News License plate readers essential for rural law enforcementSupervisor Heidi Wegleitner is extending efforts to reduce law enforcement resources in the 2027 Dane County budget. She is introducing an amendment to remove funding placed in the 2026 budgetRead the full story →Roberta Baumann · October 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM
News DeForest American Legion post sets October meetingAmerican Legion Olson-Grinde-O'Donnell Post 348 and its Auxiliary will hold their monthly meetings at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Cornerstone Community Center.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · October 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
News Letter questions Sun Prairie school district vehicle costsA Sun Prairie resident calls for a review of school district fleet use and suggests ways to reduce vehicle-related costs.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · October 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
News Winnowings revisits Sun Prairie events from past decadesAn archival roundup recalls local news from 2016, 2001, 1976, 1951, 1926 and 1901.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · October 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
News Dane County sheriff calls for restoration of frozen deputy postsSheriff Kalvin Barrett says the freeze on 20 deputy positions affects staffing and backup support, especially in rural areas.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · September 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
News Marshall schools open completed secure entrances for public viewingThe school board invited residents to see safety upgrades completed at all four district buildings using referendum funding.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · September 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
News Letter challenges Sun Prairie school district legal spendingA resident criticizes legal costs attributed to the school district and asks officials to consider other ways to resolve disputes.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · September 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
News Dane County sheriff warns of gaps in mental health responseDane County Sheriff Kalvin D. Barrett says mental health co-responders are important for rural calls, where deputies may reach people in crisis before specialized care is available.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · August 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM
News Letter urges renewal of Global Child Thrive legislationIn a letter from Sun Prairie, Jaeli Murray advocates renewing the Global Child Thrive Act to support early childhood development through U.S. foreign assistance.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · July 31, 2026 at 12:35 PM
News Sun Prairie American Legion blood drive collects 30 unitsA July 14 blood drive organized by the Sun Prairie American Legion and Auxiliary reached its goal of 30 units of blood, according to Auxiliary member and blood program leader Linda McCafferty.Read the full story →Roberta Baumann · July 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
