The City of Fort Atkinson has announced that it will be replacing outdated water mains, with funds for the project coming in part from a recently approved water rate increase. The rate was recently approved by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, according to the release. “The average residential bill will increase...
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Eight-unit apartment building involved in early morning fire
By Kim McDarison An apartment fire in an eight-unit building in the 1000 block of Whitewater Avenue erupted early this morning. The Fort Atkinson Fire Department received the call at approximately 5:42 a.m., according to Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch. He said he was on the scene about six...
City offers online utility payment option
The City of Fort Atkinson has announced its partnership with Xpress Bill Pay to give customers multiple payment options. According to information released by Clerk, Treasurer and Finance Director Michelle Ebbert, Fort Atkinson utility customers will have the ability to make full and partial payments using the free, secure service.The service...
Unity Project receives ‘excellent’ response on policing survey
By Chris Spangler An “excellent” number of residents responded to the recent community policing survey sponsored by the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson, organizers say. During a virtual meeting Tuesday, the Unity Project’s Community-Police Partnership Team (CPPT) reported on participation in the survey, the actual results of which will be...
Plan Commission advances U-Haul development plan
By Chris Spangler Development of the U-Haul property on Fort Atkinson’s north side took a big step forward Tuesday afternoon. Meeting both in person and via Zoom, the Fort Atkinson Plan Commission unanimously approved the General Development Plan (GDP) for the former Kmart property at 1309 N. High St. The...