Regional

Wed
22
Nov

Lights display draws viewers from across state

A seasonal lights display that brings guests from all over has set up shop for its 12th year.

The Holiday Rotary Lights in the Park opened Nov. 22 and will continue through Dec. 31. It takes place at Krouskop Park in Richland Center.

Wed
22
Nov

Leadership meeting focuses on diversity, equity


Santo Carfora, left, leads the Sauk County Institute of Leadership group in a privilege walk exercise. (Morgan McArthur photo)

On Nov. 10, the Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) class of 2023-2024 gathered for a meeting centered on diversity, equality and equity.

Wed
22
Nov

Sauk County TV episode to be screened in Baraboo

Discover Wisconsin has produced a new episode about Sauk County, which will be shown during a special red-carpet event in Baraboo.

“Sauk County Hidden Gems” will be shown on Nov. 28 at the Al. Ringling Theater, 136 Fourth St., Baraboo.

Admission is free. Seating is first come, first served.

Wed
22
Nov

Sauk County offers farmer class

The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department is offering free classes for producers who want to become certified to write their own nutrient management plans.

Wed
22
Nov

Expect traffic this holiday week

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be prepared for company on roadways due to Thanksgiving.

Thu
16
Nov

State gun-deer season begins Nov. 18


Wisconsin’s gun-deer season begins this weekend. (Reedsburg Independent file photo)

Wisconsin’s nine-day gun-deer season runs Nov. 18-26.

DNR statistics show that Sauk County’s herd has been growing steadily since 2012 in forests. Since then, the deer population has risen from an estimated 18,700 to 34,400. Current prognostics show the herd could max out at 35,000 this year, despite hunting.

Thu
09
Nov

Naturally speaking: Deer hunting responsibilities


(Photo by Jerry Davis)

Wisconsin’s deer season opens Nov. 18 about 6:30 a.m., depending on where a hunter is standing ready. 

Before that time, as the light begins to appear, there is time to think, as well as look at shadows too dark to fully identify. 

Some of those thoughts might bump into hunter responsibilities.

Thu
09
Nov

Local Habitat names new development director

A new development director has been hired at Habitat for Humanity of the Wisconsin River Area.

John Peruzzi has more than 10 years of experience with the nonprofit, which includes leading its ReStore programs.

Thu
09
Nov

Pets of the Week: Comet and Widget

The Sauk County Humane Society has unveiled its pets of the week, with comments from shelter staff. They are as follows.

Thu
09
Nov

Four ways to help birds this fall


A dark-eyed junco eats goldenrod seeds. Feeders are only one way to help nourish birds during the winter. Letting dormant plants stand can provide birds and other animals not only with food but also shelter. (Ryan Brady photo)

The leaves and brown stalks in our yards are a sure sign of fall and a savior for Wisconsin’s resident birds.

Rethinking traditional fall yard care can help our feathered friends and let us enjoy more of the season.

Leave the leaves

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