News across Dane County
City of Sun Prairie to End Flock Safety Contracts
The Sun Prairie Police Department announced that the City will not renew its existing contracts with Flock Safety. Six current Flock cameras are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2026, with the remaining three cameras expiring on March 31, 2027.
Sun Prairie Historical Museum Announces New Fall Public Hours
The Sun Prairie Historical Museum is pleased to announce new regular public hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, providing the community with more opportunities to visit the Museum and explore its exhibits, collections, and stories of Sun Prairie’s past.
Breaking the Silence: Prioritizing Farmer Mental Health
Sponsored by Rural Mutual Insurance Featuring Guest Insights from Dorothy Harms, Co-Founder of the Farmer Angel Network The mantra around farm safety usually focuses on the physical hazards. The machinery, buildings, storage facilities, unpredictable animals or they physical toll…
Second Year Of Prime Rib Trail Features New Stops
After a successful first year, the Wisconsin Beef Council, in partnership with Gather Wisconsin, is bringing back the Wisconsin Prime Rib Trail, inviting beef lovers to hit the road and discover classic Prime Rib at 16 new restaurants and supper clubs across the state. The Prime…
New State Park And Forest Vehicle Pass Design Chosen
The Wisconsin DNR announced that Delavan-Darien High School junior Kiet Tuan Tran is the winner of the 2027 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission pass design contest. The design features one of the Wisconsin State Park System’s most popular outdoor activities: camping…
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Forestry Fee Proposal
The City of Fitchburg is considering a Forestry Fee as part of the proposed 2027 budget to help fund forestry operations and support the long-term care of the City's urban forest.
Overall Well-Being Is More Than Your Physical Health
When McKenna Reichling was 17 years old, she lost her older brother, Myles, to suicide. Although she was still in high school, she realized the critical importance of mental health and decided to take better care of her own. Since then, she has stepped into a vital role as “an…
Energy, Labor, Steel Tariffs, Competition Hurt Midwest Food Processors
Midwest vegetable growers and food processors face a perfect storm of soaring energy bills, severe labor shortages, and cheap foreign imports. Nick Novak represents the Midwest Food Products Association. He notes that rising expenses hit farmers, consumers, and food processors…
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Next A.C.R.E. Grants Boost Wisconsin Ag Education
Nearly 30 Wisconsin middle and high schools received $174,093 in grants from Compeer Financial to support agriculture education programs. Funds are used for equipment and resources that advance hands-on learning and support renovations, improvements and building projects for…
Fall Leaf Pickup Begins Oct 5
It's officially fall! While we're not seeing much for leaves yet, our Public Works crews are getting the leaf vacuum trucks ready for another season of leaf collection.