WI WI - Jesse Yanske, 32, Taylor County, April 17 2025

[Naenaerae]

Price County Sheriff’s Office searching for man last seen April 17

The Price County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a man who hasn’t been seen since April 17.

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OGEMA, Wis. (WSAW) - The Price County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a man who hasn’t been seen since April 17.

Jesse Yanske, 32, was last seen in the Westboro area of Taylor County on April 17. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie, black joggers, and black and white shoes. He was reported missing on April 19.

Yanske’s mother, Laurie, tells NewsChannel 7 he is 6 feet 3 inches with brown hair and brown eyes. She said he had a fight with his girlfriend, got out of a vehicle, and has not been seen since. He did not have a cell phone with him a the time.

If anyone has any information, they can contact the Price County Sheriff’s Office at 715-339-3011or the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office 715-748-2200.

 

[GraceG]

He had a Operating While Intoxicated (second offense) in 2021 (closed, just a fine still owed). So I'm wondering - had he lost his driving privilenges? If the girlfriend was driving and they had an argument, I could see him potentionally just taking off and not contacting anyone just to let her fret a while. I hope that it all it is and he decides to let his loved ones know he is safe soon.

Dane County Case Number 2021CT000059 State of Wisconsin vs. Jesse J Yanske
Filing date 02-04-2021
Criminal Traffic Case status - Closed
Defendant date of birth 03-06-1993
Address: (redacted for privacy), Avoca, WI 53506
Defendant owes the court: $617.00
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 346.63(1)(a) OWI (2nd) Misd. U Guilty Due to Guilty Plea

 

[Quoththeraven]

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jesse James Yanske. Jesse is reported missing out of Price County and was last seen on April 17th around 9:30 PM in Taylor County near the area of Gunnar Road and State Highway 13. Jesse was last known to be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jogging pants and black/white Hoka brand tennis shoes. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jesse, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 715-748-2200 ext. 5. Thank you.

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He was reported missing on April 19, two days later. Did his girlfriend just leave him there at night in the middle of nowhere and not report him missing for two days? Temps were in the 30's-40's. Unless he found shelter...

He lives in Ogema, WI, which is about 8.7 miles north on Highway 13. That's about a three hour walk.

The Town of Westboro, Wisconsin is partially located within the Chequamegon National Forest. More than half of the town's 108 square miles is comprised of Chequamegon National Forest land.

 

[Naenaerae]

In addition to the Chequamegon National Forest, the Ice Age Trail also passes through the Westboro area.

 

[Quoththeraven]

He had a Operating While Intoxicated (second offense) in 2021 (closed, just a fine still owed). So I'm wondering - had he lost his driving privilenges?

I agree, he probably lost his driving privileges. Usually, any fine imposed for DUI in Wisconsin must be paid before you get your driver's license back, that's in addition to paying for an Ignition Interlock Device (I think two years (IID) for 2nd DUI), an SR-22 Certificate of Financial Responsibility filed with your insurance company and higher insurance costs for many years. The overall cost of a second OWI (DUI) in Wisconsin can range from around $1500 to $10,000 or more. Since he didn't pay his fine, IMO, he probably hasn't had his driver's license reinstated.