The Wisconsin State Assembly will recognize Capt. Paul Verhalen of the Fort Atkinson Fire Department today as a First Responders Hometown Hero, according to information recently released by the office of State Rep. Cody Horlacher. Horlacher (R-Mukwonago) represents Wisconsin’s 33rd Assembly District. In a recent statement announcing his selection of...
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Two injured in traffic accident near intersection of Madison and Banker
By Kim McDarison Two individuals were transported to an area hospital Thursday after the vehicles in which they were traveling collided near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Banker Road, according to Capt. Chad Lange of the Fort Atkinson Police Department. Police responded to the intersection at 3:28 p.m. at...
Police seek help locating missing person
Editor's note: this story has been updated. The Fort Atkinson Police Department is asking the public for its help in locating Scott McDaniel, a Fort Atkinson resident who disappeared from a residential group home over two weeks ago. Capt. Chad Lange, of the Fort Atkinson Police Department, verified information that...
Fort officers receive ‘Lifesaving Award’ from department
Editor's note: the following information has been supplied by the City of Fort Atkinson. Two Fort Atkinson police officers each were presented with a "Lifesaving Award" Tuesday during the Fort Atkinson City Council meeting. The officers were recognized for actions relating to an incident in July.Officers Noah Samson and Joshua Kinney were...
City shares 2022 draft budget
By Kim McDarison A budget workshop was held by the City of Fort Atkinson on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Information shared by City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire during the nearly four-hour meeting included a draft of the 2022 operating budget and the city’s 2022-2027 (five-year) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). LeMire opened...