Cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County have been increasing rapidly over the past week after a period of decline that has lasted longer than a month. This comes amid reports from counties and states across the nation experiencing surges in newly reported cases attributed to the highly transmissible Delta variant of...
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One resident confirmed dead after a house explodes in Rome
By Kim McDarison One person is confirmed dead after a home exploded in Rome Tuesday afternoon. Speaking on-camera to WISN 12 News reporters during a press conference, officials, including Fire Chief Brad Bowen of the Western Lakes Fire District released details about the explosion, including confirmation that of the two...
‘Grandpa and Lucy’ screening, premiere party announced
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County has shared information about a screening of the animated film “Grandpa and Lucy.” The Zoom-platform event is scheduled to take place July 30. According to a recent press release, “Grandpa and Lucy” is a story, which is also available in...
Highway 106 resurfacing starts Monday west of Fort Atkinson
Resurfacing starts Monday, July 26, on 11.8 miles of State Highway 106 West from Fort Atkinson to Albion. The state Department of Transportation reports that the road will be closed from the State Highway 26 bypass to Park Drive in Fort Atkinson. Also known as Sinnissippi Drive, Park Drive is...
County epidemiologist says COVID-19 cases down, Delta variant concerning
By Chris SpanglerJefferson County’s new cases of COVID-19 are averaging fewer than one per day, and at least half of them likely are due to the Delta variant, a health official says.“Since late May, we have been averaging about one to two cases a day or less, with recent weeks...