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Three with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans
Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including three who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists...
Wisconsin Works Its Way to a Win
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3 on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Rise 2 Greatness Field. The Rattlers scored three times in the top of the sixth inning to take a lead they refused to relinquish on the way to another series victory. Cedar...
Columbus Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Samuel Sharpe
Bodycam footage captures an officer-involved shooting outside the Republican National Convention. Columbus police were patrolling the outer perimeter of the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee when officers encountered two men in an altercation and opened fire on the suspect, killing 43-year-old homeless man Samuel Sharpe. Columbus Police Press Release...
*ADJUSTED HOURS AT THE SUN PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY*
Starting on Monday, August 12th, the Sun Prairie Public Library will be adjusting hours to accommodate construction work for our Expansion and Renovation project. This change will allow for the more disruptive construction work to be done while our patrons are not in the building. For more information on our...
Several roads closed in Town of Dunn amid deputy response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that several roads in the Town of Dunn are closed as deputies are responding to a “person in crisis.”. According to the sheriff’s office Facebook post, there is a large presence in that area. Deputies reported...
AUSTINTOWN SETS THE TONE IN REGIONALS
WHITESTOWN IN- Austintown 12U came out strong on Sunday, blanking Wisconsin 3-0 in their first game of the Central Region tournament. Mila Hamley was a beast in the circle, recording 18 outs and striking out 17 batters. She tossed a no-hitter, allowing no hits and no runs over six innings, with just one walk.
Shooting Sports Soared in 2023-24 Season
MEQUON, Wis. - The Concordia Wisconsin shooting sports team assembled a successful 2023-24 season, which saw the squad battle in seven competitions across six different states. The Falcons kicked off the season with a pair of eighth-place finishes in the Simpson Invite and Upper Midwest Conference Championships. On October 29...
New community resource fair to operate in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Tenant Resource Center announced Thursday it will hold its first ever Community Resource Fair, which will offer a one-stop shop for community members to connect with essential resources and services.
Wisconsin top remaining DL target Kade Pietrzak commits to a Big Ten rival
Wisconsin top class of 2025 defensive line target Kade Pietrzak committed to Big Ten rival Nebraska on Sunday. The Badgers were in the four-star recruit’s final four schools along with the Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas State Wildcats. Pietrzak is ranked as 247Sports’ No. 321 player in the class...
Lodi Agricultural Fair celebrates 158 years
For years, a high point of the Lodi Agricultural Fair has been the Saturday evening Celebrity Pie Auction. But this year it also marked a conclusion of almost three decades of service for two of the fair’s board members. Before the start of wheeling and dealing for pastries and gift packages with bids well into the thousands of dollars going toward future fairs, State Assembly Rep. Jon Plumer, of Lodi, took to the stage to present awards recognizing the work of outgoing Lodi Fair Board...
Officials optimistic after major lake system reaches highest levels since 2020: 'At this point, everything is open'
A wet spring in Wisconsin pushed the state out of its drought, and the water levels of a quartet of Madison lakes are higher than they've been in years, but residents are wary after a 2018 flood. Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, and Lakes...
Paradiddle's Cafe to host a campout
WATERLOO - For the first year, Paradiddle’s Cafe will be hosting a campout and movie night. The event is planned for Saturday evening. Manager Holly Jones, who is planning the event, said this idea came up when she and a teenage employee were brainstorming fun summer activities the cafe could host. The employee suggested a camping night, and event planning began. Jones said they have hosted movies at Paradiddle’s Cafe...
Community Events Calendar: July 26 to Aug. 2
Time, date, location subject to change. 9-10:30 a.m., Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave. Learn about all of the ways the Badger Prairie Needs Network is fighting poverty and ending hunger locally. This 90-minute program includes an overview of what we do, how we do it and how you can help. Future orientations will be held at 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 1 and 8.
Jefferson Speedway: Edgerton's Johnson overall winner of inaugural Orange Blossom Special to honor Eckhardt
CAMBRIDGE — Some of the best Super Late Model drivers in the Midwest gathered at Jefferson Speedway on Saturday evening to pay tribute to a Wisconsin racing legend. Jerry Eckhardt of Johnson Creek has been behind the wheel of a race car for over 59 years, winning multiple races, feature events and championships. Eckhardt still competes on a weekly basis at Wisconsin’s Action Track. The inaugural running of the Orange Blossom Special race event is a way to say thank you to a man that...
Lake Mills natives open new ice cream store this summer
LAKE MILLS — Sisters Debbie Kulow and Michelle Sukow said their love of ice cream started at a very young age. Even on the hottest days, their parents would have them bike to the Dairy Queen in Lake Mills and buy ice cream for the family. Now, Kulow and Sukow have opened an ice cream shop of their own in Lake Mills. After talking about it for eight years, the sisters opened Jerzey Junction on Sandy Beach Road. They said they have seen a lot...
Beaver Dam Police Department Introduces New K9, Murph
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam Police Department is introducing “Murph”, a new K9, who is currently doing his onboarding before going out into the field. Officer Matt Bublitz, Murph’s training partner, said that Murph is a 16-month-old German Shepherd from Hungary. Bublitz also went on to give some context on the K9’s upcoming training process during a recent edition of community comment.
Lake Mills City Council to hear bids for a Sandy Beach restaurant plan
LAKE MILLS — The Lake Mills City Council voted unanimously to solicit bids for the Sandy Beach restaurant plan Tuesday night. Several Lake Mills residents have expressed objections to the project. “I feel like they’re trying to expand it further than people want,” resident Leah Heidemann said. Drake Daily, the city manager, said he will now hear bids for contractors to build the restaurant. The bidder that offers the lowest...
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