The South Dakota native was extricated from the plane just north of the airport on Thursday.
- John Gittings | WiscNews
Audrie Pelosi, 30, was setting up anchors for a climb with two others in the area known as “Hawk’s Nest”.
- John Gittings | WiscNews
Some counties and municipalities have signed non-disclosure agreements with companies seeking to build data centers, sparking public outcry when the deals were then announced late in the approval process.
- John Gittings | WiscNews
The Fordham Place complex will add 56 two- and three-bedroom income-based units to Baraboo’s east side.
Right before my granddaughter Maria's wedding, her sister Vanessa handed me a beautifully embroidered handkerchief and said the bride wanted me to have it. As she hurried off to deliver others, I smiled at the thoughtfulness of the gift. It wasn't simply a hanky. It was Maria's way of acknow…
National Junior Hereford Association members from across the U.S. showcased their artistic talents in the photography and poster contests, capturing their passion for the Hereford breed through visual storytelling. The award winners were recognized during the Buckle and Awards Ceremony at th…
- John Gittings | WiscNews
With button-up uniforms and 20-pound duty belts, dressing in lighter clothing isn’t an option.
National Junior Hereford Association members from across the U.S. showcased their artistic talents in the photography and poster contests, capturing their passion for the Hereford breed through visual storytelling. The award winners were recognized during the Buckle and Awards Ceremony at th…
With button-up uniforms and 20-pound duty belts, dressing in lighter clothing isn’t an option.
Enduring Skills Weekend at the Historic Indian Agency House has become a summer highlight event for many families. Adults and children ages 5 and older can try their hand at a variety of historical skills and heritage arts at more than 20 stations. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…
The state program, for which funding expired on June 30, has supported state parks and helped with many municipal park projects and other initiatives since 1989.
Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells and Portage school districts now have student phone restriction policies in line with state law.
Dr. Heather Walder, professor of Archaeology and Anthropology at UW-La Crosse, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Historic Indian Agency House, 1490 Agency House Road, Portage, on the topic of “Large Scale Indigenous Trade Networks in the Great Lakes Region.” The public is invited to thi…
People who are not fully reimbursed through insurance for losses may be eligible for assistance. Aid applications must be in by Aug. 31.
“A late summer garden has a tranquility found no other time of the year.” — William F. Longgood
Sally is a 6-year-old retriever mix. Sally is a wonderful mom to an adorable litter of pups, and she's every bit as lovely as her babies. She's a smart, loyal, and very affectionate dog. Sally is an easygoing, gentle, people-oriented dog who absolutely loves attention. She’ll sit politely wh…
Included in the work is the realignment of a sharp curve through Devil’s Lake State Park.
Pleasant is the latest of a series of road projects in or near downtown Portage.
The Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter was named the state winner of the 2026 National Chapter Award at the 97th Wisconsin FFA Convention held June 15-18. The Wisconsin Dells FFA advisors are Nathaniel Nolden and Alexis Nolden. This program recognizes the chapters for their overall Program of Activ…
FRIESLAND — Alsum Farms & Produce has awarded ten $1,000 scholarships as part of its annual high school senior scholarship program, according to a June 3 release. The recipients were selected based on academic achievement; agricultural, community, youth organization involvement and resid…
The program began in 2019 and has become a community initiative to provide units, largely to lower-income households.
A deer donated to the city started the century-long free zoo in 1926.
Columbia County
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The proposed greenhouse would be double the width of the current one and located between the high school and middle school.
Dear Savvy Senior,
State Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” on July 6 for his work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.
I love walking Sunnie, our eight-month-old Goldendoodle, off leash on nature trails or through the woods. There's something joyful about watching a happy dog bound through ferns, splash through a stream and investigate every fascinating smell nature has to offer. Sunnie runs with floppy ears…
Ryan Fielding’s silhouettes depict men, women and children to show how anyone can be a crime victim and how they’re protected under a six-year-old Wisconsin constitutional amendment.

