Rocky Mantik and his family would like to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks to the firefighters, emergency personnel, and volunteers who responded to and fought the fire at Rocky’s Cozy Kitchen on Sunday, January 4th. That day could have ended very differently, and we are profoundly aware that your skill, teamwork, and willingness to run toward danger made all the difference. Thank you for the countless sacrifices you make—seen and unseen—to keep our community safe. We are humbled by your service. Your kindness will stay with us long after the smoke has cleared. 178849_2 With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude, Rocky Mantik and Family Rocky Mantik and his family would like to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks to the firefighters, emergency personnel, and volunteers who responded to and fought the fire at Rocky’s Cozy Kitchen on Sunday, January 4th. That day could have ended very differently, and we are profoundly aware that your skill, teamwork, and willingness to run toward danger made all the difference. Thank you for the countless sacrifices you make—seen and unseen—to keep our community safe. We are humbled by your service. Your kindness will stay with us long after the smoke has cleared. 178849_2 With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude, Rocky Mantik and Family
Volunteer Dick Wesle took time on Saturday afternoon to put a fresh coat of paint on display boards used for static exhibits at the Taylor County Cooperative Youth Fair. Work is ongoing at the fairgrounds to prepare for the fair. The Taylor County Fair runs from July 23-26. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Former Price County sheriff Wallace “Wally” Krenzke, on May 30, 2026, reviews a search warrant affidavit naming Michael D. Raskie as a suspect in the 1987 disappearance of Shelly Hansen. Wisconsin Watch obtained the affidavit a day earlier at the Price County Courthouse. JOE TIMMERMAN / WISCONSIN WATCH
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