The City of Fort Atkinson has announced the addition of Sarah Weihert as the its new public relations executive assistant. She assumed her new responsibilities Monday. Weihert is a respected journalist and storyteller with over 10 years in journalism at various newspapers and radio stations. She will work with the city’s...
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‘Process through the court system has been long and emotional,’ says owner of deceased pup
By Kim McDarison When Lindsey Davidson picked up her dog, “Cooper’s” ashes on Friday, she said it felt like she received some closure, but, she said, real closure would come with the prosecution of a Fort Atkinson dog trainer whom, she alleges, is responsible for the death of her dog. ...
DNR launches Operation Deer Watch
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched Operation Deer Watch on Aug. 1, allowing citizen scientists around Wisconsin to report deer sightings in their area, which provides crucial data for deer management. Participation in Operation Deer Watch is simple, requires no registration and can be done using a computer...
Fort Atkinson Police Department K-9 officer ‘Bolt’ retires
The Fort Atkinson Police Department has announced, with reluctance, the retirement of the community’s four-legged officer, K-9 Bolt, following emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage.Police Chief Adrian Bump said that in May, Bolt began to show signs of health issues and immediately was transported to UW Veterinary Care in Madison,...
One resident confirmed dead after a house explodes in Rome
By Kim McDarison One person is confirmed dead after a home exploded in Rome Tuesday afternoon. Speaking on-camera to WISN 12 News reporters during a press conference, officials, including Fire Chief Brad Bowen of the Western Lakes Fire District released details about the explosion, including confirmation that of the two...