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An Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Theater Reopens Following a $1.1 Million Restoration Project
A lively crowd of midcentury-modern architecture lovers gathered at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin in the early afternoon on June 8, the architect’s 157th birthday. The celebrations weren’t just to blow candles and eat cake in honor of the legendary designer, but rather to commemorate the reopening of Wright’s Hillside Theater at Taliesin following a five-year, $1.1 million restoration project. “We’re very happy to present this space to you today,” Ryan Hewson, director of preservation at Taliesin for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, said in a speech at the theater’s reopening. “The need for this project has been steadily more urgent as the space continued to physically deteriorate.”
Takin’ it to the streets: After weeks of discussion, council OKs sidewalk cafes
Now that the City of Verona has a new sidewalk cafe ordinance, Mother Nature just needs to cooperate. Culminating several weeks of discussion on potential safety and other issues, Verona Common Council members unanimously approved a sidewalk cafe permit for Toot +Kate's Winebar at their Monday, June 10 meeting. Also approved was an amended premises description for the establishment, located at 109 S. Main St., to allow a sidewalk cafe on its liquor license.
Wisconsin Tornado Count Reaches 24 in 2024, NWS Reports
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has updated the Wisconsin tornado count to 24 for 2024. According to the NWS, this update includes a tornado in Dane County from the severe weather on May 21, bringing the total tornadoes from that event to 17. Of these, 15 were classified as EF1 and 2 as EF0. The detailed report lists the length and width of each tornado, with Evansville experiencing the longest at 26.2 miles and 750 yards wide. For more information, visit the NWS website.
'Unusual symptoms' in overdoses suggests new drug laced into fentanyl has reached Wisconsin
Health officials in Milwaukee and Dane counties are raising alarms that a powerful chemical sedative could complicate and worsen the opioid crisis. Health officials say medetomidine, an animal tranquilizer, is being mixed with fentanyl and other street drugs in cities around the country. ...
Craft Breweries Find Success in the Madison, WI, Region
Breweries are big business in these quaint communities in the Madison Region. More than 200 craft breweries are enjoying success these days in Wisconsin, according to TravelWisconsin.com. While many breweries operate in larger cities like Madison, several others are flourishing in the Madison, WI, Region’s smaller communities. New Glarus...
MPD announces they will tighten up on traffic patrol this June
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department alongside the Dane County Sheriff’s Office announced that they will increase traffic enforcement for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians this June. They are specifically focused on enforcing seatbelt, alcohol and speed laws for drivers. They also will be holding extra patrols to...
Middleton High School’s New Phone Policy
Rumors have been circulating Middleton High School (MHS) about the new phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Is it a full-school phone ban, lunch included? Will there be harsh punishments for students caught using their phones? Is this plan going to affect communication with parents, coaches and friends? What about student safety in case of an emergency? The plan is now close to being finalized, and answers are available to MHS students’ burning questions. The reality of the policy for next year is far less restrictive than many students may have believed, and has the potential to benefit both students and teachers in more ways than one.
Abandoned litter of puppies found, Green Co. Sheriff seeking information
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Green County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on a litter of puppies that were found abandoned Friday night. According to the sheriff’s office, the puppies were found near the intersection of CTH J and STH 39 between New Glarus and Blanchardville. The...
Eagles get past Vikings, lose in finals
There were no strangers on field in the opening game of the Johnson Creek Sectionals Tuesday. Two of the biggest rivals in Southwest Wisconsin and Six Rivers East baseball history were engaged in a game where one would advance to the championships while the other would head home. During the...
PHOTOS: UnityPoint Health - Meriter babies celebrate 608 Day
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - These little ones are proud to be born in Dane County!. UnityPoint Health - Meriter shared photos on Saturday of babies in its NICU and Birthing Center celebrating the occasion, as well as wished everyone in Madison and the Dane County area a Happy 608 Day.
Silver Creek Farms increases employee morale and overall efficiency with robotic power washing
In the world of hog farming, efficiency and a positive working environment aren’t just goals; they’re necessities. At Silver Creek Farms in Darlington, Wisconsin, the challenges of power washing a sow barn while juggling other tasks are well understood. Power washing has always been a dreaded task on the farm. When they discovered Washpower, they knew it was the solution they had been searching for.
National Weather Service confirms tornado near Mount Horeb
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado near Mount Horeb from the May 21 severe weather outbreak. The tornado touched down east of Mount Horeb in the township of Springdale. It traveled northeast, crossing Highway 18 and passing east of Klevenville before dissipating. The tornado was on the ground for nearly 5 miles and was given an EF1 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado had estimated wind speeds of 100 miles per hour. While damage was mostly limited to trees, two sheds were destroyed by the tornado.
Home Talent League: Verona rolls by Belleville to extend winning streak to 58
Max Steiner went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored to power Verona to a 12-0 seven-inning win over Belleville in a Home Talent League Western Section game on Sunday, June 9, at Stampfl Field. It marked the Cavaliers’ 58th straight win combined in the HTL Sunday and Night...
Golf: Tanner Kaltenberg Memorial Outing raises more than $13K
The first annual Tanner Kaltenberg Memorial Golf Outing was held Friday, May 31, at the. Edelweiss Golf Club in New Glarus. In all, 128 golfers participated and helped raise $13,421 for the Ben Jackson Foundation. The Ben Jackson Foundation (benjacksonfoundation.org) is a local 501 (c) (3) organization, which provides financial...
'That's gonna sting for a long time': Neenah boys lacrosse falls late in inaugural WIAA state championship game
SUN PRAIRIE − The looks of shock and disappointment in the eyes of Ben Carey and Jack Romsos were undeniable Saturday evening. The Neenah boys lacrosse seniors had just seen their championship dreams dashed in the final 90 seconds of regulation at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium in the Rockets' 7-6 loss to Middleton in the inaugural WIAA state championship game.
Girls lacrosse: Verona’s Hannah Jabas named Big Eight's Co-Player of the Year
Verona senior Hannah Jabas was named the Big Eight Conference’s Co-Player of the Year. Jabas, a Northern Michigan commit, was ninth in the state with 58 goals in the regular season and 12 assists, was named first-team all-conference at attack. She received co-player of the year honors with Middleton senior Abby Tubbs.
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