Regional

Once again, several spots in Sauk and other surrounding counties have earned spot on the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s Field Trips roster.

Every spring, the organization compiles a schedule of members-only trips to noteworthy locations. Last year, the region had several stops on the tour, and this year is no exception.

If some squirrels are looking a little scruffy in your area, it may be because they are feeding babies or tending nests.

It’s that time when squirrels have their first litter of the year. The second typically comes in mid- to late summer.

Melissa Ingold was in her garden when she heard the bang.

It was a beautiful, sunny spring day as she tended to her many upcoming flowers in a picturesque yard that overlooks the Mount Horeb Middle School’s back parking lot.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

This month is a time to discuss how mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Struggling with mental health is not a sign of weakness, and you are not alone.

A Sauk County community will host Wisconsin’s largest event focused on trauma and substance abuse.

The Opioids, Stimulants and Trauma Summit was scheduled May 7-9 in Wisconsin Dells. More than 900 people were expected to participate either virtually or in person.

Warmer weather means spring cleaning.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways.

As farmers prepare for spring planting season, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers and farm vehicle operators to be safe, patient and share the road.

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

On March 14, the Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL) class of 2023-2024 started its seventh of nine sessions by visiting the Sauk County Law Enforcement Center.

Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed April 15-19 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.