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MADISON — The Universities of Wisconsin unveiled a $32 million workforce development plan Monday in an attempt to recover funds that were cut by the Republican-controlled Legislature earlier this year in a fight over campus diversity programs. The Legislature’s budget committee voted in June to eliminate 188 diversity, equity and inclusion positions within the university system and slash UW’s budget by $32 million, which is the amount Republicans estimated would be spent on so-called DEI programs over the next two years. ...

Facing political opposition in both the governor’s office and Wisconsin Supreme Court, legislative Republicans are seeking to lock in existing conservative policies — and in some instances, create new ones — with the direct help of voters. Using Wisconsin’s constitutional amendment process, Republicans are looking to codify a wide-ranging set of policies in the state constitution — changes that could only be removed or modified using the same process or via a court order. ...

LAKE MILLS — Local theater lovers embraced the Halloween spirit throughout October with a live production of Dracula, directed by Jill Nadeau on behalf of Penguin Productions. Written by Kate Hamill, the production loosely followed the plot of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, featuring a feminist twist that allowed for more character diversity. The Fharmacy Public House hosted four productions, from Oct. 13-27. The show consisted of cast members Diana Schultz,...

FORT ATKINSON — Jones Dairy Farm received the ninth annual Wisconsin Business Achievement Award presented by the Flowers Family Foundation. The business is seventh generation and family-owned, best known for providing its all-natural sausage for 134 years. The annual award recognizes recipients for their positive impact on the Wisconsin economy, and may be granted to an individual, partnership, corporation, association, industry, and educational institution. ...

WATERTOWN — Caitlin Rondello, a registered dietician and diabetes educator at Watertown Regional Medical Center, has been named a finalist for an award issued by the company that owns and operates the hospital, according to a press release. Rondello has been named a finalist for ScionHealth’s Monarch Caring and Community Award. Hospital officials nominated her amongst many deserving candidates from WRMC because of her work and commitment to helping diabetic patients get and stay healthier, according to the release. ...

This is nature’s example of the color wheel’s complementary colors of blue , orange and pink in Wednesday morning’s sunrise. The photo was taken from the east side of Watertown.

Enjoy a cup of coffee when you visit the library! Coffee is available to purchase for $2 per cup. White Oak Builders is the October and November coffee sponsor! Money made from coffee sales will go to Friends. New book at the Storybook Trail! Enjoy a walk in nature and read The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade. Upcoming Programs for Adults ...

The city of Watertown is excited to announce the first successful Community Garden Project. Residents requested that a space be provided to allow the residents to grow their own produce, and city officials set aside space in Lincoln Park, 505 Union Street, starting last year. The City of Watertown Recreation Department will offer plots to residents again for the 2024 growing season. ...

Monday 8:30 a.m. Speaking of Horses 9 a.m. Euterpe Music Club 11 a.m. St. Mark’s Church Service Noon, Lunch & Learn with Mayor Emily McFarland ...

The robin family has moved on, but their house remains on the top of the light fixture. Most likely the robin or another bird will take it for next spring's nest.

Daniel Kaddatz, a long-time driver for Hull Transport in Stoughton, has retired for a second time. Kaddatz, a Watertown resident, has worked for Hull for about 30 years, according to a press release issued by the company. He received the company’s first-ever “Semi Driver of the Year” award in 2014 for driving 6 million miles without an accident. Kaddatz “loved trucking so much, he even retired once and came back to do local truck driving for us again,” Hull owner Nick Hull wrote in the release. “Danny deserves a huge pat on the back for all the excellent work he did through his driving career, as he is finally throwing in the towel to ‘officially’ hand over his keys and retire. He touched so many lives, made a huge impact on the trucking industry, and I know he will continue to be a blessing to all the people that come across him in life.”

The Watertown All-Breed Community and Watertown TV are hosting a free event for dog owners on at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Watertown TV studio on the basement floor of Watertown City Hall, 106 Jones St. Dog trainer Khris Erickson will answer questions and discuss strategies to help dogs cope with fireworks. This is a humans-only event so please leave the pets at home.

Members of the Watertown community are invited to gather at 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Watertown Public Library Community Room for lunch and conversation about “Building a Welcoming Watertown.” The discussion will be focused on community, conversation and Christian welcome as guests meet and talk about the different ways to build bridges and a more inclusive community which offers a safe place for everyone. The guest speaker is The Rev....

Watertown’s troop 43 recently held its late summer Court of Honor. Senior Patrol Leader Charlie Hickey awarded a total of 10 rank advancements and 50 merit badges along with several special awards. Earning new ranks were: James Boorujy (Scout, Tenderfoot), Eli De Guzman (Scout), Caleb Domer (First Class), Nathaniel Kilps (Star), Grady Talaga (Scout, Tenderfoot), Thomas Walter (First Class) and Jonah Wojtkiewicz (Scout, Tenderfoot). ...

LEBANON — The Lebanon Historical Society will be having its annual Bottomless Chili Luncheon fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Lebanon Fireman’s Park Hall, N1929 County Highway R, Lebanon. The luncheon will be held in the Lebanon Fireman’s Park Hall with sit-down dining and bottomless chili. It will also include 1 quart pre-orders of chili. Take outs are available for purchase. The luncheon is $10 for adults,...

LEBANON — Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon on County Highway R will host das Deutsch Fest/German Fest at 10 a.m. Oct. 15. In the tradition of German services years ago, the men will sit on one side of the church and the women and children on the other side. The Lebanon Lutheran School children Grades 4K-2, along with the Immanuel German Choir will provide special music. The Immanuel Men’s Group...

JEFFERSON — At a meeting on Friday the Jefferson County Fair Park Committee heard updates, changes and plans heading into autumn events, reviewed the past year, and looked to 2024. One of the biggest topics that came up was the budget and how it is “all over the place,” a repeated statement during the meeting. The committee discussed having vendors report incomes to get an idea of which food/drink products...

JOHNSON CREEK — Natalie Frey had 16 kills and five blocks for Johnson Creek’s volleyball team in a 25-21, 22-25, 25=22, 22-25, 15-8 victory over Cambria-Friesland on Tuesday at JCHS. Hailey Fincutter added five kills for Johnson Creek (6-8, 2-1 in conference). Hailee Walk and Dominique Patterson-Petty each served three aces. Grace Trudell put up 19 assists. Patterson-Petty added three assists.

EDGERTON — The Jefferson/Cambridge girls swim team won seven events in a 98-71 victory over Edgerton/Evansville on Tuesday at Edgerton High School. The 200-yard medley relay team of Jordyn Davis, Zoey Rank, Jada Rank and Emma Gehring took first place in 2 minutes, 2.53 seconds. The same quartet won the 200 freestyle in 1:49.06. Zoey Rank won the 200 individual medley in 2:20.41 and placed first in the 100 breaststroke...