Man fleeing Wisconsin deputy dies after crashing car
January 15, 2023 GMTFORT ATKINSON, Wis. (AP) — A driver fleeing a deputy died after crashing his car, a sheriff said.
A Jefferson County deputy stopped to check on a car in the town of Aztalan around 10 p.m. Friday, Sheriff Paul Milbrath said in a news release.
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Board approves mask mandate for Fort Atkinson schools
September 17, 2021 GMTFORT ATKINSON, Wis. (AP) — The Fort Atkinson School Board has implemented a mask mandate for all students following the death of a middle school student whose mother said died after contracting COVID-19.
Warehouse destroyed by fire in Fort Atkinson
August 11, 2021 GMTFORT ATKINSON, Wis. (AP) — A large warehouse fire in Fort Atkinson forced neighbors to evacuate and sent some of the 150 firefighters battling the blaze to the hospital with heat-related medical issues.
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Despite risks, Wisconsin hemp industry taking root
November 5, 2019 GMTWHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) — You'd think Jonathan Baker would have been California dreaming on a late October day.
After all, several acres of Baker's hemp crop on a rural Whitewater hillside were in limbo.
Retired Wisconsin priest acquitted of sexual assault
September 13, 2019 GMTJEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin jury on Friday acquitted a retired Catholic priest on charges alleging that he had sexually assaulted an altar boy over several years, starting in 2006...
Prep schedule directory: Look up today’s sports schedules for conferences in the area and region
January 30, 2019 GMTUse this directory to look up today's prep sports schedule for area and region conferences. Click on the conference desired after finding the school you are following on that conference's list.
Badger North and South
Prep girls basketball: McKenna Warnock rings up 35 as MG downs Oregon
November 30, 2018 GMTMcKenna Warnock scored 35 points Thursday night to help the Monona Grove girls basketball team roll past host Oregon 77-57 in a Badger South Conference game.
The Iowa-bound senior scored 20 points in the second half, making 10 of 15 free throws and 15 of 21 on the night, to help the Silver Eagles (3-1, 1-1 Badger South) preserve their lead.
Madison area prep schedule for Tuesday, August 21
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Early Bird Invitational at Watertown (De Pere, Germantown, Hartland Arrowhead, Sussex Hamilton, Watertown, Waunakee), 9 a.m.
Waupun Central Wis. Christian Triangular (Deerfield, Pardeeville, Waupun Central Wis.
Nursing assistant students graduate
August 12, 2018 GMTFORT ATKINSON -- A new group of nursing assistants have completed their training at Madison Area Technical College's Fort Atkinson campus and are ready to begin careers in the health care field or continue training in various medical-related programs at colleges and universities.
Salgado in Jefferson County court
July 25, 2018 GMTBy Steve Sharp
steves@wdtimes.com
JEFFERSON — A Whitewater man on Tuesday entered pleas of not guilty to one count each of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, substantial battery and kidnapping/confinement of another person.
Walk With a Doc event in Fort Atkinson
June 5, 2018 GMTFORT ATKINSON -- Fort HealthCare will host its next Walk With a Doc free walking event Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
The walk will be led by Dr. Martin Okun of Fort HealthCare Dermatology. He will provide support to the walkers and answer simple health questions.
Children’s choir will perform
May 30, 2018 GMTFORT ATKINSON -- The Watoto Children's Choir, a group of 18 orphans from Uganda, will perform at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 31 W. Milwaukee Ave., Fort Atkinson, on Tuesday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
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Non-conference
Watertown Luther Prep vs. Adams-Friendship at JustAGame Fieldhouse, Wisconsin Dells, 2:30 p.m.
Palmyra crash victims identified
December 2, 2017 GMTPALMYRA -- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported the two people injured in the crash of a light plane in Palmyra were identified by the Palmyra Public Safety Department as David Kemna, 76, of Fort Atkinson, and William Frison, 75, of Whitewater.
Prep football: Fort Atkinson coach Steve Mahoney steps down
November 3, 2017 GMTSteve Mahoney announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he was stepping down as Fort Atkinson football coach.
“After 17 seasons as the head coach, I feel the time is right for me to pass the program to a new leader,” Mahoney said as part of his announcement.
One dead, one critical in Jefferson County crash, police say
October 30, 2017 GMTOne driver was killed and another critically injured Monday morning in a two-car crash in Jefferson County.
The crash happened at about 6:35 a.m. on Highway 12 at Highway K in the town of Koshkonong just outside Fort Atkinson, the Sheriff's Office said.
Power outage reported in Fort
October 13, 2017 GMTA power outage occurred in Fort Atkinson late Friday morning, impacting approximately 400 customers.
We Energies spokesperson Cathy Schulze said the outage was reported just before 10 a.m.
Administrators at Fort Atkinson High School, among the customers impacted, have cancelled classes and dismissed all students for the day due to the power outage.
Gladys V. Rueth, 91, Jefferson
October 9, 2017 GMTJEFFERSON — Gladys V. Rueth, 91, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Sunset Ridge Assisted Living in Johnson Creek.
Gladys was born in Sturgeon Bay on June, 29, 1926, daughter of the late John and Emma Lipperer.
Gail F. Channing, 65, Whitewater
October 6, 2017 GMTWHITEWATER — Gail F. Channing, 65, of Whitewater, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at her home.
Gail was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 13, 1951, the daughter of Gilbert William and Frances Agnes (Kuklinski) Wendorf.
Madison area prep schedule for Thursday, October 5
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Joshua Robert Syck, 34, Whitewater
September 7, 2017 GMTWHITEWATER — Joshua Robert Syck, 34, of Whitewater, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Joshua was born on Sept. 3, 1982, in Fort Atkinson, to Rollen and Mary (Samons) Syck.
June E. Knutson, 89, Jefferson
July 31, 2017 GMTJEFFERSON — June E. Knutson, 89, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017, after a short stay at Black Hawk Senior Residence in Fort Atkinson.
The third of three girls, June was born on June 18, 1928, in the Town of Aztalan to Archibald and May (Rapson) Nevins.
Cash bond set for man in police chase
July 31, 2017 GMTJEFFERSON — A $2,500 cash bond was set for a 37-year-old Janesville man charged with fleeing from police following a pursuit Thursday afternoon in Fort Atkinson.
Randall Leon Hatcher was charged Friday with felony fleeing an officer after leading police in a pursuit and foot chase.
Earl J. Horn, 88, Fort Atkinson
July 27, 2017 GMTEarl J. Horn, 88, of Fort Atkinson, died July 24, 2017, as a result of a number of long-term health conditions.
Earl was born Nov. 19, 1928, and grew up on the family farm in Helenville.
Earl married Jean Hoppe on June 25, 1949, and they lived most of their lives in Fort Atkinson.
Frances Carla Wegner, 89, Fort Atkinson
July 17, 2017 GMTFrances Carla Wegner, 89, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home.
Fran was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 3, 1928, daughter of Frederick and Carla (Hansen) Ehret.
Jeffrey L. ‘Lefty’ Linton, 62, Fort Atkinson
July 6, 2017 GMTJeffrey L. “Lefty” Linton, 62, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison.
Jeffrey was born on Jan. 22, 1955, in Fort Atkinson, son of the late Nathaniel and Ellen (Godfrey) Linton.
Third inning paces Fort Teeners
June 30, 2017 GMTA big third inning helped propel the Fort Atkinson 8th grade Teeners to a 9-2 win over Palmyra-Eagle on Thursday at Jones Park.
The young ‘Hawks posted six runs in the inning to help break a 1-1 tie, and added two more runs in the sixth for insurance.
Area poets, fiction writers honored in statewide contest
June 26, 2017 GMTAmong the winners of the 2017 “Wisconsin People & Ideas” statewide writing competition are a Fort Atkinson poet and a fiction writer from Cambridge.
Nicholas Gulig, of Fort Atkinson, won first place for poetry in the competition sponsored by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters.
Dianne L. Naatz, Wagner, S.D.; Jefferson, Wis.
June 16, 2017 GMTWAGNER, S.D. — Dianne L. Naatz, formerly of Jefferson, Wis., died on June 14, 2017, in Wagner, South Dakota.
Fort school board advances budget
June 16, 2017 GMTA proposed overall budget totaling $34,111,205 for 2017-18 will go to before electors at the School District of Fort Atkinson’s annual meeting on Tuesday, July 25.
During its monthly session Thursday, the board of education unanimously adopted the proposed spending plan.
Fort OKs childcare site study
June 16, 2017 GMTThe School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education has approved proceeding with an architectural study that will involve renovating current space to provide on-site childcare space at Luther Elementary School.
Jason C. Roundy, 42, Jefferson
June 5, 2017 GMTJEFFERSON — Jason C. Roundy, 42, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2017, at his home in Jefferson.
Jason was born on Oct. 12, 1974, to Charles and Carol (Zick) Roundy.
Richard L. Schauer, 84, Fort Atkinson
June 5, 2017 GMTRichard L. Schauer, 84, of Fort Atkinson, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at his home.
Arrangements are pending at the Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson.
Merrill ‘Gene’ Gutzmer Sr., 79, Whitewater
May 30, 2017 GMTWHITEWATER — Merrill “Gene” Gutzmer Sr., 79, of Whitewater, passed away on May 26, 2017, at Fairhaven Senior Services.
Gene was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Whitewater, to Merrill and Lorene (Krammas) Gutzmer.
Ronald F. Mehltretter, 55, Fort Atkinson
May 30, 2017 GMTRonald F. Mehltretter, 55, of Fort Atkinson, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the University Hospital in Madison.
Ronald was born in Fort Atkinson on May 31, 1961, the son of Lyle Frank and Ellen Ida (Grant) Mehltretter.
Edward Frohmader, 82, Fort Atkinson
May 30, 2017 GMTEdward Frohmader, 82, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on May 26, 2017, at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Mills.
Edward was born in Fort Atkinson on March 26, 1935, to Arnold and Elizabeth (Kassube) Frohmader.
Betty Rheineck, 87, La Crosse, Fort Atkinson
May 30, 2017 GMTBetty Rheineck, 87, of La Crosse, formerly of Fort Atkinson, passed away May 28, 2017, at Bluff View Memory Care Holmen.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson.
WIAA Softball: Blackhawks defensive in title game
May 30, 2017 GMTThe WIAA Division 1 Regional Regional softball final between Fort Atkinson and Beloit Memorial was one to remember.
Defensive gem after defensive gem, a wild seventh inning, a bases clearing triple and a solo home run all turned out in Fort Atkinson’s favor as the Blackhawks (16-7 overall) pulled out a 5-4 win over the Purple Knights (18-8).
Blue Devils win two, run streak up to 5
May 30, 2017 GMTJEFFERSON —?The Jefferson Blue Devils pulled out two close victories in Home Talent League Southeast Section play, highlighting a terrific Memorial Day weekend.
On Sunday, the Blue Devils held off the Lake Mills Grays, 2-1, before earning a 6-4 victory over the Utica Association on Memorial Day.
Baseball: Blackhawks tune up for WIAA play with win
May 30, 2017 GMTFor the first time since the beginning of May, the Fort Atkinson High School baseball team was able to put together back-to-back wins.
After a 4-3 win over Waterford on Thursday, the Blackhawks defeated Elkhorn 6-2 on Saturday at Jones Park to close out the regular season scoring five of its six runs in the first three innings.
WIAA T&F: FA trip headed to La Crosse
May 26, 2017 GMTSTOUGHTON —?Three Fort Atkinson High School athletes advanced to the 2017 WIAA State Track & Field Championships by way of their performances at Thursday’s Division 1 Stoughton Sectional.
Ryley Walter and Arianna Mansavage will make return trips to UW-La Crosse’s Memorial Stadium next Friday and Saturday, and joining them will be Aubrey Tesch.
State proclaims May 12 Niedecker Day
May 11, 2017 GMTMADISON — A Fort Atkinson muse who has been called “one of America’s best unknown poets” was recognized by the Wisconsin Legislature Wednesday.
Referred by literary experts as the “Emily Dickinson of the 20th century,” Lorine Niedecker spent much of her life on Blackhawk Island, west of Fort Atkinson.
Tennis: Blackhawks lose to Milton, serve awareness
May 9, 2017 GMTMILTON — A couple key sets just didn’t go the Fort Atkinson High School boys’ tennis team way on Monday at Milton, as the Blackhawks fell 5-2.
The Blackhawks lost two key matches at No. 3 singles and No.
Softball: Hawks take important win
May 9, 2017 GMTOREGON — Early runs and solid defensive play led the Fort Atkinson High School softball team to a big Badger South win at Oregon on Monday.
The first-place Blackhawks (10-5 overall, 8-1 Badger South) created space with the second place Panthers with a 6-2 win, and have now put themselves in a position to clinch at least a share of the Badger South title with their game against Milton today at FAHS.
Fort Atkinson Lions Club salutes Hachtel’s service
May 9, 2017 GMTA “do-everything person” who built the community’s youth football program was recognized by the Fort Atkinson Lions Club Monday evening.
Ron Hachtel, one of the original founders of the Fort Youth Tackle Football program, was presented the Lions Club’s Distinguished Community Service Award when the civic organization gathered at the American Legion Dugout.
Weckler kidnapping 70 years ago
May 1, 2017 GMTOAKLAND — The second-oldest missing person case in Wisconsin originated in the Town of Oakland 70 years ago today.
It was raining the morning of May 1, 1947, so 8-year-old Georgia Jean Weckler didn’t ride her bike to school as she usually did.
Softball: Eagles hold of ’Hawks in slugfest
May 1, 2017 GMTIn the last two years, both Jefferson and Fort Atkinson High School softball team’s have been able to post double-digit wins over its crosstown opponent.
This year, they both went for it.
In a game that featured a combined 22 hits, eight errors, seven pitching changes, and lasted 15 minutes shy of three hours, it was the Jefferson Eagles who used a big nine-run second-inning and held off Fort at the end to pull out a 15-13 win at Fort Atkinson High School on Friday.
Golf: Blackhawks 2nd at River Valley
May 1, 2017 GMTSPRING GREEN — The Fort Atkinson High School boys team showed how well they can respond to a tough day on the golf course.
After an eighth place out of 10 finish at the Blackhawk Invite on Friday at House on the Rock Resort, Fort finished in the runner-up spot in the River Valley Invite on Saturday, shaving off 24 strokes from its team total.
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