Columbus is updating its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and seeking community input through an online survey and a July 14 public forum.
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The City’s contractor has begun W School Street reconstruction from S Ludington to Hibbard, with closures, utility work, and detours planned through mid-October 2026.
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The Southern Housing Region has been awarded $4 million in 2026 Community Development Block Grant-Housing funds to support housing assistance for eligible households.
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Dodge County Public Health and WIC will host the free 4th Annual Family Fest on June 24, 2026, in Beaver Dam to connect residents with local resources.
Columbus is updating its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and seeking community input through an online survey and a July 14 public forum.
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Congressman Fitzgerald supports federal FY27 funding for the Village of Neosho dam restoration project, now included in a House Transportation-HUD bill.
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An electronic dumpster will be at the Village Hall parking lot from June 11 to June 16. Most electronics are accepted, but Freon items and white goods are not.
The City’s contractor has begun W School Street reconstruction from S Ludington to Hibbard, with closures, utility work, and detours planned through mid-October 2026.
The Southern Housing Region has been awarded $4 million in 2026 Community Development Block Grant-Housing funds to support housing assistance for eligible households.
Dodge County Public Health and WIC will host the free 4th Annual Family Fest on June 24, 2026, in Beaver Dam to connect residents with local resources.
The City of Wisconsin Dells is hiring a journeyman lineman at $48.67 per hour with full benefits, Monday–Friday hours and required journeyman certification.
The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.
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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.
- Terri Pederson
Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday in Beaver Dam with opportunities not only to clean up downtown, but also at one of the city’s parks.
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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.
- Mark McMullen
Some big plays in the pitcher's circle are among the highlighted performances this week. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.
- Terri Pederson
“Senior assassin” involves high school seniors targeting other seniors with a water pistol and recording it, Columbus Police Chief Dennis Weiner said in a statement.
- Terri Pederson
An EF0 tornado, with an estimated peak wind of 85 mph, damaged a garage on Shaw Hill Road on Tuesday and lasted about a minute between 12:44 a.m. and 12:45 a.m.
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Nearly 900 Wisconsin FCCLA members gathered in Baraboo for the State Leadership Conference, highlighting student leadership, competition, and community service.
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PBS Wisconsin’s Field Notes on Climate series follows Teacher of the Year Brian Counselman and students as they investigate climate and water quality in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin’s Farm to School Program closes the year with Muffin MAYnia, school garden tours in Tomah, and summer engagement through the Cucumber Crunch.
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Gov. Tony Evers and DATCP awarded $700,000 in 2026 Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants to 18 Wisconsin processors and highlighted broader agriculture investments.
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Gov. Tony Evers highlights 2025 tourism records, including $27 billion in economic impact, nearly 118 million visits, and over $1.7 billion in state and local revenue.
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Gov. Tony Evers marked Earth Week with a statewide tour, touting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge progress and visits highlighting conservation and clean energy.
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Gov. Tony Evers approved an $8.55 million project to reconstruct and resurface WIS 35 in Siren, with traffic detours and completion expected in mid-October.