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Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, July 21

Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, July 21

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    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

    National Night Out in Columbus at Fireman’s Park

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    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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    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated July 20

    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated July 20

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      Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

      Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

      • City of Columbus

      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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      Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jul. 18, 2026

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        2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

        2026 fall primary election notice for Wisconsin Dells

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        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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        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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            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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                Absentee ballot voting for Wisconsin Dells election

                  Guidance for Wisconsin Dells voters on who qualifies for absentee ballots, how to apply by mail or in person, and key 2026 election deadlines.

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                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                  City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

                    The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.

                    Water service update for W. River Street and Adams Street

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                    City of New Lisbon reports water service restored on W. River Street while crews continue repairs on a second main break affecting Adams Street residents.

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                    Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

                    Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

                      Dodge County will host a free summer health screening and cancer prevention event July 30 in Beaver Dam, offering screenings, education, and mammogram appointments.

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                      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.

                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      • jrichgels

                      With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                      The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

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                      Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, July 21

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                        Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated July 20

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                            WisDOT Northwest Region road construction update

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                            WisDOT details 2026 Northwest Region road projects, costs and traffic impacts across multiple counties, including lane closures, detours and bridge work.

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                            Virtual meeting set on US 12 Schoolhouse Creek bridge

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                            WisDOT will host a virtual meeting July 30 on replacing the US 12 bridge over Schoolhouse Creek in Jackson County, with a 2027 closure and detour planned.

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                            Evers, DWD award $890,000 in Fast Forward job training grants
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                            Evers, DWD award $890,000 in Fast Forward job training grants

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                            Wisconsin is awarding over $890,000 in Fast Forward grants to nine organizations to train 340+ workers in healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and customer service.

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                            Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language signs
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                            Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language signs

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                            Gov. Tony Evers and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language highway signs, completing participation by all 11 Wisconsin Tribal Nations.

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                            Evers urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget cuts
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                            Evers urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget cuts

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                            Gov. Evers urges Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose Trump’s FFY27 budget cuts he says threaten clean water, infrastructure, housing, and disaster readiness.

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                            WisDOT northwest region construction update

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                            WisDOT details 2026 northwest Wisconsin road and bridge projects, schedules and detours, including lane closures, ramp impacts and safety reminders for motorists.

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                            Gov. Evers marks Juneteenth, raises flag at Capitol
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                            Gov. Evers marks Juneteenth, raises flag at Capitol

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                            Gov. Tony Evers marks Juneteenth with a radio address, Executive Order #299 raising the Juneteenth Flag, and a 2026 statewide Juneteenth proclamation.

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