Editor's note: the following information has been released by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Over the past week, we have had at least 4 scams in which a subject calls the victim, identifying himself as a Jefferson County Lieutenant. The suspect advises that there is an arrest warrant out for...
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Weathering the storm: chaser finds beauty and awe
By Kim McDarison Twelve tornados, according to the National Weather Service, touched down in southern Wisconsin last Thursday. All were rated using the Enhanced Fujita scale (EF) at EF-0 or EF-1, the lowest levels on the six-level scale. The scale rates tornados based on the ferocity of the wind gusts...
National Weather Service reports 12 tornado touchdowns on July 29
As of Aug. 2, the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has reported at least 12 tornado touchdowns associated with a line of severe thunderstorms that worked its way across southern Wisconsin on Thursday, July 29. According to a tornado survey performed by the National Weather Service, the following data was...
DNR launches Operation Deer Watch
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched Operation Deer Watch on Aug. 1, allowing citizen scientists around Wisconsin to report deer sightings in their area, which provides crucial data for deer management. Participation in Operation Deer Watch is simple, requires no registration and can be done using a computer...
Jefferson County Agri-Business says fairgrounds food booth was successful
Even in light of a slow start to this year’s Jefferson County Fair, which began, according to Jefferson County Agri-Business Club members, with rain and canceled performances, the group’s food booth enjoyed much success. The group credited its menu with bringing both new and returning customers to enjoy its offerings,...