ... via Wisconsin State Journal

Attempted homicide charges have been filed against a Richland County man accused in a shootout with sheriff's deputies. via Today's TMJ4