Title-winning track performances and impressive rounds on the golf course highlighted last week's top efforts. Vote for which athlete most stood out to you.
Forty-nine years ago, my husband, Frank, of only a few months, and my father dug up a silver maple sapling from the yard of the home where I had spent my teen years. Back in the 1970s, people often planted silver maples for quick shade because the trees can grow three to seven feet a year. W…
- Reedsburg Public Library
Reedsburg Public Library boasts a full schedule with the start of summer reading challenges for all ages, an author talk, and a cookbook club picnic at City Park.
- Mark McMullen
Electric offensive performances featuring a mix of power and contact headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for you favorite effort.
- SAUK COUNTY GARDENER Jeannie Manis Sauk County Master Gardeners Association
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- Nile McNair
Area baseball teams inched closer to conference titles this past week. Cast a vote for your favorite standout performer.
Area baseball teams inched closer to conference titles this past week. Cast a vote for your favorite standout performer.
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 to celebrate Military Service Day.
CentralStar Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering up to seven $1,000 scholarships to support students pursuing agriculture-related education. Applications must be submitted by June 1 and are available at https://mycentralstar.com/scholarship.
Catire is a 7-month-old red heeler mix. “Catire,” pronounced Kah-Tee-Ray, is a Spanish word meaning blonde or fair, fitting his beautiful coat perfectly and then there are those unforgettable eyes - one bright blue and one warm brown. Catire is a gentle, submissive pup who still finds the wo…
The Waupun senior discussed how he got his start in baseball, who his role model is and more. Get to know Emmett Hull.
Photos of the Warriors taking on the Crusaders in a Badger Small Conference game on Friday, May 15 at Kiwanis Field in Portage.
Photos of the Warriors hosting the Vikings in a Badger Small Conference game on Friday, May 15 at Bidwell Field in Portage.
Agrace, a local, nonprofit health care organization, will host the 11th annual “A Round with Agrace” fundraiser Thursday, July 9 at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells. The day includes 18 holes of golf, a putting contest, on-course games, a silent auction and post-golf happy hour. Do…
Madison College Reedsburg recognized its spring 2026 associate degree nursing – registered nurse - graduates at a May 14 pinning ceremony.
Personal bests on the track and golf course, as well as a tennis hot streak, highlighted last week's top efforts. Vote for which athlete most stood out to you.
The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department will hold a free agricultural plastics recycling drop-off event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Sauk County Highway Shop, 620 Linn St., West Baraboo. Follow the fence and enter through the gates for the ag plastic collection site.
Dear Savvy Senior,
Waupun senior Logan Prall discusses baseball, his favorite sport and his role model in this five-question video interview.
Like the quilts displayed in her home, Jean Brew’s life is a tapestry of stories, carefully stitched, lovingly preserved and meant to be passed down.
As a reminder, the library will be closed May 23-25 for the Memorial Day holiday. This also marks the beginning of our summer hours which means the library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
“Horticulturally, the month of May is opening night, homecoming, and graduation day all rolled into one.” - Tam Mossman
Some big batting performances and one pitcher reaches a milestone highlight this week's supernova voting. Vote for your favorite performance as the winner.
Perrito is a 2-year-old rat terrier mix who came to the shelter as a stray. He was pretty nervous when he first arrived, but with patience, kind words, and a little time, he’s really come out of his shell. These days, he’s a fun mix of playful energy and affectionate cuddles. At 15 pounds, P…
Area catchers showcased their offensive importance during recent high school baseball outings. Vote for your favorite standout performer to earn this week's supernova title.
The 2004 Portage grad and former University of North Dakota men's basketball standout is excited to help the Warriors program return to its winning ways.
More than $12,000 was raised for nursing student scholarships at Madison College Reedsburg’s Celebrate a Nurse 5K on May 1, helping reduce financial barriers for students entering a high-demand health care field.
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These five WiscNews area baseball players have proven defense can be just as exciting as offense this season. Here are the defenders opponents have learned not to test.

