A man was pronounced dead Saturday after his motorcycle left the road in the town of Palmyra, according to information released Monday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Within the release, Sheriff Travis Maze noted that deputies responded after receiving a call at 6:42 p.m. to a crash on County...
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The Badger Project: As liberal Dane County keeps growing, and voting, can Republicans still win statewide races in Wisconsin?
Editor’s note: The following story has been shared for publication by The Badger Project, which, according to its website, is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. A link to the publication is here: https://thebadgerproject.org. By Peter Cameron/The Badger ProjectWisconsin Democrats are on a winning streak in recent elections, and Dane County...
Fort Community Foundation to invest $1 million to address area housing shortage
The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced that it will be investing $1 million, through a contribution made to the Thrive Economic Development’s Live Local Development Fund, with a stipulation that the money will be used to support housing projects within the boundaries of the School District...
Fort Fire Department responds to garage fire in Hebron
The Fort Atkinson Fire Department was dispatched Wednesday to a garage fire in the town of Hebron, according to information released by city officials. Within the release, officials reported that at 1:51 p.m., the department received a report of a structure fire at W4802 Highway 106 in the town of...
Jefferson County Parks Department announces countywide historical sites registry
Jefferson County Parks Department announced earlier this month that it has launched a countywide historical registry. According to information released by county officials, the registry is meant to recognize and preserve “a wide range of local history.” While the registry will include historical sites, other sites for under consideration will...