Green acres: Farmland continues to shrink Jonathan Shipley Jun 7, 2023 Jun 7, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Some of the most farmland in Wisconsin is local. Sauk, Columbia, Dodge and Dane counties have some of the highest amounts farmland in the state. Jonathan Shipley kAm(:D4@?D:? :D 9@>6 E@ ec[`__ 72C>D @? `c]a >:==:@? 24C6D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 (:D4@?D:? s6A2CE>6?E @7 p8C:4F=EFC6[ %C256[ 2?5 r@?DF>6C !C@E64E:@? Wsp%r!X] %96 2G6C286 72C> D:K6 :? 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5 WiscNews area high school girls sports stars of the week: Sept. 9 edition A junior's standout performance during multiple swimming relay events headlines this past week of high school girls sports action. Vote among …
Rock Springs woman sentenced for buying gun for homicide suspect Jade McClaren bought the gun for Brandon Bent, who is facing homicide charges connected to a Lake Delton shooting death on July 4, 2025.
Hwy 12/Z intersection project north of Prairie du Sac underway Work to construct offset left turn lanes at the Highway 12 and Hwy. Z intersection project north of Prairie du Sac in Sauk County began Tuesda…
Man shot in Baraboo armed robbery, suspects at large Baraboo police said they believe the shooting came during a meeting that was a possible drug deal.
Baraboo man sentenced to 9 years for fentanyl distribution The 42-year-old was sentenced for possessing more than 40 grams.
