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The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University. Sparta, WI   Payton ...
The Earth is constantly changing in natural ways, but most of those changes are very slow. Humans are speeding up other changes with global warming.
SPARTA-Eugene Aaron Finn, 85, of Sparta, WI passed away on June 28, 2025 at the Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover, WI. A memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at … ...
Built in 1928, the Ambassador Hotel in Milwaukee boasted of elegance and charm. Located on the 2300 block of West Wisconsin Avenue, its art deco design matched the 1920’s construction … ...
Western Technical College announced July 1 the creation of a new Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce ...
Wilton is gearing up to host its second annual Wilton Weenie Days. This year’s event kicks off at 6 p.m. July 10 with the Little Miss Wilton pageant at 6 p.m. at 420 Main Street. Events will continue ...
Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 undergraduate students for the spring of 2025.  Students from the Monroe County area who graduated include: ...
SPARTA-Robert J. Hoeft, 74, of Sparta, passed away at his home on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was the first of seven children born to Emil and Roberta (Byrnes) Hoeft on October 21, 1950, in Sparta, ...
Gerald W. Jensen, 85, of Onalaska, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Spring Brook Community Living Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m.   at The ...
Edward Ellis Solberg (Ed) was born on March 11, 1954, in Sparta, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at his residence in Cookeville, Tennessee. He leaves behind a loving family who … ...
The City of Tomah's new Interim Director of Public Works and Utilities Brandy Leis wasted no time stepping into his new role. Since being appointed to the position, Leis has helped the city … ...
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting ...