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Climber Rescued After Falling 20-30 Feet at Devil's Lake State Park

Baraboo · Baraboo

Climber Rescued After Falling 20-30 Feet at Devil's Lake State Park

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By Evan Bolin Click here for updates on this story BARABOO, Wisconsin (WKOW) — A climber who fell at Devil’s Lake State Park was rescued and airlifted to the hospital. The Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District was called to the East Bluff area of the park on Sunday for a report of a climber who had fallen about 20 to 30 feet. Baraboo Area Fire and EMS District Captain Jordan LaMasney says crews deployed a high-angle rope system to rescue the in…See the Story

Prairie du Sac development offers new model for combining low-cost housing, day care

Housing · Prairie Du Sac

Prairie du Sac development offers new model for combining low-cost housing, day care

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A $5 million, publicly owned day care built with private funds and a $70 million housing project across the street are designed to address basic needs in the Sauk County village.Read Article

Prairie du Sac hosts Night Market

Prairie Du Sac · Prairie Du Sac

Prairie du Sac hosts Night Market

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River Arts Inc. with support from the village of Prairie du Sac, Ruth Culver Community Library and Friends of the Sauk Prairie Parks and Recreation will host the Prairie du Sac Night Market from 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 13 with…Read Article

GALLERY: Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast 2025

The Reedsburg Area Flying Club held its Annual Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast on Sunday. Long lines formed for food and the new helicopter rides. The morning featured music, airplane rides, classic cars, children's activities, and a hot air balloon on display. Activities all took place at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport. (Photos by Heather Stanek)Reedsburg · Reedsburg Read Article

Celebrity judges selected For Big Top Parade

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An all-star panel of celebrity judges will preside over Baraboo’s Big Top Parade on June 14. Miss Wisconsin Mandi Genord, Wisconsin Historical Society Director and CEO Christian Overland and “Discover Wisconsin” host Lindsey Hayes will lead the parade before being…Baraboo · Baraboo Read Article

Former Circus World head to lead Big Top Parade

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After more than a decade helping to organize the Big Top Parade as executive director of Circus World, Scott O’Donnell will lead this year’s event as grand marshal.Baraboo · Baraboo Read Article

Sauk County offers well water testing

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Municipal and other public water supplies are subject to strict guidelines and water quality testing to ensure that the water meets the drinking water standards and is safe to drink. However, there are more than 800,000 private wells that serve…Baraboo · Baraboo Read Article

River Arts offers paper marbling workshop

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River Arts Inc., 590 Water St., Prairie du Sac, will host Paper Marbling with Jo MacDonald from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28 for ages 8 and older. Register by June 26 at riverartsinc.org/paper-marbling-jo-25. Cost is $40.Prairie Du Sac · Prairie Du Sac Read Article

Sound Devices Acquires JH Audio

(l-r) Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson, JH Audio CEO Jerry Harvey, Sound Devices CFO Lisa Wiedenfeld, Audiotonix Divisional MD Nigel Beaumont. Reedsburg, WI (May 30, 2025)—Sound Devices has acquired Orlando, FL-based in-ear monitor manufacturer JH Audio, and while details of the purchase were not announced, the move comes as Sound Devices continues its new expansion into the live sound marketplace. While best-known for its multi-track audio recor…Reedsburg · Reedsburg Read Article

Prevail Bank Shred Event Helps Veterans in Crisis With $2,075 Donation - Wisconsin Bankers Association

Turning paper into something powerful, Prevail Bank’s Community Shred Day in Baraboo raised $2,075 for People Helping People’s Adopt a Veteran Program, supporting community heroes in need throughout the area. Prevail Bank pledged to donate $1 for every pound of paper shredded, up to $1,000—and the community rose to the challenge, bringing in a 4,000 pounds of documents to be safely destroyed and recycled. True to its pledge, Prevail Bank gifted …Veterans · Baraboo Read Article

Wanda Meyer-Brethorst, financial planner, dies at 73

CALEDONIA — Wanda Meyer-Brethorst, 73, died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her home.Early LifeShe was born March 5, 1952, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, to the late Robert B. and Dorothy (O’Connell) Meyer. A 1970 graduate of Reedsburg Webb High School, Wanda later attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.On April 25, 1990, she was united in marriage to William L. “Bill” Brethorst.Wanda worked as a financial planner with Waddell & Reed until her retir…Reedsburg · Reedsburg Read Article