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Wpra discounted tickets available in Columbus

Wpra discounted tickets available in Columbus

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Columbus Recreation Department sells discounted WPRA tickets to Wisconsin attractions at City Hall, with proceeds supporting local recreation programs.

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Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 17

Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 17

    Browse through the largest homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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    School Street and Ludington Street closure update

    School Street and Ludington Street closure update

    • City of Columbus

    The City will close the School Street and Ludington Street (STH 73) intersection starting August 17 to replace watermain and valves, reopening by August 21.

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    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

    In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

    • City of Columbus

    In-person absentee voting for the 2026 Partisan Primary will be held at City Hall’s Council Chamber, 105 N. Dickason Blvd., on designated dates from late July to early August.

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    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    • City of Columbus

    Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out at Fireman's Park on Aug. 4, 2026, with demos, kids' activities, free food and emergency displays.

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    National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    • City of Columbus

    The Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out on Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman’s Park with family activities, safety demos, free food and parking details.

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    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    • City of Columbus

    National Night Out in Columbus will be held Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman's Park with food, kids activities, safety demos, prizes, and designated parking options.

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    Wpra discounted tickets available in Columbus

    Wpra discounted tickets available in Columbus

      Columbus Recreation Department sells discounted WPRA tickets to Wisconsin attractions at City Hall, with proceeds supporting local recreation programs.

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      School Street and Ludington Street closure update

      School Street and Ludington Street closure update

        The City will close the School Street and Ludington Street (STH 73) intersection starting August 17 to replace watermain and valves, reopening by August 21.

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        In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

        In-person absentee voting for 2026 partisan primary

          In-person absentee voting for the 2026 Partisan Primary will be held at City Hall’s Council Chamber, 105 N. Dickason Blvd., on designated dates from late July to early August.

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          National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

          National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

            Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out at Fireman's Park on Aug. 4, 2026, with demos, kids' activities, free food and emergency displays.

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            National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

            National Night Out event in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

              The Columbus Police Department will host National Night Out on Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman’s Park with family activities, safety demos, free food and parking details.

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              National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

              National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

                National Night Out in Columbus will be held Aug. 4, 2026, at Fireman's Park with food, kids activities, safety demos, prizes, and designated parking options.

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                Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

                Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

                  Columbus police officers will serve meals at Culvers on Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m.–10 p.m., raising funds for the Police Lights of Love program to help local residents.

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                  2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

                  2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

                    Official notice for the 2026 fall primary election in Wisconsin Dells, listing the polling location, county districts served, and polling place hours.

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                    The March “Above the Line” theme at Grand Avenue Elementary School was “cooperation.” On April 9, these students received awards from classroom teachers and staff.

                    Students recognized for cooperation

                      The March “Above the Line” theme at Grand Avenue Elementary School was “cooperation.” On April 9, these students received awards from classroom teachers and staff.

                      The Wisconsin Beef Council names the Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria as the winner of the third annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest on April 24. The Tennessee Whiskey Burger features a ½-pound ground chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, whiskey brown sugar candied bacon, and a bourbon glaze, served on a lightly grilled Kaiser roll.

                      The Dump Bar & Grill wins ‘Best Burger Contest’

                        CAMBRIA — The Wisconsin Beef Council named the Tennessee Whiskey Burger at The Dump Bar & Grill in Cambria as the winner of the third annual Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest on April 24. The Tennessee Whiskey Burger features a ½-pound ground chuck patty topped with cheddar cheese, sautéed…

                        Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón launches bid for Supreme Court

                        Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón launches bid for Supreme Court

                        • KIMBERLY WETHAL

                        Colón said the state and the country are at “crossroads” and that he has the experience and empathy to decide some of the state’s most “consequential” cases.

                        UW-Madison research leader is among science advisers Trump dismissed

                        UW-Madison research leader is among science advisers Trump dismissed

                        • SABINE MARTIN

                        UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezińska had served on the National Science Advisory Board since 2023.

                        Judges reject second attempt to challenge Wisconsin's congressional maps

                        Judges reject second attempt to challenge Wisconsin's congressional maps

                        • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                        The three-judge panel wrote that nothing in the state Constitution allows judges to order that political maps not benefit one party or the other.

                        Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                        Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                        • KIMBERLY WETHAL

                        Attorney General Josh Kaul filed three lawsuits accusing major prediction market plays like Kalshi, Coinbase and Robinhood of skirting state laws banning sports betting.

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                        Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 17

                        Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated August 17

                          Browse through the largest homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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                          Wisconsin makes its mark on the national FBLA stage
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                          Wisconsin makes its mark on the national FBLA stage

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                          Three Wisconsin leaders joined the 17-member FBLA National Board, reflecting the state’s strong FBLA membership, national results, and community service impact.

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                          Help shape Wisconsin standards and guidelines

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                          Wisconsin residents can comment in August on early learning guidelines and several academic standards, including arts, financial literacy, and career readiness.

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                          New green team toolkit supports year of school action

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                          • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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                          Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin’s Green Team Action Toolkit guides K-12 teams through a year of sustainability projects and badge-based recognition.

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                          Wisconsin approves WIS 13 safety improvement project

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                          Gov. Tony Evers approved a $1.05 million project to add a northbound left-turn lane on WIS 13 at Engoe Road near Washburn, with work starting Aug. 18 and ending in early October.

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                          Evers announces $374 million in state building projects
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                          Evers announces $374 million in state building projects

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                          Wisconsin’s State Building Commission approved about $374 million for facility upgrades, park and dam repairs, veterans’ services, and UW campus improvements statewide.

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                          Gov. Evers declares economic disruption after Wisconsin storms
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                          Gov. Evers declares economic disruption after Wisconsin storms

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                          Gov. Evers declares abnormal economic disruption in four Wisconsin counties after severe storms, directing DATCP to enforce price gouging prohibitions.

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                          WisDOT northwest region weekly road construction update

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                          • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                          WisDOT details 2026 northwest region road construction, bridge work and detours across multiple Wisconsin counties, including I-94, US 8, US 63 and state highways.

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