Hamlin sentenced: Set to serve over 7 years in state prison JEFFERSON — Christopher J. Hamlin of Watertown, 37, was sentenced Thursday in Jefferson County Court to over seven years in state prison.

Hamlin sentenced: Set to serve over 7 years in state prison #watertown #wisconsin

SkillsUSA students net $8K by repairing over 210 mowers WATERTOWN — Students from Watertown High School's SkillsUSA and Supermileage teams serviced more than 210 mowers over a busy spring break. The annual Lawnmower Tune-Up netted the program $8,000.

SkillsUSA students net $8K by repairing over 210 mowers #watertown #wisconsin

Girls soccer: Schaller scores four goals, Goslings thump LCL in opener Senior Meredith Schaller scored all four goals for Watertown’s girls soccer team in a 4-1 victory over Lake Country Lutheran on Tuesday at Landsverk Stadium.

Girls soccer: Schaller scores four goals, Goslings thump LCL in opener #watertown #wisconsin

AvenCell Therapeutics Begins Phase I Study for Dual-Targeting CAR-T Therapy in B-Cell Cancer AvenCell Therapeutics has initiated its Phase I QUADvance study for AVC-203, a CAR-T therapy targeting B-cell malignancies, marking a significant milestone.

AvenCell Therapeutics Begins Phase I Study for Dual-Targeting CAR-T Therapy in B-Cell Cancer #USA #CAR-T_therapy #Watertown #AvenCell #AVC-203

Hit-and-run downs Palmyra power line on Highway 106 PALMYRA — East and west-bound traffic on Highway 26 was blocked for roughly 45 minutes Wednesday morning after a wide-load truck carrying heavy machinery collided with a We Energies power line in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run.

Hit-and-run downs Palmyra power line on Highway 106 #watertown #wisconsin

Loan petition shifts Hustisford School Board focus squarely on referendum HUSTISFORD — The Hustisford School Board was targeting a Board of Commissioners of Public Lands State Trust Fund Loan to help address ongoing deficits and cash flow challenges. However, that plan changed after a petition filed March 16 gathered enough…

Loan petition shifts Hustisford School Board focus squarely on referendum #watertown #wisconsin

Reflecting on Riverfest: Watertown festival reimagines its future WATERTOWN — As Riverfest undertakes a comprehensive effort to refresh and reimagine the festival’s format and grounds in 2026, it might be time to remember that the classic Watertown celebration wasn’t even originally supposed to last more than one summer.

Reflecting on Riverfest: Watertown festival reimagines its future #watertown #wisconsin

Penterman receives police department tour WATERTOWN — Rep. William Penterman (R-Hustisford) spent much of his Tuesday meeting with members of the Watertown Police Department.Watertown Police Chief Dave Brower and Watertown Sgt. Mike Hoyt were the first two from the department to introduce themselves and welcome…

Penterman receives police department tour #watertown #wisconsin

Business is blooming: Watertown Greenhouse is under new, driven management WATERTOWN – This May, the 115-year-old Watertown Greenhouse will open for the first time in 33 years under new management.

Business is blooming: Watertown Greenhouse is under new, driven management #watertown #wisconsin

A work of art: Fine artist completes portrait of Mullen’s Dairy WATERTOWN – In roughly a year, a famous part of Watertown’s downtown will appear in a show at a Milwaukee museum that currently houses works by Norman Rockwell and a couple Dutch Golden Age painters.

A work of art: Fine artist completes portrait of Mullen’s Dairy #watertown #wisconsin

'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

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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 Want to add an event to the Community Calendar? Email the information to news1@wdtimes.com and zack@wdtimes.com to be featured!

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