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St. Catherine's HS has new, more secure entrance

St. Catherine's HS has new, more secure entrance

  • ryan.patterson

St. Catherine’s High School has a new, safer entrance just in time for class to start Wednesday.

RUSD Board seeks applicants to fill District 2 seat

RUSD Board seeks applicants to fill District 2 seat

  • ryan.patterson

The person appointed to the vacancy will hold a board seat until April 2027.

Private golf course to remove 270 acres from farmland, dividing Dodge County town

Private golf course to remove 270 acres from farmland, dividing Dodge County town

  • ZOEY THOMAS

The landscape is a rural idyll, a farmer’s dream. That’s also what appealed to the founders of Kettle Forge Golf Club.

Private golf course to remove 270 acres from farmland, dividing Dodge County town

Private golf course to remove 270 acres from farmland, dividing Dodge County town

  • ZOEY THOMAS

The landscape is a rural idyll, a farmer’s dream. That’s also what appealed to the founders of Kettle Forge Golf Club.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given nearly 700,000 books to children in Dane and Sauk counties

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given nearly 700,000 books to children in Dane and Sauk counties

  • KIMBERLY WETHAL

The free book program, founded by the rags-to-riches queen of country music who died Tuesday at the age of 80, has been vital to bringing joy to about 13,600 Dane County children and another 1,600 children in Sauk County.

WARF gives UW-Madison $27 million for fusion energy, quantum research 

WARF gives UW-Madison $27 million for fusion energy, quantum research 

  • SABINE MARTIN

UW-Madison is using the funding to launch three new research centers within the Wisconsin Quantum Institute, which houses research teams working on experimental projects to advance quantum computing.

This Dane County town bet against sprawl. Fifty years later, it's still paying off

This Dane County town bet against sprawl. Fifty years later, it's still paying off

  • NOE GOLDHABER

While Dane County loses farmland to sprawl, one small town has spent almost 50 years paying farmers not to sell.

As older farmers retire, new ones find they can't afford to buy in

As older farmers retire, new ones find they can't afford to buy in

  • Updated 9 mins ago

The average agricultural sale value per acre in Wisconsin has risen 70% since 2020. Counties in Southern Wisconsin led the way.

They lost one fight against a solar farm. Now this Dane County town is hoping to stop another

They lost one fight against a solar farm. Now this Dane County town is hoping to stop another

    The company behind Wisconsin's largest solar farm in eastern Dane County wants approval from state regulators to expand the already-controversial project.

    This Dane County town bet against sprawl. Fifty years later, it's still paying off

    This Dane County town bet against sprawl. Fifty years later, it's still paying off

      While Dane County loses farmland to sprawl, one small town has spent almost 50 years paying farmers not to sell.

      Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

      Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

        Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

        Geneva Lake Conservancy to host annual meeting and dinner

        Geneva Lake Conservancy to host annual meeting and dinner

          The Geneva Lake Conservancy will host its annual meeting and dinner Thursday, Sept. 10 at Grassway Organics, W2716 Friemoth Road in East Troy. The annual meeting, which is open to the public, will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will include Charles Carlin of Gathering Waters as the guest speaker. A ticketed farm-to-table dinner will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will include produce from local farmers with dishes prepared by Celebration on Wells in Lake Geneva. Geneva Lake Conservancy Executive Director Ashley Hatley Caruso will be the speaker during the dinner. The deadline to register for the event is Monday, Sept. 7. For more information, visit www.GenevaLakeConservancy.org.

          Students, schools can participate in Kids Heart Challenge program

          Students, schools can participate in Kids Heart Challenge program

            Schools throughout Wisconsin are participating in the American Heart Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, which teach students and families how to respond when they witness someone experiencing a cardiac arrest or stroke. Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge are programs that help students establish healthy habits, strengthen character and raise funds for the American Heart Association’s programs. Since 2021, more than 1.1 million students, families and educators have learned how to call 911 in a cardiac or other medical emergency, perform Hands-Only CPR and recognize the warning signs of a stroke. Students also learn about physical and mental health. The theme for this year’s program is “Activate Your Heart Power,” which introduces six new characters to promote habits like avoiding vaping and tobacco, increasing movement, eating well and sleeping better. Participating schools may receive physical and mental well-being grants, CPR in Schools kits, professional development opportunities and cash awards. Schools can register to participate in the programs by visiting www.heart.org/jointhechallenge.

            August 25 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

            August 25 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

              Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

              Local News

              Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given nearly 700,000 books to children in Dane and Sauk counties

              Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has given nearly 700,000 books to children in Dane and Sauk counties

              The free book program, founded by the rags-to-riches queen of country music who died Tuesday at the age of 80, has been vital to bringing joy to about 13,600 Dane County children and another 1,600 children in Sauk County.

              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

              Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

              Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

              Geneva Lake Conservancy to host annual meeting and dinner

              Geneva Lake Conservancy to host annual meeting and dinner

              The Geneva Lake Conservancy will host its annual meeting and dinner Thursday, Sept. 10 at Grassway Organics, W2716 Friemoth Road in East Troy. The annual meeting, which is open to the public, will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will include Charles Carlin of Gathering Waters as the guest speaker. A ticketed farm-to-table dinner will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will include produce from local farmers with dishes prepared by Celebration on Wells in Lake Geneva. Geneva Lake Conservancy Executive Director Ashley Hatley Caruso will be the speaker during the dinner. The deadline to register for the event is Monday, Sept. 7. For more information, visit www.GenevaLakeConservancy.org.

              August 25 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

              August 25 recap: Lake Geneva news you may have missed today

              Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Lake Geneva Regional News.

              State & Regional

              Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

              Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

              Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

              Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

              Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

              Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              Photos: Women won the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, and Wisconsin had a starring role

              When the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified in 1920, Wisconsin played a starring role in the effort: it was the first state to ratify the measure on June 10, 1919. The last of the required 36 states ratified it on Aug. 18, 1920.

              Nation & World

              USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand

              USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand

              (Adds Thai Navy statement on U.S. carrier strike group paragraphs 5-8) BANGKOK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, a Thai official

              Trump's frustrations drove vaccine order, but MAHA wants more 

              Trump's frustrations drove vaccine order, but MAHA wants more 

              Trump's frustration that his administration was not doing enough to address what he considers a likely contributor to autism drove an executive order that reduced the number of childhood vaccinations.

              Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80

              Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80

              With a successful career spanning almost 60 years, she was also an actress and known for her philanthropy.

              For Republicans, Dallas convention is both rally and rescue mission

              For Republicans, Dallas convention is both rally and rescue mission

              Trump's Republican Party is increasingly viewing its first-of-a-kind midterm convention next month as crucial to regaining momentum.

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              COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

              COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

              Like cities and towns big and small, Kenosha and Kenosha County have their share of unsolved murders and cold cases.

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              23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

              Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

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