Jefferson County

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

Wisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins

State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Flood Resilience In Communities Across Wisconsin

As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters

Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No

Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.

DNR Awards 2026 Surface Water Grants

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

City of Fort Atkinson OID Records October 26, 2025

Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs

Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.

Why Palmyra Said No to ICE

Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.

We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost

Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.

Officer Involved Death Investigation in City of Fort Atkinson

Company Must Cull More Than 500,000 Birds After Avian Flu Discovery

It's the second Wisconsin detection of avian flu in a week for Daybreak Foods, the nation's fourth-largest egg producer.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

North America’s First Whooping Crane Death From Avian Flu

And it happened in Wisconsin to highly endangered bird.

Only One Wisconsin Community Applies To Join ICE Program

Village would see its police officers become authorized immigration agents.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Jefferson County

Report Identifies Staffing Shortages At All Wisconsin VA Hospitals

Hospitals are short dozens of psychiatrists, medical officers and nurses.

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.

Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry

Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Wisconsin Already Had 151 Wildfires This Year

Lack of snow created unusually dry conditions, 430 acres burned to date.

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.

State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional

In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Milwaukee County Zoo Closes Aviary to Protect Birds From Avian Flu

Decision to protect zoo's 95 different species made after bird deaths on Lake Michigan.

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.

DNR Investigating Spill Of Enbridge Line 6 Pipeline

EPA Report Highlights Water Affordability Challenges in the U.S.

New Legal Actions Oppose Enbridge Oil Pipeline

Bad River Band and state environmental groups challenge DNR permits.

Sierra Club Responds to Enbridge’s Line 6 Pipeline Spilling 70,000 Gallons of Oil in Wisconsin

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

Gov. Evers Appoints Theresa Beck to the Jefferson County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

Wisconsin’s System Lets Few Ineligible Voters on Felony Probation Slip Through

Less than 11 ineligible voters per year. Misunderstandings of the rules a major reason.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $495,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants

Students at 17 Wisconsin school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS

2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.

Incidental Take Notice For Jefferson County

Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly

Fort Atkinson Democrat will run in the Fall Election

Watertown Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility Now Open

Center provides care for young people who need a safe place to be during times of distress

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

City of Watertown OID Records – October 18, 2023

December 19, 2023

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

October 26, 2023

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Watertown, Wis.

October 18, 2023

DNR Acquires Over 1,800 Acres For Future Wildlife Habitat And Recreation In Jefferson County

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

Rock River Groeler Road Boat Launch Closed April 24-28

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring

Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.

Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?

GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.

Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop

DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.

Wisconsin Poultry Shows, Exhibitions Suspended Due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected in County

First discovered in Jefferson County, has spread to variety of birds in Milwaukee and other counties.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain Confirmed In Wisconsin’s Wild Bird Populations

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million in Tourism Capital Investment Grants for Projects Across the State

Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce

Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.

Mobile Office Hours in Dodge, Jefferson, and Washington Counties

6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022

Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.

Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt

Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt

Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.

Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional

Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.

DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt

Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.

Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job

Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.

Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt

Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.

Sen. Carpenter Blasts DNR Over Wolf Hunt Plans

The Department of Natural Resources is planning a fall 2021 wolf harvest.

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Court Orders State to Allow Milwaukee Archdiocese Ability to Conduct Services in Correctional Facilities

WILL sued in May after state agency refused to permit religious volunteers from visiting inmates

Wayne Pacelle of Animal Wellness Action Decries Plan to Kill More than 20 Percent of Wisconsin Wolves by Especially Inhumane Means During Their Breeding Season

Town of Koshkonong Critical Incident Records – December 9, 2020

February 16, 2021

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

DNR Seeks Public’s Help with Investigation of Horse Incident on Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest Trail

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

DNR Investigating Injury To Horse On Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest Trail

Timber Sale Scheduled At Prince’s Point Wildlife Area

Sale Focused On Removing Ash Trees Infected With EAB

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.

Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor

Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.

Judge Rules DPI Violated State Law in Release of 2019 School Choice Data

WILL sued after DPI selectively released data in violation of state law

Citizen Scientists Honored For Monitoring Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Gov. Evers Appoints Monica Hall as Jefferson County District Attorney

8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering

51 of 72 counties support non-partisan redistricting, 8 more counties will vote in November.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón