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After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

Four Southcentral Wisconsin school districts failed to pass referendums last April, but they’re diverging now on what to do next.

3 things to know about Pardeeville football in 2026

3 things to know about Pardeeville football in 2026

  • Nile McNair

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

7 high school football specialists to know

7 high school football specialists to know

  • Mark McMullen

Specialists like snappers, kickers, punters and returners are weapons for teams to find an advantage on the scoreboard or field position. Here's seven to know for the 2026 season. 

3 things to know about Dodgeland football in 2026

3 things to know about Dodgeland football in 2026

  • Nile McNair

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

Biker dies in three-motorcycle crash in northern Sauk County

Biker dies in three-motorcycle crash in northern Sauk County

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

Three others were injured, including two women who were transported by helicopter to a Madison hospital.

5 questions with Wisconsin Dells football's Antonio Gomez

5 questions with Wisconsin Dells football's Antonio Gomez

  • Sean Davis

The Chiefs senior skewed away from his older brothers' top sport, baseball, to find his own passion on the football field.

Davis: 5 intriguing storylines to watch during 2026 high school football season

Davis: 5 intriguing storylines to watch during 2026 high school football season

  • Sean Davis

The WiscNews area will be especially interesting this fall when the high school football season kicks off. Here are five intriguing storylines I'll be following.

3 things to know about Wisconsin Dells football in 2026

3 things to know about Wisconsin Dells football in 2026

    A preview of the Wisconsin Dells football team's 2026 season.

    3 things to know about Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football in 2026

    3 things to know about Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football in 2026

      A preview of the Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football team's 2026 season.

      5 questions with Lodi football's Mikko LaMere

      5 questions with Lodi football's Mikko LaMere

        The senior has used his size to his advantage as a key offensive and defensive lineman for the Blue Devils.

        3 things to know about Poynette football in 2026

        3 things to know about Poynette football in 2026

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

          3 things to know about Fall River/Rio football in 2026

          3 things to know about Fall River/Rio football in 2026

            A preview of the Fall River/Rio football team's 2026 season.

            Wisconsin Literacy connects learners with laptops across south-central Wisconsin

            Wisconsin Literacy connects learners with laptops across south-central Wisconsin

              Wisconsin Literacy has donated more than 90 laptops to literacy councils in Baraboo, Portage, Wisconsin Dells and Sauk Prairie for a program that offers computers to immigrants who want to improve their English fluency.

              Alliant Energy grants fuel 20 Sauk, Columbia county projects

              Alliant Energy grants fuel 20 Sauk, Columbia county projects

                Beneficiaries range from environmental stewardship projects to reading initiatives.

                3 things to know about Baraboo football in 2026

                3 things to know about Baraboo football in 2026

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

                Circus World hosts Wagons and Wine Saturday

                Circus World will host Wagons and Wine at Circus World from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at 550 Water St., Baraboo.

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare named high performing hospital

                Sauk Prairie Healthcare has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals as a High Performing Hospital for both hip replacement and knee replacement, according to an Aug. 6 release. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hos…

                Zion Lutheran "Stone" Church in Rock Springs, will celebrate its 170th anniversary with a special service at 10 a.m. Sunday.

                Zion Lutheran celebrates 170 years Sunday

                Zion Lutheran "Stone" Church, 6787 Stone Church Drive, Rock Springs, will celebrate its 170th anniversary with a special service at 10 a.m. Sunday followed by a luncheon and fellowship. RSVP to 608-393-7314, the number of people joining the luncheon.

                Dry spell hits some Wisconsin corn, but most crops hold on

                Dry spell hits some Wisconsin corn, but most crops hold on

                Early August rains have helped salvage some crops damaged during a dry July.

                7 high school football inside linebackers to know this season

                7 high school football inside linebackers to know this season

                The quarterback equivalent role on defense is a crucial one for area teams to succeed. Here are seven inside linebackers to know this season.

                3 things to know about Reedsburg football in 2026

                3 things to know about Reedsburg football in 2026

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

                Brad Smith wins District 6 congressional Dem primary by a hair

                Brad Smith wins District 6 congressional Dem primary by a hair

                Amanda Bell and Brad Smith are vying for the Democratic nod to face incumbent Glenn Grothman in November.

                How Juneau County voted in Tuesday’s primary

                How Juneau County voted in Tuesday’s primary

                Zac Board, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff, was elected to succeed Sheriff Andrew Zobal over challenger Steven Johnson.

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

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

                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

                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

                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

                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

                Dear Savvy Senior,

                GARDENER COLUMN: Common tomato problems and how to fix them

                GARDENER COLUMN: Common tomato problems and how to fix them

                “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

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

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