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Sharon C. Schmude

19 hours 11 min ago
Sharon C. Schmude, age 70, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at her home in Baraboo.

Devil's Lake fall victim identified

19 hours 11 min ago
A woman who fell about 100 feet to her death Thursday from the West Bluff at Devil’s Lake State Park was identified Friday as Carol Neuman, 56, of McFarland.

Bear Creek finally flowing

19 hours 11 min ago
Rippling and gurgling sounds have returned to a portion of Bear Creek in southwestern Sauk County.

Fern Adamske

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 03:30
Fern M. Adamske died on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Clare Meadows Care Center at the age of 94. A full obituary will appear at a later date in the Baraboo News Republic. The Redlin Funeral …

City considers new local laws

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 21:15
After some residents complained of encounters with panhandlers, city officials are developing an ordinance to regulate the practice.

Foster family recognized for work

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 21:00
Mother’s Day was longer than expected for Tammy Johnson this year.

Event helps fund childbirth research

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 20:32
Lora and Scott Dadam know what it’s like to experience loss all too well.

Dental firm looks to build new Baraboo office

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 20:26
A local dental firm received preliminary approval Thursday to build a new commercial building that would house its offices and have space to lease for other companies.

U.S. Cellular paid back improper text charges

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 20:22
U.S. Cellular refunded nearly $66,000 to Wisconsin customers recently after several complained about unauthorized charges for text messaging services that appeared on their monthly bills.

McFarland woman killed in fall from West Bluff

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:32
A McFarland woman was killed Thursday in an apparent fall from the West Bluff at Devil’s Lake State Park.

Martha Bruckert

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 03:30
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP — Martha “Smiley” Bruckert, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at her home in the Town of Sumpter. She born in Honey Creek on Aug. 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Geo…

Stephen Sorg

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 03:30
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Steve Sorg, 47, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

County to consider CDBG changes

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:45
Sauk County could lose out on future federal housing money if it does not join a consortium of neighboring counties to administer certain grant programs.

Local students receive $800K in scholarships

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:30
The awarding of hundreds of thousands of dollars in local scholarships during the recent Honors Night at Baraboo High School is testimony to the strong support the local community shows for ed…

Barn sweet barn

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 19:47
SAUK CITY — The century-old barn behind the farmhouse on Rod and Christi Schwegel’s property looks much the same from the outside as it has for the past 100 years.

Ralph F. Heisner

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:30
Mr. Ralph F. Heisner passed into eternal life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Baraboo. Ralph was 85 years old and died peacefully in his sleep following a prolonged healt…

Karen (Harvey) Dennis

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:30
Karen (Harvey) Dennis, age 55 of Baraboo, formerly of La Crosse, walked on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her residence following a life altering experience with cancer.

Rita E. Schoeneman

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:30
WISCONSIN DELLS — Rita E. Schoeneman, age 86, of Wisconsin Dells entered peacefully into heaven on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Meadow View in Baraboo, with her family by her side.

Space tight at elementaries

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:30
Facing concerns the district needs more classroom space, the Baraboo School Board on Monday heard presentations from two architectural firms that specialize in planning school projects.

Man charged with assaulting drunk teen

Wed, 05/16/2012 - 03:30
Police say that when an officer questioned a 20-year-old Baraboo man, he denied having sex with a drunk girl Friday in his West Baraboo apartment.