Editor’s note: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has shared for publication information about a two-vehicle crash in the town of Jefferson which occurred earlier this month. The information came in two separate releases, both of which are published in their entirety below. November 15, 2024 Sheriff Travis Maze reports that...
Category: Government
Turnout at Fort’s polls: ‘brisk’
By Chris SpanglerNot surprisingly, turnout was brisk today as Fort Atkinson voters went to the polls to cast ballots in the presidential and other general election races.When the doors to the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building gym opened at 7 a.m., the line of voters snaked down North Water Street West.On...
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Cold Spring
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded today to a two-vehicle crash on County Trunk U in the town of Cold Spring. According to information released by Sheriff Travis Maze, the crash occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m.A preliminary investigation found that a vehicle traveling eastbound on County Trunk U crossed the center...
Respiratory illness season is here. What can you do to combat flu, RSV, pertussis, COVID-19?
Editor’s note: the following information has been released for publication by the Jefferson County Health Department. As the fall season begins, it is typical to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, such as flu, RSV, pertussis, and COVID-19. Jefferson County Health Department encourages individuals to take actions to protect yourself...
The Badger Project: Verizon is purchasing Frontier. How will that affect 130,000 customers in Wisconsin?
Editor’s note: The following story has been shared for publication by The Badger Project, which, according to its website, is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. A link to the publication is here: https://thebadgerproject.org. By Peter Cameron/The Badger ProjectFarewell, Frontier internet and phone service.Last month, Verizon Communications announced plans to buy the, to...