By Kim McDarison A final step to turn two shared revenue bills into law remains after both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature — the Assembly and the Senate — voted on Wednesday in favor of the measures, which will, among other changes, increase state aid to municipalities, known as “shared...
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Fatal ‘small airplane’ crash confirmed in Watertown
An airplane, described as “small” crashed Wednesday in Watertown, according to information released by the city’s Police Chief Robert W. Kaminski. The release further confirms that the crash was fatal. Additional details about the confirmation of fatality were not released. According to the release, at 9:05 a.m., Watertown police and fire...
Fort panel updated on new street plans
By Chris SpanglerThe Fort Atkinson Plan Commission was updated Tuesday on plans for a new street to accommodate five lots being developed just north of Florence Street.In late March, the Fort Atkinson City Council vacated a section of North Fourth Street, between McMillen and Armenia streets, to enable Fort HealthCare...
CDA to consider two drafts of an affordable housing policy outlining parameters for use of $1.9 million
By Kim McDarison Two drafts of a proposed affordable housing policy, outlining parameters through which some $1.9 million in taxpayer-supported assistance can be applied, will be presented Thursday to the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA). The policy could receive approval by the CDA for recommendation for adoption by the city...
Sullivan man found dead in pond
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Monday released information stating that a Sullivan man was found dead in an area pond According to Sheriff Paul Milbrath, on Monday, June 12, at 4:46 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in the town of Sullivan for the purpose of making a welfare...