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Portage News

Baraboo summer lunch program grows into a community tradition

Baraboo summer lunch program grows into a community tradition

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

Eight neighborhood churches, area businesses and individuals have teamed up to feed residents every Tuesday and Thursday until school starts.

Meet the Democrats vying to replace Glenn Grothman in Congress

Meet the Democrats vying to replace Glenn Grothman in Congress

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

District 6 has been represented by Republicans since 1967, but Brad Smith and Amanda Bell are hoping to change that this fall.

Merrimac woman dies after crashing e-bike near hometown

Merrimac woman dies after crashing e-bike near hometown

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

A witness said the woman was traveling fast before leaving the road and hitting a shed.

52-unit low-income development coming to Portage’s north side

52-unit low-income development coming to Portage’s north side

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

Rivers Crossing will have 52 units, with the majority being for residents making 30-80% of Columbia County’s median income.

Multiple injuries reported in Lost Canyon Tours carriage crash

Multiple injuries reported in Lost Canyon Tours carriage crash

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

The horses were startled by an unknown source, causing the crash, Lake Delton police said.

Illinois man dies in I-90/94 crashes near Wisconsin Dells that began with hit-and-run

Illinois man dies in I-90/94 crashes near Wisconsin Dells that began with hit-and-run

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

The Wisconsin State Patrol said in a statement that it responded to the incident on I-90/94 near its interchange with Highway 12 around 1:30 p.m. Monday.

Baraboo’s free, century-old zoo started with a single deer

Baraboo’s free, century-old zoo started with a single deer

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

A deer donated to the city started the century-long free zoo in 1926.

Multiple injuries reported in Lost Canyon Tours carriage crash

Multiple injuries reported in Lost Canyon Tours carriage crash

    The horses were startled by an unknown source, causing the crash, Lake Delton police said.

    Illinois man dies in I-90/94 crashes near Wisconsin Dells that began with hit-and-run

    Illinois man dies in I-90/94 crashes near Wisconsin Dells that began with hit-and-run

      The Wisconsin State Patrol said in a statement that it responded to the incident on I-90/94 near its interchange with Highway 12 around 1:30 p.m. Monday.

      Baraboo’s free, century-old zoo started with a single deer

      Baraboo’s free, century-old zoo started with a single deer

        A deer donated to the city started the century-long free zoo in 1926.

        Girl who died in Sauk County Amish buggy accident identified

        Girl who died in Sauk County Amish buggy accident identified

          The girl died after being hit from behind by a Ford pickup truck towing a trailer.

          Amy Laundrie: Listen to the sounds of a Wisconsin summer

          Amy Laundrie: Listen to the sounds of a Wisconsin summer

            The Sounds of a Wisconsin Summer

            Man dies in fall at Devil’s Lake State Park

            Man dies in fall at Devil’s Lake State Park

              The man fell more than 75 feet near the Devil’s Doorway area at the state park.

              Rep. Alex Dallman, left, with Wisconsin Towns Association lobbyist Larry Konopacki on July 19.

              Rep. Dallman receives Friend of Towns Award

                Rep. Alex Dallman was awarded the 2025-26 Friend of the Towns Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association in recognition of his efforts supporting town government, according to a July 19 release.

                SAVVY SENIOR: How families can find lost money after a loved one dies

                SAVVY SENIOR: How families can find lost money after a loved one dies

                Dear Savvy Senior,

                Aspirus hospitals recognized for stroke care

                Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital is one of 17 Aspirus Health hospitals to earn national recognition from the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke quality achievement program for delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care, according to a July 17 release. The reco…

                Ezra

                PETS OF WEEK: Luco and Ezra

                Luco is a 6-month-old mountain cur who came to the shelter from a farm alongside his sister, Bente, in search of a family to call his own. His stunning fawn brindle coat turns heads immediately, but it’s his bright, happy personality that really shines. Luco is a bit more energetic than his …

                Former Baraboo middle school principal loses federal case but can refile 2 claims

                Former Baraboo middle school principal loses federal case but can refile 2 claims

                Abby Alt can still file breach of contract and employment interference in Wisconsin.

                Junior photography contest Hereford cattle division winners, from left, Chloe Wynn of Pardeeville, second-place; Josie Beltz of Canton, Kansas, third-place; not shown, Carlyn Olson of Minden, Nevada, first-place on July 8.

                Juniors showcase Hereford story in photo contest

                National Junior Hereford Association members from across the U.S. showcased their artistic talents in the photography and poster contests, capturing their passion for the Hereford breed through visual storytelling. The award winners were recognized during the Buckle and Awards Ceremony at th…

                From left, Dennis Hamm, Matt Johnson, and Sharon Johnson showcase their block printing projects at 2025’s Enduring Skills Weekend. Up until 1840, wallpaper was handmade using the labor-intensive method of block printing.

                Hands-on Enduring Skills weekend planned

                Enduring Skills Weekend at the Historic Indian Agency House has become a summer highlight event for many families. Adults and children ages 5 and older can try their hand at a variety of historical skills and heritage arts at more than 20 stations. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…

                Pilot injured in plane crash at Baraboo-Dells Airport

                Pilot injured in plane crash at Baraboo-Dells Airport

                The South Dakota native was extricated from the plane just north of the airport on Thursday.

                DNR details how climbing guide died at Devil’s Lake State Park

                DNR details how climbing guide died at Devil’s Lake State Park

                Audrie Pelosi, 30, was setting up anchors for a climb with two others in the area known as “Hawk’s Nest”.

                Columbia County bans board members from signing NDAs, including for data centers

                Columbia County bans board members from signing NDAs, including for data centers

                Some counties and municipalities have signed non-disclosure agreements with companies seeking to build data centers, sparking public outcry when the deals were then announced late in the approval process.

                Columbia County Senior Menus: July 20-24

                Columbia County

                Baraboo is adding a 56-unit lower-income housing development

                Baraboo is adding a 56-unit lower-income housing development

                The Fordham Place complex will add 56 two- and three-bedroom income-based units to Baraboo’s east side.

                Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

                Amy Laundrie: Happy for the hanky I hoped I wouldn’t need

                Right before my granddaughter Maria's wedding, her sister Vanessa handed me a beautifully embroidered handkerchief and said the bride wanted me to have it. As she hurried off to deliver others, I smiled at the thoughtfulness of the gift. It wasn't simply a hanky. It was Maria's way of acknow…

                Church Services 7/18/26

                To add new churches or change information, email bnr-news@wiscnews.com, pdr-news@wiscnews.com, wde-news@wiscnews.com or  to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

                Heavy gear, hot days: How area police stay cool on the job

                Heavy gear, hot days: How area police stay cool on the job

                With button-up uniforms and 20-pound duty belts, dressing in lighter clothing isn’t an option.

                Knowles-Nelson funding lapse could stall or end Driftless Area initiatives

                Knowles-Nelson funding lapse could stall or end Driftless Area initiatives

                The state program, for which funding expired on June 30, has supported state parks and helped with many municipal park projects and other initiatives since 1989.

                Southcentral Wisconsin districts embrace new classroom phone restrictions

                Southcentral Wisconsin districts embrace new classroom phone restrictions

                Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells and Portage school districts now have student phone restriction policies in line with state law.

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