77th anniversary of Woolen Mills fire
Feb. 4, 2024 - West Bend, WI - This Sunday is the 77th anniversary of the Woolen Mills fire in West Bend. In 1947 the headline on the front of the paper read: ‘Fire...
VIDEO | Jordan Stolz speedskating trifecta at World Cup in Quebec City
February 3, 2024 - Kewaskum, Wi - It's a trifecta of gold medals for the second weekend in a row for Jordan Stolz as he skates the World Cup in Quebec City. On Friday,...
VIDEO | 2024 Mother Cabrini Award winner is Cheyenne Lammert
February 3, 2024 - West Bend, WI - A longstanding tradition during Catholic Schools Week in West Bend is the presentation of the Mother Cabrini Award at St. Frances Cabrini School.
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Each year, prior to...
Farm boys’ winter fun during the Great Depression | By Dave Bohn
West Bend, WI - For over 15 years, Dave Bohn wrote down memories of his childhood, growing up on the family farm, just south of West Bend on Hwy P. He hopes his writings...
1 person killed in truck vs. semi crash in Fond du Lac Co.,...
February 2, 2024 - Fond du Lac Co., Wi - On Friday February 2, 2024 at approximately 9:48 a.m., the Fond du Lac County Communication Center received a report of a 2-vehicle crash on...
On a history note | Remembering the Schroeder Dairy fire in September 1964
West Bend, WI - It was February 2015 when a large fire raced through the Renner farm on the corner of County Road G in the Town of Trenton. Neighbors in West Bend, WI...
HUHS candidate asks to be removed from April 2024 ballot
February 2, 2024 - Hartford, WI - The race for two seats on the Hartford Union High School Board is now down to three candidates as Damon Morgan has notified the district he is...
REAL ESTATE | Hidden messages found during restaurant remodel in Washington County, WI
Jackson, Wi - The old Heidel's Tavern & Restaurant on CTH P in Jackson, WI is going through a major renovation and some treasures from the past are literally coming out of the woodwork.
The...
17-year-old charged in dangerous pursuit | By Lt of Detectives Tim Kemps
January 31, 2024 - Washington Co., WI - A 17-year-old Town of Farmington male was charged as an adult and released from custody on a $10,000 signature bond in Washington County Circuit Court on...
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High Schoolers visit with 93-year-old Korean War veteran Norbert Carter |...
Jackson, WI - Korean War Veteran, Norbert Carter, 93, spoke to students in Mr. Zeamer's Cold War studies class at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School about his involvement in the Korean War.
Portions of his...
St. Frances Cabrini is a great school | By Sloan Godbout
West Bend, WI - St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School, 529 Hawthorne, West Bend, WI, kicked off National Catholic Schools Week at Sunday Mass with 7th grader Sloan Godbout reading a paper she wrote about...
Avid Kewaskum hunter picks up roadkill and finds a rare albino deer pregnant with...
January 29, 2024 - Boltonville, Wi - A rare find for a seasoned Kewaskum hunter as Chucker Dreher picked up some very unique roadkill on Highway 28 just east of St. Michaels.
An avid hunter...
Host announced for June 8, 2024 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm
Washington Co., Wi - The 2024 host for Washington County Breakfast on the Farm has been selected.
According to the Washington County Dairy Promotions Committee the host will be Krueger Dairy KDFC LLC, 6985 Farm...
VIDEO | Ag rescue training with Badger Firefighter Association | By Ron Naab
Allenton, Wi - While Saturday’s fatal farming accident weighs heavy on those in Washington County, WI we share a note to recognize the rescue crews that responded to the scene. Every year volunteer firefighters...
Slinger student Kate Hosking on Dean’s List at Luther College in Iowa
Slinger, WI - Katelyn Hosking of Slinger made the Dean’s List at Luther College for the Fall 2023 semester.
To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn a semester grade point average...
Fatal farm-related accident Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2024 in Washington Co.
January 27, 2024 - Hartford, WI - Hartford rescue crews are responding to a horrific agriculture accident on CTH E and CTH CC. The call came in before 3:30 p.m.
The location is about a...
Dodge County Dairy Brunch is June 2, 2024 at Hafemeister Family Farm of Hustisford...
Dodge Co., WI - The 2024 Dodge County Dairy Brunch host is The Hafemeister Family Farm, N4353 County Road R in Hustisford.
Dave and Kathleen Hafemeister, along with their children Alayna and Ethan, will be...
Hartford man facing 3 felony charges tied to alleged 1st degree child sex assault...
January 27, 2024 - Hartford, Wi - A 42-year-old Hartford, Wi man has posted bond and is awaiting his next appearance in Washington County Court. Jonathan Napier made an appearance this week before Judge...
Nurturing trees back to health after a snowstorm : Insights from Matt Smith at...
Washington Co., Wi - Tree limbs across Washington County, Wi bow low under the weight of heavy snow. Some tips of branches touch the ground while others have snapped off collapsing under the sheer...
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...