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JEFFERSON COUNTY — The number of fish disease events or die-offs this year has not been higher than typical in the State of Wisconsin. Despite that, the sight of dead fish floating in the Rock River or bodies like Lake Ripley can still be unsettling to residents. Warmer temperatures and higher-than-typical rainfall can lead to those events on more local levels. The weather patterns in the Badger State this year — and possibly Jefferson and Dane Counties’ long histories as an agricultural hub — could...

Senator Agard released the following statement regarding the results of the Dane County Executive primary:. “I am filled with gratitude to the people of Dane County for their support on this journey to become the next Dane County Executive. Tonight’s decisive victory highlights the broad, diverse coalition we have built in every community across Dane County. In the days leading up to the November election I will continue to travel to every corner of our county to hear from you and reflect your voices in my campaign. Together, we can build a stronger Dane County for everyone that prioritizes environmental protections, human services for our most vulnerable friends and neighbors, public safety, and keeping our main streets strong and vibrant.

Wisconsin State Patrol says a Janesville man is being charged with what may be his fifth arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Shane Okroley was reportedly driving 106 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone on a stretch of interstate in Dane County late Friday night. The 34-year-old Okroley was arrested after a traffic stop. Due to his previous arrests, he was booked on a felony charge and taken to the Dane County Jail.

The Dane County District Attorney announced Monday that police officers who fatally shot a student outside a Mount Horeb middle school will not face charges.The 14-year-old student was killed outside the school May 1st after pointing a weapon at police. The gun turned out to be an air rifle. Police were responding to a report of a person with a gun near the school. When officers arrived, they saw a large number of students sprinting from the building. The boy arrived at school in the late morning armed, but never made it inside. No one else was harmed. But the event was terrifying for students and teachers who waited for hours on lockdown to be released to their families.

Wisconsin’s partisan primary on Tuesday will ask voters to weigh in on a handful of ballot items, including the race for Dane County executive and proposed changes to the state Constitution that would take away the governor’s authority to spend federal funds without first securing approval from the state Legislature.

Most Americans, especially in Dane County, are blissfully unaware of what's coming down the road. President Joe Biden's administration has set the world afire, beginning with the incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan, which showed Russia, China, Iran and North Korea our weakness. Our attention is fixated on which incompetent candidate to vote for in November, rather than what it will take to survive the next few years.

The Relay For Life of Dane and Rock Counties will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 5 PM- 9:30 PM at Racetrack Park on the east side of Stoughton! The park is located at 1217 Racetrack Road. The Relay will also have a booth at Coffee Break from 9-3 that day where people can buy luminaria, make donations, and pick up information about the American Cancer Society.

Dane County voters chose state Sen. Melissa Agard and former Dane County Sup. Dana Pellebon on Tuesday to face off for the role of Dane County executive in November. It was the first time in more than a decade that Dane County voters had a county executive race on their primary ballots. Whoever wins in November will be taking on a four-year term that comes with an annual $142,420 salary.

DANE COUNTY, Wis. - A Janesville man was arrested Friday night for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post, 34-year-old Shane Okroley was driving 106 mph in a 70 mph zone. State Patrol received a complaint of a vehicle speeding...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced Wednesday his administration fulfilled a promise to expunge inequitable birth cost recovery judgements, thereby eliminating over $67 million in medical debt actions against young families.

Roads are now opened after a vehicle hit a utility pole near the intersection of Thompson Drive and Mesta Lane on Friday, according to Dane County officials.

Dear Editor: I am writing to express my support for Regina Vidaver as the next Dane County executive. As a colleague who has worked with Regina over the years I've witnessed her excellent leadership, pragmatic approach and dedication to public service. Her ability to manage a multitude of complex public health projects, especially during the wild pandemic years, demonstrated her exceptional intelligence, strong organization, collaboration and capacity to handle challenging situations with grace and effectiveness. She stepped into new roles because they needed to be done, rolled up her sleeves and ensured that those critical projects were done well and on time.

BROOKLYN - Michael Patrick Schmudlach, aged 67 years, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1957, to Maynard G. “Tony” and Patricia Ann (McMahon) “Mickie” Schmudlach. He was a life-long resident of Dane County, graduating from West High in 1975. Mike was a successful building contractor in Madison and the surrounding area. He married Linda (nee Findley) Harsy on Sept. 14, 2013, in the Town of Rutland.

The Ho-Chunk flag will be hung permanently outside the City-County Building Downtown, the latest move by county government to make a better effort at honoring the area's Indigenous people. The presence of the flag at the headquarters of local government is "a long time coming," said Sup. Rick Rose, who...

Journey mental health professionals David Mitchell and Ariana Sweeney-Field joined Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett on Tuesday, Aug. 6, to shine a light on the successes of their partnership. The trio took to the podium inside the Public Safety Building in downtown Madison for a press conference to share more...