At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, the Wisconsin State Patrol took a report from a caller who believed the windows to his vehic…


The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of these Columbia County dea…
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office wants to alert citizens to yet another telephone scam occurring in our area and throughout the state.
A little more than 27% of Columbia County’s population has been fully vaccinated as of the April 14 report by Columbia County Public Health (C…
Poynette's Don Bednarik spent more then three decades fixing any mechanical issues on the Merrimac Ferry.
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently announced that municipalities across the state received m…
Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers announced that Wisconsin and five other states were selected to work with the National Governor…
Just after 6 a.m. on Friday, April 9, Dane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Missouri man after he attempted to board a plane at the Dane C…
Prairie du Sac’s River Arts on Water Gallery is inviting visitors to view new artwork, a new gallery layout, and new artists.
As of 2 p.m. on Monday, April 5, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported that 13,023 residents of Columbia County have comp…
On Monday, April 5, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office welcomed nine new Sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff David Mahoney swore-in the new deputies at …
On Thursday, April 15, Portage will host a blood drive at the Best Western Resort and Conferene Center, in connection with Aspirus Divine Savi…
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office recently signed a letter of intent to participate in the 30x30 Pledge to increase the recruitment, retention …
Prairie du Sac’s River Arts Inc. is hosting a virtual workshop with nationally-recognized artist and instructor Helen Klebesadel, titled “Envi…
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson recently announced that the $500 tuition credit for eligible UW System nursing and pha…
Official Wisconsin State Historical Markers are seen all across the state, whether they’re located off busy highways, near main streets of var…
Fatal wrong-way driving crashes are a persistent and devastating threat that has grown significantly worse in Wisconsin.
Lodi farmer Ron Schoepp, who owns and operates Schoepp Farms, will be one of four area farmers who will work with the Sand County Foundation t…
As of the most recent weekly report on March 24 by Columbia County Public Health (CCPH), there have now been more than 10,000 county residents…
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on proposed intercity passenger rail service improvements for the Twin Cit…
Town of Dekorra residents will have a choice between two candidates —both newcomers — for the Supervisor No. 1 seat on April 6.
On Monday, March 22, the Merrimac Ferry opened for the 2021 season. The ferry closed the 2020 season just before the Christmas, and made 35,21…
On Sunday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m., a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was traveling westbound on State Highway 16 near County Highway A …
One newcomer to the Village Board of Dane is looking to get into office.
More than 1,500 Columbia County residents completed the COVID-19 vaccination process during the week of March 10-17, per the weekly report by …
Nancy Becker, a Brookfield resident, was diagnosed with — and survived — lung cancer and is now taking action for change. On Wednesday, March …
At 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, Dane County Sheriff’s deputies, along with fire departments from Maple Bluff, DeForest, Dane, Arlington,…
Robin Davis was thrilled to learn that Wisconsin deemed her family eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1. That offered hope that…