Jefferson County

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.

Ixonia fatal crash; truck driver failed to negotiate curve: officials

September 20, 2024 3:01pm CDT

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened in the Town of Ixonia on Friday morning, Sept. 20.

Johnson Creek 1980s fire truck auction; proceeds to help save lives

September 20, 2024 10:41am CDT

The Johnson Creek Fire Department is auctioning off a 1989 Pierce Arrow 95-foot aerial platform fire truck.

Wisconsin wake boat bans, neighbors pitted against each other

September 18, 2024 9:34pm CDT

A water war is still heating up in Wisconsin. A new kind of powerboat is prompting a wave of local ordinances all over the state.

Jefferson East Elementary School fire, heavy smoke damage

September 17, 2024 4:12pm CDT

A fire at Jefferson East Elementary School early Tuesday morning meant no classes for students. The fire chief said it started in a basement generator room.

Columbus, WI man arrested; OWI 5th offense in Jefferson County

September 4, 2024 10:33am CDT

A 36-year-old Columbus, Wisconsin man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol in Jefferson County for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fifth offense.