Village water rates could see big rise
While there was no discussion of the matter at the Monday, Jan. 5 meeting of the Oregon Village Board, an item looming on the agenda is a Public Service Commission (PSC) Public Hearing next month on a Village of Oregon Water Utility water rate increase. According to the village, the proposed rate increase - across...
Data centers threaten Wisconsin’s rural charm, residents say
If you drive roughly 15 miles north of Madison to DeForest, you’ll find a quintessential small Wisconsin town. Snowmobiles are allowed on side streets, signs promote church fish fries, lampposts display banners honoring local veterans, and one of its roads is named after a polka radio station. The village...
In the 608: How you can help The River Food Pantry’s big move this...
MADISON, Wis. — The River Food Pantry is in the process of moving into a new permanent home this month and has launched a major community campaign to help stock the shelves before opening day.
Badger freshman Šapovalivová named to Team Czechia for Olympics
MADISON, Wis. -- Another Badger just punched her ticket to Milan for next month's Olympic Winter Games. Freshman Adéla Šapovalivová was named to Team Czechia's Olympic roster on Tuesday.
Oregon Police Department recognized for recruitment video
OREGON, Wis. -- Oregon Police Department was named one of the top 10 law enforcement recruitment videos of the year by Police1.
Metro Transit temporarily reducing service to repair bus fleet
MADISON, Wis. -- Metro Transit is temporarily reducing its service on Route A1 and Route B to allow for repairs to its bus fleet.
Venezuelan restaurant owner reacts to Maduro arrest
MADISON, Wis. — Venezuelans in the United States and around the world are following the developments around Nicolas Maduro’s arrest closely. That includes Jeykell Badell, a Madison restaurant owner who built a life in Wisconsin, but still has family in Venezuela. Badell opened La Taguara 12 years ago...
Kelly Sheffield goes scorched earth on Wisconsin transfer loss: ‘We were sabotaged’
Kelly Sheffield unloads on what happened when Una Vajagic decided to transfer and how it all went down. Even the claims she was making.
Independent report cites failures in Sun Prairie’s handling of abuse allegations
The Sun Prairie School Board released an internal investigation Tuesday following the arrest of a former high school dean, citing “several critical issues” with the district’s handling of allegations of sexual misconduct.
Man dead after crash in Town of Rutland
RUTLAND, Wis. -- A man died on Tuesday following a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Rutland.

















