Columbus Recreation Department sells discounted WPRA tickets to Wisconsin attractions at City Hall, with proceeds supporting local recreation programs.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Columbus Recreation Department sells discounted WPRA tickets to Wisconsin attractions at City Hall, with proceeds supporting local recreation programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
- 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.
- SABINE MARTIN
UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Research Dorota Grejner-Brzezińska had served on the National Science Advisory Board since 2023.
- 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.
- 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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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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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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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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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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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 abnormal economic disruption in four Wisconsin counties after severe storms, directing DATCP to enforce price gouging prohibitions.
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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.

