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Snowmobile through Lake Koshkonong ice, man taken to hospital

February 15, 2025 5:47pm CST

The Fort Atkinson Fire Department said a snowmobiler was rescued after he fell through the ice on Lake Koshkonong on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Jefferson County fatal crash; driver failed to negotiate curve: officials

January 14, 2025 8:39am CST

One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County on Monday, Jan. 13. It happened on CTH Y in the Town of Jefferson.

Deputy US Marshal accused; charged in crash that killed motorcyclist

January 10, 2025 6:03pm CST

A deputy U.S. Marshal is charged with homicide in connection with a crash in Jefferson that killed a former Waukesha County sheriff's detective.

Wisconsin police chase: Guns and drugs found, 2 men charged

January 1, 2025 5:38pm CST

Two convicted felons are accused in a miles-long police chase that stretched from Jefferson County into Milwaukee County in December.

Silver Alert canceled: 93-year-old Milton man located safe in Illinois

December 29, 2024 6:19am CST

A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a 93-year-old Milton man who was reported missing since Saturday evening, Dec. 28.

Enbridge Line 6 pipeline spill in Jefferson County; DNR investigates

December 17, 2024 4:17pm CST

The Wisconsin DNR is investigating a 2-gallon spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in Jefferson County.

Johnson Creek I-94 crash; 3 pickup trucks towing camper trailers

November 21, 2024 10:56am CST

A three-vehicle crash shut down the westbound lanes of I-94 at WIS 26 near Johnson Creek on Thursday morning, Nov. 21.

Watertown school gender guidelines; parents, superintendent respond to new policy

November 19, 2024 5:35pm CST

The Watertown Unified School District voted on Monday, Nov. 18, to change the district’s guidelines for transgender and nonbinary students.

Watertown stabbing near 6th and Western; man injured, 1 arrested

November 19, 2024 11:59am CST

A 39-year-old Watertown man was taken to the hospital on Friday, Nov. 15 after being stabbed. A 34-year-old man has been taken into custody.

Watertown school gender guidelines; board votes on new policy

November 18, 2024 9:18pm CST

A gender war vote within the Watertown Unified School District, which is leading to possible big changes for students in the district.

Town of Jefferson fatal motorcycle crash, 1 dead

November 16, 2024 10:00am CST

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a motorcyclist in the Town of Jefferson on Friday, Nov. 15. The the motorcyclist later died from their injuries.

Jefferson County fatal pedestrian accident; Coffee Road in Farmington

November 15, 2024 9:01am CST

A crash in Jefferson County left a pedestrian dead on Thursday, Nov. 14. I

Jefferson County drunk driving arrest; Glendale man booked, 9th offense

November 8, 2024 2:49pm CST

A 63-year-old Glendale man was arrested early Friday, Nov. 8 for “operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 9th offense," officials said.

Missing endangered person from Fort Atkinson found safe

November 4, 2024 2:00pm CST

Fort Atkinson police need your help in finding a missing endangered person, 23-year-old Steve Rinehart.

Jefferson County I-94 vehicle fire; all lanes reopened

October 29, 2024 8:04pm CDT

A vehicle fire broke out on I-94 westbound near Lake Mills in Jefferson County on Tuesday night, Oct. 29.

Johnson Creek landfill fire; multiple crews respond, no injuries

October 17, 2024 9:16pm CDT

A fire broke out at the Deer Track Landfill near Johnson Creek on Thursday night, Oct. 17. The landfill is located on Waldman Lane near I-94.

Jefferson County crash in Town of Cold Spring; 1 dead, 1 hurt

October 16, 2024 1:41pm CDT

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Cold Spring on Wednesday, Oct. 16. One person died in the wreck – a second was seriously hurt.