A hunter found with hypothermia in waist-deep water was rescued Monday, according to information released by Johnson Creek Fire Chief Bruce Peterson. According to the release, the department responded to a distress call received at 5:27 p.m., alerting it that an elderly male had become trapped in a “swampy area,”...
Category: Government
DOT reveals plans for roundabout at Highway 106 and County N; cites safety as reason
By Chris SpanglerState officials recently received citizen input on building a roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 106 and Jefferson County Highway N.A public involvement meeting on the proposed project was held Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Town of Koshkonong Hall.Representing the Southwest Region of the Wisconsin Department of...
Sheriff’s Office: Public, hunters asked to help in search for double homicide suspect Kevin Anderson
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Monday released a statement noting that Kevin P. Anderson, a suspect in a double homicide case, remains at large. The department is seeking the help of those participating in hunting activities this fall. Additionally, the office stated that the Jefferson County District Attorney Monica Hall...
DOT to hold U.S. 18 retaining wall repair project public meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced that it will be conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the U.S. 18 retaining wall repair project in Helenville. Construction is slated to begin in the fall of 2024.According to information released by the department, the meeting will be held Tuesday,...
Council approves ordinance allowing ATVs on city streets; goes into effect next spring
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday gave the green light for all-terrain and utility-task vehicles to travel on city streets starting next spring.The vote was 4-1, with councilman Davin Lescohier the lone dissenter.In past discussions, he had expressed concern that city staff, along with City Manager Rebecca...