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Local news, updates, and reporting focused on what’s happening in New Glarus, covering both the Town of New Glarus and the Village of New Glarus — from local government decisions and schools to public safety, events, and community issues that matter day to day.

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Heidi Play Will Take a Bye This Season

New Glarus’ longtime Heidi play will pause this year as organizers regroup, search for a new director and improve the production for the future.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Siren Questions Follow April 17 Storm

A tornado warning well away from New Glarus came on April 17, but the village siren still sounded, raising questions about who activated it, why it went off and why the cell phones of many residents stayed silent.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus School Board Approves Special Education Leadership Team

Elementary staff reported progress on reading and behavior goals as the board took up budget planning, insurance costs and facility repairs.

by Todd Klassy

ATV Route Signs Installed in Town of New Glarus Yesterday

Workers installed ATV and UTV route signs in the Town of New Glarus yesterday, marking the final step as new road rules officially take effect.

by Todd Klassy

Prairie Haus Phase II Public Hearing Set for May 13

The New Glarus Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit tied to a proposed second Prairie Haus apartment building on Elmer Road.

by Todd Klassy

Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Highway 69 North of New Glarus

Officials said both drivers were uninjured after a two-vehicle crash at Highway 69 and Peerless Road in the Town of New Glarus.

by Todd Klassy

What New Glarus Homeowners Should Know About Radon

Radon is invisible, odorless and common in Wisconsin homes. For New Glarus homeowners, the only way to know whether a house has elevated levels is to test.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Open Book Session Set for May 6

New Glarus property owners with questions about their assessments may speak with Accurate Appraisal LLC during a phone Open Book session scheduled for Wednesday, May 6.

by Todd Klassy

Weekend Census Visit Prompts Questions in New Glarus

A U.S. Census Bureau field representative was in New Glarus this weekend for the National Crime Victimization Survey, prompting some residents to question whether the visit was legitimate.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Area Road Construction Tracker

This page is designed as a living guide to major road, bridge and street projects in and near New Glarus, with status labels, key locations and the latest public information on what is planned, underway or still being watched.

by Todd Klassy

Recent Motorcycle Crashes Put Spring Safety Back in Focus

Two recent motorcycle crashes in the area are a reminder for drivers to look twice, slow down and share the road as warmer weather brings more riders on to Wisconsin roads.

by Todd Klassy

Data Center Debate Reaches Green County

County officials are considering a temporary moratorium on data centers while they study how the fast-growing facilities should be defined, regulated and reviewed under local zoning in Green County.

by Todd Klassy

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