Local News in Sauk County, Wisconsin
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County gives dorm nod
Wed, 16 May 2012 01:54:22 -0700
A plan to request proposals from companies that want to build and operate the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County’s first campus dorm won the unanimous approval of the Sauk County Boar…
Bear Creek finally flowing
Sat, 19 May 2012 01:39:28 -0700
Rippling and gurgling sounds have returned to a portion of Bear Creek in southwestern Sauk County.
Tourism numbers improve: Spending up 7 percent in Sauk County
Sat, 12 May 2012 06:14:49 -0700
State figures released this week show visitors to Sauk County spent 7 percent more during their stays in 2011 than they did in 2010, and officials say tourism is up at numerous local attractions.
County to consider CDBG changes
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:22 -0700
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.
Another big tourism year expected for county
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:23:09 -0700
BARABOO — State figures released this week show visitors to Sauk County spent 7 percent more during their stays in 2011 than they did in 2010, and officials say tourism is up at numerous local…
Dells man charged with OWI
Sat, 05 May 2012 08:15:18 -0700
A 23-year-old Wisconsin Dells man made his initial appearance in Sauk County Circuit Court on Friday.
Another big tourism year expected
Thu, 10 May 2012 17:39:33 -0700
State figures released this week show visitors to Sauk County spent 7 percent more during their stays in 2011 than they did in 2010, and officials say tourism is up at numerous local attractions.
Crime decreased, sheriff’s costs go up
Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:09 -0700
If I were the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, I wouldn’t be as eager to mention short-term increasing crime rates, because it focuses attention on something the criminal justice experts have known for a long time, which is that spending more on law enforcement doesn’t necessarily increase safety or reduce the crime rate and a one year change in crime rates doesn’t make a trend.
Local turnout matched high statewide numbers
Wed, 09 May 2012 19:39:37 -0700
A higher percentage of eligible Sauk County voters turned out Tuesday than did 20 months ago — the last time they were asked to select partisan candidates in a gubernatorial primary election.
County steps up fight against whooping cough
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:14:09 -0700
30 cases reported over last three weeks; immunization clinics planned.