Belmont News

Oct. 29, 2009 8:00 a.m. Developer Doug Weas has dropped plans to buy the Columbia Hospital complex, next to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, that university officials hope to convert into space for student housing, and other purposes.

Businessman Paul E. Olsen, who in the last year has seen one of his companies slide into receivership and another in which he holds an interest land in bankruptcy court, now has been ordered to pay $194,271 for violating state environmental regulations.

A construction company run by a state lawmaker's brother faces $194,900 in forfeitures and legal fees for building without the proper permits.

More details about Saturday's double fatal fire in Belmont Wis. Dad's effort to save girl ends tragically September 22, 2009 Comments Note: These comments are submitted by TH Forum members and guests.

Suzi Moon, of Platteville, Wis., said she finds it hard to believe that two members of her extended family died in a house fire that started around 4 a.m. Saturday in Belmont.

Dubuque Fire Chief Dan Brown explains the importance of having a plan for the family in case of a house fire.

Officials at World Dairy Expo have announced the 2009 Cow of the Year. 'Kamps-Hollow Altitude' a nine-year-old Holstein owned by Ryan Kamps and Ryan Weigel from Belmont, has been selected as this year's recipient for her excellent pedigree, production record and outstanding showing performance.

Belmont a ' Two people were killed and another injured in a house fire in southern Wisconsin.

BELMONT, Wis. - The Belmont Police Department has confirmed two deaths in a residential fire at 218 W. Liberty St.

Possession of drug paraphernalia: At 8:17 p.m. Sunday near the 1200 block of Main Street, a 17-year-old Stevens Point female was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after officers received a Crime Stoppers tip.

Jeanne Meier 608-224-5121 BRODHEAD -- A goat farm field day is set for 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

What appeared to be a record corn crop in Lafayette County has been shredded. An estimated 20,000 acres of corn sustained hail and wind damage Friday while an estimated 10,000 acres of soy beans were damaged.

July 26, 2009 3:06 p.m. Officials in Lafayette County on Monday will explore the possibility of seeking a disaster declaration after severe storms Friday shredded thousands of acres of corn and soybean plants, the county board chairman said Sunday.

Montchevre-Betin Cheese, Belmont, is proposing to build a new wastewater pretreatment plant on two acres of land about one-quarter mile east of its present location.

Members of the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corp perform during the Memorial Day parade.

BELMONT, Wis. -- Belmont Emergency Medical Technicians John Jacobson and Roberta Harms want you -- desperately.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to replace schools with a privately sponsored academy have been branded an "appalling reflection" of public opinion.