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      City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

      City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

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      The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.

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      Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jun. 27, 2026

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          Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

          Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

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          Dodge County will host a free summer health screening and cancer prevention event July 30 in Beaver Dam, offering screenings, education, and mammogram appointments.

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          Fire department drill night focuses on rapid intervention

          Fire department drill night focuses on rapid intervention

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          Columbus Fire Department Tuesday Drill Night on June 16, 2026, focused on Rapid Intervention Team training with below-grade and second-story firefighter rescues.

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          City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

          City of New Lisbon congratulates scholarship winner Aidan Brown

            The City of New Lisbon congratulates Aidan Brown on receiving the $1,000 Dairyland Power Cooperative Scholarship and recognizes his hard work and dedication.

            Water service update for W. River Street and Adams Street

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            City of New Lisbon reports water service restored on W. River Street while crews continue repairs on a second main break affecting Adams Street residents.

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            Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

            Dodge County partners host free summer health screening event

              Dodge County will host a free summer health screening and cancer prevention event July 30 in Beaver Dam, offering screenings, education, and mammogram appointments.

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              Fire department drill night focuses on rapid intervention

              Fire department drill night focuses on rapid intervention

                Columbus Fire Department Tuesday Drill Night on June 16, 2026, focused on Rapid Intervention Team training with below-grade and second-story firefighter rescues.

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                Outdoor recreation plan survey for Columbus parks

                Outdoor recreation plan survey for Columbus parks

                  Columbus is updating its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and seeking community input through an online survey and a July 14 public forum.

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                  Outdoor recreation plan survey for Columbus residents

                    Columbus is updating its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and seeking community input through an online survey in June–July 2026 and a July 14 forum.

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                    Journeyman lineman job opening in Wisconsin Dells

                    Journeyman lineman job opening in Wisconsin Dells

                      Wisconsin Dells is hiring a journeyman lineman at $48.67 per hour with full benefits, weekday hours and required journeyman certification. Apply online today.

                      Dam restoration funding update for Neosho project

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                      Congressman Fitzgerald supports federal FY27 funding for the Village of Neosho dam restoration project, now included in a House Transportation-HUD bill.

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                      Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                      Federal government sues Wisconsin over lawsuit to rein in prediction markets

                      • KIMBERLY WETHAL

                      Attorney General Josh Kaul filed three lawsuits accusing major prediction market plays like Kalshi, Coinbase and Robinhood of skirting state laws banning sports betting.

                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      Storms to return to southern Wisconsin Thursday night

                      • jrichgels

                      With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.

                      How to help clean up Beaver Dam for Earth Day

                      How to help clean up Beaver Dam for Earth Day

                      • Terri Pederson

                      Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday in Beaver Dam with opportunities not only to clean up downtown, but also at one of the city’s parks.

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      Spending by outside groups dropped sharply in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

                      • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

                      The total amount independent groups spent on the April 7 contest equaled about 2.5% of what was spent in last year’s Supreme Court race.

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

                      5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 22 edition

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                      Some big plays in the pitcher's circle are among the highlighted performances this week. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.

                      ‘Senior assassin’ prank gets Columbus High student a disorderly conduct citation

                      ‘Senior assassin’ prank gets Columbus High student a disorderly conduct citation

                      • Terri Pederson

                      “Senior assassin” involves high school seniors targeting other seniors with a water pistol and recording it, Columbus Police Chief Dennis Weiner said in a statement.

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                      Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 30

                      Homes with acreage in the Southern Wisconsin area, June 30

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                        Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area - Updated June 29

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                          Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jun. 27, 2026

                          Luxury homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jun. 27, 2026

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                            Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jun. 26, 2026

                            Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area — Updated Jun. 26, 2026

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                              Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language signs
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                              Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language signs

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                              Gov. Tony Evers and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community unveil dual-language highway signs, completing participation by all 11 Wisconsin Tribal Nations.

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                              Evers urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget cuts
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                              Evers urges bipartisan opposition to Trump budget cuts

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                              Gov. Evers urges Wisconsin’s congressional delegation to oppose Trump’s FFY27 budget cuts he says threaten clean water, infrastructure, housing, and disaster readiness.

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                              WisDOT northwest region construction update

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                              WisDOT details 2026 northwest Wisconsin road and bridge projects, schedules and detours, including lane closures, ramp impacts and safety reminders for motorists.

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                              Gov. Evers marks Juneteenth, raises flag at Capitol
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                              Gov. Evers marks Juneteenth, raises flag at Capitol

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                              Gov. Tony Evers marks Juneteenth with a radio address, Executive Order #299 raising the Juneteenth Flag, and a 2026 statewide Juneteenth proclamation.

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                              Evers orders Juneteenth flag raised at Wisconsin Capitol
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                              Evers orders Juneteenth flag raised at Wisconsin Capitol

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                              Gov. Tony Evers signs Executive Order #299 to raise the Juneteenth Flag at the Wisconsin State Capitol in 2026 and proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth statewide.

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                              I-94 St. Croix River bridge work to close trail, add shuttle

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                              • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                              Hudson to Lakeland/Afton Trail closes June 22 for I-94 bridge work; free daily shuttle offers three trips between Hudson, WI, and Lakeland, MN through Sept. 4.

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                              Wisconsin FCCLA state leadership conference unites future leaders
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                              Wisconsin FCCLA state leadership conference unites future leaders

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                              Nearly 900 Wisconsin FCCLA members gathered in Baraboo for the State Leadership Conference, highlighting student leadership, competition, and community service.

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