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Suspect in attempted child abduction at Wautoma park arrested after tips from community
WAUTOMA (WLUK) -- A flood of community tips led to the arrest of a suspect in an attempted child abduction Wednesday in Wautoma. According to a news release from the Wautoma Police Department, the incident occurred between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Bird Creek Park, located at 555 S. 16th Avenue.
School’s out for the summer: Murray Park, Barlow Park elementary schools have a blast on final day (PHOTOS)
Ripon elementary schools hosted activities Tuesday on the final day of school to give students a little bit of fun before the end of the school year. Barlow Park/Journey Elementary School held its annual end-of-the-year carnival. Both in the morning and the afternoon, students were able to wander over to various outside stations. They also were able to get hosed down by the Ripon Area Fire District in the afternoon, which is a staple of the annual event.
Glam Band kicks off Ripon Summer Concert Series
The Horicon Bank Ripon Summer Concert Series kicks off Friday with a performance by Wisconsin’s ’80s rock tribute band — The Glam Band. Sponsored by AFK Corp., the concert will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Village Green in downtown Ripon. The Glam Band...
Suspect In Custody Following Stabbing Incident At Alsum Facility In Randolph
(Randolph) A Markesan man has been taken into custody after a stabbing incident at the Alsum Produce facility in Randolph. On Monday, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a stabbing that had just occurred at the Alsum facility located on County Highway EF in the city of Randolph.
Newport Hosts Challenge Hikes
The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes are back on Tuesdays throughout June. As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, Newport invites visitors to take to the trails, and not to stop until doing them all. The park naturalist will lead the weekly hikes, and...
Wisconsin Dense Fog Advisory Issued for South-Central Areas
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of south-central Wisconsin, effective from midnight to 9 a.m. Sunday. According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan, the advisory affects areas including Madison, Dodgeville, and Portage. Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility, which may drop below a quarter-mile in some locations. For updates, visit the NWS Milwaukee website.
Baraboo police report shines light on why a parent says he pushed the superintendent during graduation
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A charge of disorderly conduct has officially been filed in Sauk County court against the parent who pushed the superintendent off the stage during graduation. Now, a Baraboo police report details why a parent says he did it. 15 News has chosen not to name the...
Ripon's Beahm vaults way to 8th-place finish at state track and field championships
Brandyn Beahm didn’t have his best performance at the WIAA State Track & Field Championships. But the Ripon High School senior managed to place and come away with an experience he won’t forget. Beahm placed eighth out of 16 Division 2 pole vaulters last week Friday with a...
City of Ripon looks back on 175 years, built from idealist dreamers and pragmatic 'go-getters.'
RIPON – The city of Ripon turns 175 this year, marking a time of looking back at the community's origins and its future. Founder David Mapes came to the area from New York in 1845 and grew interest in development, encouraging incoming settlers to see the potential in the land's future, according to Ripon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mandy Kimes. ...
Flooding shuts down all lanes of WIS 146 North near Cambria
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A portion of WIS 146 was closed Tuesday morning for flooding near the Village of Cambria, the state Department of Transportation warns drivers. The WisDOT alert, sent out around 9 a.m., stated flooding shut down all lanes of WIS 146 North at Niht Drive. The highway remained closed until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Baseball Recap: Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah finds playoff glory versus Cambria-Friesland
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah had no problem doing just that on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Cambria-Friesland Hilltoppers out 4-3. Ethan Fromm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three...
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