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Active shooter threat at Mount Horeb Area School District neutralized, schools on full lockdown
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. -- An active shooter threat led to schools in the Mount Horeb Area School District to implement a full lockdown Wednesday. According to the Mount Horeb Area School District, the threat was neutralized outside the middle school.
Rock County warns residents they may have been exposed to measles
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County Health Department is warning residents that they may have been exposed to measles last week. According to health officials, a Dane County resident with a confirmed case of measles spent time in Rock County while infectious. Officials provided a list of locations and times at which residents […]
Take Your Brat to Work Day pre-orders open
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - May is right around the corner, meaning we’re a little closer to being able to celebrate Brat Fest. May 24 marks Take Your Brat To Work Day, and you can join in on the fun. Hungry drivers can make their co-workers’ day by pulling through the drive-through line on Willow Island from 6-9 a.m. to buy brats, ordering ahead, or having brats delivered.
Dane County asks AG for opinion on ‘Zuckerbucks’ amendments
(The Center Square) – Dane County is asking Wisconsin’s attorney general to give them a definition of who is, and who is not, an “election official.” The county’s lawyer filed a request with Attorney General Josh Kaul for an official opinion about Wisconsin’s recently enacted constitutional amendment that bans outside influence in the state’s elections. Dane County’s question, in essence, is which election law are election clerks supposed to use. ...
Dane County Human Services launched 2025 request for proposals
MADISON, Wis. -- Dane County Department of Human Services launched its 2025 Request for Proposals Tuesday. It is the annual bidding process to select partners to provide client services throughout the county.
Verona artist reflects on her famous sculpture at Kentucky Derby Museum
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Millions who visit the Kentucky Derby in person will see a famous statue made by a Verona area artist. Alexa King, sculptor of the permanent memorial honoring decorated racehorse Barbaros and Jockey Edgar Prado, reflects on her journey to this piece. King said she grew up...
Celebrate May Beef Month
VERONA, Wis. – Wisconsin’s farming community is invited to step into the spotlight for May Beef Month. It’s a time to honor the fruits of their labor and recognize the rich tradition of beef production in the state. May Beef Month is more than firing up the...
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