'No Kings' protest rallies demonstrators in Watertown WATERTOWN — Demonstrators turned out in droves in thousands of cities and towns, big and small, across the country Saturday to protest what No Kings organizers call President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian power grabs.”

'No Kings' protest rallies demonstrators in Watertown #watertown #wisconsin

Juneau man receives 33 years in prison for sexually assaulting minors JUNEAU — A 41-year-old Juneau man was sentenced Friday morning to 33 years of prison time for having sexual contact with minors.

Juneau man receives 33 years in prison for sexually assaulting minors #watertown #wisconsin

Common Council candidates debate rising costs, Riverfest planning, small business development WATERTOWN – On Thursday night, the Watertown Public library held a candidate forum for Common Council candidates. The forum was the last public debate before the April 7 Spring Election.

Common Council candidates debate rising costs, Riverfest planning, small business development #watertown #wisconsin

Fourth-grade student's life cut short in traffic crash LAC LA BELLE — Watertown Unified School District Interim Co-Superintendent Sarah Oudenhoven lost her son, Jack Oudenhoven, 10, who died Wednesday morning in a traffic crash in Lac La Belle.

Fourth-grade student's life cut short in traffic crash #watertown #wisconsin

Music Lineup Announced for the 2026 Jefferson County Fair JEFFERSON – The Jefferson County Fair has announced its 2026 music lineup, offering a dynamic mix of live entertainment during this year’s event, taking place July 8–12. With the power pulling action in the grandstand, bull riding in the arena,…

Music Lineup Announced for the 2026 Jefferson County Fair #watertown #wisconsin

Chris Ghobrial and Silver Moon are setting a new kind of Watertown table WATERTOWN – A classic Watertown location is about to become home to a one-of-a-kind chef.

Chris Ghobrial and Silver Moon are setting a new kind of Watertown table #watertown #wisconsin

Sew far, sew good WATERTOWN — Since she was a young girl, Haley Madison has been sewing.

Sew far, sew good #watertown #wisconsin

A win-win deal: Local resident planning to cultivate Kolata Park green space WATERTOWN – During a Monday meeting, the Plan Commission heard a memorandum from Watertown Public Works Director Andrew Beyer regarding the development of a portion of City owned property at 1514 Oconomowoc Avenue. The property is also known as Kolata…

A win-win deal: Local resident planning to cultivate Kolata Park green space #watertown #wisconsin

State Supreme Court candidates meet March 25 in sole debate Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor will meet March 25 for their only debate before the April 7 election.

State Supreme Court candidates meet March 25 in sole debate #watertown #wisconsin

Committee approves litany of tools for Fire Department, new hire WATERTOWN — The Finance Committee tackled several items for Fire Chief Tanya Reynen and her department on Monday night. The meeting started in closed session to consider the employment of a new deputy chief. The Committee later approved the hiring…

Committee approves litany of tools for Fire Department, new hire #watertown #wisconsin

WUSD Board president discusses recurring closed sessions WATERTOWN — WUSD Board of Education President Craig Wortman wants the Watertown Unified School District prepared, regardless of whether the April 7 referendum fails or succeeds.

WUSD Board president discusses recurring closed sessions #watertown #wisconsin

Drug Coalition identifies new threats in local shops JEFFERSON – The Jefferson County Drug Coalition identified several “emerging drug threats” that can be found in local shops across the County, such as kratom, mushroom products and nitrous oxide. Kratom is an herbal supplement usually marketed as a stimulant…

Drug Coalition identifies new threats in local shops #watertown #wisconsin

Watertown community events March 23-29, 2026 #watertown #wisconsin

Watertown man sentenced to probation in Barron County safe burglary BARRON – A Watertown man who pleaded no contest in January to reduced charges after stealing a safe from a home in Northern Wisconsin - with the help of the victim's 12-year-old daughter - was sentenced to probation Thursday.Christopher N.…

Watertown man sentenced to probation in Barron County safe burglary #watertown #wisconsin

RDA split on parking: Members debate future planning, urgency WATERTOWN — Downtown parking in Watertown is never a black-and-white conversation. Some believe spots are abundant while others argue there's simply not enough space. How far would a customer even be willing to walk? Some say traversing a block or…

RDA split on parking: Members debate future planning, urgency #watertown #wisconsin

WIAA Boys Basketball: L-Cats fight valiantly in state semifinal loss to Angels MADISON — With the way senior guard Brady Benish was shooting the ball, the L-Cats had a chance to overcome poor free throw shooting or turnover struggles.

WIAA Boys Basketball: L-Cats fight valiantly in state semifinal loss to Angels #watertown #wisconsin

Jefferson County continues bird flu fight: Depopulation completed at Cold Spring, Pullet Farm locations JEFFERSON – Since 2022, avian influenza has affected around 200 million birds in over 2,100 flocks across the United States. Around 11.6 million Wisconsin birds have been infected in the same time span. The first case of 2026 was detected…

Jefferson County continues bird flu fight: Depopulation completed at Cold Spring, Pullet Farm locations #watertown #wisconsin

Scott Free: What is relaxation? You don’t really know until you find it I have learned how to relax.

Scott Free: What is relaxation? You don’t really know until you find it #watertown #wisconsin

One battle after another: More damage dealt to Brandt-Quirk courts WATERTOWN — Another windstorm has battered the Brandt-Quirk Park tennis courts. Last week's winds brought even more destruction to the courts, following a windstorm last year that damaged the five north Brandt-Quirk Park tennis courts. "There's only so many companies…

One battle after another: More damage dealt to Brandt-Quirk courts #watertown #wisconsin

Board candidates debate budget cuts, vouchers and school restructuring WATERTOWN – On Tuesday night, Madison Area Technical College held a forum for four candidates running for the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education.

Board candidates debate budget cuts, vouchers and school restructuring #watertown #wisconsin

Somers no longer leading Clearview; Executive director placed on leave JUNEAU — Ed Somers is no longer the Executive Director/Administrator of Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Juneau.He was placed on leave Friday and his last day on Dodge County’s payroll is April 1, Dodge County Administrator Cameron Clapper said.Somers…

Somers no longer leading Clearview; Executive director placed on leave #watertown #wisconsin

Riverfest 2026 officially postponed: Infrastructure concerns, leadership shortages main factors in decision WATERTOWN – The Riverfest Board of Directors voted on March 12 to postpone the summer festival to "undertake a comprehensive effort to refresh and reimagine the festival’s format and grounds,” according to a March 18 press release written by Watertown…

Riverfest 2026 officially postponed: Infrastructure concerns, leadership shortages main factors in decision #watertown #wisconsin

Chasing Gold: Lake Mills hoping to break through at State Boys Basketball Tournament LAKE MILLS — The best programs in the state reload, not rebuild.

Chasing Gold: Lake Mills hoping to break through at State Boys Basketball Tournament #watertown #wisconsin

Riverfest 'paused' for 2026: Facebook post announces plans shifting to next year WATERTOWN – The Watertown Riverfest nonprofit announced in a Facebook post Monday that it is “pausing additional planning for the 2026 festival season."

Riverfest 'paused' for 2026: Facebook post announces plans shifting to next year #watertown #wisconsin

City weighing new streaming options to keep meetings safe, transparent WATERTOWN — Mayor Robert Stocks and the City of Watertown found themselves in a conundrum. In order to prevent further Zoom bombings, the City halted public access to public meetings online. Common Council meetings would still be streamed to YouTube,…

City weighing new streaming options to keep meetings safe, transparent #watertown #wisconsin

Ready 2 Dance hosts masquerade ball at Watertown hidden gem WATERTOWN – A group of local residents were tasked with solving mysteries in a lavish castle Saturday during a masquerade ball. Rachel and Al Henriquez, the co-owners of Watertown dance studio Ready 2 Dance, 1648 S Church St., organized a…

Ready 2 Dance hosts masquerade ball at Watertown hidden gem #watertown #wisconsin

Record snowfall: Blizzard an event to remember, but not completely out of climatological bracket WATERTOWN – Snow began to fall in Watertown Sunday evening and it never let up. By 11 a.m. the next morning, the storm had broken a calendar-day record for snowfall. In advance of the blizzard, Governor Tony Evers declared a…

Record snowfall: Blizzard an event to remember, but not completely out of climatological bracket #watertown #wisconsin

Final draft of bicycle, pedestrian network plan presented to Commission WATERTOWN — Connecting the entire City with a bicycle and pedestrian network was never an easy task.

Final draft of bicycle, pedestrian network plan presented to Commission #watertown #wisconsin

Watertown community events March 16-22, 2026 #watertown #wisconsin

After original deal falls through, child abuser pleads, sentenced JEFFERSON – When defense attorney Joseph Fischer sat before the court Tuesday, he explained that a plea deal for his client, Matthew Uplinger, had fallen through. He didn't express confidence that he'd be able to reach a new agreement with…

After original deal falls through, child abuser pleads, sentenced #watertown #wisconsin