FOOD & DRINK

In this article, we'll be exploring three Mexican delicacies you can find right here in Watertown. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

JEFFERSON, Wis. (WMTV) - Horror films of all kinds are screening in Jefferson this weekend at the Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project showing. What makes them unique? All of the films were written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. Participants drew a random sub-genre and were challenged to fully create...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Watertown.

Accompanied by his energetic 15-month-old companion, “Kit,” an Australian Cattle Dog, area artist Larry Schultz arrived Wednesday morning at Rocky Lane Farm on Fort Atkinson’s south side. The farm, which is owned by Fort Atkinson Beautification Council Vice President Alan Cook, and his wife, Gail, is serving...

Nature-scape Placed at Rotary Park, Playground to be Requested for Discher This Canada goose playground design is being requested for the for the Horicon Hustle which 2024 budget by the Parks and Recreation Board. The board is also requesting a second variation of the design that would include a zipline. The nature-scape playground placed at Rotary Park consisting of several boulders and logs.

Washington Co., Wi – A story we first told you about in August 2022 regarding a second location for Jersey Mike’s Subs and Qdoba Mexican Grill will be opening in 2023 in Washington County, WI. Below are photos of the construction underway on Highway 60 in Hartford, WI.

Over the weekend, Jefferson hosted its 52nd annual Gemuetlichkeit Days which was a celebration of German heritage and culture. The festival ran from Friday to Sunday, filled with activities inspired by German traditions and attended by numerous residents.

CAMBRIDGE — Six years after efforts began to make it a reality, and two years after it was opened to users, the Phil Van Valkenberg Recreational Trail was formally dedicated Sunday, Sept. 10. On hand, and the first to break through a ribbon stretched across the trail near the intersection of U.S. Highway 12-18 and State Highway 134, was the trail’s namesake, Phil Van Valkenberg, and his partner, Georgia Kaftan. The trail extends northward out of Cambridge, coming within a mile of the Glacial Drumlin...

In this article, we explore three exquisite Italian dishes in Delafield. Have you had the chance to savor any of these culinary delights yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments section below.

In this article, we'll be exploring four delectable Italian dishes in Oconomowoc. Have you had the pleasure of tasting any of them? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Watertown isn’t exactly on the map for barbecue food. Enter C&J BBQ and Soul Food, 210 S. Water St., tucked away inside The Market specialty mall. Since opening July 10, the restaurant has been relatively unknown, but its owners, Jerimie and Crystal Sanders, want to change that. The couple offer pit-style barbecue and comfort food that calls attention to the most discriminating and sophisticated palates. ...

Think you have what it takes to tackle a 96 ounce black Angus Porter House steak? I.D. in Delafield is hosting their next restaurant flip, inspired by the Northwoods, on Sept. 13. On the menu, they're featuring ‘The Ol’ 96’er’ a nod to an iconic scene from the movie, "The...

Mike Wendt retired from Tyson Foods in Jefferson in 2013, but he didn’t stay retired for long. “I found out very quickly that I needed to do something to keep my mind occupied,” he said. What does a retiree do when they want to get back in the...

Winners found the Gemuetlichket Day’s Mecki Hunt based on the clues provided by the organization. Winners located the Mecki early Friday morning, before heading to school and work. He was located in a bush outside of Awaken Salon. The winners are Emmi Snyder, Breann Simonson, and Josie Simonson. Mecki is the German Hedge-hog cartoon character...

WATERLOO — The volunteer-based Waterloo Area Historical Society had a successful sale of homemade and donated items on Wiener and Kraut Day, Sept. 9. “We give thanks to all who visited us in the historic Community Building of 1926, now restored to its original glory,” said Historical Society President Maureen Giese.

Happiness. Frustration. Hope. Love. That’s how one family describes their battle with Prader-Willi Syndrome, which their daughter suffers from. Doctors diagnosed Sophie Coggeshall, 35, of Watertown with Prader-Willi Syndrome when she was three years old. Rather then keep the syndrome a secret, Sophie’s parents, Susan Henoch and Jay Coggeshall, who’s a documentary filmmaker decided to...

Wisconsin Vest-A-Dog — a Janesville-based, nonprofit organization formed to provide a bullet- and stab-proof vest and first aid kit to every police dog in Wisconsin — donated on Monday K-9 first aid kits for use by the Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills police departments. Group supporter, former Madison...

The auction for the steel pretzel sculptures that have been on display throughout Jefferson this summer will close on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. You can bid these pretzels at https://fundraiser.bid/streetartauction. The Arts Alliance of Greater Jefferson launched this project in February. They chose the shape of a pretzel in recognition of Gemütlichkeit Days and the German heritage of the area. Each pretzel is made of steel and weighs 20 pounds. Local artists/teams submitted applications including their design for the pretzels. ...

Parkins Plastic Surgery welcomes Dr. Lucas Boehm to their team!! Dr. Boehm’s practice focuses on aesthetic surgery of the face, nose, breast, and body with a special interest in rhinoplasty, skin health, and facial aging. Dr. Boehm and Dr. Parkins are here today to talk about the clinic and their upcoming fall open house event happening on September 21 from 4-7pm. During the event there will be Medspa Packages, Half off Surgical Consultation Fee, 100% off Medspa Consultation Fee, Bank your Botox/Dysport, 20% off Filler, ZO Skin Health Retail, and all medspa services. Call 262-269-1050 or visit our website at parkinsplasticsurgery.com to schedule your consultation.

The Jefferson County Master Gardeners and Volunteers Association has announced that the group will be meeting in person Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at the County Extension Office, 864 Collins Road, Jefferson. The topic of discussion will be English gardens and reports about summer events will be shared. The meeting is...