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Columbus Journal

What did you miss in Week 2? Insider's guide to area high school football

What did you miss in Week 2? Insider's guide to area high school football

  • Mark McMullen

A Poynette victory and Beaver Dam's defeat are among the important storylines to know from Friday's slate of games around the county.

5 questions with Waupun's Brennen Redeker

5 questions with Waupun's Brennen Redeker

  • Mark McMullen

Waupun senior Brennen Redeker discusses some of his favorite items with WiscNews as the Warriors prepare for New Holstein. 

Photos: Beaver Dam football hosts Menomonee Falls in nonconference matchup

Photos: Beaver Dam football hosts Menomonee Falls in nonconference matchup

  • Mark McMullen

Scenes from a tightly contested 21-17 home loss for Beaver Dam against Menomonee Falls on Friday night.

Script flips on Beaver Dam football late as Menomonee Falls rallies for victory

Script flips on Beaver Dam football late as Menomonee Falls rallies for victory

  • Mark McMullen

A Golden Beavers fumble put the pieces in place for Menomonee Falls to jump ahead late Friday at Beaver Dam High School.

Dodgeland welcomes 150 Hustisford students amid their district’s dissolution

Dodgeland welcomes 150 Hustisford students amid their district’s dissolution

  • Terri Pederson

The superintendent of Hustisford School District said he’s never seen another school district be so welcoming.

Columbus police arrest man after pursuit through marsh

Columbus police arrest man after pursuit through marsh

  • Terri Pederson

A 40-year-old man was taken to the Columbia County Jail following a foot pursuit after a report that someone was using a tool to try to break into a vehicle.

SAVVY SENIOR: Simple ways to soothe bunion pain

SAVVY SENIOR: Simple ways to soothe bunion pain

  • JIM MILLER

Dear Savvy Senior,

Columbus police arrest man after pursuit through marsh

Columbus police arrest man after pursuit through marsh

    A 40-year-old man was taken to the Columbia County Jail following a foot pursuit after a report that someone was using a tool to try to break into a vehicle.

    SAVVY SENIOR: Simple ways to soothe bunion pain

    SAVVY SENIOR: Simple ways to soothe bunion pain

      Dear Savvy Senior,

      5 WiscNews high school football stars from Week 1

      5 WiscNews high school football stars from Week 1

        Offense, defense and special teams all had big-time performances happen in Week 1. Here are five players that stood out for Supernova. Vote for your favorite performance. 

        9 WiscNews girls volleyball players to watch this season

        9 WiscNews girls volleyball players to watch this season

          There's going to be a lot of talent heading into the 2026 girls volleyball season. Here are nine players to watch for. 

          Beaver Dam launches book fair with authors from across the U.S.

          Beaver Dam launches book fair with authors from across the U.S.

            The Best Dam Book Fair is being organized by A.L. Wilder, an author from Waupun, and Kayla Drake, the owner of Rosalee Book Boutique, 234 S. Spring St. It is scheduled to be held on June 4 and 6 in downtown Beaver Dam.

            Beaver Dam mulls future of dilapidated Green Giant building

            Beaver Dam mulls future of dilapidated Green Giant building

              Green Giant operated in Beaver Dam for about 80 years before the plant closed in 1994. The building in question is missing part of its roof due to a fire in 2015.

              5 WiscNews storylines to follow in girls volleyball this season

              5 WiscNews storylines to follow in girls volleyball this season

                Here are some things to keep an eye on as the 2026 girls volleyball season gets underway. 

                7 WiscNews area boys soccer players to know this season

                7 WiscNews area boys soccer players to know this season

                Goals, assists, shutouts and bigger roles await. Meet seven area high school boys soccer players to keep an eye on this fall. 

                7 WiscNews high school boys cross country runners to watch this season

                7 WiscNews high school boys cross country runners to watch this season

                Here are seven runners from the WiscNews area to follow as the 2026 boys cross country season begins Tuesday. 

                After decades of trying to beat each other, rival high school football teams join forces

                After decades of trying to beat each other, rival high school football teams join forces

                Two longtime rivals are now building a future together on the gridiron. Along the way, old bonds are helping unite players who once stood on opposite sidelines.

                Woman seriously injured in crash with semi in Dodge County

                Woman seriously injured in crash with semi in Dodge County

                The woman’s 2020 Ford Edge failed to yield to the semi at a stop sign Friday evening, authorities said.

                Photos: Randolph, Cambria-Friesland unite for first football season together

                Photos: Randolph, Cambria-Friesland unite for first football season together

                A collection of photos featuring a Week 1 practice and season-opening game for the new Randolph/Cambria-Friesland co-op football team.

                Baraboo grad’s 8,000-mile ride across Asia turns hardship into hope

                Baraboo grad’s 8,000-mile ride across Asia turns hardship into hope

                The Baraboo graduate is biking 8,000 miles across Asia, turning his mother’s cancer journey into a fundraising opportunity for Restoring Hope Transplant House.

                Photos: Baraboo native bikes through Asia as part of 'Pedal for a Purpose'

                Photos: Baraboo native bikes through Asia as part of 'Pedal for a Purpose'

                Max Koenig, a 2020 Baraboo graduate, has spent part of the year biking through Asia to raise money for Restoring Hope Transplant House in Middleton. 

                Junior QB sparks comeback win in return as Poynette sneaks past Fall River/Rio

                Junior QB sparks comeback win in return as Poynette sneaks past Fall River/Rio

                Sawyer Steinhorst skipped his sophomore football season to play golf instead, but that itch to be on the gridiron stayed. His return helped shape a season-opening win for the Pumas.

                Photos: Poynette opens season with nonconference showdown against Fall River/Rio

                Photos: Poynette opens season with nonconference showdown against Fall River/Rio

                Here are photos of action of Friday's nonconference football game between the Pumas and the Rebels at Poynette High School. 

                This year’s Dodge County Fair will feature 1 demolition derby, not 2

                This year’s Dodge County Fair will feature 1 demolition derby, not 2

                The demo derby was held two times on the last day of the fair in the past. This year, just one will be held, at 3 p.m. Sunday.

                Dodge County approves 18-month data center moratorium

                Dodge County approves 18-month data center moratorium

                The Dodge County Board voted 29-2 to delay approvals of any data centers while the county looks at how the massive structures could affect the county.

                COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: Aug. 24-28

                Columbus Community Center Activities

                Senior Menus: Aug. 24-28

                Columbia County

                5 questions with Reedsburg football's Grant Weber

                5 questions with Reedsburg football's Grant Weber

                The hard-hitting nature of football and the camaraderie cultivated on and off the field has fueled the Beavers senior linebacker's love for the sport.

                Former Baraboo football coach ready for next challenge as athletic director

                Former Baraboo football coach ready for next challenge as athletic director

                The longtime football coach was ready for something different. He found it as Baraboo's new athletic director.

                SAVVY SENIOR: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare

                SAVVY SENIOR: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare

                Dear Savvy Senior,

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