By Kim McDarisonThree candidates -- including two incumbents and one challenger -- have submitted declarations of candidacy and are collecting signatures to run for seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council, according to information released Thursday by Fort Atkinson City Clerk Michelle Ebbert. Seats held by three incumbents, Chris Scherer, Mason...
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Fort petitions state for airport project funds
By Ryan Whisner To keep up with projects and investments at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport the city must put together a list of projects it intends to accomplish in coming years. At its meeting Tuesday, the Fort Atkinson City Council held a public hearing and approved a resolution demonstrating the...
Whitewater: Council approves plan to transfer city’s MRAP vehicle to another agency
By Kim McDarison The Whitewater Common Council last Tuesday unanimously approved plans to transfer the city’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle to another law enforcement agency or back to a military installation. Offering information to council about changes made in the program through which the city obtained the vehicle,...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will be joining law enforcement agencies to prevent “tragedies” across Wisconsin and the nation by participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign. According to a news release, there will be more officers out patrolling to get impaired drivers...
Sheriff’s deputy injured, motorist transported in early morning crash
A deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department was injured early this morning after a squad car he was operating was hit by another vehicle. According to information released by the sheriff’s office Sunday, the crash occurred at 5 a.m. on Interstate 94, near County Road F. A vehicle traveling eastbound on...