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Scadden makes Dean’s List at Arizona State University
Charlie Scadden, a 2023 graduate of the Verona Area High School, was named to the Dean’s List at Arizona State University for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Scadden is a rising sophomore...
City against proposed gravel pit in Town of Verona
The City of Verona has sent a letter to the Town of Verona in opposition of an application for a proposed sand and gravel operation. For the second time now, the City of Verona Common Council’s July 22 agenda included a discussion about a conditional use permit (CUP) application that was recently filed with Dane County for a Wildcat Sand and Gravel Pit in the Town of Verona.
W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation Pledges $10 Million To Overture Forever Campaign
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Overture Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its Overture Forever Campaign, bolstered by a transformative $10 million gift from the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation. This $30 million campaign aims to address current capital needs and grow Overture’s endowment, ensuring the center stays a vibrant and welcoming space. As a result of this effort, Overture will remain a place where everyone can experience and enjoy the arts for future generations.
Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Beaver Dam & Waupun Square Off In AA Legion Regional On DDTV
Beaver Dam Post 146 and Waupun Post 210 19U American Legion baseball teams will square off at 1pm today in a AA Regional matchup winners bracket game. Waupun blew out Port Washington 16-1 while Beaver Dam had no problem with Kewaskum 16-2 on Friday night. You can watch the game on DailyDodge TV.
Brown County Dems launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says Harris offers familiar failed policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic Party […]
Former Badger Olympian turns Olympic artist-in-residence
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A former Badger-turned-Olympian is heading back to the Games this year with a very different role. Grace Latz was on the Badgers rowing team until her graduation from UW-Madison in 2011. In 2016, Latz made Team USA’s Olympic rowing team, continuing a long-standing legacy. UW has...
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney was a Leonhard recruit but likes Fickell
(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney is an interesting player for the Badger. He was recruited by Jim Leonhard and now he’s working with a different coaching staff. Chaney spoke about the change. Chaney also spoke about what it’s going to be like in the 18-team Big...
Oregon Football Insights from Big Ten Media Day Revealed
Oregon Football's presence at the final Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis sparked excitement for the upcoming 2024 season, with Coach Dan Lanning making notable appearances. The focus shifted to statements made by other teams, including Minnesota, Maryland, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan, during the event. Yes, But. The media day...
Board OKs membership with School District Consortium
The Verona Area School District (VASD) Board of Education voted to join the Greater Dane County School District Consortium (GDCSDC) on Monday, July 22. Board members Jennifer Murphy, John Porco and Superintendent Tremayne Clardy attended a GDCSDC meeting in May, where a group of greater Dane County school districts are looking to collaborate on shared visions. The GDCSDC mission statement reads as follows:
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
Madison Highland Dance Studio headed to Scotland to compete, learn
MADISON, Wis.- After bringing Scottish Highland Dancing to Madison back in 2018, the Breckenridge School of Highland Dance is headed back to the birthplace of the sport, for the Madison students to compete and learn.
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