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Columbus council approves crosswalk safety measure

Regional news

Columbus council approves crosswalk safety measure

KEVIN DAMASK kdamask@wiscnews.com

Columbus continues to look at ways to increase safety at downtown crosswalks.

Special Olympics of Wisconsin has Columbus students plunging for a purpose

Regional news

Special Olympics of Wisconsin has Columbus students plunging for a purpose

Winter weather advisory posted for southern Wisconsin’s next storm. See what will fall and when

Weather

Winter weather advisory posted for southern Wisconsin’s next storm. See what will fall and when

Prosecutors say man accused of killing girlfriend left vicious messages for her as she suffocated in Wyocena home

Crime and courts

Prosecutors say man accused of killing girlfriend left vicious messages for her as she suffocated in Wyocena home

Railroad boosters seek additional Amtrak passenger service through region

Regional news

Railroad boosters seek additional Amtrak passenger service through region

The Latest

Hot topics from the Columbus fire house: Tips to stay safe during a home fire

Hot topics from the Columbus fire house: Tips to stay safe during a home fire

Feb 19, 2019

Maurer's Market/Ace Hardware rounds-up for Columbus School District's Project Unify

Maurer's Market/Ace Hardware rounds-up for Columbus School District's Project Unify

Feb 19, 2019

Columbus FFA teams prepare for regional contests

Columbus FFA teams prepare for regional contests

Feb 18, 2019

GIRLS HOOPS: Markesan rests starters, allowing Fall River to prevail 45-27

GIRLS HOOPS: Markesan rests starters, allowing Fall River to prevail 45-27

Feb 17, 2019

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce pushing new ideas, events

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce pushing new ideas, events

Feb 16, 2019

Columbus School District has strong financial audit

Columbus School District has strong financial audit

Feb 15, 2019

Columbus Police Department hosting important child safety program

Columbus Police Department hosting important child safety program

Feb 15, 2019

SNOW DAYS: Columbus students will have to make up time

SNOW DAYS: Columbus students will have to make up time

Feb 15, 2019

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State & Regional News

UW-Stevens Point no longer planning layoffs of tenured faculty; program cuts still on table

State-and-regional

UW-Stevens Point no longer planning layoffs of tenured faculty; program cuts still on table

Tony Evers to seek $28 million for women's health, infant mortality, Planned Parenthood

State-and-regional

Tony Evers to seek $28 million for women's health, infant mortality, Planned Parenthood

LAUNDRIE COLUMN: The creepy marsupial

Regional news

LAUNDRIE COLUMN: The creepy marsupial

Cardinal-Hickory Creek meetings rescheduled, comment deadline extended after government shutdown

State-and-regional

Cardinal-Hickory Creek meetings rescheduled, comment deadline extended after government shutdown

Sports

GIRLS HOOPS: Markesan rests starters, allowing Fall River to prevail 45-27

Girls basketball

GIRLS HOOPS: Markesan rests starters, allowing Fall River to prevail 45-27

PREP WRESTLING ROUND-UP: Eight regional champs top long list of area sectional qualifiers

Wrestling

PREP WRESTLING ROUND-UP: Eight regional champs top long list of area sectional qualifiers

Columbus-Fall River bowlers face Watertown with mixed results

Recreation

Columbus-Fall River bowlers face Watertown with mixed results

BOYS HOOPS: Fall River's Arnie Oelke in his 33rd season as coach of Pirates

Boys basketball

BOYS HOOPS: Fall River's Arnie Oelke in his 33rd season as coach of Pirates

In Depth

IN DEPTH: Wisconsin considers marijuana law changes

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Wisconsin considers marijuana law changes

IN DEPTH: Lawmakers consider stricter OWI laws

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Lawmakers consider stricter OWI laws

IN DEPTH: Growth of private school voucher program impacts public school funds

Education

IN DEPTH: Growth of private school voucher program impacts public school funds

IN DEPTH: Wisconsinites fight for quality water

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Wisconsinites fight for quality water

Entertainment

10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

Entertainment and Lifestyles

10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

Photos: The Academy Awards through the years

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Photos: The Academy Awards through the years

Photos: Remembering the Monkees' Peter Tork, 1942-2019

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Photos: Remembering the Monkees' Peter Tork, 1942-2019

Don't have cable? Here's how you can watch the Oscars on Sunday

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Don't have cable? Here's how you can watch the Oscars on Sunday

Stars we've lost so far in 2019

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Stars we've lost so far in 2019

The bad, the good and the none: A look at memorable Oscar hosts through the years

Entertainment and Lifestyles

The bad, the good and the none: A look at memorable Oscar hosts through the years

10 new iOS games we're in love with

Entertainment and Lifestyles

10 new iOS games we're in love with

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

Landers column: Hard to tell road from train-tracks on Highway 16

Opinion

Landers column: Hard to tell road from train-tracks on Highway 16

Mailbag

Support the Green New Deal

Mailbag

Queen of hypocrisy

Mailbag

Mobile Meals helping neighbors

Mailbag

Fundraiser thanks

Hate-crime hoaxers must face the music

Opinion

Hate-crime hoaxers must face the music

Frostman column: Mother Nature’s offerings shouldn’t serve up taxes

Opinion

Frostman column: Mother Nature’s offerings shouldn’t serve up taxes

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

Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin State Capitol building

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Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin State Capitol building

The Wisconsin State Capitol building is 100 years old this year. To mark the occasion, the Wisconsin State Journal is highlighting different aspects of this remarkable edifice.

Official 2018 Devil's Lake State Park Visitor Guide

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Official 2018 Devil's Lake State Park Visitor Guide

See the official 2018 Devil's Lake State Park Visitor Guide for information about admissions, camping, events, local attractions and more.

Obituaries

Berniece Williams, 85, Columbus

Obituaries

Berniece Williams, 85, Columbus

Dale Helgerson, 82, Watertown

Obituaries

Dale Helgerson, 82, Watertown

Martha Elling, 84, Columbus

Obituaries

Martha Elling, 84, Columbus

Shirley Vick, 83, Columbus

Obituaries

Shirley Vick, 83, Columbus

Life & People

Don't let harsh winter hurt your health

Health-med-fit

Don't let harsh winter hurt your health

Are you too wired to be tired?

Health-med-fit

Are you too wired to be tired?

BLUE ZONES: Engaged people are happier and healthier

Celebrations, announcements, events

BLUE ZONES: Engaged people are happier and healthier

SAVVY SENIOR: Do I need to file a tax return this year?

Celebrations, announcements, events

SAVVY SENIOR: Do I need to file a tax return this year?

Photos

GALLERY: Markesan hosted Fall River Saturday in a Trailways West Conference game

Alex Dornfeld

Karigan Hunter

Leisemann and Kelly

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Galleries

GALLERY: Markesan hosted Fall River Saturday in a Trailways West Conference game

8 things we miss about warmer weather

State-and-regional

8 things we miss about warmer weather

GALLERY: Area teams do well at Trailways Conference tournament

Galleries

GALLERY: Area teams do well at Trailways Conference tournament

Community

Columbus residents: keep hydrants clear of snow

Community

Columbus residents: keep hydrants clear of snow

Columbus Police Department hosting child safety presentation

Community

Columbus Police Department hosting child safety presentation

Catching Up With Charlie Cardinal: Columbus High School students prepare for future careers

Education

Catching Up With Charlie Cardinal: Columbus High School students prepare for future careers

Fall River student wins school's National Geographic GeoBee

Education

Fall River student wins school's National Geographic GeoBee

Nation & World

Padres announce Machado's $300 million, 10-year deal

Padres announce Machado's $300 million, 10-year deal

Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player Peter Tork dead at 77

Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player Peter Tork dead at 77

Tennessee gov. says he regrets wearing Confederate uniform

Tennessee gov. says he regrets wearing Confederate uniform

Trump ally Stone gets gag order after 'crosshairs' post

Trump ally Stone gets gag order after 'crosshairs' post

Trending topics

Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Syracuse coach Boeheim strikes, kills pedestrian on highway

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

For nearly 2 decades, Grand Canyon tourists were exposed to radiation beyond the federal limit, safety manager says

For nearly 2 decades, Grand Canyon tourists were exposed to radiation beyond the federal limit, safety manager says

Galapagos tortoise thought extinct found after 100 years

Galapagos tortoise thought extinct found after 100 years

10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

Entertainment and Lifestyles

10 movies that everyone is streaming right now

The 10 safest cities in the United States

Health-med-fit

The 10 safest cities in the United States

Simple Tips For Enjoyable Hotel Stays With Your Pet

Pets

Simple Tips For Enjoyable Hotel Stays With Your Pet

Photos: The Academy Awards through the years

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Photos: The Academy Awards through the years

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