Fort Atkinson resident, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate professor, and Wisconsin’s 2023 poet laureate Nicholas Gulig is among 23 poet laureate fellows who will each be receiving $50,000 to lead public poetry programs in their respective communities, according to information released Tuesday by the Academy of American Poets.The New York-based organization announced that...
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Rock County public health officials: Blue-green algae ‘recently observed’ in Rock River, Lake Koshkonong
Rock County Health Department officials in a release to the media on Tuesday noted that conditions are right for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to appear in local waters. Within their release, county health department officials say they have recently observed blue-green algae in the Rock River and Lake...
Jefferson County Health Department advises residents about potential health issues and heat alerts
The Jefferson County Health Department on Wednesday released information regarding the following topic: “Heat Alert: Higher temperatures can cause heat-related illness and decrease air quality.” According to the release, the Jefferson County area is advised to “brace for a week of higher temperatures,” with residents further advised to “take steps to...
Recently reported attempted child abduction ‘did not occur,’ Whitewater police say
Information released by the Whitewater Police Department Monday noted that the attempted child abduction reported to police and released to the media on Thursday, July 20, “did not occur.” The full text of the release follows: The Whitewater Police Department wishes to notify the community that continued investigation into the...
Fort Atkinson Online LLC announces new news site: WhitewaterWise.com
As part of our recent expansion, Fort Atkinson Online LLC is excited to report that we have developed a new online property: WhitewaterWise.com. Readers will now have a choice regarding how they digest their news. Readers who enjoy getting their news through the lens of Fort Atkinson will still find...