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Waunakee builder named winner of Badger Craftsman Award
Michael F. Simon Builders of Waunakee has been named a winner of three Badger Craftsman Awards. The Wisconsin Builders Association has announced winners in 14 categories, including best new single-family homes, best single-family development, and best remodeling projects. In its third year, the Badger Craftsman Award program is facilitated by the group. Members of the association across Wisconsin are invited to submit their projects in a wide range of categories...
In Waunakee, art studio finds larger space, expands classes
With more classes and space, Lyon Road Art Studio & Academy has found a new home on Frank H Street in the Waunakee business park. Now, three instructors bring a variety of specialties for students of all ages, and the larger space also offers the opportunity for open studio time, when kids and adults can purchase a canvas and use the paints, brushes and other materials to create on their own. ...
Baseball: Waunakee's Schmidt named to WBCA All-State First Team
Postseason honors are pouring in for Waunakee baseball player Tate Schmidt. Schmidt was named to the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-State First Team as an infielder. He finished the season with a .404 batting average. The senior was also selected for the WBCA 2024 South Central All-District First Team as an infielder and was named Academic All District.
Waunakee Utilities prepared to power summer activities
As everyone looks to the season of fun and sun, Waunakee Utilities wants customers to know that the utility is prepared to meet the community’s energy needs during the hot summer months when electricity demand is at its highest. Waunakee Utilities is a member-owner of wholesale power supplier WPPI Energy. WPPI works with the area’s grid operator to provide reliable, affordable, and responsible electricity. “WPPI member utilities secured necessary capacity...
Home Talent: Local 9 rally falls short at Middleton
That clutch hit eluded the Waunakee Local 9. After falling behind 4-0 in the third inning and trailing 5-1 after the fifth, Waunakee mounted a comeback that came up a bit short in a 5-4 loss Sunday to Middleton. The Local 9 loaded the bases in the eighth but failed to score. In the ninth, Waunakee got the first two runners on; however, the Local 9 couldn’t get the tying...
Boys golf: Waunakee overcame challenges to win first state title
Drew Berres just shrugged it off. Losing the Badger Large Conference team championship was no big deal, even if the Waunakee boys’ golf team was going for its sixth title in a row, which would have been quite an accomplishment. KC Nickel remembers vividly what Berres, his Warrior teammate, had to say in the aftermath of what was a devastating loss at the May 14 conference meet, where the Warriors...
An Outdoorsman's Journal: Bay City Campground on the Mississippi
Hello friends, This week I headed over to Bay City in Pierce County and had a plan of camping on an island on the Mississippi River and paddle trolling my canoe for walleye and also fishing from shore. My 8-year-old golden retriever Ruby would be my companion. Saturday, June 8 High 77, low 54 ...
Girls soccer: Warriors fall to Kimberly at state
The shot totals were lopsided. It didn’t matter. Piling up 15 shots, compared to four for Kimberly, the Waunakee girls’ soccer team suffered a season-ending 1-0 loss to the Papermakers on Friday at the WIAA Division 1 State Tournament at Milwaukee’s Uihlein Socceer Park. “It’s really hard,” said Charli Smith, expressing her disappointment after the Warriors’ defeat. “These people on this team are amazing. It’s sad that it has to...
Waunakee's Early Files
100 years ago July 10, 1924 The July 4 celebration was a big success. The sum of approximately $1,500 was raised. Henry Hurst was the winner of the car. The Waunakee baseball team lost an 11-inning thriller to Middleton Sunday by a score of 5-4. ...
Waunakee Coming Events
JUNE 14-15: ST. JOHN’S FEST Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church will host the annual festival June 14-15, with music by the Tim Daniels Band on Friday and Madison County on Saturday. Food tent opens at 4 p.m. and a chicken dinner will be served Saturday. For a full schedule, visit https://www.stjbfest.com/ JUNE 15: CAKES FOR DADSThe Waunakee Optimist Club will host a Cakes for Dads event at Piggly Wiggly...
After pursuit, Monona police arrest Waunakee convicted felon found with gun
A pursuit into McFarland and Madison resulted in a crash and the arrest of a Waunakee man who reportedly was in possession of a firearm and narcotics for probation violation. The pursuit began on June 11 when a Monona officer was monitoring traffic on Stoughton Road at Broadway in the City of Monona, according to a report from the city of Monona Police Chief. Just before midnight, at 11:59 p.m.,...
Home Talent: 'Balk-off' win, Bieri's pitching highlight Local 9's weekend
A balk walk-off is not something that happens every day. The Waunakee Local 9 were beneficiaries of one on Saturday, when they topped Mazomanie 6-5 in 11 innings. In the bottom of the frame, with Luke Shepski on third base and Misha Capaul on first, Mazomanie’s pitcher was called for a balk, allowing the winning run to score. “The ending was a bit anticlimactic,” said Local 9 manager Justin Acker....
Girls soccer: Warriors win on PKs to qualify for state
If Malia Zillman was nervous, she didn’t show it. With a trip to state on the line, the freshman goalkeeper for the Waunakee girls’ soccer team stepped up and made three spectacular saves on penalty kicks in the Warriors’ 2-0 thrilling shootout sectional final win over Middleton on Saturday. Both defenses were stifling. Beating the Cardinals was a team effort, according to Zillman, but by stoning Middleton during the penalty...
Family purchases GrandStay Hotel in Waunakee
A family of hoteliers has purchased the only such business in Waunakee and are looking forward to bringing their personal touch as hosts. And, they plan to put down roots in the community as they operate the GrandStay Hotel & Suites at Hwy. 19 and Raemisch Road. Jaymin Patel, GrandStay’s general manger, said his family has owned hotels in Illinois since 2012. GrandStay is the fourth hotel they’ve purchased, along...
Waunakee board agrees on roadway improvements near Kilkenny West
Safety and roadway improvements are now slated along Woodland Drive and Hwy. Q near the future Kilkenny Farms West development in Waunakee. This comes after the village board approved a development agreement and plan on Monday, June 3. One of the most important portions of the plan relates to pedestrian safety, specifically that of children. Many students travel along the western portion of Woodland Drive to get to and from...
Baseball: Verona ends Warriors' season
After opening the postseason with a win over rival DeForest, the Waunakee baseball team’s season ended with a 5-4 loss to Verona. Wes DuCharme led the Warriors with a strong pitching performance against the Norskies, blanking them 4-0 on three hits, seven strikeouts and two walks. Colin Murphy drove in two runs, going 1-for-3. Murphy, DuCharme, Danny Cotter and Tate Schmidt all had hits for Waunakee, as the Warriors played...
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