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Columbus Journal

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

  • Sean Davis

The Thunderbirds thrower recorded a best-ever finish in her third straight appearance at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Beaver Dam Area Community singers promise ‘not your traditional choir music’

Beaver Dam Area Community singers promise ‘not your traditional choir music’

  • Terri Pederson

The Beaver Dam Area Community Choir performed for the first time in May 2025 and will hold its second concert Saturday.

A new housing project is underway on Tower Drive in Columbus.

Columbus housing development underway

    COLUMBUS — A new housing project is underway on Tower Drive, led by Lamps Landing LLC, it will bring eight twin homes and a two story apartment building designed primarily for residents aged 55 and older to the corner of Tower Drive and Western Avenue.

    Dodge County considers moratorium on data centers

    Dodge County considers moratorium on data centers

    • Terri Pederson

    Dodge County could have a moratorium on new data centers in its future following a committee decision to investigate the possibility.

    Zach Rasch allegedly asked woman out days after his wife’s disappearance

    Zach Rasch allegedly asked woman out days after his wife’s disappearance

    • Terri Pederson

    Zach Rasch, 44, of Juneau, is on trial for first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his estranged wife Crystal Rasch.

    Shot fired during road rage incident in Columbus, 2 arrested

    Shot fired during road rage incident in Columbus, 2 arrested

    • Terri Pederson

    The men, age 23 and 76, were arrested with on facing felony charges following a road rage incident in Columbus where one of the men fired a gun Iin the direction of the other man.

    Investigators into Crystal Rasch’s disappearance take stand in homicide trial

    Investigators into Crystal Rasch’s disappearance take stand in homicide trial

    • Terri Pederson

    A Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who responded to Zach Rasch’s home following the disappearance of his estranged wife was told she had a habit of leaving without telling people where she was going.

    Investigators into Crystal Rasch’s disappearance take stand in homicide trial

    Investigators into Crystal Rasch’s disappearance take stand in homicide trial

      A Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who responded to Zach Rasch’s home following the disappearance of his estranged wife was told she had a habit of leaving without telling people where she was going.

      Columbia County Senior Menus: June 8-12

        Columbia County

        COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: June 8-14

          Columbus Community Center Activities

          Phillips man seriously injured in Dodge County crash

          Phillips man seriously injured in Dodge County crash

            Dodge County deputies responded to the crash about 4 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Highway 49 and Panzer Road in the town of Leroy, east of Waupun, Sheriff Dale Schmidt said.

            5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

            5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

              The WiscNews area's top boys athletes will battle for gold against the state's best at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

              5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

              5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

                The WiscNews area's best girls athletes will battle for gold against the state's elite competition at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

                I have a will – do I also need a trust?

                I have a will – do I also need a trust?

                  Dear Savvy Senior.

                  1996: Dan Burnard directs his last concert.

                  This week in Columbus history

                  1976

                  Trinity Church members transform plastic bags into mats for homeless

                  Trinity Church members transform plastic bags into mats for homeless

                  About 955 bags are needed for each mat, and the process takes about 30 hours.

                  5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

                  5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

                  The Thunderbirds junior found his passion for the sport while watching one of the top Olympic athletes in Jamaican history. Get to know Baraboo's Keneil Fairweather.

                  See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                  See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                  Check out this year’s boys qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                  See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                  See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                  Check out this year’s girls qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                  Trial begins for Juneau man accused in death of estranged wife

                  Trial begins for Juneau man accused in death of estranged wife

                  Zachary Rasch is accused of shooting his estranged wife and then using drain killer to attempt to dissolve her body.

                  Beaver Dam High school graduates with 7 valedictorians

                  Beaver Dam High school graduates with 7 valedictorians

                  This year, the school had seven valedictorians, who received a grade point average of 4.0 over the four years, and one salutatorian.

                  Waupun Fire Department responds to house fire

                  Waupun Fire Department responds to house fire

                  The fire department responded at 12:34 p.m. on Saturday to the home and found the homeowners attempting to put the fire out.

                  Man seriously injured in Beaver Dam shooting early Saturday

                  Man seriously injured in Beaver Dam shooting early Saturday

                  A man was seriously injured in a shooting about 1 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Spring Street in Beaver Dam, authorities reported.

                  Mrs. Ropers are returning to the streets of Beaver Dam

                  Mrs. Ropers are returning to the streets of Beaver Dam

                  “Anyone can join in on the fun of the Mrs. Roper Romp,” organizer Tina Swain said.

                  COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: June 1-7

                  Columbus Community Center Activities

                  Columbia County Senior Menus: June 1-5

                  Columbia County

                  Wisconsin Heritage Peony Garden, with 52 varieties, debuts in Beaver Dam

                  Wisconsin Heritage Peony Garden, with 52 varieties, debuts in Beaver Dam

                  The unveiling comes a few weeks before the Sixth Annual Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival is held in Beaver Dam.

                  SAVVY SENIOR: Do men get osteoporosis?

                  SAVVY SENIOR: Do men get osteoporosis?

                  Dear Savvy Senior,

                  Amy Laundrie: Saying goodbye to Lake Delton Elementary isn't easy

                  Amy Laundrie: Saying goodbye to Lake Delton Elementary isn't easy

                  I walked toward the doors of Lake Delton Elementary for what was likely the last time. The school where I had taught for 33 years would soon close, but the memories still rushed in.

                  1976: Suzanne Salzwedel, Jean Sennhenn, Patti Statz, Lois Gsrtland.

                  This week in Columbus history

                  1976

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