Columbus’ sixth full-time policeman was added to the force by the Columbus City Council. Columbus’ new police officer was Jack Roelke, who had been working in Poynette.

A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.

The Senate passed about $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting; the Justice Department fired prosecutor Maurene Comey; there were new Israel ...

Taliesin Preservation, Inc., in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, received a $5 million investment from the State of Wisconsin to support preservation and infrastructure projects at ...

Joey is a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog/mix. He’s a happy-go-lucky dog who loves attention and is incredibly smart. He was ...

An estimated 25,000 Big Top Parade spectators poured $2.25 million into the Baraboo Area’s economy in June. The parade packed downtown Baraboo streets with spectators June 14, and filled local hotels ...

The sound of polka music and clinking beer steins will ring Saturday, Sept. 20 as the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce presents Oktoberfest at Circus World.

The newly formed College Sports Commission, which oversees revenue sharing following the House settlement, posted a list of ...

President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is unmistakable evidence of a transformed Republican Party.

The “big, beautiful bill” that passed Congress is a raw deal for working-class Americans. It should be called the “billionaire bailout bill.” ...

The amount of talent in Portage is incredible and it’s so nice to have a place to be able to sell your work, share your work ...

Ariona Hildebrandt was named as the 2025 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair on Monday during the contest that was held at Bayside Supper Club. Hildebrandt was one of five contestants vying for the ...