UW-Platteville ‘Boo-U’ branch campus closure stirs grief in Baraboo, Sauk County
UW-Platteville’s Baraboo Sauk County campus opened in 1968. Now the two-year campus is shuttering May 22 due to low enrollment.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office did not specify the relationship between Susan Paul, 80, of Prairie du Sac, and George Paul, also 80 and from Prairie du Sac.
May 11, 2026Open source
Sauk County Sheriff’s Office releases names of suspect, victim in deadly shooting
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office named both the suspect and victim in a deadly shooting at a Baraboo nature preserve.
May 11, 2026Open source
Man arrested after fatal shooting in Baraboo
One person was arrested on Friday following a shooting death in Baraboo, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office stated.
May 9, 2026Open source
Man in custody after woman slain near Baraboo
BARABOO — A man is in the Sauk County Jail, suspected of killing a woman near Baraboo on Friday.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
A decades-old law that the Packers say is crucial to their survival has become the center of debate for Wisconsin
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Portion of WIS 80 in Grant County closed due to utility emergency
Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent notice at 1:26 p.m. that all lanes in both directions in Grant County are blocked until further notice.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Public Service prepares for severe weather outages
With strong storms already rolling through, Wisconsin Public Service says crews are ready to respond to any outages and damage.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Severe storms impact southeast Wisconsin Wednesday
Storm Team 4 is monitoring several rounds of strong to severe storms between now and Thursday night. Follow along with live updates at TMJ4.com.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Record-breaking Timber Rattler Andrew Fischer staying patient for his next opportunity
Andrew Fischer, one of the Milwaukee Brewers' top prospects, is making the most of his first full professional season - breaking the Wisconsin Timber Rattler...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
The Wisconsin teacher who built America's first kindergarten in 1856
Did you know: Wisconsin had the nation's first official kindergarten? Margarethe Schur, a German immigrant, founded the first kindergarten in Watertown back...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Pride: The faces behind community and change
WISN 12 partnered with the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project to highlight notable figures each day during Pride Month.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Sauk City is in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Region: Southern Wisconsin
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53583
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Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
A decades-old law that the Packers say is crucial to their survival has become the center of debate for Wisconsin
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Portion of WIS 80 in Grant County closed due to utility emergency
Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent notice at 1:26 p.m. that all lanes in both directions in Grant County are blocked until further notice.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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