Editor’s note: Following is the second of a two-part story about Tax Incremental Financing and districts under development in Fort Atkinson using the economic development tool. Part 1: Fort City Council receives ‘TIF 101’ refresher, is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/fort-city-council-receives-tif-101-refresher/. By Ryan WhisnerPlans for the creation of two new tax increment districts intended to...
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Part 2: Statewide policing trends show low number of applicants, higher crime; Whitewater chief weighs in
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part story about policing trends. Recently a report produced by the statewide nonprofit news agency, The Badger Project, pointed to trends in policing, noting that law enforcement agencies across the state were experiencing “historic lows” when seeking applicants to serve in law...
Fort City Council receives ‘TIF 101’ refresher
Editor’s note: Following is the first of a two-part story about Tax Incremental Financing and districts under development in Fort Atkinson using the economic development tool. By Ryan WhisnerIn anticipation of plans to develop at least two new tax incremental financing districts (TIDs), the Fort Atkinson City Council recently received a...
One dead in Concord single motorcycle crash
Editor's note: The following information has been released by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Jefferson County Sheriff Paul Milbrath reports that on Sept. 16, 2022 at 5:56 a.m., deputies responded to a single motorcycle crash on County Trunk Highway E south of Interstate 94 in the town of Concord.Preliminary investigation...
Whitewater: EMS staffing referendum topic of upcoming public information sessions
City of Whitewater officials have announced that they will be hosting three public information sessions regarding an EMS staffing referendum slated to appear before the city's voters on the November general election ballot.According to a news release, sessions will be held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m., at the Whitewater...