Compiled by Kim McDarison A spring general election will be held April 2. In Fort Atkinson, all of the city’s wards, 1-13, are included in Jefferson County. A story about districts, wards and the names of those candidates running for seats, is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/jefferson-county-board-whos-running-to-represent-fort-whitewater-koshkonong/. Among districts including wards in Fort Atkinson...
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High speed, single vehicle crash results in fatality in Watertown
A truck driver was pronounced dead after failing to negotiate a curve, according to information released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, Friday, at 9:22 p.m., deputies responded to a scene of a single-vehicle crash on Beryl Drive in the town of Watertown. The office reports...
Evers approves I-94 westbound bridge improvements in Jefferson County; work to begin Monday
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), within a Monday news release, has stated that Jefferson County residents will soon see some work performed on bridges along the westbound lanes of I-94. According to the release, the work is part of a $5.7-million contract recently signed by Gov. Tony Evers for...
Evers signs into law new legislative maps
By Kim McDarisonGov. Tony Evers this week signed into law a new set of Wisconsin legislative maps.According to information released by the governor’s office on Monday, the enactment of the maps offered an opportunity for the governor to “keep a promise” he made to the residents of the state to...
Fitzgerald announces campaign for 33rd state Assembly District seat
Editor’s note: information below has been provided by a political candidate announcing her intention to run for office. Other candidates wishing to run for political office will have equal opportunity to announce their intensions. Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald has announced that she is a Democratic candidate for the 33rd...