Floodwaters Recede in Columbia County
(PORTAGE) Floodwaters are starting to fall in Columbia County, bringing some relief to people in the Portage area after days of high water. The Wisconsin … Read more
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Columbia County Workers to See Training Boost From State Grant
(PORTAGE) People in Columbia County are among those who could see new opportunities for better pay and skills training, thanks to a state workforce grant … Read more
Wind Farm Proposed for Columbia County
(MADISON) Parts of central Wisconsin could see more wind turbines on the landscape in the coming years. Alliant Energy has filed an application with the … Read more
PSC Approves Construction Plans For Columbia County Energy Storage Project
(COLUMBIA COUNTY) The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved plans for construction of the Columbia Energy Storage Project. It uses a CO2 battery to … Read more
Columbia County HHS Hygiene Drive
(Columbia County) Columbia County Health and Human Services is having a hygiene drive this month to help stock their free community hygiene closet. The donations … Read more
Columbia County Health Department Launches Recovery App
(Columbia County) Columbia County Health and Human Services Department has launched a new recovery mobile app. Recover Columbia County allows users to find important resources … Read more
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Is Approaching
(Columbus) The Medicare Open Enrollment period for seniors is fast approaching. The enrollment period begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. The Elderly Benefits … Read more
Columbia County Reports First Human Case Of West Nile Virus
(Columbia County) The first human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Columbia County this year. There have been multiple other human cases … Read more
Madison Man Arrested After High Speed Chase
(Madison) One man was arrested after fleeing law enforcement at a high rate of speed early Thursday morning. Just after midnight, a Columbia County Sheriff’s … Read more
DeForest Man Arrested After Fleeing In Columbia County
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department arrested an 18-year-old DeForest man Saturday after he allegedly fled officers at speeds near 120 miles per hour. A sheriff’s … Read more
Two Arrested In Fatal Accident Case
(Columbia County) Charges have been filed against a rural Portage man involved in a fatal crash last Sunday night that left a female passenger dead. … Read more
Roads Closed In Columbia County Due To Wisconsin River Rising
Portage, WI- Due to the Wisconsin River rising, Blackhawk Road, beyond Ulrich Road going east; West Lake Road, and West Lane Road have been closed … Read more
Dodge County Year End Fatal Traffic Crashes
(Dodge County) Fewer people died on Wisconsin roads last year when compared to 2022. There were 572 fatal traffic crashes in 2023, according to statistics … Read more
DOT Revokes Wholesaler License For Columbia County Dealer
(Columbia County) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the license for a Columbia County wholesaler. The Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicle determined that … Read more
DCSO Receives Grant From The Office Of Emergency Communications
(Juneau) A number of area sheriff’s offices including Dodge County’s received grant funds from the Office of Emergency Communications. The office recently announced the awarding … Read more
Merrimac Ferry To Close For The Season
(Columbia County) The Merrimac Ferry closed for the season yesterday (Thursday). The popular ferryboat ferried its last passengers for 2023 officially at 9am Thursday. Since … Read more
Alliant Energy Announces Goal To Build First-Of-Its-Kind Energy Storage System In Columbia County
(Pacific) Alliant Energy has announced that Columbia County may soon be home to one of the most sustainable, advanced energy storage systems in the country. … Read more
Columbia County Recycling Center Heavily Damaged By Fire
(Pacific) The Columbia County Recycling Center again caught fire Wednesday after flames caused heavy damage to the facility last week. The county’s dispatch center received … Read more
Columbia County Recycling Center Damaged By Fire
(Pacific) Fire caused heavy damage to a Columbia County recycling and solid waste center Sunday. The Portage Fire Department was dispatched just before 4pm to … Read more
Comments Sought For Columbia County Incidental Take Permit
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources is taking comments on a proposed permit for a bridge project in Columbia County that may result in … Read more
Columbia County Handgun Range To Temporarily Close For Safety Improvements
(Columbia County) A Columbia County handgun range is closing temporarily for safety adjustments. DNR officials say the range at the Mud Lake Wildlife Area will … Read more
DOT Revokes Dealer License From Columbia County Wholesaler
(Columbia County) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a wholesaler in Columbia County for selling a dealer plate. The Wisconsin Department … Read more
DOT Revokes Wholesale Licenses For 18 Columbia County Dealers
(Columbia County) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the wholesale dealer license for 18 Columbia County dealers for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin … Read more
Comments Sought On Columbia County Incidental Take Notice
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources is taking comments on a proposed permit for a road project in Columbia County that may result in … Read more
DNR Notes New Rule Change For Sport Shooters In Columbia County
(Columbia County) State officials are reminding all hunters and sport shooters of a recent rule change impacting target shooting in Columbia County. It is now … Read more
Comments Sought For Incidental Take Notice In Columbia County
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources is taking comments on a proposed permit for a bridge project in Columbia County that may result in … Read more
