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- Columbus, WI (53925)
  
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  Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming cloudy with periods of rain later in the day. High 66F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch..
  
  Tonight
  
  Showers in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 43F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
  
  Updated: April 25, 2019 @ 12:47 am
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IN DEPTH: English learner achievement gap in area schools follows statewide trend

Education

IN DEPTH: English learner achievement gap in area schools follows statewide trend

SUSAN ENDRES sendres@wiscnews.com

Another group of students in Wisconsin is falling behind its peers academically, according to a nonpartisan research firm, and local school districts are not immune to the effect.

Fire near Columbus destroys garage

Regional news

Fire near Columbus destroys garage

2 Portage students qualify for gymnastics championships in Minneapolis

Education

2 Portage students qualify for gymnastics championships in Minneapolis

Cochlear implant provides new life for Fall River resident

Regional news

Cochlear implant provides new life for Fall River resident

FOOTBALL: Beaver Dam coach reacts to WIAA's approval of football-only conference realignment

Football

FOOTBALL: Beaver Dam coach reacts to WIAA's approval of football-only conference realignment

The Latest

BOYS GOLF: Lietha, Zahn, Ott pace Columbus to 1st at North Fondy/St. Mary's Springs Invite

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GALLERY: Columbus Easter Egg Hunt at Fireman's Park

GALLERY: Columbus Easter Egg Hunt at Fireman's Park

Apr 23, 2019

MEMORY LANE, 1979: Harley and Shirley Hoene celebrate 19 years of managing Columbus Country Club

MEMORY LANE, 1979: Harley and Shirley Hoene celebrate 19 years of managing Columbus Country Club

Apr 19, 2019

TRACK & FIELD: Waupun, Columbus and Mayville big winners at Dodge County Invite

TRACK & FIELD: Waupun, Columbus and Mayville big winners at Dodge County Invite

Apr 18, 2019

Columbus-Fall River bowlers earn trip to state in Green Bay

Columbus-Fall River bowlers earn trip to state in Green Bay

Apr 18, 2019

SOFTBALL: Poynette cashes in on chances, Columbus doesn't leading to 9-1 win for Pumas

SOFTBALL: Poynette cashes in on chances, Columbus doesn't leading to 9-1 win for Pumas

Apr 16, 2019

BOYS GOLF: Cambridge edges Columbus by one point to win conference meet

BOYS GOLF: Cambridge edges Columbus by one point to win conference meet

Apr 15, 2019

Columbus Recreation boys basketball team finishes second at state tournament

Columbus Recreation boys basketball team finishes second at state tournament

Apr 15, 2019

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State & Regional News

Mauston man leads deputy on high speed chase near Summit

Regional news

Mauston man leads deputy on high speed chase near Summit

Former state Rep. Ed Brooks dies

State-and-regional

Former state Rep. Ed Brooks dies

Report: Wisconsin had 4th biggest drop in per-student spending for higher education

State-and-regional

Report: Wisconsin had 4th biggest drop in per-student spending for higher education

Accused Dodge County Huber walkaway enters not guilty plea to charges

Crime and courts

Accused Dodge County Huber walkaway enters not guilty plea to charges

Sports

TRACK & FIELD: Waupun, Columbus and Mayville big winners at Dodge County Invite

Track

TRACK & FIELD: Waupun, Columbus and Mayville big winners at Dodge County Invite

Columbus-Fall River bowlers earn trip to state in Green Bay

Recreation

Columbus-Fall River bowlers earn trip to state in Green Bay

SOFTBALL: Poynette cashes in on chances, Columbus doesn't leading to 9-1 win for Pumas

Softball

SOFTBALL: Poynette cashes in on chances, Columbus doesn't leading to 9-1 win for Pumas

BOYS GOLF: Cambridge edges Columbus by one point to win conference meet

Golf

BOYS GOLF: Cambridge edges Columbus by one point to win conference meet

In Depth

IN DEPTH: English learner achievement gap in area schools follows statewide trend

Education

IN DEPTH: English learner achievement gap in area schools follows statewide trend

IN DEPTH: Smaller police agencies in region add body cameras slowly

Crime and courts

IN DEPTH: Smaller police agencies in region add body cameras slowly

IN DEPTH: Successful startups utilize resources, capital and some luck

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Successful startups utilize resources, capital and some luck

IN DEPTH: Renewable energy growing in Wisconsin

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Renewable energy growing in Wisconsin

Entertainment

So what's next on 'Game of Thrones'? Here are some theories

Television

So what's next on 'Game of Thrones'? Here are some theories

'Jeopardy!' contestant hits jackpot with winning ways, tops $1 million

Television

'Jeopardy!' contestant hits jackpot with winning ways, tops $1 million

Photos: See Taylor Swift, Dwayne Johnson and more on the Time 100 gala red carpet

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Photos: See Taylor Swift, Dwayne Johnson and more on the Time 100 gala red carpet

10 new iOS games we're in love with

Entertainment and Lifestyles

10 new iOS games we're in love with

Review: 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' (PS4) demands a soul of steel

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Review: 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' (PS4) demands a soul of steel

Photos: Stars arrive on the red carpet at the 'Avengers: End Game' premiere

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Photos: Stars arrive on the red carpet at the 'Avengers: End Game' premiere

5 fave moments from 'Game of Thrones': a big 'knight' for Brienne and more

Television

5 fave moments from 'Game of Thrones': a big 'knight' for Brienne and more

Opinion

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

Opinion

10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow

A Columbus Pastor's Perspective: Blessed are the peacemakers

Opinion

A Columbus Pastor's Perspective: Blessed are the peacemakers

Mailbag

Lake Mason Lions offer thanks

Mailbag

Library boards replaced town resident

Mailbag

Library thanks partners

Hands on Wisconsin: Democrats can't decide on impeachment

Opinion

Hands on Wisconsin: Democrats can't decide on impeachment

Mailbag

HCE thanks community for support

Mailbag

Debate about climate change has been settled

Should Columbia County borrow up to $3.4 million for an array of highway department improvements?

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Obituaries

Alfred Geiger Jr., 89, Columbus

Obituaries

Alfred Geiger Jr., 89, Columbus

Lois Hendrickson, 91, formerly of Cambria

Obituaries

Lois Hendrickson, 91, formerly of Cambria

Russell Kazmarek, 79

Obituaries

Russell Kazmarek, 79

Clyde Purvis, 70, Columbus

Obituaries

Clyde Purvis, 70, Columbus

Life & People

The benefits of clover

Home and Garden

The benefits of clover

20 cities that love (and hate) to drive SUVs

Autos

20 cities that love (and hate) to drive SUVs

BLUE ZONES: Lean on me

Celebrations, announcements, events

BLUE ZONES: Lean on me

Dr. Zorba Paster: Perception may play role in long life

Celebrations, announcements, events

Dr. Zorba Paster: Perception may play role in long life

Photos

GALLERY: Columbus hosted the third Capitol Conference mini meet on Monday

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Adam Zahn

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Galleries

GALLERY: Columbus hosted the third Capitol Conference mini meet on Monday

GALLERY: Fall River falls to Black Hawk in Division 5 state semifinals

Galleries

GALLERY: Fall River falls to Black Hawk in Division 5 state semifinals

GALLERY: Columbus hosted Marshall in a non-conference boys hoops game on Thursday

Galleries

GALLERY: Columbus hosted Marshall in a non-conference boys hoops game on Thursday

Community

Columbus' Abbygail Hayes awarded agricultural scholarship

Education

Columbus' Abbygail Hayes awarded agricultural scholarship

Columbus High School students' work honored at Capitol Conference Art Show in Madison

Education

Columbus High School students' work honored at Capitol Conference Art Show in Madison

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction honors Fall River Elementary School

Education

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction honors Fall River Elementary School

Recycle old light bulbs with Columbus Water & Light

Community

Recycle old light bulbs with Columbus Water & Light

Nation & World

Veteran held on attempted murder counts after car hits crowd

Veteran held on attempted murder counts after car hits crowd

Florida officer to be sentenced for killing black motorist

Florida officer to be sentenced for killing black motorist

Court to hear Washington challenge to Trump abortion rule

Court to hear Washington challenge to Trump abortion rule

Possible $5B Facebook fine echoes European tech penalties

Possible $5B Facebook fine echoes European tech penalties

Trending topics

Dutch tulip growers beg selfie-taking millennials to stop trampling flowers

Dutch tulip growers beg selfie-taking millennials to stop trampling flowers

A missing Illinois boy has been found dead, and his parents are accused of murder

A missing Illinois boy has been found dead, and his parents are accused of murder

The 25 most expensive public universities for out-of-state residents

The 25 most expensive public universities for out-of-state residents

Man convicted in dragging death of James Byrd Jr. to be executed. A look back at the crime and Byrd's legacy

Man convicted in dragging death of James Byrd Jr. to be executed. A look back at the crime and Byrd's legacy

Aspirin doesn't prevent heart attacks

Health-med-fit

Aspirin doesn't prevent heart attacks

Should you use your tax refund to pay down your student loans?

Celebrations, announcements, events

Should you use your tax refund to pay down your student loans?

These are the best days to fill up your gas tank to pay less

Autos

These are the best days to fill up your gas tank to pay less

So what's next on 'Game of Thrones'? Here are some theories

Television

So what's next on 'Game of Thrones'? Here are some theories