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With opening day set for May 9, the Sparta Wisconsin Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 season — and for the first time, vendors can, and are encouraged to, apply …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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3/2/26
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Town of Angelo
Mcmanus, Barbara to C&A Concrete Construction Inc. Hardwood Rd - $67,000
Town of Byron
Squires, Craig T. to Squires, Craig T. 12187 Frost Road - $-
Town of …
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2/26/26
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Feb. 16:
Breanna Higgins, 34, of Duluth, Minnesota, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, THC, and fentanyl. A $5,000 cash bond was requested. …
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2/26/26
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Seven third-grade students from Herrman Elementary in Sparta showcased their creativity Feb. 17 at the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Invention Fair at Kickapoo Elementary.
After …
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2/26/26
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Before Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War, he had a distinguished military career in the United States Army. After graduating from the military academy at West …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/26/26
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Tomah High School students are advancing to state and international DECA competitions after earning top honors in business and marketing events.
Alyssa Krings and Karalee Nelson earned Gold …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/26/26
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A new adaptive sports league is gaining momentum in the Sparta Area School District, offering students with special needs expanded opportunities to compete, connect and build confidence.
Heather …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/26/26
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Tomah city officials have postponed a decision on whether to forgive more than $1.9 million in sewer utility funds advanced to Tax Incremental District 8, a move city officials say could determine …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/26/26
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A suspect who fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Sparta has been located safe Feb 25, authorities said.
The Wisconsin State Patrol had initially reported the attempt to locate the …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/26/26
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A Kentucky- and Tennessee-based film crew traveled more than 20,000 miles across the country highlighting independent movie theaters, and their final stop on the recent leg of the journey brought …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/23/26
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What began as a small church mission project has grown into a five-year effort that has already sent more than 10,000 pairs of shoes from Sparta to communities around the world in five years — and …
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2/23/26
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140 years ago (1886)
At the Ida House well the other day, the drill struck a quartz boulder or ledge at about 100 feet, and pieces of rock with iron pyrites in them looking something like gold …
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Compiled by JOHN GESSNER
Staff Writer
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2/23/26
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During a Jan. 22 Assembly floor session, Rep. Nancy VanderMeer, R-Tomah, recognized Tyson Koput as a Hometown Hero for his exceptional commitment to supporting music education, youth athletics, and …
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2/23/26
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Sunshine streamed through the greenhouse roof at Sparta Floral Feb. 7 as shoppers wandered among blooming plants, fresh air and tables filled with handmade goods. The scene reflected a growing effort …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/23/26
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The Sparta High School boys and girls basketball teams hosted a fundraiser for Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) and for Molly Kingeter, a Sparta resident battling breast cancer and the wife of a …
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2/23/26
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Editor
The Kiwanis Club of Sparta honored Parker Calkins as its February Student of the Month during its Feb. 17 meeting, recognizing the Sparta High School senior for his academic achievement …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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2/23/26
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Village of Cashton
Hernandez Hernandez, Guadalupe to Sandoval, Amanda - 332 Coe St - $200,000
Town of Greenfield
Hartung Investments, Llc to Gigous, Lindsay N. And Phillip P. - …
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2/19/26
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Feb. 6:
Vegas Cruz, 27, of Milwaukee, was found guilty of misappropriation of ID info to avoid penalty and bail jumping. Court approves a 36-month diversion with conditions.
James …
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2/19/26
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As a kickoff to National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), which is February 23–27 this year, a free educational event focused on invasive plants and native alternatives will be held Friday, …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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2/19/26
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For more than 60 years, Audrey Backeberg’s disappearance haunted her family and baffled authorities. The 20-year-old mother vanished from Reedsburg in 1962 without a trace — no note, no struggle, …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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2/19/26
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