Food, craft and other types of vendors will line downtown streets Saturday for the 37th time.
Many years ago, my aunts gave me a gift unlike any other. It wasn’t wrapped in glittery paper with ribbons and bows. It came in a simple box — plain, sturdy, dependable. Much like the women it honored.
- JOHN GITTINGS
The Juneau County man was found dead in his home on May 10, 2024.
- John Gittings
Upham Woods officials hope to raise about $40,000 to purchase a new barge to continue youth learning and engagement activities this summer and beyond.
- Mark McMullen
Solid pitching days were among the highlighted performances in this week's 5 stars. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.
- JOHN GITTINGS
The officer allegedly shoved a pacifier into his infant son’s mouth with enough force to cause bleeding on his brain.
- Nile McNair
An area high school baseball team earned its first win of the season during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to earn the supernova crown.
Circus World Museum, 550 Water St., Baraboo, welcomes all veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and their families to receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23 to celebrate Military Service Day.
Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston has earned a 4 star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, according to a May 1 release. In 2026, only about 40% of hospitals nationwide earned 4 or 5 stars, placing Mile Bluff above the national average for…
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An area high school baseball team earned its first win of the season during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to earn the supernova crown.
Baraboo Arts Collective, a collection of arts groups, wants to lease the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts facility on the soon-to-be-vacant campus.
Vendors will be downtown on Thursday afternoons through Oct. 29.
The police captain served in the Wisconsin Dells Police Department and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office before his 11-year Portage run.
The choir has two concerts set for May and is hoping to continue using the performing arts center at Baraboo Sauk County after May 22.
The owner said on Friday he has already received five inquiries regarding the 715 W. Pleasant St. property.
The city still is looking to raise about $9,000 to operate the pool this summer.
A No. 1 singles tennis player who extended his unbeaten start to the season headlined last week's performances. Vote for which athlete most stood out to you.
This May, the Mental Health Community Action Team will launch the “You Matter” campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is simple: get people talking and remind everyone that feeling seen, valued, and connected really matters.
Within the last decade, Baraboo School District voters have funded renovations at the city’s high school and middle school — and then, three times, rejected similar proposals for elementary schools.
Portage’s newest car wash has monthly memberships and free vacuum and mat washing. It’s offering free washes through Sunday.
The state Legislature has adjourned for the 2025-26 legislative session, leaving much work unfinished. I firmly believe we should still be working for you.
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My granddaughter is getting married in a few months, which means I need to find a pair of dress shoes. This may not sound like breaking news, but for me, it ranked somewhere between preparing taxes and breaking off another tooth.
The schools are closing after the failure of an April 7 operating referendum means the School District will have less revenue next year.
A no-hitter and multiple stellar performances at the plate headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for your favorite performance.
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families honored eight individuals and teams April 27 at the 2026 Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards. The awards were presented during a celebration at the Pyle Center as part of Wisconsin’s proclaimed month-long recognition of Family Strengthe…
Shelters in Sauk, Columbia and Juneau counties are all holding spring fundraisers in part to help them get ready for spring’s annual influx of cats.
Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation will host “Healing Harmonies: A Benefit Concert” at 1 p.m. June 6 at Summit Ridge Supper Club, N795 Highway 58, Wonewoc.
Tomah Health Hospice Touch/Palliative Care volunteer specialist Beth Shetter, left, presents a plaque to Arris Sullivan as the organization’s volunteer of the year for 2026 on April 24.

