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Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

    Browse through recently listed homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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    Noxious weeds notice for Adams County, Wisconsin

    Noxious weeds notice for Adams County, Wisconsin

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    Adams County, Wisconsin defines and regulates the destruction of noxious weeds, requiring landowners and public officials to remove specified invasive plants.

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    Noxious weeds notice for Adams County in 2026

    Noxious weeds notice for Adams County in 2026

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    Adams County, Wisconsin, defines and regulates the destruction of noxious weeds, requiring landowners and public officials to remove specified invasive plants.

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    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 11

    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 11

      Browse through the largest homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

      • City of New Lisbon

      The City of New Lisbon invites the community to a May 14, 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting for the new Police Department at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

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      Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

      Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

      • City of Columbus

      Columbus completes Fireman’s Park stormwater upgrades and will host a ribbon cutting at the park bridge near the high school at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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      Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

      Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

      • City of Columbus

      Columbus Common Council recap of May 5 and May 7, 2026 actions, including ordinances, appointments, budget approvals, purchases, and upcoming city meetings.

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      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

      Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

        The City of New Lisbon invites the community to a May 14, 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting for the new Police Department at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

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        Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

        Fireman’s Park ribbon cutting marks stormwater upgrades

          Columbus completes Fireman’s Park stormwater upgrades and will host a ribbon cutting at the park bridge near the high school at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026.

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          Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

          Council recap of May 2026 meetings and actions

            Columbus Common Council recap of May 5 and May 7, 2026 actions, including ordinances, appointments, budget approvals, purchases, and upcoming city meetings.

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            Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

            Help shape the Necedah superintendent hiring process

              Necedah Area School District seeks input from staff, families and community members via an online survey for the new superintendent hiring process.

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              Notice of council vacancy for Columbus District 1

              Notice of council vacancy for Columbus District 1

                City of Columbus seeks applicants from District 1 to fill an alderperson vacancy through April 20, 2027. Apply online by 4:30 p.m. May 16, 2026.

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                Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                Grand opening of new New Lisbon Police Department

                  The City of New Lisbon will host a grand opening for its new Police Department on Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m. at 601 E Bridge St., with tours and refreshments.

                  2026 MS/HS summer school registration information

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                  Middle and high school summer courses run June 8-July 2 for grades 6-12, with some credit options, free meals for ages 18 and under, and no bus transportation.

                  Senior countdown schedule for 2026 graduates

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                  Information for Necedah High School seniors and families on graduation requirements and the 2026 senior countdown schedule from May 21–23.

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                  ‘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.

                  EF0 tornado blew through parts of Beaver Dam on Tuesday

                  EF0 tornado blew through parts of Beaver Dam on Tuesday

                  • Terri Pederson

                  An EF0 tornado, with an estimated peak wind of 85 mph, damaged a garage on Shaw Hill Road on Tuesday and lasted about a minute between 12:44 a.m. and 12:45 a.m.

                  5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                  5 WiscNews area high school softball stars of the week: April 15 edition

                  • Mark McMullen

                  High-powered offensive production with some stolen bases sprinkled in highlight this week's supernova nominees. Vote for your favorite. 

                  District chooses new Beaver Dam High School’s principal

                  District chooses new Beaver Dam High School’s principal

                  • Terri Pederson

                  A search that lasted for more than six months ended on Monday when the Beaver Dam Unified School District approved the appointment of a new principal for Beaver Dam High School.

                  Dodge County YMCA is nearly tripling childcare space, expanding gym

                  Dodge County YMCA is nearly tripling childcare space, expanding gym

                  • Terri Pederson

                  The program now serves 63 kids. After the expansion is completed, that will increase to 170.

                  Kayaker rescued on Beaver Dam Lake on Saturday

                  Kayaker rescued on Beaver Dam Lake on Saturday

                  • Terri Pederson

                  The kayaker was able to climb on top of the capsized boat, Beaver Dam Fire Chief Michael Wesle said in a statement.

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                  Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

                  Newly listed homes for sale in Southern Wisconsin area (May. 15, 2026)

                    Browse through recently listed homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 11

                    Largest homes for sale in the Southern Wisconsin area, May 11

                      Browse through the largest homes in the Southern Wisconsin real estate market and find your next home!

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                      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

                      Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $500K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

                        Look through recently listed homes for a half-million dollars or less.

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                        Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

                        Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $300K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

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                          Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $700K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

                          Southern Wisconsin Housing: What $700K gets you today (May. 7, 2026)

                            Recently listed homes for $700K or less.

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                            Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work
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                            Evers marks Earth Week, highlights Wisconsin climate and conservation work

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                            Gov. Tony Evers marked Earth Week with a statewide tour, touting Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge progress and visits highlighting conservation and clean energy.

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                            Governor Evers approves WIS 35 Siren improvement project

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                            • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                            Gov. Tony Evers approved an $8.55 million project to reconstruct and resurface WIS 35 in Siren, with traffic detours and completion expected in mid-October.

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                            Repairs to cause lane closures on US 8 bridge in Polk County

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                            • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                            US 8 bridge traffic in St. Croix Falls will be reduced to one lane each way from April 27 to May 4 for three-stage deck repairs, with schedules weather dependent.

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                            Eastbound I-94 closure planned in St. Croix County

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                            • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                            Eastbound I-94 will fully close overnight April 30–May 1 near Kinney Road in St. Croix County for bridge girder placement, with traffic detoured via WIS 35 and WIS 65.

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                            Wisdot northwest region road construction update

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                            • Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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                            WisDOT details 2025-26 road and bridge projects, detours and lane closures across northwest Wisconsin counties, including US 53, I-94, WIS 29 and local roads.

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                            Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action
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                            Gov. Evers marks Earth Week, highlights climate action

                            • Governor of Wisconsin
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                            Gov. Tony Evers celebrates Earth Week, urging Wisconsinites to reduce waste, conserve resources, and support statewide climate and clean energy efforts.

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                            Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge
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                            Wisconsin tops 54 million trees toward trillion trees pledge

                            • Governor of Wisconsin
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                            Wisconsin planted nearly 12 million trees and conserved 7,800 acres in 2025, surpassing 54 million trees since 2021 and advancing its Trillion Trees Pledge.

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