Corn shocks line a farm field near the border of Sauk and Richland counties last Saturday. It’s one of the tell-tale signs of autumn. (Photo by Heather Stanek)
The trees are progressing rapidly in Sauk County.
The county average is now 50 percent of peak fall color.
A bridge over the Wisconsin River connecting the Great Sauk State Trail in Sauk City to the Walking Iron Trail in Mazomanie is one step closer to reality with a combined $4 million investment from Sauk and Dane counties.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and local officials announced the effort on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Increased demand for COVID-19 testing has forced a Baraboo site to change locations.
Starting Oct. 15, Baraboo testing will be done in the Circus World Museum parking lot, 550 Water St. Higher test numbers have resulted in more traffic, which necessitated the new location.
Community spread for COVID-19 remains in the red for Sauk County.
According to the latest Health Department data, there were 229 new confirmed cases between Oct. 5 and 11. Eight people were hospitalized in that timeframe. Overall, 335 residents had symptoms or the onset of symptoms.
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find out what happened to this individual, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities. (Photo from Sauk County Sheriff’s Office)
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office has made some headway in the case of a man who was dropped off at a Baraboo hospital.
