VIDEO | Monster bull elk spotted in Washington County
October 26, 2020 - Hartford, WI - Bow hunter Nathan Heinritz of Hartford said he and his wife had to watch the trail camera footage about 10 times because they couldn't believe what they...
John McGivern heartbreaking announcement at Schauer Arts Center in Hartford
December 13, 2020 - Hartford, WI - John McGivern lit up the stage at the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford on Sunday afternoon. It was his third show during a weekend appearance; "John McGivern...
Obituary | Alexis R. Held, 21
June 30, 2021 - Alexis R. Held passed away on June 29, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital at the age of 21 peacefully with her family at her side.
She is lovingly survived by...
VIDEO | Hartford Plaza sold
December 28, 2020 - Hartford, WI - The Hartford Plaza located south of Highway 60 and just west of County Highway K in the City of Hartford has sold. The Washington County Register of...
Starbucks opening in Hartford in 2021
December 31, 2020 - Hartford, WI - There appears to be a retail development boom in Hartford as a new Starbucks is expected to break ground in March or April 2021.
“Hartford is hot right...
VIDEO | Hartford Union High School Robotics Team kicks off its Engineering Boot Camp...
Hartford, WI - June 20, 2022, the Hartford Union High School FIRST Robotics Team 1091 kicked off its Engineering Boot Camp for area elementary and middle schoolers at the Jack Russell Library in Hartford.
The...
Starbucks opening in Hartford in 2021
March 3, 2021 - Hartford, WI - In late December 2020, WashingtonCountyInsider.com was first to announce a new Starbucks expected to break ground in March or April 2021.
“Hartford is hot right now,” said Tom...
REAL ESTATE | Qdoba Mexican Grill to open this week in Hartford, WI
Washington Co., Wi - A story first on WashingtonCountyInsider.com in August 2022 about a new Jersey Mike's Subs and Qdoba Mexican Grill opening on Highway 60 in Hartford, WI.
The new Qdoba, 1574 E. Sumner...
VIDEO | Culver’s hosts ribbon cutting at new location in Hartford, WI
Hartford, WI - On Monday, June 20, 2022, the brand new Culver's restaurant, 1285 E. Sumner Street, held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Hartford, WI.
The new store and location come on the heels of...
Festival Foods believes in the City of Hartford
December 29, 2020 - Hartford, WI - Festival Foods is coming to Hartford. The story broke Monday night on WashingtonCountyInsider.com
“We’re hoping to start construction in 2021 with an opening in 2022,” said Brian Stenzel...
Mountain lion reportedly spotted in Hartford
March 25, 2021 - Hartford, WI - A neighbor in Hartford is posting a warning about a possible mountain lion sighting in the Gateway subdivision. Radiant Canines, based in Hartford, published a post on...
REAL ESTATE | VIDEO | Qdoba Mexican Grill opens today in Hartford, WI
Washington Co., Wi - Qdoba Mexican Grill opens today, Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Hartford, WI. This will be the 61st location for the franchise restaurant. It is located in the same strip mall...
REAL ESTATE | Lucky Shotz coming to town as Linden Inn on Big Cedar...
August 22, 2023 - Hartford, Wi - The Linden Inn, 4919 State Road 144, on the west side of Big Cedar Lake has sold. The closing was at 10 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2023....
VIDEO | REAL ESTATE | What this place in Washington County, WI?
June 21, 2022 - Hartford, Wi - This is a business within a business in Washington County. There are 19 seconds worth of clues before the big reveal. (and one Easter egg already in...
REAL ESTATE | Construction underway in Hartford, WI for Jersey Mike’s and Qdoba Mexican...
Washington Co., Wi - A story we first told you about in August 2022 regarding a second location for Jersey Mike's Subs and Qdoba Mexican Grill will be opening in 2023 in Washington County,...
Ponderosa Steakhouse in Hartford says “Thanks” as restaurant closes June 20, 2021
June 8, 2021 - Hartford, WI - The long-rumored closing of Ponderosa Steakhouse in Hartford will come to fruition Sunday, June 20, 2021.
The restaurant, 1285 E. Sumner Street, had been experiencing challenges, including cutting...
REAL ESTATE | The Linden Inn on Big Cedar Lake sold
August 18, 2023 - Hartford, Wi - The Linden Inn, 4919 State Road 144, on the west side of Big Cedar Lake has sold. The closing was at 10 a.m. today, Friday, August 18,...
Harley-Davidson in West Bend, WI reverses course on decision to temporarily close
October 24, 2024 - West Bend, Wi - Two days ago WashingtonCountyInsider.com reported West Bend Harley-Davidson would close temporarily over the winter starting November 2, 2024. Now, the company is reversing course.
According to a...
REAL ESTATE | Second locations for Jersey Mike’s and Qdoba Mexican Grill opening in...
January 24, 2023 - Washington Co., Wi - A story we first told you about in August 2022 regarding a second location for Jersey Mike's Subs and Qdoba Mexican Grill will be opening in...
VIDEO | REAL ESTATE | New sign in place at Soup Korner in Hartford,...
Hartford, Wi - The Soup Korner in Hartford, WI is now open. The sign arrived Saturday and was quickly installed making the transformation of the old George Webb’s final.
This is the second location for...