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.

 

[Naenaerae]

Taylor, Price County property owners urged to check cameras for signs of missing man

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) - Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt and Taylor County Sheriff Corey Dassow have asked people who own property south of State Highway 86, north of State Highway 102, and within one mile east or west of State Highway 13 to check their property and any cameras located at those properties for any indication of a missing man.

Jesse Yanske, 32, hasn’t been seen since April 17.

Yanske 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.

 

[Keiri]

It would be nice if law enforcement used NamUs.

 

[mlhenn]

Authorities continue searching for missing Price County man

The missing man is identified as 32-year-old Jesse Yanske.

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[patti54]

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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.

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The gf did not report him missing, his mother did. According to the news, the mother says the GF said they had an argument and he got out of the car and did not have a cellphone. They were in his car. Which has now been taken by police.

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[Keiri]

Based on his record, his car should have a breathalyzer type device.

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I wonder if it did, and it sounds like she kicked him out of the car? His car?

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[Keiri]

They need to get drones out there to search the area they were in. Not just where she says. If he didn’t take his phone, it’s possible he left it in the car or they could track her phone.

 

[patti54]

They need to get drones out there to search the area they were in. Not just where she says. If he didn’t take his phone, it’s possible he left it in the car or they could track her phone.

Wings of Hope was out searching for 3 days.

 

[Quoththeraven]

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The police statement didn't mention that he was last seen at the ATM. It only mentioned that he got out of the vehicle at 9:30 pm after an argument near the intersection of Gunnar Rd & Hy 13.

Last seen at the ATM by other witnesses? Or last seen by his girlfriend? The kicker is she didn't report it nor mention it in her posts. It wasn't until two days later her mother reported him missing.

At 32-40°F, death can occur in 30-90 minutes. If searchers scoured the area he went missing in and didn't find him, IMO, that means this incident never occurred. According to the map they weren't on their way home, which is in the opposite direction of their residences. It's a 50 minute walk back to Bottom's Up Pub from Gunnar Rd. Since they were going south from the direction of the bar and he left the vehicle, that would mean she had to find a place to turn around and then go past him on the way back.

He couldn't have gotten very far before hypothermia set in, especially if he was drinking.

Mild hypothermia: Shivering, slurred speech, confusion, and impaired coordination.
Moderate hypothermia: Reduced shivering, slowed breathing and pulse, drowsiness, and disorientation.
Severe hypothermia: Loss of shivering, loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeat, and potentially death.

Your body temperature actually drops when you've been drinking, even though you might feel warm. Alcohol dilates blood vessels, bringing more blood to the surface of your skin, which can make you feel warmer. However, this also causes heat to dissipate from your body more quickly, leading to a decrease in your core body temperature. Additionally, alcohol can impair your body's ability to shiver, which is a way the body tries to generate heat, further contributing to the drop in temperature.

 

[Knitty]

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[SimplyCass]

Facebook

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Jesse's FB doesn't have much.

 

[Quoththeraven]

Latest developments at Taylor County Sheriff's Office website posted April 24, 4:23 pm.

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If that link doesn't work you can use the link in the upper right hand corner of their main page.

Sheriff | TC

 

[Keiri]

I added Jesse to MPIA while we hope they add him to NaMus soon.

 

[mlhenn]

Authorities search for missing man, concern for his safety

PRICE COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) — Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man out of Ogema.

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May 9, 2025
Still missing

 

[Quoththeraven]

Leaving an intoxicated person on the side of the road in inclement weather in the middle of the night by taking his vehicle without his permission, knowing he had left his cellphone in his vehicle without any means to call for help, and then not reporting him 'missing' for two days is, IMO, recklessly endangering safety. There's also the question as to whether that person could legally drive at that time.

The Legal Definition of Recklessness​

With regards to the legal definition of recklessness, it is crucial to understand that it involves more than just a simple mistake or error in judgment. In criminal law, recklessness requires a conscious disregard for the potential harm that could result from one’s actions. It is a higher degree of culpability than negligence, as the individual is aware of the risks involved but chooses to proceed regardless.