By Kim McDarison A group of citizens — including a resident of Helenville and a resident of Lake Mills — calling themselves “Concerned Voters of Wisconsin,” have submitted an amicus brief, also known as a “friends of the court” document, asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reject the Wisconsin Legislature’s...
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Two transported to hospital after single vehicle crash near Whitewater
By Kim McDarison A single-vehicle accident occurred at approximately noon today on County Highway N, just north of the city of Whitewater. An observer at the scene told Fort Atkinson Online that a Whitewater ambulance responded to the scene shortly after noon. According to the observer, the car, a sedan,...
Proposed ordinance limits proximity of ‘smoke shops’ to schools
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Ordinance Committee is recommending that future “smoke shops” not be allowed to locate within 1,000 feet of public or private school property lines.At its meeting Tuesday, the committee approved amending Section 58-148 of the City of Fort Atkinson Municipal Code relating to the sale of...
Commission offers potential updates to city’s official map, comprehensive plan
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission on Tuesday reviewed potential updates to the city’s official map and comprehensive plan. City engineer and commission Secretary Andy Selle explained in a memo that the comprehensive plan sets the policy for the growth, development and preservation of the community, and the...
Investigation of police chief remains ongoing, Whitewater city officials say
By Kim McDarison More than a month after Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap was placed by the City of Whitewater on paid administrative leave, pending an internal investigation which is being conducted by an outside source, as of Thursday, city officials have said the investigation “is still ongoing.” Responding to...