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Inattentive driving likely factor in Columbia County crash that seriously injured girl

Inattentive driving likely factor in Columbia County crash that seriously injured girl

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

The girl’s Chevrolet truck crossed the center line and hit a cement mixer before a Ram truck hit her Chevrolet

3 things to know about Waupun football in 2026

3 things to know about Waupun football in 2026

  • Mark McMullen

A preview of the Waupun football team's 2026 season.

3 things to know about Mauston football in 2026

3 things to know about Mauston football in 2026

  • Nile McNair

A preview of the Mauston football team's 2026 season.

Portage stays in-house for new athletic director

Portage stays in-house for new athletic director

  • Sean Davis

A familiar face eager to build off her predecessor's efforts has been tabbed to lead the Warriors athletics department.

SAVVY SENIOR: Smartphones made simple for seniors

SAVVY SENIOR: Smartphones made simple for seniors

  • JIM MILLER

Dear Savvy Senior,

GARDENER COLUMN: Common tomato problems and how to fix them

GARDENER COLUMN: Common tomato problems and how to fix them

  • SAUK COUNTY GARDENER Jeannie Manis Sauk County Master Gardeners Association

“Of plants tomatoes seemed the most human, eager and fragile and prone to rot.” - John Updike

3 things to know about Columbus football in 2026

3 things to know about Columbus football in 2026

  • Mark McMullen

A preview of the Columbus football team's 2026 season.

3 things to know about Sauk Prairie football in 2026

3 things to know about Sauk Prairie football in 2026

    A preview of the Sauk Prairie football team's 2026 season.

    Portage puts Lewiston, Endeavor elementary schools up for sale

    Portage puts Lewiston, Endeavor elementary schools up for sale

      The schools, named for the communities in which they’re located, closed after voters rejected a three-year, $11.1 million operating referendum in April.

      3 things to know about Horicon/Hustisford football in 2026

      3 things to know about Horicon/Hustisford football in 2026

        A preview of the Horicon/Hustisford football team's 2026 season.

        3 things to know about Lodi football in 2026

        3 things to know about Lodi football in 2026

          A preview of the Lodi football team's 2026 season.

          Who’s on Tuesday’s ballots in Sauk, Columbia, Juneau and Adams counties?

          Who’s on Tuesday’s ballots in Sauk, Columbia, Juneau and Adams counties?

            Several races in Sauk, Columbia, Juneau and Adams counties have primaries, in addition to those in statewide races.

            Columbia County National Night Out continues to grow

            Columbia County National Night Out continues to grow

              A petting zoo was added this year as part of an event that has grown from a first responder get-together to a one-day festival.

              SCHUETTE COLUMN: Halley’s Comet visits Baraboo

              SCHUETTE COLUMN: Halley’s Comet visits Baraboo

                The real-photo postcard view on the image accompanying this column looks east on Oak Street and was probably taken around 1910. It has been over-printed with a comet, moon, and stars. They were artistically added to the original image to create this novelty postcard. The comet in question ce…

                RAMC celebrates first Surgical Technologist apprentices

                Reedsburg Area Medical Center is celebrating its first two Surgical Technologist apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and passed the National Center for Competency Testing certification exam, according to a July 27 release.

                New Baraboo PD patches honor circus, county history

                New Baraboo PD patches honor circus, county history

                The previous patch depicted Devil’s Doorway at Devil’s Lake State Park.

                Options for future Baraboo Great Sauk trail spur on the table

                Options for future Baraboo Great Sauk trail spur on the table

                Baraboo outdoors officials presented six options to residents on how to connect downtown to the trail and Devil’s Lake.

                3 things to know about Portage football in 2026

                3 things to know about Portage football in 2026

                A preview of the Portage football team's 2026 season.

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare will open its Plain Clinic on Oct. 5 at its new location, 1370 Cherry St., Plain. Additional details regarding a community open house and clinic transition plans will be announced closer to the October opening date.

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare opens Plain Clinic in fall

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare will open its Plain Clinic on Oct. 5 at its new location, 1370 Cherry St., Plain.

                Nominations open for Sauk Prairie Community Service Awards

                The Sauk Prairie Community Club, SP Lions, and SP Optimists will sponsor a program to recognize extraordinary community leaders who are role models to others and help make Sauk Prairie the special place it is. The first awards were presented in 2025; last year’s honorees were Darlene Ballweg…

                DOT to host noise barrier public meeting

                The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will host a public meeting for three noise barriers eligible for construction along Highway 90/94 as part of the Hwy. 39/90/94 Corridor Project in the Wisconsin Dells area. The three proposed noise barriers are located between Xanadu Road and Hwy. 12.

                Maerz

                Family physician joins Lodi Clinic

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare adds Noah Maerz, MD to Lodi Clinic. He is a family medicine physician able to care for patients of all ages.

                Ken Carlson, chief strategy & growth officer at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, right, receives the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative 2026 Rural Health Ambassador Award from Jeremy Levin, director of advocacy for RWHC, according to a July 20 release.

                Carlson receives Rural Health Ambassador Award

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s Ken Carlson, chief strategy & growth officer, has received the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative 2026 Rural Health Ambassador Award, according to a July 20 release,, recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to strengthen rural health and community partnerships.

                Sauk County 4 H recognizes three new inductees into the Sauk County 4-H Hall of Fame on July 9 at the 4-H Performing Arts Showcase at the Sauk County Fair. From left, Kellie Zink, Stephanie Beardsley, Cheryl Shanks.

                Sauk County 4-H Hall of Fame inducts 3

                Sauk County 4 H recognizes three new inductees into the Sauk County 4-H Hall of Fame on July 9 at the 4-H Performing Arts Showcase at the Sauk County Fair.

                Young actors bring the fight of the ‘Newsies’ to Portage stage

                Young actors bring the fight of the ‘Newsies’ to Portage stage

                The Disney story is loosely based on the true story of the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, when newsboys held a strike against the two largest newspapers in the United States.

                3 things to know about Beaver Dam football in 2026

                3 things to know about Beaver Dam football in 2026

                A preview of the Beaver Dam football team's 2026 season.

                A broom, a bucket and a storm drain: Baraboo launches volunteer effort

                A broom, a bucket and a storm drain: Baraboo launches volunteer effort

                The city’s Streets Department implemented the Adopt a Storm Drain program on July 15.

                Woman who died in Merrimac e-bike crash identified

                Woman who died in Merrimac e-bike crash identified

                The woman was traveling fast down Idlewild Road before hitting a shed.

                Artus, popular K-9 who served Columbia County, dies

                Artus, popular K-9 who served Columbia County, dies

                The dog, who retired in March 2025, once helped his handler seize 82 grams of a cocaine/ketamine mix.

                Church Services 8/8/26

                To add new churches or change information, email bnr-news@wiscnews.com, pdr-news@wiscnews.com, wde-news@wiscnews.com or  to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

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