The Big Sausage Ride

10/09/2026

https://www.weau.com/2026/10/08/public-visitation-funeral-services-set-wisconsin-state-trooper-bradley-ritger/

Public visitation and funeral services have been set for Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

10/07/2026

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Visitation and funeral arrangements have been set to honor Trooper Bradley Ritger who passed away on October 2, 2026, from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is announcing a public visitation service for Trooper Bradley Ritger will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 3-8 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Bible Church in Chippewa Falls. All law enforcement agencies and community members are welcome.

On Saturday, October 10, a private visitation and funeral service with law enforcement honors will take place for close family, friends and invited law enforcement only. There will not be a law enforcement procession or burial service.

A livestream of the funeral service will be available at:

• cvbc.net, click on “live stream link”
• weau.com, click on “watch live”

Thank you for respecting the privacy of Trooper Ritger’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

10/03/2026

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The Wisconsin Troopers Benevolent Foundation is sad to share that on October 2nd, 2026, Trooper Brad Ritger tragically passed away from his injuries sustained while in the line-of-duty, on September 21st, 2026.

Trooper Ritger was not just a Trooper. He was a son, a husband and a father. Please keep the Ritger family in your thoughts during this extremely difficult time. Brad and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please consider making a donation to the fundraising campaign previously established to provide support to the Ritger family during this time.

https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/a-hero-needs-healing-fundraiser-for-trooper-brad-ritger-wisconsin-troopers-association-jnxfpp

09/22/2026

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09/22/2026

https://www.weau.com/2026/09/21/wisconsin-state-trooper-injured-dunn-county/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAUe7ktwZG9mBWZkaWQWUO6E1R3xkvr4BN91XdgU36fE3OukA2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7KqENHJ9eK_Cph_ynaJdFQ-SWMP7rSMtk4ibSTgn6_T-fVX0tMs9H9ZOSyjg_aem_bQpJRVPLmUVZ92OPwQNsHQ

A state trooper has been injured this morning near Elk Mound, according to Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd.

07/02/2026

Thoughts and Prayers … RIP

06/26/2026

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06/24/2026

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Please join us in congratulating Master Inspector Donald Peterson on his retirement after 31 years of dedicated service!

Donald began the WSP portion of his state service on March 5, 2000, as a member of the 50th Recruit Class and went on to serve as a Trooper and Inspector in La Crosse and Monroe counties. Over the years, he contributed to the WSP in numerous roles, including Highway Criminal Interdiction teams, Air Support Unit aerial observer, Emergency Vehicle Operations instructor, scenario instructor, court officer, background investigator, and salvage vehicle inspector.

Donald was a part of numerous dignitary protection details for presidential, vice presidential, and other dignitary visits as well as numerous statewide civil disturbance responses. Through the inspector portion of his career, Donald conducted many CMV post-crash investigations occurring in Tomah, Deforest, Eau Claire, and Wausau posts.

Thank you, Donald, for your service and congratulations on a well-earned retirement.

06/22/2026

I94 West Bound on-ramp from Tomah…
Hats off to the Wisconsin Troopers Benevolent Foundation on a job well done with the new Memorial.

06/19/2026

Big Sausage Ride 2026 kicks off today with Too Tall as the road captain !
Safe travels and make memories 🤘🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸