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For its first season ever without elephants, Circus World will have a human cannonball
For the first time since the Ringling Bros. brought their circus to Baraboo in the late 1800s, elephants won't be returning to the city as Circus World prepares to open their summer performance season. Circuses have been phasing out elephants for years for a number of reasons, including concerns about the ethics of...
Local State Patrol officers recognized
WISCONSIN DELLS — Seven local officers were recognized at the annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony Friday, May 3, for outstanding public service for exceeding expectations of their daily duties. Inspectors Thomas Fleming and Todd Monson of Spooner were given the Lifesaving Service award for saving lives or putting themselves in physical danger to keep someone else safe. Sgt. Sean Berkowitch, Trooper Mitchell Kraetke, Inspector Martin Messa and Trooper Anthony...
Track and field: Puma girls win Pauquette Invite
Some home cooking was just what the Poynette track and field teams needed. Hosting the Pauquette Invitational on Thursday, the Puma girls took first with 133.5 points, while the boys finished third, just 1.5 points out of second place. “The girls team won the meet with 133.5 points,” said Poynette head coach Kevin Frehner. “On paper, we knew we would be near or at the top of the meet. We...
Baseball Game Preview: Amherst on Home-Turf
The Amherst Falcons will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Westfield Area Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. Amherst will be strutting in after a win while Westfield Area will be coming in after a defeat. Amherst's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance...
Wedding barn owners sue to invalidate law they say threatens their business
Owners of wedding barns in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Tuesday to invalidate part of a new law they say could put them out of business. The lawsuit, brought by wedding barn owners in Green Lake and Trempealeau counties with the aid of a conservative legal group, challenges language in the law signed last year by Gov. Tony Evers that changes when the wedding venues are required to obtain a liquor license.
Car in Wisconsin ends up in marshy area, police remind drivers to pay attention while driving
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in central Wisconsin are reminding motorists to pay attention while driving after a car ended up in a marshy area. The Portage Police Department posted on its Facebook page about a recent incident that reportedly involved distracted driving. The department also posted a photo of a car in a marshy area.
Wisconsin Historical Society, H.H. Bennett Studio: Announces May 25 season opening
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. — There were a handful of master American photographers in the late 19th century, and one was H.H. Bennett. Known less by his name than by his images, he single-handedly put Wisconsin Dells on the national tourism map by capturing the area’s natural beauty through his breathtaking images, use of innovative photographic techniques and marketing savvy.
Softball Game Preview: Markesan on Home-Turf
Markesan and Randolph are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Markesan Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Randolph Rockets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Markesan will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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