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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...
Dig into fun Saturday during the 4th-annual Dino Daze
Kids and families alike are in for a morning filled with activities and learning at Dino Daze, an event taking place Saturday, June 8 at Town Square Community Center in Green Lake. This is the fourth-annual event being hosted and put together by the Dino Daze planning committee. The event...
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...
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...
Andy Sotter to Lead Ripon College’s Inaugural Esports Program
Andy Sotter has been named Ripon College's first Director of Esports, bringing his experience as a technology teacher and esports coach to lead the program, set to begin competition in the fall of 2025. Andy Sotter selected as Ripon College's first Director of Esports. Ripon College esports program set to...
Hundreds gathers to fundraise for Baraboo’s Ochsner Park Zoo
BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - Baraboo’s Ochsner Park Zoo was packed with families Sunday afternoon, the community celebrating its annual ‘Zoo Crew’ fundraising event. The vendor festival has been held for decades and is the zoo’s largest fundraiser. The event features bouncy houses, food carts, ice cream trucks and dozens of local vendors.
Wisconsin Man Booed After Rushing Black Superintendent During His Daughter's High School Graduation
At the Baraboo High School graduation in Wisconsin last week, attendees were stunned as a parent got onto the stage and physically assaulted the district's superintendent. In a video taken during the May 31 graduation ceremony, a female student is seen shaking hands with a row of educational staff members, typical of any graduation. Suddenly, her father jumps into the frame and pushes Superintendent Rainey Briggs aside before his daughter reaches Briggs to shake his hand. The graduate and other staff members appear confused, as the men are heard arguing off camera.
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