The office of Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced in a release to the media that Wisconsin saw record planned capital investments last year as businesses located and expanded throughout the state. Businesses partnering with the Evers...
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Lippert appointed as library director
Minetta Lippert has been named the next director of the Dwight Foster Public Library, according to information released by Fort Atkinson city officials. Lippert follows Eric Robinson, who served in the role of library director since 2017 and accepted a position with the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville in May. ...
Maze to follow Milbrath as Jefferson County sheriff
By Kim McDarison Travis Maze, who is listed on the Jefferson County website as a patrol captain with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Wednesday by Gov. Tony Evers to the position of Jefferson County sheriff. The governor’s office announced in April that it was seeking applicants to fill...
Fort City officials: 4.1% water rate increase in effect as of Monday
Editor’s note: The following information has been released by Fort Atkinson city officials regarding increases in the city’s water rates. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin formally approved a simplified rate case for a water rate increase for Fort Atkinson water utility customers. The increase became effective on July 1....
U.S. DOT and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announce plans to improve hazmat public safety
Editor’s note: The following information has been received by the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office and released by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs. Full disclosure: FAO/WhitewaterWise editor Kim McDarison is a member of and media liaison for the Local Emergency Planning Committee in Jefferson County. A...