By Kim McDarisonA report, titled: Human Trafficking and Drug Offenses 2013-2022 Special Report, released by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI Tuesday shows, among its findings, an increase in reporting of human trafficking to the bureau’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, along with a propensity for offenders...
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City approves installation of World War II monument in McCoy Park
By Chris Spangler A monument honoring all Americans — those in uniform and on the home front — who helped win World War II is planned for McCoy Park. The Fort Atkinson City Council on July 16 approved a request by Fort Atkinson resident Mabel Schumacher to install a World...
Haumerson’s Pond bird feeder dedicated to Wanie
By Chris SpanglerThe Friends of Haumerson’s Pond has dedicated a bird feeder sculpture to retired Fort Atkinson biology teacher Richard “Dick” Wanie.Gathering at the Bark River Nature Park warminghouse earlier this month, the Friends unveiled the bird feeder in honor of the undisputed “Birdman of Fort Atkinson.”The work of art...
Paid advertisement: Kray Van Kirk to perform ‘evening of folk Americana’ at Cafe Carpe
An evening of folk Americana on 6 & 12-string guitar so that absolutely everyone, of every identity and history, can know that they are not alone but have a verse in the shouted poetry of dawn.SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 8:00 p.m.Cafe Carpe - 18 South Water St. West, Fort Atkinson, WI...
Paid advertisement: FAHS Show Choir offers car wash, brat sale
Fort Atkinson High School Show Choir students will be holding a car wash and brat sale, Saturday, Aug. 3. The fundraising activity will take place in the Fort Atkinson Pick 'n Save parking lot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The store is located at 1505 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. ...