By Kim McDarison The Wisconsin Policy Forum, a nonpartisan, independent policy research organization, recently published a report titled: “Local Debt on the Rise,” which states, among its findings, that statewide, local government debt “hit record levels in 2020,” and is projected to continue to rise. The report identifies debt, over the...
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Reported shots fired may bring reckless endangering safety charges, Jefferson police say
The Jefferson Police Department responded Sunday to reports of “shots fired from a vehicle,” according to information released by the department Monday. According to the release, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the city of Jefferson Police Department responded to a report of shots fired from a vehicle in the 200 Block...
Two-car collision in Ixonia leaves one dead, another seriously injured
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported Saturday that a two-car collision in the town of Ixonia has resulted in the death of a motorist. A second motorist is reported to have serious injuries. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Paul Milbrath, deputies responded to the scene of the crash on State...
Milton child rescued from pond with cracked ice
The Milton Fire Department Tuesday, along with agencies providing mutual aid, rescued an 8-year-old boy from a pond with cracked ice. According to information released by the department, the child was rescued from a retention pond behind 957 E. High St., Milton, at approximately 1 p.m. The Milton Fire Department, along with...
The Badger Project: After the election, Wisconsin turns to redistricting, again
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 Project In the recent midterm election, Democrats won three of five...