Government

Fort dog trainer to face court-ordered competency hearing

By Kim McDarison Tammy Flemming, a Fort Atkinson dog trainer accused of allegedly killing a client’s dog, was back in court Wednesday, Aug. 11.  Flemming is charged with mistreatment of animals/cause death, a level-I felony. If convicted, she could face fines up to $10,000, up to three years imprisonment, or...

Government

Police: reduce theft with bike registration

Editor's note: the following information has been released by the City of Fort Atkinson.  The City of Fort Atkinson Police Department is looking to reduce bike thefts in the city and it’s easy to do by simply registering your bike. For only $5 bike licenses are good for the life...

Government

D.B. Oak building’s north side is total loss, south side saved

By Kim McDarisonFirefighters worked overnight to monitor what remained of Tuesday’s five-alarm fire at the D.B. Oak building, 710 Oak St., according to Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch. At approximately 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters, many from departments across the state, were preparing for a shift change. Rausch said the north...