At 12:05 p.m., Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson put the Westby middle school and high school campus on "SECURE" alert, according to a Westby schools Facebook post.

The Westby Middle School and High School were put under a secure status after a situation unfolded near the schools at a private residence on West Avenue.

Wisconsin and the greater River Valley region are well known for the iconic selection of supper clubs that offer hearty meals and drinks that customers can enjoy in a warm atmosphere. Here are 13 to visit.

The Madison School District is hosting school 14 community input sessions in September and October, part of a rea review process that could reassign many families to different schools.

2nd Order Solutions reports that consumers are leaning towards longer loan terms and riskier borrowing amid high costs, with credit showing fragility yet resilience.

Teradata reports that various industries are advancing in agentic AI but face common challenges, particularly data fragmentation and regulatory constraints.

The People's Choice award included thousands of businesses and more than 70,000 votes.

Naturepedic reports that new moms often experience "sundown scaries," a wave of anxiety and dread that intensifies at night due to disrupted sleep and hormonal changes.

The watchdog also found the war caused strategic inventory shortfalls of critical munitions and revealed resupply bottlenecks.

The actions come amid an ongoing dispute between the monitor and the city attorney over the monitors refusal to follow the same administrative rules that are followed by other city departments.

After two winters in Paoli, the Christkindlmarket is coming to Verona December 11 through 13.

West Nile Virus risk is highest when mosquitos are most active from middle to late summer until the first killing frost.

Brenda DeVita has been instrumental in developing its Core Acting Company, the Acting Apprentice Program, the addition of the indoor Touchstone Theatre and renovation of the popular Hill theatre outdoors.

Veteran zoo leader Jeff Mitchell was chosen to become Vilas Zoos next director, pending County Board confirmation, with an anticipated late-October start.

GoodRx reports that insomnia affects 40% of U.S. adults, with various medications available.

In his earlier statement, McConnell said his recovery had been a long and frustrating process, worsened by the lingering effects of childhood polio.

Internationally renowned violinist and conductor Joshua Bell will lead the Madison Symphony Orchestra in its season opening at the Overture Center Friday night.

The conference will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Todd Wehr Center on Carthages campus, 2001 Alford Park Dr. The free event is open to the community and intended for students considering careers in…

Pangram Labs reports that in June 2026, 48% of press releases on PR Newswire contained AI-generated text, doubling from the previous year.

Doctronic reports that the timing of medication intake can significantly affect their effectiveness and side effects, with strategic scheduling optimizing treatment.

RentRedi reports that self-management with property management software outperforms hiring property managers, maximizing cash flow without added chaos.

Sept. 15 marks National Voter Registration Day this year a nonpartisan civic holiday that seeks to prepare voters for their next trip to the polls.

Fatty15 reports on hidden factors that affect energy levels, emphasizing metabolic health, cellular function, and the impact of burnout culture on fatigue.

WebFX reports that while boycotting AI products like ChatGPT is feasible, complete avoidance in 2026 is unrealistic due to AI's integration in daily tech.