Interacting with the fans made the experience much better. Jay Wilkins wouldn't have shown the best version of Benny the Beaver if it wasn't interacting with the kids. Here's why it was Wilkins' favorite memory.
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Horicon junior Emily Bunkoski answered five questions with WiscNews about her favorite items, girls volleyball and her role model. Get to know her here.
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The Trailways Conference hosted its league tournament on Saturday at the Madtown Junior Volleyball complex in Sun Prairie.
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Field Services Capt. Matt Burch, a Republican and Democrat Ryan Jesberger responded to a series of questions about ICE, Flock cameras, the jail and more.
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Common Council members unanimously approved using $17,500 from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on Thursday.
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Beaver Dam football took a step forward in becoming one of the better teams in the state, not just the area. The Golden Beavers earned a share of the Badger Small Conference title.
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WiscNews will highlight five sports photos from our coverage area each week. We invite readers to vote for the Fan-Favorite Frame, the photo that most stood out to you.
A three-peat for the Beaver Dam girls basketball team offered Benny the Beaver a chance to share in a historical moment.
Get to know Horicon senior Sarah Hodgson, who spent time to answer five questions about volleyball, her favorite sport and how she got started in girls volleyball.
A collection of photos from Nick Boyd's lone season with the Wisconsin men's basketball team. The point guard averaged 20.7 points and 4.3 assists during the 2025-26 season.
The Golden Beavers defeated the Crusaders 50-30 to earn a share of the Badger Small Conference title on Friday night.
Brock Hiley and the Golden Beavers used a high-octane offensive scheme to dominate Madison Edgewood for a share of the Badger Small crown.
Check out which plays from around the state made the cut.
Check out which plays from around the state made the cut.
Jay Wilkins had an opportunity to suit up as Benny the Beaver for the 2017 girls basketball state tournament. It provided an experience he won't soon forget.
Lee Sports Wisconsin reporter Sean Davis breaks down his three biggest takeaways from the latest WIAA preliminary playoff qualifying report.
Area teams riding win streaks continue to push for top seeds in the latest WIAA football playoff preliminary qualifying report. Here's where teams stand after Week 7.
Discover Wisconsin showcases Reedsburg in its newest episode, “Reedsburg Rising — Pedal, Play, Prosper,” streaming on Wednesday on discoverwisconsin.com and YouTube. This episode was created in partnership with the Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Most communities this year are having trick-or-treating on Halloween itself, which falls on a Saturday, but hours vary.
The Sauk County Democratic Party, 502 Oak St., Suite 203, Baraboo, will meet with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by a short business meeting. Darin von Ruden, president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, will speak at 6:30 p.m.
A massive effort in goal, high scoring players and top-five finishes on the cross country course stood out among last week's top performances. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.
Ball carries had too much speed for opposing defenses during Week 7. Check out five of the longest touchdown runs from around Wisconsin.
The Beavers' opened their scoring with a long house call during Week 7 action. Check out five of the longest kickoff return touchdowns from around Wisconsin.
Wide receivers took short passes the distance and ran onto long bombs for long touchdown catches in Week 7. Check out five of the best from around Wisconsin.
SSM Health St. Clare Foundation is accepting applications for its Healthy Community Partnership Grants which provide funding for projects, programs and activities that advance the health and wellness of those living in the greater Baraboo-Lake Delton-Wisconsin Dells area.
Public Health Sauk County names the recipients of the 2026 Public Health Excellence Awards, a recognition program celebrating the community's health champions. These awards recognize the people and organizations working to improve the health and well-being of everyone in Sauk County.
For its exemplary record of leadership, service and efforts to improve the school and community, the National Honor Society awarded Sauk Prairie High School the Chapter of Distinction award. NHS is supported by its parent organization, the National Principals Association, which also oversees…
The initiative provides free copies of “Women of the Revolution” by Robert Dunkerly, and will hold discussions and events throughout October and November.
Richard Anderson returned to Sauk and Iowa Counties to celebrate his 80th birthday, including the derelict Baraboo hospital site.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations in Sauk County date back to 2018.