Across Green County and southern Wisconsin, historic barns are fading from the rural landscape, raising questions about what communities lose when farm buildings, family stories and local landmarks disappear.
A gentle presence in New Glarus for decades, he built a life around faith, friendship and music, sharing songs with family, neighbors and fellow musicians while leaving a legacy of kindness that touched generations.
Raised in New Glarus before a distinguished military career, Roger Knight served in Vietnam, retired as a colonel, and spent his later years preserving the stories of fellow veterans.
After weeks of growing concern about dry soils and the potential for flash drought conditions, a widespread rain event delivered nearly 2 inches of precipitation to New Glarus and provided a timely boost to crops and gardens.
Many people gathered in New Glarus to celebrate the opening of the community's new library, marked by a symbolic transfer of books, Swiss music, a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of a space built for future generations.
Town of New Glarus residents can dispose of bulky household items June 8-9 during the annual cleanup event, with curbside pickup beginning Monday morning and continuing Tuesday if needed.
A New Glarus resident has submitted a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources expressing concerns about a symbolic display at the Sugar River State Trail trailhead and requesting a neutral policy for public lands.
Four goals from Nikole Schultz and a dominant defensive effort powered Sugar River to an 8-0 victory over Monroe in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal Thursday night in New Glarus, sending the Raiders into Saturday's regional final.
New Glarus marked the opening of its new public library with a book pass, entertainment, a ribbon cutting and a tribute to Brooke Mathews as residents toured the building years in the making.
A 67-year-old Blanchardville woman died Thursday after her vehicle left the roadway and overturned on Highway 39 west of New Glarus. The crash marks Green County's third traffic fatality of 2026.
Wisconsin ATV and UTV riders should expect increased patrols June 5-7 as DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies focus on speeding, impaired operation and other unsafe riding behaviors.
Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a one-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 39 north of New Glarus, where a female occupant was reported conscious but still inside the vehicle with injuries.
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