Louco is a 2.5-year-old American blue heeler mix. He has been at the shelter for 196 days. His previous owner surrendered him due to a lack of time to provide the attention Louco thrives on. Known for his outgoing nature and friendliness, Louco is a bundle of energy who adores playing with t…
“No piece of steel can benefit the soil like roots from a good cover crop.”—Steve Groff
The spring election Tuesday will determine a range of elective offices, and it traditionally kicks off the election frenzy leading to November. No time for rest, the work is just beginning. What issues will wash out as dominant for November?
I’m walking along the sandy white beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama, looking for treasures from the sea. Today I chose a remote stretch of beach, one littered with barnacle-covered driftwood and debris such as bottles, ropes and bent crab traps. In the 45 years I’ve explored these beaches, I’ve …
On March 14, the Sauk County Institute of Leadership class of 2023-2024 started its seventh of nine sessions by visiting the Sauk County Law Enforcement Center.
The WiscNews area is once again full of talent all across the diamond this spring. Here are 10 players to keep an eye on.
The Warriors boys basketball program seeks their next leader after their coach stepped away, which not each former coach has had the pleasure of doing.
Sauk Prairie will get a glimpse of one of the two eclipses that will occur over the next thirty days. The total solar eclipse is only visible over the Atlantic Ocean ending toward the North Pole on March 20, and the total lunar eclipse is best seen in western North America on April 4. However, the partial phase of the lunar eclipse will greet those who rise before the sun on the morning of April 4.
The Full Moon occurs on April 4 at 7:05 a.m., but the moon sets just before this, around 6:40 a.m., as the partial eclipse is ongoing. The partial phase begins around 5:17 a.m., as the moon slips into the deeper part of Earth’s shadow and begins to turn a bit red. The moon will become close to completely eclipsed around 6:34 a.m., just as it is setting. This will make for a strange and wondrous view for those awaking to the day to find a “blood red” moon setting in the west.
At the same time that the moon is setting, the sun is rising in the east. Sunrise will continue to arrive earlier every morning and sunset later every evening from the spring equinox on March 20 through June. Spring arrives precisely on March 20 at 5:45 p.m.
Spring planets and constellations
On March 21, a day after the new moon and eclipse graces the far north, a crescent moon returns to the sky just after sunset. The moon will be right beside Mars, and the next night the moon rises a bit higher to float beside Venus. On March 29 the moon will be high in the sky and not far from Jupiter. The moon and Saturn keep close quarters around April 8, but they don’t rise until after midnight.
Back in the west, Venus draws attention as it shines at magnitude -4 and stays above the horizon for three hours. In early April, Venus closes in on the star cluster the Pleiades in the constellation Taurus. This grouping of stars is setting in the west while the spring constellations rise in the east. Leo, Virgo, and Libra rise up from the horizon, carrying along a slew of distant galaxies that can be viewed through large telescopes. Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, is taking on its spring look, with the bowl of the dipper turning upside down as it sends spring showers to Earth.
The Sauk County Land Resources & Environment Department will accept applications for the Conservation Summer Camp Scholarship programs through May 10. Scholarships are available to Sauk County students who would like to attend the Wisconsin Land and Water Youth Conservation Camps, the Up…
Diesel is a 4.5-year-old Alaskan husky/Labrador mix. He came in after his owner faced health challenges and could no longer provide care. Diesel has been at the shelter for more than 200 days. This friendly and outgoing boy is known for his “conversations” and vibrant energy, making him an i…
Election Day on April 2 is quickly approaching, and many voters are scrambling to learn more about candidates vying for numerous nonpartisan offices. There aren’t any statewide races riveting voter allegiances, but important ballot measures will appear. As always, voters should seek to be in…
Sauk Prairie Healthcare is collaborating with UW Health to provide advanced virtual intensive care, or eICU, at Sauk Prairie Hospital.
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation names 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators as the recipients of its 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards on March 19.
The Sauk County Democratic Party will meet for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a 6:30 presentation March 21 at the office, at S4066 Highway BD, Baraboo.
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I often wish I could live two lives so I can squeeze everything in. One way to live a second life is by traveling and connecting with new people.
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Jessica Howe had been the Warriors girls basketball coach since 2017 before the Portage Community School District announced Monday she wouldn't return next season. Here's her reaction to the decision.
The Badger Lightning Girls hockey team held its end of the season banquet on March 7 with honors awarded to players. Katelyn Allen of Sauk receives the Coaches Award; Lily Freeman, Sauk, Sportsmanship Award; Karsen Nicksic, Baraboo, Co-MVP Award; Paige Othmer, Reedsburg, Outstanding Defense …