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Author's new novel set in old Columbus home

Regional news

Author's new novel set in old Columbus home

KEVIN DAMASK kdamask@wiscnews.com

Despite not living in Columbus for a long time, author Susan Pare has fond memories of the Red Bud City.

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Red Sox vs Dodgers: Who in the World (Series) wins? Follow live updates

DNR: Columbia County shooting range faces 'growing pains'

Regional news

DNR: Columbia County shooting range faces 'growing pains'

Tom Wiley named Capital Newspapers president

Regional news

Tom Wiley named Capital Newspapers president

Adams County DA refutes sheriff candidate's claim of political maneuvering in suspension

Government & Politics

Adams County DA refutes sheriff candidate's claim of political maneuvering in suspension

DOA secretary: Columbia County can benefit from Foxconn

Regional news

DOA secretary: Columbia County can benefit from Foxconn

The Latest

Candidates present clear-cut choices on environmental issues

Candidates present clear-cut choices on environmental issues

Updated 2 hrs ago

Candidate Q&A: Attorney general

Candidate Q&A: Attorney general

Updated Oct 21, 2018

Candidate Q&A: 42nd Assembly District

Candidate Q&A: 42nd Assembly District

Updated Oct 21, 2018

Candidate Q&A: Secretary of state

Candidate Q&A: Secretary of state

Updated 2 hrs ago

FOOTBALL: Fall River gets upset by Benton/Scales Mound (Ill.) in round one of playoffs

FOOTBALL: Fall River gets upset by Benton/Scales Mound (Ill.) in round one of playoffs

Oct 19, 2018

Columbus Hometown Market Round-Up helps Columbia County K9 program

Columbus Hometown Market Round-Up helps Columbia County K9 program

Oct 18, 2018

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Columbus alum Josh Seltzner earns scholarship at Wisconsin

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Columbus alum Josh Seltzner earns scholarship at Wisconsin

Oct 15, 2018

Candidate Q&A: 13th Senate District

Candidate Q&A: 13th Senate District

Oct 14, 2018

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State & Regional News

Elisha Barudin looks to unseat incumbent in 39th district

Regional news

Elisha Barudin looks to unseat incumbent in 39th district

Mark Born seeks re-election in 39th Assembly District

Regional news

Mark Born seeks re-election in 39th Assembly District

Man works to rescue wild intruders at Wilderness Resort

Regional news

Man works to rescue wild intruders at Wilderness Resort

New director in charge of state agency overseeing Wisconsin Public Media

State-and-regional

New director in charge of state agency overseeing Wisconsin Public Media

Sports

FOOTBALL: Fall River gets upset by Benton/Scales Mound (Ill.) in round one of playoffs

Football

FOOTBALL: Fall River gets upset by Benton/Scales Mound (Ill.) in round one of playoffs

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Columbus alum Josh Seltzner earns scholarship at Wisconsin

College

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Columbus alum Josh Seltzner earns scholarship at Wisconsin

CROSS COUNTRY: Dodgeland girls repeat as Trailways Conference champs; Horicon boys 3rd

Cross-country

CROSS COUNTRY: Dodgeland girls repeat as Trailways Conference champs; Horicon boys 3rd

Columbus Marching Cardinals Band ready for state championship

Area sports

Columbus Marching Cardinals Band ready for state championship

In Depth

IN DEPTH: Students opting for two year degrees

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Students opting for two year degrees

IN DEPTH: Historians recall area's most gruesome crimes

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Historians recall area's most gruesome crimes

IN DEPTH: Career changers find new work path

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Career changers find new work path

IN DEPTH: Unconventional pets find homes in area

Regional news

IN DEPTH: Unconventional pets find homes in area

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian West 'let go' of independence marrying Kanye

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Today's celebrity chitchat

Videos: Celebrating 'Weird Al' Yankovic on his birthday

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Videos: Celebrating 'Weird Al' Yankovic on his birthday

How to steer kids of all ages through the political season

Parenting

How to steer kids of all ages through the political season

Big entertainment events in next two weeks that Southern Wisconsin people want to see.

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Big entertainment events in next two weeks that Southern Wisconsin people want to see.

THE BOOKWORM: Easy to read, easy to love

Community

THE BOOKWORM: Easy to read, easy to love

Movies in a Minute: 'Halloween' & 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Movies in a Minute: 'Halloween' & 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'

Slideshow: Check out this week's hottest books

Entertainment and Lifestyles

Slideshow: Check out this week's hottest books

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

Hands on Wisconsin: Paul Soglin will run for mayor again ... and again ... and again ...

Opinion

Hands on Wisconsin: Paul Soglin will run for mayor again ... and again ... and again ...

Mailbag

Sheriff Meister needs to take a class on ethics

Stellpflug column: Depending on the stakes, procrastination can be good

Opinion

Stellpflug column: Depending on the stakes, procrastination can be good

Warren is not a victim, nor is she Indian

Opinion

Warren is not a victim, nor is she Indian

Mailbag

City council needs to address issues about its secrecy

Mailbag

Legion thankful for support of Warrior event

Mailbag

Liberals throw stones from their glass houses

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

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Obituaries

Margaret Schliesman, 84, Columbus

Obituaries

Margaret Schliesman, 84, Columbus

Donna Peeler, 85, Columbus

Obituaries

Donna Peeler, 85, Columbus

Roger Hasz, 77, Columbus

Obituaries

Roger Hasz, 77, Columbus

Scott Karow, 49, Fall River

Obituaries

Scott Karow, 49, Fall River

Life & People

Photos: Spooky, scary and cute pumpkins

Celebrations, announcements, events

Photos: Spooky, scary and cute pumpkins

THE BOOKWORM: Easy to read, easy to love

Community

THE BOOKWORM: Easy to read, easy to love

SAVVY SENIOR: The tax credit that lets you double-dip on retirement savings

Celebrations, announcements, events

SAVVY SENIOR: The tax credit that lets you double-dip on retirement savings

GARDENER: Snakes: a gardener’s friend

Home and Garden

GARDENER: Snakes: a gardener’s friend

Photos

GALLERY: Area teams do well at Trailways Conference tournament

Alex Dornfeld

Cassie Alsum

Kelsey Ewert

Brianna Prieve Block

Galleries

GALLERY: Area teams do well at Trailways Conference tournament

GALLERY: Columbus takes on Capitol North foe Watertown Luther Prep

Galleries

GALLERY: Columbus takes on Capitol North foe Watertown Luther Prep

GALLERY: Wayland dominates Columbus, 9-1

Galleries

GALLERY: Wayland dominates Columbus, 9-1

Community

Columbia County 4-H clubs receive awards

Education

Columbia County 4-H clubs receive awards

Columbus/Fall River Republicans hosting open house

Community

Columbus/Fall River Republicans hosting open house

Columbus Public Library hosting Open Mic Night

Community

Columbus Public Library hosting Open Mic Night

Columbus Public Library planning programs for teens

Community

Columbus Public Library planning programs for teens

Nation & World

Sentencing resumes for Texas woman accused of starving son

Sentencing resumes for Texas woman accused of starving son

Monsanto weed killer ruling is 1st step in long legal battle

Monsanto weed killer ruling is 1st step in long legal battle

Disney animation and Pixar president Ed Catmull to retire

Disney animation and Pixar president Ed Catmull to retire

Indiana attorney general won't be charged in alleged groping

Indiana attorney general won't be charged in alleged groping

Trending topics

The migrant caravan on its way to the US border, explained

The migrant caravan on its way to the US border, explained

China opens world's longest sea-crossing bridge

China opens world's longest sea-crossing bridge

Photos: Sandra Day O'Connor through the years

Photos: Sandra Day O'Connor through the years

Hope and desperation: The Central American migrant caravan in 25 photos

Hope and desperation: The Central American migrant caravan in 25 photos

Taco Bell will give away a free tacos if a base is stolen in the World Series

Food-and-cooking

Taco Bell will give away a free tacos if a base is stolen in the World Series

12 ways you can make a difference with your smartphone

Celebrations, announcements, events

12 ways you can make a difference with your smartphone

Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2019

Travel

Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2019

Why did the flu kill 80,000 Americans last year?

Health-med-fit

Why did the flu kill 80,000 Americans last year?

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