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Portage News

Kalahari unveils $85 million expansion featuring a retractable roof

Kalahari unveils $85 million expansion featuring a retractable roof

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

The 75,000-square-foot addition features a retractable roof, three large waterslides and a 40-foot television.

5 questions with Reedsburg football's Grant Weber

5 questions with Reedsburg football's Grant Weber

  • Sean Davis

The hard-hitting nature of football and the camaraderie cultivated on and off the field has fueled the Beavers senior linebacker's love for the sport.

Former Baraboo football coach ready for next challenge as athletic director

Former Baraboo football coach ready for next challenge as athletic director

  • Sean Davis

The longtime football coach was ready for something different. He found it as Baraboo's new athletic director.

Impaired driver, 56, dies in Columbia County Jail, sheriff says

Impaired driver, 56, dies in Columbia County Jail, sheriff says

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

After making contact with the man in Columbus, 56, officers believed his driving was impaired, and they also found controlled substances on him during the stop.

8 people now say they were cheated by Endeavor contractor charged with fraud

8 people now say they were cheated by Endeavor contractor charged with fraud

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

The man operates two handyperson businesses and was charged in May with theft.

SAVVY SENIOR: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare

SAVVY SENIOR: A caregiver’s guide to Medicare

  • JIM MILLER

Dear Savvy Senior,

After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

  • John Gittings | WiscNews

Four Southcentral Wisconsin school districts failed to pass referendums last April, but they’re diverging now on what to do next.

After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

After voters defeated April referendums, area school districts chart their next moves

    Four Southcentral Wisconsin school districts failed to pass referendums last April, but they’re diverging now on what to do next.

    3 things to know about Pardeeville football in 2026

    3 things to know about Pardeeville football in 2026

      A preview of the Pardeeville football team's 2026 season.

      7 high school football specialists to know

      7 high school football specialists to know

        Specialists like snappers, kickers, punters and returners are weapons for teams to find an advantage on the scoreboard or field position. Here's seven to know for the 2026 season. 

        3 things to know about Dodgeland football in 2026

        3 things to know about Dodgeland football in 2026

          A preview of the Dodgeland football team's 2026 season.

           

          Biker dies in three-motorcycle crash in northern Sauk County

          Biker dies in three-motorcycle crash in northern Sauk County

            Three others were injured, including two women who were transported by helicopter to a Madison hospital.

            5 questions with Wisconsin Dells football's Antonio Gomez

            5 questions with Wisconsin Dells football's Antonio Gomez

              The Chiefs senior skewed away from his older brothers' top sport, baseball, to find his own passion on the football field.

              Davis: 5 intriguing storylines to watch during 2026 high school football season

              Davis: 5 intriguing storylines to watch during 2026 high school football season

                The WiscNews area will be especially interesting this fall when the high school football season kicks off. Here are five intriguing storylines I'll be following.

                3 things to know about Wisconsin Dells football in 2026

                3 things to know about Wisconsin Dells football in 2026

                A preview of the Wisconsin Dells football team's 2026 season.

                3 things to know about Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football in 2026

                3 things to know about Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football in 2026

                A preview of the Randolph/Cambria-Friesland football team's 2026 season.

                5 questions with Lodi football's Mikko LaMere

                5 questions with Lodi football's Mikko LaMere

                The senior has used his size to his advantage as a key offensive and defensive lineman for the Blue Devils.

                3 things to know about Poynette football in 2026

                3 things to know about Poynette football in 2026

                A preview of the Poynette football team's 2026 season.

                3 things to know about Fall River/Rio football in 2026

                3 things to know about Fall River/Rio football in 2026

                A preview of the Fall River/Rio football team's 2026 season.

                Wisconsin Literacy connects learners with laptops across south-central Wisconsin

                Wisconsin Literacy connects learners with laptops across south-central Wisconsin

                Wisconsin Literacy has donated more than 90 laptops to literacy councils in Baraboo, Portage, Wisconsin Dells and Sauk Prairie for a program that offers computers to immigrants who want to improve their English fluency.

                Alliant Energy grants fuel 20 Sauk, Columbia county projects

                Alliant Energy grants fuel 20 Sauk, Columbia county projects

                Beneficiaries range from environmental stewardship projects to reading initiatives.

                3 things to know about Baraboo football in 2026

                3 things to know about Baraboo football in 2026

                A preview of the Baraboo football team's 2026 season.

                Senior Menus: Aug. 17-21

                Columbia County

                Dry spell hits some Wisconsin corn, but most crops hold on

                Dry spell hits some Wisconsin corn, but most crops hold on

                Early August rains have helped salvage some crops damaged during a dry July.

                7 high school football inside linebackers to know this season

                7 high school football inside linebackers to know this season

                The quarterback equivalent role on defense is a crucial one for area teams to succeed. Here are seven inside linebackers to know this season.

                3 things to know about Reedsburg football in 2026

                3 things to know about Reedsburg football in 2026

                A preview of the Reedsburg football team's 2026 season.

                Brad Smith wins District 6 congressional Dem primary by a hair

                Brad Smith wins District 6 congressional Dem primary by a hair

                Amanda Bell and Brad Smith are vying for the Democratic nod to face incumbent Glenn Grothman in November.

                How Juneau County voted in Tuesday’s primary

                How Juneau County voted in Tuesday’s primary

                Zac Board, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff, was elected to succeed Sheriff Andrew Zobal over challenger Steven Johnson.

                Inattentive driving likely factor in Columbia County crash that seriously injured girl

                Inattentive driving likely factor in Columbia County crash that seriously injured girl

                The girl’s Chevrolet truck crossed the center line and hit a cement mixer before a Ram truck hit her Chevrolet

                3 things to know about Waupun football in 2026

                3 things to know about Waupun football in 2026

                A preview of the Waupun football team's 2026 season.

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