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Sen. Sarah Keyeski, center, recognized with a Wisconsin Counties Association Outstanding Legislator Award on June 30, by WCA Government Affairs Associates Collin Driscoll, right, and Chelsea Shanks.

Sen. Sarah Keyeski receives ‘Outstanding Legislator Award’

    State Sen. Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) was honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for her work on behalf of county government during the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, according to a June 30 release.

    Verona/Mount Horeb playmaker is State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse Player of the Year

    Verona/Mount Horeb playmaker is State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse Player of the Year

    • Olivia Janik

    The senior midfielder led Verona/Mount Horeb to a remarkable turnaround this spring. Now she's the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse Player of the Year.

    See who was named to the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse All-Supernova team

    See who was named to the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse All-Supernova team

    • Olivia Janik

    Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews girls lacrosse All-Supernova team, which is filled with several area standouts who in the spring.

    Star

    PETS OF WEEK: Tony and Star

      Tony is a 2-year-old Basenji mix with plenty of energy and an even bigger personality packed into his 30-pound, 16-inch frame. He loves being around people and has even visited local nursing homes, where he enjoys soaking up attention. When he's not out and about, Tony is happy to curl up fo…

      Necedah man, 72, drowns trying to save injured eagle

      Necedah man, 72, drowns trying to save injured eagle

      • John Gittings | WiscNews

      The man told family he would rescue the bird but was found dead with animal rescue equipment in Petenwell Lake.

      Waupun ace named State Journal/WiscNews softball Player of the Year

      Waupun ace named State Journal/WiscNews softball Player of the Year

      • Mark McMullen

      The number of stickers on the back of the Sioux Falls softball commit's helmet showed just how impactful she was for Waupun in a memorable senior season.

      Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews softball All-Supernova team

      Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews softball All-Supernova team

      • Mark McMullen

      A bevy of talented area softball players dominated throughout the spring season, racking up accolades and strong campaigns. Meet this year's All-Supernova team.

      Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews softball All-Supernova team

      Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews softball All-Supernova team

        A bevy of talented area softball players dominated throughout the spring season, racking up accolades and strong campaigns. Meet this year's All-Supernova team.

        Former player tagged to lead Wisconsin Dells boys soccer program

        Former player tagged to lead Wisconsin Dells boys soccer program

          This former Wisconsin Dells boys soccer forward is ready to introduce a new style of play during his first year as head coach this fall.  

          Necedah man, 72, drowns trying to save injured eagle

          Necedah man, 72, drowns trying to save injured eagle

            The man told family he would rescue the bird but was found dead with animal rescue equipment in Petenwell Lake.

            Seeley Lake dam removal starts, part of broad restoration effort

            Seeley Lake dam removal starts, part of broad restoration effort

              The 70-year-old dam is being removed, which the property owners say will bring back native wildlife while retaining species already in the area.

              Baraboo School District OKs initial $51 million budget

              Baraboo School District OKs initial $51 million budget

                The district could use nearly $2 million from its rainy day fund to plug budget gaps.

                Church Services 6/27/26

                  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.

                  He gave up football. Now he's the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball Player of the Year

                  He gave up football. Now he's the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball Player of the Year

                    The Monona Grove star made a decision to step away from football after his sophomore year. That choice helped him launch one of the best careers in program history.

                    Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball All-Supernova team

                    Meet the 2026 State Journal/WiscNews baseball All-Supernova team

                    Several conference player of the year recipients and All-State selections called dugouts in the State Journal/WiscNews area home this spring. Here's this year's All-Supernova honorees.  

                    How I’m working for Wisconsin’s farmers and dairy industry | Sen. Sarah Keyeski

                    How I’m working for Wisconsin’s farmers and dairy industry | Sen. Sarah Keyeski

                    Wisconsin truly is America’s Dairyland, and we are proud of it. Our state is home to 5,000 dairy farms -- the most in the country. Wisconsin’s dairy industry alone contributes $53 billion to our economy annually, making this industry so crucial for the success of our state. While dairy is an…

                    Columbia County Sheriff touts budgeting and community relations for third term

                    Columbia County Sheriff touts budgeting and community relations for third term

                    Roger Brandner has spent eight years as county sheriff and 35 years with the department.

                    North Dakota couple slides into marriage in Wisconsin Dells

                    North Dakota couple slides into marriage in Wisconsin Dells

                    The newlyweds went down a 60-foot slide numerous times over an hour period on Tuesday morning and afternoon.

                    Amy Laundrie: What oatmeal molasses cookies taught me about marriage

                    Amy Laundrie: What oatmeal molasses cookies taught me about marriage

                    As I measure out the oatmeal for a batch of "Soft Oatmeal Molasses Cookies," I find myself thinking about marriage.

                    Weiss

                    Weiss-Magnum inducted into Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame

                    Wisconsin Dells native and class of 1981 graduate, Dave Weiss-Magnum, was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame on June 18 in Lake Geneva at the association’s 75th anniversary convention. A video and acceptance speech is archived at www.wisconsinbroadcastingmuseum.org/hall-of…

                    2026 area fireworks schedule

                    Baraboo: July 4, Barabooms at dusk at Festival Foods

                    Two animal abuse suspects arrested in Columbia County

                    Two animal abuse suspects arrested in Columbia County

                    Authorities arrested the man and woman after separate reports of dead dogs.

                    Circus heroes and Peshtigo Fire survivor being relived in Baraboo Sunday

                    Circus heroes and Peshtigo Fire survivor being relived in Baraboo Sunday

                    Actors and guides are leading tours of two cemeteries on Baraboo’s north side.

                    Echinacea Quilt by Lorraine Stenoish; quilted by Wendy Fuller.

                    Youth and adults can enter quilts in show

                    In its 22nd year, the annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show welcomes quilters from across Wisconsin and the United States to celebrate quilting, Sept. 10-12, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

                    Pop and Fizz owners are opening kid-centric cafe and events space

                    Pop and Fizz owners are opening kid-centric cafe and events space

                    A Westfield couple who own a “dirty soda” trailer is expanding its operations.

                    6 candidates vie to be Sauk County’s next sheriff

                    6 candidates vie to be Sauk County’s next sheriff

                    Five of the six met in a candidate forum last week, and a similar forum is planned for Tuesday evening in Spring Green.

                    This week in Dells History

                    This week in Dells History

                    100 years ago – June 24, 1926

                    Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair set for June 27-28

                    The Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday on Jefferson Street in Spring Green.

                    Winnie

                    PETS OF WEEK: Winnie and Cupcake

                    Winnie is an 11-month-old pup with a big personality packed into an 11-pound body. Playtime is her favorite time, and she’s always ready to chase a toy, fetch a ball, or join in on whatever fun is happening. She loves attention and isn’t shy about asking for it, happily climbing into laps fo…

                    Escaped Huber inmate wanted in Columbia County

                    Escaped Huber inmate wanted in Columbia County

                    The man did not return to the Columbia County Huber Center after work Tuesday.

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