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Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, July 21

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      Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

      Police fundraiser at Culver’s supports Lights of Love

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      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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          Absentee ballot voting for Wisconsin Dells election

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          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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          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

              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 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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                    Fire department drill night focuses on rapid intervention

                      Columbus Fire Department Tuesday Drill Night on June 16, 2026, focused on Rapid Intervention Team training with below-grade and second-story firefighter rescues.

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                      Outdoor recreation plan survey for Columbus parks

                      Outdoor recreation plan survey for Columbus parks

                        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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                        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.

                        5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                        5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

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                        Some big plays in the pitcher's circle are among the highlighted performances this week. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

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

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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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