| Pleasant Springs rollover crash still under investigation |
The driver of a car failed to negotiate a curve while traveling south on Williams Drive and ended up airborne, according to a report released by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Mayor's $11 million budget gets flak |
In a three-hour review of her proposed 2011 budget, Mayor Donna Olson took some sharp criticism from some Stoughton alders last Tuesday night.
Ald. David McKichan called the 2.82 percent property tax increase in Olson’s $11 million budget “unacceptable” and told fellow City Council members last week that cutting capital spending isn’t a good long-term solution and the city should look at cutting personnel costs.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Evergreen bank on financial watchlists |
Evergreen State Bank has reported a loss of more than $12.2 million through June 30, according to a letter to shareholders from the bank’s president, James Farrell.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Man injured in home explosion |
A 23-year-old man suffered burns after an explosion around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in a northeast side home.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Beer gardens to get a boost |
To assist taverns operating under the new statewide indoor smoking ban, the city has eliminated a restriction on outdoor beer gardens.By a 7-3 vote, the City Council last Tuesday removed the 50-foot distance a tavern’s outdoor seating area had to be from a residence. Amending zoning regulations will allow alcohol license holders to petition the Plan Commission to obtain an Outdoor Alcohol Consumption permit.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Advertising on ball diamonds gets OK |
After batting the topic around for a few meetings earlier this year, the Stoughton City Council decided last week to allow advertising on city ball diamond outfield fences.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| State ban on electronics in landfills starts Sept. 1 |
Beginning next week, anyone who wants to get rid of that television, computer part or old VCR will have to put it somewhere other than the curb.
A new e-waste state law goes into effect Sept. 1, mandating that such items cannot be dumped in landfills.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| Committee gives reluctant blessing to stormwater utility |
The Committee of the Whole discussed the issue at length last Monday and decided on a 6-4 advisory vote – a technicality that refers to the council being unable to technically take any action in the committee session – to look further into shifting the way water pollution controls are funded.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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| City adds RTA referendum |
Stoughton residents will get to vote in November on whether they would approve of up to a half-cent increase in the sales tax to fund commuter rail between Middleton and Sun Prairie.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
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| County votes to keep local services |
After getting a boost of confidence in last year’s county budget, the human services office in Stoughton got another vote of support on Thursday, Aug. 19.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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| Thrifty White Drug Store closes |
After more than eight years of business in Stoughton, Thrifty White Drug Store is closed. News of the store’s closing came as a surprise to many of the employees and customers.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Approved Monday |
The recommendation was suggested by the finance committee for the board’s approval. The 2010-11 state aid is based on 2009-10 actual costs.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Alme to resign |
Stoughton’s city clerk, Luann Alme is resigning after 19 years in city hall.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| City budget proposal: $24 tax hike
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City property taxes aren’t likely to increase much in 2011, based on the preliminary operating budget Mayor Donna Olson presented Aug. 17 at a city council meeting.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| START provides a safety net for families |
So reads one of the mottos of the SToughton Area Resource Team (START), a homegrown non-profit that helps community members experiencing unexpected difficulties that strain their resources, sometimes beyond their ability to cope.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Lake Waubesa crash sends two overboard |
Two passengers of a boat were thrown overboard and subsequently struck by the boat’s propeller after the driver of the boat, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, made an abrupt turn.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Strength after sorrow |
An early morning fire destroyed both Martin Luther Christian Schools in addition to Christ Lutheran Church on Wednesday Aug. 17, 2005.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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| City's prosecutor to face jury trial for Madison attacks
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Stoughton’s prosecuting attorney, who is scheduled to represent the city in municipal court next week will soon be facing a criminal trial of his own.
Jonathan G. Evenson, 34, was charged June 21 with two felony counts of substantial battery after attacking two men in two separate incidents.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Community key in Leck's beat |
Stoughton’s new police Chief Greg Leck is returning to the city he began patrolling over 27 years ago. After retiring as McFarland’s chief in early July, Leck is now focused on enhancing the department’s role in the community and committed to providing public safety to the residents of Stoughton.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| City crews commended for work during July floods |
City crews received City Council recognition last week for their response to a July 22-23 storm that dropped 7.4 inches of rain on Stoughton.
Monday, August 16, 2010
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| Danecom revival in the works |
After simmering all spring and most of the summer on the failed Danecom proposal, governments and emergency services all over the county are beginning to take another look at making their radios compatible with one another. Danecom, is the county’s plan to make a variety of VHF and 800mHz radio systems more connectible.
Monday, August 16, 2010
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| Chicken ordinances introduced to council |
With nary a peep from the City Council, four ordinances were introduced last week allowing up to four chicken hens to be kept in single or multi-family residences.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Dog bites 2 girls, sought after |
The Department of Public Health is looking for a dog that reportedly bit two girls in Stoughton on Saturday.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Brenny: 'We'll continue to strive for excellence' |
Stoughton Hospital continues to be a leader in the state in terms of patient and employee satisfaction, and an upcoming award reinforces this. Still, the hospital is striving toward higher standards, despite being recognized for achieving mastery level by Wisconsin Forward Award.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Center provides job seekers with one-on-one help |
Darreon Steward, a 2010 graduate of Stoughton High School, said he came from a rough neighborhood and is now looking for a job that will help him continue to succeed. He’s getting help, thanks to a new resource for job seekers in Stoughton.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
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| Sheriffs: Man 'intended to die' before being shot by cops |
A Town of Dunkirk man who was shot by sheriff's deputies Tuesday was in the process of a divorce and had been involved in a series of domestic disputes before his death.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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| Update: Looking for witnesses to Dunkirk shooting |
Investigators want to speak with any witnesses of last night's shooting, where an armed 42-year-old man was gunned down by police yesterday after a standoff in the Town of Dunkirk.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Dunkirk man gunned down after standoff |
An armed 42-year-old man was gunned down by police yesterday after a standoff in the Town of Dunkirk.
Around 7:20 p.m., Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded domestic incident at 2853 Aaker Road in the town of Dunkirk after a female caller reported her husband was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, and she wanted him removed from the home, according to a news release issued by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| No major concerns following storm activity |
The string of storms that left some areas of Wisconsin under at least five feet of water thankfully showed more mercy to communities such as Stoughton.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Local builder proves its easy being green |
It might not look it from the outside, but the home at 2224 Hilldale Circle is as efficient as it is beautiful. Constructed by Kegonsa Builders, it has the proud distinction of being Stoughton’s first Green Built Home.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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