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Karin Westlake will embark on an exciting new challenge this school year, while still pursuing her passion of educating young students.

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Columbus School District is planning another community meeting to move forward with its Launch initiatives.

John Paleno’s family enjoyed a Fourth of July surprise they won’t soon forget.

Sarah Wiersma is embarking on a new career path, hoping to help Columbus area residents reach their financial goals.

Most Wisconsin residents know that June is Dairy Month in Wisconsin. But June is also the month when more than 700 Wisconsin high school girls, who have just finished their junior year, gather together for a week forming a mythical state known as Badger Girls State. UW-Oshkosh hosted the 75t…

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A 29-year-old Beaver Dam man died Wednesday while in custody at the Dane County Jail.

Columbus residents will see another city street project completed this summer.

Young leaders from across Africa experienced a taste of life in a small Wisconsin town when they visited Columbus June 29.

Columbia County officials have a way of knowing — by science, not just by instinct — exactly where all the county’s groundwater is, where it’s going and how it’s affected by the land on top of it.

Columbus will roll out its biggest event of the year next week with the annual Fourth of July Celebration.

Columbus Police and Fire Commission invite all interested city residents to a community forum to discuss the search for a new police chief on Thursday, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Columbus Area Senior Center.

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As the Columbus School District moves forward with a new busing provider, it’s also finalizing changes to its transportation plan for the 2018-19 school year.

Ed Schellin, a fixture in downtown Columbus for more than four decades, is embarking on the next chapter in his life.

JUNEAU — A 33-year-old Columbus man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to false imprisonment charges after allegedly threatening his wife during an argument.

Author Bob Kann took attendees at Columbus Public Library back in time when many young women blazed a path through sports history.

World of Outlaws sprint car series driver Jason Johnson has died following a crash at Beaver Dam Raceway in Wisconsin. He was 41.

Columbus City Council approved most of its beer and liquor license applications during the June 19 meeting at city hall.

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Community members reviewed a survey about the Columbus School District and presented their opinions on how to move forward at a Launch event June 18 at the high school.