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Portage tech student welding project eases brush fire management in Endeavor

Portage tech student welding project eases brush fire management in Endeavor

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Nick Murphy, a DeForest resident and construction business owner, led an effort to weld a customized hose spool that the Endeavor-Moundville Fire Department requested from MATC’s Portage campus.

Baraboo may switch parking software, but there are data concerns

Baraboo may switch parking software, but there are data concerns

  • JOHN GITTINGS

The new software would cost less than the former and pass some costs onto violators.

Man, 18, shot near Wisconsin Dells early Tuesday

Man, 18, shot near Wisconsin Dells early Tuesday

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Adams County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a man being shot at a party around 12:15 a.m.

Low-income housing and service organization celebrates 60 years

Low-income housing and service organization celebrates 60 years

  • JOHN GITTINGS

From housing assistance to helping first-time homeowners, the Central Wisconsin Community Action Council has been a go-to for lower income people in five counties since 1966.

Automotion brings hundreds of citations, but reckless driving is down

Automotion brings hundreds of citations, but reckless driving is down

  • JOHN GITTINGS

More than 1,000 owners of cars and trucks at least 30 years old lined the Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park for the 40th annual Automotion Classic Car Show.

Amy Laundrie: Silver maple tree keeps sentry over yard and family

Amy Laundrie: Silver maple tree keeps sentry over yard and family

    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…

    Mile Bluff Medical Center’s emergency services director, Heidi Finucan, has been selected as the organization’s 2026 Rural Health Ambassador, according to a May 20 release.

    Finucan named Mile Bluff’s 2026 Rural Health Ambassador

      The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative recognizes outstanding employees annually from its member hospitals who go above and beyond to support their organizations and advance rural healthcare.

      Mile Bluff Medical Center’s emergency services director, Heidi Finucan, has been selected as the organization’s 2026 Rural Health Ambassador, according to a May 20 release.

      Finucan named Mile Bluff’s 2026 Rural Health Ambassador

        The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative recognizes outstanding employees annually from its member hospitals who go above and beyond to support their organizations and advance rural healthcare.

        Author, poet to discuss his book at library

          Kilbourn Public Library, 620 Elm St., Wisconsin Dells, will host local author Sherman Funmaker as he shares his poetry and stories in his book, “Bear Tracks: Memories of a Ho-Chunk Elder,” at 5 p.m. May 28.

          5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: May 20 edition

          5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: May 20 edition

            Electric offensive performances featuring a mix of power and contact headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for you favorite effort.

            GARDENER COLUMN: Poppy: the remembrance flower

            GARDENER COLUMN: Poppy: the remembrance flower

              “…And now the Torch and Poppy Red

              Museum at the Portage unveils new exhibits as it celebrates 30 years

              Museum at the Portage unveils new exhibits as it celebrates 30 years

                Military and America 250 exhibits are new at the former library site and home of Portage novelist Zona Gale.

                Wilderness waterpark in the Dells is getting a big revamp

                Wilderness waterpark in the Dells is getting a big revamp

                  A new slide, updated kiddie pool and improvements to two restaurants are among the changes.

                  5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 19 edition

                  5 WiscNews area high school baseball stars of the week: May 19 edition

                    Area baseball teams inched closer to conference titles this past week. Cast a vote for your favorite standout performer.

                    Alexis Nelson’s husband, accused of killing her, gets $1 million cash bond

                    Alexis Nelson’s husband, accused of killing her, gets $1 million cash bond

                    Alexis Nelson last had contact with her family in May 2025, and her husband has been charged with first-degree homicide.

                    Circus World offers veterans, their families free admission

                    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.

                    Sun Prairie man dies in Columbia County motorcycle crash

                    Sun Prairie man dies in Columbia County motorcycle crash

                    The 71-year-old died from injuries at the scene.

                    CentralStar scholarship offers 7 $1K scholarships

                    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.

                    Downy

                    PETS OF WEEK: Catire and Downy

                    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…

                    5 questions with Waupun senior baseball player Emmett Hull

                    5 questions with Waupun senior baseball player Emmett Hull

                    The Waupun senior discussed how he got his start in baseball, who his role model is and more. Get to know Emmett Hull.

                    Photos: Portage softball battles Madison Edgewood in "Rhorb's Day" doubleheader

                    Photos: Portage softball battles Madison Edgewood in "Rhorb's Day" doubleheader

                    Photos of the Warriors taking on the Crusaders in a Badger Small Conference game on Friday, May 15 at Kiwanis Field in Portage.

                    Photos: Portage baseball hosts Mount Horeb as part of "Rhorb's Day" doubleheader

                    Photos: Portage baseball hosts Mount Horeb as part of "Rhorb's Day" doubleheader

                    Photos of the Warriors hosting the Vikings in a Badger Small Conference game on Friday, May 15 at Bidwell Field in Portage.

                    Prairie du Sac man, 80, accused of killing wife thought she was tracking him, complaint says

                    Prairie du Sac man, 80, accused of killing wife thought she was tracking him, complaint says

                    The Prairie du Sac man, 80, said the victim was “the creature posing as his wife” for more than 50 years, according to the criminal complaint.

                    Dells strawberry farm hit hard by frost, one other spared

                    Dells strawberry farm hit hard by frost, one other spared

                    A spring that started with early warmth followed by several days of frost advisories has been tough on southern Wisconsin farmers.

                    Agrace to host golf outing

                    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. The ceremony honored 19 area graduates.

                    Madison College honors nursing graduates

                    Madison College Reedsburg recognized its spring 2026 associate degree nursing – registered nurse - graduates at a May 14 pinning ceremony.

                    Camp Wawbeek camper and Eau Claire resident Mari McHenry, her father Chris and event emcee Joe Thomas of Hall of Fame Farms and his wife Annie at the Easterseals campaign fundraiser held March 12.

                    Easterseals campaign raises $270K

                    Easterseals Wisconsin hosted its annual campaign fundraiser, “Wonderfully Human,” on March 12 at Garver Feed Mill. This year marks 100 years of serving people with disabilities and their families throughout Wisconsin. The agency welcomed 200 guests to celebrate the centennial milestone while…

                    5 WiscNews area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 15 edition

                    5 WiscNews area high school boys sports stars of the week: May 15 edition

                    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.

                    5 questions with Waupun senior baseball player Logan Prall

                    5 questions with Waupun senior baseball player Logan Prall

                    Waupun senior Logan Prall discusses baseball, his favorite sport and his role model in this five-question video interview.

                    Sauk County ATV and UTV riders gain ground on establishing universal road rules

                    Sauk County ATV and UTV riders gain ground on establishing universal road rules

                    A nearly decade-long effort to give ATV and UTV riders more freedom and stability throughout Sauk County has born a lot of fruit.

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