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Sauk County conservationist changed 6,000 acres. Now he’s calling it a career.

Sauk County conservationist changed 6,000 acres. Now he’s calling it a career.

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Serge Koenig has worked with area farmers over the last decade to expand rotational grazing on farms along the Baraboo River watershed and throughout the county.

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

  • Sean Davis

The Thunderbirds thrower recorded a best-ever finish in her third straight appearance at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

  • John Gittings

The Building Trades program will build five more houses on the city’s north side block.

Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

  • John Gittings

Audrie Pelosi, 30, died on Saturday morning in the Hawk’s Nest area of Devil’s Lake State Park.

5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

  • Sean Davis

The WiscNews area's top boys athletes will battle for gold against the state's best at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

  • Sean Davis

The WiscNews area's best girls athletes will battle for gold against the state's elite competition at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

Pretty Pretty

PETS OF WEEK: Bronze and Pretty Pretty

    Bronze is a 7-month-old Australian kelpie mix who combines good looks, brains, and plenty of energy. With his striking brindle coat, alert ears, and golden eyes, he tends to catch attention wherever he goes. Like many young working-breed dogs, Bronze is always ready for action and would thri…

    5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

    5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

      The WiscNews area's best girls athletes will battle for gold against the state's elite competition at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

      Pretty Pretty

      PETS OF WEEK: Bronze and Pretty Pretty

        Bronze is a 7-month-old Australian kelpie mix who combines good looks, brains, and plenty of energy. With his striking brindle coat, alert ears, and golden eyes, he tends to catch attention wherever he goes. Like many young working-breed dogs, Bronze is always ready for action and would thri…

        Pretty Pretty

        PETS OF WEEK: Bronze and Pretty Pretty

          Bronze is a 7-month-old Australian kelpie mix who combines good looks, brains, and plenty of energy. With his striking brindle coat, alert ears, and golden eyes, he tends to catch attention wherever he goes. Like many young working-breed dogs, Bronze is always ready for action and would thri…

          Alumni, teachers celebrate Lake Delton Elementary before its final bell

          Alumni, teachers celebrate Lake Delton Elementary before its final bell

            Former students and teachers from as far back as the 1970s reminisced at the soon-to-close school Wednesday evening.

            5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

            5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

              The Thunderbirds junior found his passion for the sport while watching one of the top Olympic athletes in Jamaican history. Get to know Baraboo's Keneil Fairweather.

              See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

              See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                Check out this year’s boys qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                  Check out this year’s girls qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                  Church Services 6/6/26

                  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.

                  Baraboo High School graduates Class of 2026

                  Baraboo High School graduates Class of 2026

                  One of the class speakers talked about the challenge of being separated from her mother and overcoming that to become a student athlete and summa cum laude graduate.

                  This week in Dells History

                  This week in Dells History

                  100 years ago – June 3, 1926

                  GARDENER COLUMN: ‘Lemonading’ for gardening

                  GARDENER COLUMN: ‘Lemonading’ for gardening

                  “We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents." — Bob Ross

                  Portage’s 2026 high school class graduates 158 students

                  Portage’s 2026 high school class graduates 158 students

                  The class speaker mixed humor and storytelling in his speech about gas prices and rough childhood times.

                  Baraboo’s upgraded dog park, with obstacle course, is drawing regional crowds

                  Baraboo’s upgraded dog park, with obstacle course, is drawing regional crowds

                  The park has added a doggy obstacle course and three more first aid stations, and a hose is slated for this summer.

                  Ho-Chunk’s 5-day dugout canoe trip on Wisconsin River starts Monday

                  Ho-Chunk’s 5-day dugout canoe trip on Wisconsin River starts Monday

                  The five-day journey starts in Portage and ends in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, along the Mississippi River.

                  Baraboo is switching to Passport for automated parking enforcement

                  Baraboo is switching to Passport for automated parking enforcement

                  The city’s Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a contract with Passport Parking to handle citations, vehicle identification in timed parking zones and citation appeals

                  Memories fill the halls as Lewiston Elementary prepares to close

                  Memories fill the halls as Lewiston Elementary prepares to close

                  A teacher’s pet goat, end-of-year circus and easy school navigation highlighted memories of the closing school.

                  Kalahari’s new cabins aim to be a treetop retreat in the Dells

                  Kalahari’s new cabins aim to be a treetop retreat in the Dells

                  The cabins are a joint effort between two unrelated Nelson families.

                  After near-misses near schools, Baraboo students get an extra lesson in crossing safely

                  After near-misses near schools, Baraboo students get an extra lesson in crossing safely

                  Law enforcement took over as crossing guards to help remind kids how to be safe.

                  Wisconsin Dells High graduates 140 in Class of 2026

                  Wisconsin Dells High graduates 140 in Class of 2026

                  Of those students, 71 received scholarships that totaled more than $710,000 from community members and organizations.

                  Amy Laundrie: Saying goodbye to Lake Delton Elementary isn't easy

                  Amy Laundrie: Saying goodbye to Lake Delton Elementary isn't easy

                  I walked toward the doors of Lake Delton Elementary for what was likely the last time. The school where I had taught for 33 years would soon close, but the memories still rushed in.

                  116 Mauston Class of 2026 graduates cross the stage

                  116 Mauston Class of 2026 graduates cross the stage

                  Future relationships were emphasized in speeches at a ceremony that honored a would-be graduate who died in 2023.

                  5 questions with Portage softball's Eliana Considine

                  5 questions with Portage softball's Eliana Considine

                  A desire to improve has driven the Warriors senior third baseman's love for softball. Get to know Portage's Eliana Considine.

                  Church Services 5/30/26

                  To add new churches or change information, email bnr-news@wiscnews.com, pdr-news@wiscnews.com, wde-news@wiscnews.com 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.

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