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
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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
Columbia County Health Officials Report Increase In Opioid Overdose Deaths
(Portage) Officials in Columbia County are reporting a spike in overdose deaths among their population. The county’s health department notes that oxycodone has been identified … Read more
Poynette Police Release Additional Details About Seven-Year-Old Who Was Shot In The Leg
(Poynette) Authorities in Columbia County provided more details Tuesday about a weekend incident that resulted in a child being shot in the leg. The seven-year-old … Read more
Wholesale Dealer License Revoked For Committing Odometer Fraud
(Arlington) A wholesale dealer in Columbia County had their license revoked for committing odometer fraud. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the license for Motorworks … Read more
Bird Flu Detected In Columbia County Flock
(Columbia County) The Midwest bird flu outbreak is spreading in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin division of Agriculture says it’s confirmed bird flu cases in backyard chickens … Read more
Comments Sought For Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources is taking comments on a proposed permit for an agricultural field development project in Columbia County that may … Read more
Highway 16 Between Columbus and Portage To Be Resurfaced
(Portage) A stretch of Highway 16 between Columbus and Portage will be resurfaced. Governor Tony Evers recently signed a $9.3-million-dollar contract to improve 22-miles of … Read more
Two Columbia County Bridge Projects Receive State Funds
(Lodi) Two bridge projects in Columbia County have received state funds. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Governor Tony Evers recently announced nearly $15-million-dollars in … Read more
Wisconsin State Patrol Investigating Series Of Crashes In Columbia County
(Portage) The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating after a series of crashes in Columbia County Friday morning. Authorities say two commercial motor vehicles crashed on … Read more
Elk Killed During Opening Weekend Of Gun-Deer Season In Columbia County
(Columbia County) An elk was killed during opening weekend of the gun-deer season. It happened in Columbia County. The Department of Natural Resources wardens say … Read more
DNR Seeking Comments On Incidental Take Notice Of Rare Lizard In Columbia County
(Columbia County) The Department of Natural Resources is taking comments on a proposed permit for a storage yard project in Columbia County that may result in the incidental taking of … Read more
Highways 33 And 44 In Columbia County To Be Improved
(Columbia County) Work is slated to begin later this month on improvements to Highways 44 and 33 in Columbia County. The $5.3-million-dollar project will include … Read more
Wisconsin State Patrol Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Portage
(Columbia County) The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Thursday evening near Portage. Authorities with the state patrol and Columbia … Read more
Columbia County Shooting Range Reopens Following Improvements
(Mud Lake) The Columbia County Shooting Range on King Road has reopened after completion of range improvements and establishment of user regulations. The announcement was … Read more
Owner Of Cambria Property Reportedly Used As Training Ground In Kidnapping Plot Will Not Face Charges
(Cambria) The owner of the property where federal investigators say men trained while planning to kidnap Michigan’s governor will face no criminal charges. That person … Read more
Cambria Reportedly Used As Training Ground In Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor
(Cambria) A village in Columbia County was reportedly used as a training ground for a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, according to multiple … Read more
Number Of Negative Cases Growing In Columbia County
(Columbia County) The number of positive cases in Columbia County has not changed from last Friday but the number of negative cases has nearly doubled. … Read more
Several People Face Criminal Charges For Trying To Steal From Hemp Farms In Columbia County
(Columbia County) It’s not pot, but several people face criminal charges for trying to steal from licensed hemp farms in Columbia County. The leaves look … Read more
Recent Flooding Causes Over $450,000 In Damages In Columbia County
(Columbus) Recent flooding has resulted in $454-thousand dollars in damage in Columbia County. That is according to the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and comes … Read more
Med Flight Helicopter Targeted By Laser Pointer
(Columbia County) The flight crew on a Med Flight medical helicopter says it was targeted during a Tuesday evening run. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department … Read more
Horicon Man Charged With Child Abuse Posts Bond In Columbia County Court
(Horicon) A Horicon man facing felony child abuse charges posted bond Friday. A Columbia County judge this week granted a request to reduce the $75-thousand-dollar … Read more
Single Lane Closure On Northbound I-39 Near Portage
UPDATED MONDAY 5pm – (Columbia County) A single lane closure in the northbound lanes of I-39 southbound near Portage in Columbia County remains in place. … Read more
Wisconsin National Guard Sets Up Sandbags To Prevent I-90/94 Flooding
(Columbia County) Roughly 75 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers were sent into active duty to help emplace sandbags overnight along Interstate-90/94 near Highway 33 in Columbia … Read more
Gun Range Opening This Week In Columbia County
(Columbia County) A no-fee public shooting range will soon be opening in Southern Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be launching the Columbia … Read more
Several Persons Injured After Semi Hit School Bus On I-39 In Columbia County
(DeForest) The Wisconsin State Patrol say at least 20 people were injured when a semi struck a school bus with students aboard on Interstate 39 … Read more
