Mark Born is being challenged for the Assembly District 37 seat by Republican challenger Steve Rydzewski during Tuesday’s primary election.
- Terri Pederson
The Common Council voted to terminate the forgivable loans on the property, clearing the way for a sale.
- Terri Pederson
“National Night Out gives us a chance to connect with residents in a relaxed setting and build relationships outside of emergencies,” Beaver Dam Fire Chief Michael Wesle said.
- Sean Davis
A preview of the Portage football team's 2026 season.
- Mark McMullen
A preview of the Beaver Dam football team's 2026 season.
- Terri Pederson
To give the fund a chance to grow, the funds will not be spent in the first five years.
- JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior,
Both Beaver Dam and Columbus are looking at replacing the fire stations and other city buildings.
United Way of Dodge County donates $5,384.61 to Green Valley Enterprises, a division of Opportunities Inc., to support its continued efforts in providing meaningful employment opportunities, skill development, and community-based services for individuals with disabilities in Dodge County on …
Baking desserts for juries, Brian Pfitzinger said, has been a way to build camaraderie among jurors while also thanking them for their time.
High school athletes often miss social events and normal teenage moments for the sports they love. See how their passion helps make those sacrifices feel worthwhile.
Dodge County Senior Nutrition Program
An eight-member Baraboo High School Athletic Hall of Fame class is set to be inducted Sept. 26. Here's a look at who will be honored.
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt filed a defamation lawsuit in April against people he alleges made false claims about a woman being detained illegally in the Dodge County Jail.
Columbia County
Columbus Community Center Activities
The Beaver Dam School District has been working to ensure there are safe, convenient options for students to reach the building once it opens in the fall of 2027.
The Beaver Dam Police Department is seeking information from the public about the large fight in downtown Beaver Dam early Sunday.
The motorcyclist reached speeds of up to 90 mph, according to the Beaver Dam police.
If the news is making you feel anxious, concerned, or overwhelmed lately -- you’re not alone. A lot has happened recently that may make one feel uneasy -- from our state’s bipartisan environmental conservation program, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, expiring due to Republican inacti…
At the library, I ignored dozens of new audiobooks and checked out "Old Yeller" instead. I wondered why. Was I simply feeling nostalgic, remembering lazy summer afternoons reading beneath the old elm tree in our backyard, or was something deeper drawing me back to a story I'd loved as a child?
Columbia County
Dear Savvy Senior,
A shovel test a few months ago indicated that they might find some artifacts in that area, which led to the excavation on Thursday.
Twenty percent of the Beaver Dam Fire Department’s full-time firefighters were, at one time, part of the department’s cadets program.
City Administrator Larry Bielke said it’s almost unheard of in the municipal world.

