Mike Hardy, director of the Baraboo Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, and Mike Kohlman, vice president of the Baraboo School Board, were recognized by Powered Up Baraboo.
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A man is dead after being thrown from farm equipment Friday, Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister said.
Lodi hosted Columbus in a Capitol Conference showdown where the Cardinals won 42-14 Friday night.
Photos of the Baraboo and Reedsburg football teams meeting in a Mississippi Valley Conference game on Friday, Sept. 30 at Millennium Field in Reedsburg. The Beavers rode a 21-point third quarter to top the Thunderbirds, 41-27, keeping the Old River Jug in the teams' state record 135th meeting.
The Beavers turned three takeaways in the third quarter into 21 points to race past the Thunderbirds in the 135th rendition of the state's oldest rivalry.
Brunell owns the mark previously set by Jamie Price in 1997.
I never thought that a diagnosis of cancer, surgery and two hospital stays would generate appreciation and thankfulness in me, but they have. I guess it takes a lot of darkness to make us truly appreciate the light.
Boys and Girls Club of Baraboo/Sauk County is celebrating 20 years and is eager to celebrate 20 more with tomorrow's changemakers: the children.
With 1,850 municipalities, more than 3,600 polling places, and thousands of election officials involved, there are a lot of moving parts with elections. Elections 101 will help voters understand how all the pieces fit together.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County.
Photos of the Wisconsin Dells high school volleyball team hosting Mauston in a South Central Conference match on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Wisconsin Dells High School. The Chiefs rallied from dropping the first set to top the Golden Eagles 17-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-19. Junior Bryn Janke tallied a …
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a Milwaukee man who allegedly pointed a gun at another driver after he caused a scene in the drive-thru of the Wisconsin Dells McDonald’s by arguing with employees.
Five former Thunderbird athletes are set to be enshrined, including an All-State basketball player, state track champion, outstanding coach, multi-sport star and someone who altered the sport of football forever.
The Portage Police Department has a lot going on: a new patch, a new K-9 unit and a continuing effort at engaging more with the community, beginning with two events held this summer and more community programs ahead.
Gabby Wilke was an All-State selection as a sophomore and led Beaver Dam to a WIAA Division 2 sectional final last winter.
Agrace will host one-on-one grief support and “Bridges” support group for those who are grieving the death of a person for adults. The groups provide emotional and peer support in a professionally led virtual group setting. Advance registration required at 608-327-7118.
The Baraboo-Reedsburg game will meet for 135th time while Columbus-Lodi will meet for just the 20th time since 2004 this Friday.
“The pandemic is over.” Those were the words of President Joe Biden as he ambled through the Detroit Auto Show with CBS’ Scott Pelley for the Sept. 18 “60 Minutes“ program. He further stated, “the pandemic is over. We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lotta work on it. It’…
After my husband read a column in which I described a low point in my writing career,—my presenting to an audience of two—an exhausted mother and an intoxicated man—he responded, “You’re looking at this all wrong. When the man slurred out, ‘That wuz’ just wonderful,’ he could have meant it. …
Brakebush Brothers ranks as 36th most successful private company
DAR donates $1K to veterans
Area foresters are ecstatic, generally attributing a grand crop of soft and hard fruits to a good start, little late frost and favorable growing conditions.
From when to wear blaze orange (or fluorescent pink) to dealing with sharp objects in slippery conditions, there are many factors to keep in mind.