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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...
Village of Arena board accepts resignation of police department including chief
VILLAGE OF ARENA, Wis. (WMTV) - The Village of Arena Police Department will not have anyone working on its force starting on Wednesday. Tuesday night, the village board accepted the resignations of all three of its department members including its chief. Former chief Nick Stroik says Tuesday night was a...
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.
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