By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson woman accused of first-degree intentional homicide and arson connected with a fire on Foster Street last June was back in court Thursday. Elizabeth M. Durkee appeared in court with her attorneys, Amber Rumpf and Cassi Nelson, both of the Jefferson County Public Defenders Office....
Category: Government
Thompson tenders letter of resignation to UW Board of Regents
Former state Gov. Tommy Thompson will be stepping down as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System, according to information released today be the UW Board of Regents. In a letter dated Jan. 7 to UW Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III, Thompson said his resignation would take...
Fort public safety referendum introduced
By Chris Spangler The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday got its first glimpse of the potential wording and tax impact of a proposed public safety referendum slated for the April 5th election ballot. In September 2021, the council unanimously decided to not renew its contract with Ryan Brothers Ambulance...
One incumbent, two challengers to vie for two open city council seats
By Kim McDarison Three candidates have successfully submitted paperwork to be included on the April ballot each running for one of two Fort Atkinson City Council seats. The three candidates are incumbent Bruce Johnson, 42 E. Rockwell Ave., and challengers Eric Schultz, 365 Ramesh Ave., and Ron Martin, 409 Nadig...
Paid advertisement, job opportunity: City of Fort Atkinson Water Utility crew member
The City of Fort Atkinson, a vibrant community along the Rock River, is accepting applications for the full-time position of Water Utility Crew member in the Water Utility department. The nature of the position is, under supervision, to assist in the operation, regulation and maintenance of the function of the...