The Fort Atkinson Police Department has announced that School Resource Officer Daniel Hefty has been named Jefferson County Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year. He was presented with the award Tuesday at the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting by a representative of the Jefferson County Human Services. The award...
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Towns, Ryan Brothers hold meeting to discuss EMS
By Kim McDarison Update: The following public notice was shared with Fort Atkinson Online Thursday, Feb. 3.: A quorum of the Fort Atkinson City Council may be present at a meeting with members of local Township Boards regarding information about the 2022 Public Safety Referendum. The meeting will be held...
Robert Street bridge deck replacement set for this summer
By Chris Spangler Fort Atkinson’s Robert Street bridge will be closed for three months this summer to undergo a total deck replacement. City engineer Andy Selle outlined the project when the Fort Atkinson City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening. “In practical terms, we will be removing everything we...
Officials share fiber-optic network business availability, future residential plans
The City of Fort Atkinson and the School District of Fort Atkinson are working jointly to build a community fiber-optic network, according to information released by city and district officials Monday. With two phases of the project completed, businesses along the network path — working with broadband service provider WIN...
Plan Commission Oks downtown cell tower; delays ‘Cloute Hill’ tower decision
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission has approved installing wireless communication equipment atop a downtown senior residence, but has held off on giving the go-ahead for a cellular tower in a residential neighborhood on the city’s north side. US Cellular LLC requested a conditional-use permit to place a...