Baraboo News

The licensing trial of a Wisconsin dairy farmer who supporters say is being targeted for selling raw milk opened Monday with prosecutors maintaining that raw milk is not at issue.

Self-described food rights activists from around the U.S. will be rallying all week across from the Sauk County Courthouse to support dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger.

A swarm of black flies at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge appears to be the best explanation for why endangered whooping cranes are abandoning their nests, but the pesky insects might not be the only reason the birds are struggling in Wisconsin.

What could prove to be one of the most important trials of the decade begins in Baraboo on Monday, May 20.

Just a few days remain before Amish raw milk farmer Vernon Hershberger of Wisconsin faces a corrupt legal system with an ingrown vendetta against the production and distribution of real food.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Corrections are searching for a convicted felon who appears to be on the run.

Police were called when a neighbor made a noise complaint. When they arrived they found that the loud disturbing noises were the sounds of frogs fornicating.

Hundreds of raw milk advocates are expected to attend a Wisconsin dairy farmer's trial next week in Baraboo, where supporters have rented a nearby theater to monitor the proceedings and hold a rally.

BARABOO, Wis Hundreds of raw milk supporters from throughout the country are expected to converge on Baraboo next week for the trial of a dairy farmer charged with illegally selling unpasteurized milk.

By Mark DiSilva Special to the Union BRILLION - Kristin Lyn Natzke Olson, 25, of Windsor was selected Friday night as Wisconsin's 66th Alice in Dairyland, besting out three other finalists.

Waukesha: Wisconsin Zombie Mud Run . If you're worried about a zombie apocalypse, and who isn't these days, you might want to train by taking in this run held Saturday on the grounds of the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road.

John L. Lomax, 50, of Baraboo, was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography following a Tuesday search of his home, according to a statement from the Wisconsin attorney general's office.

Outrage over a Facebook page posting photos of middle school students made to look like pornography ads caused its takedown this week.

Madison's newest brewing business plans to offer its first beer in about six weeks.

Hundreds turned out for a day of circus-themed fun. On any given day, you'll find many wonderful volunteers at the Fond du Lac Public Library, but that Saturday was something out of the ordinary.

Off-season at Circus World Museum, and magician Tristan Crist works through his repertoire of tricks and illusions, trying to thrill a crowd of 10 spectators in a theater that seats 350.

Steve Freese, Executive Director of Circus World Museum in Baraboo, is one of the guests on Capitol City Sunday this weekend.

The parent company of Baraboo National Bank, already under special scrutiny by one regulator, has been told by the Federal Reserve to take steps to bolster its financial soundness.

Lawmakers likely will not approve having the state take over operations of the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, the heads of the Legislature's budget committee said Tuesday.

A large Wisconsin dairy cooperative plans to close a cheese plant, idle another plant indefinitely and lay off more than 100 employees.