Cross Plains News

The fresh coat of paint and improved customer consultation area is evidence that Cross Plains Pharmacy is gearing up for competition.

The Dane County Environmental Council has awarded almost $28,000 to 14 organizations for projects designed to preserve and protect nature and the environment.

Sixteen Dane County high school seniors are among 2,800 students nationwide who have won National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities, the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

The Dane County Sheriff's Department said that a Madison man has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he went off the road and rolled his car in the Town of Cross Plains early Friday morning.

A Mazomanie woman with past convictions for selling and using marijuana is scheduled for a court appearance Thursday on charges that she provided a 12-year-old boy with cigarettes, marijuana and liquor.

“I want to make sure schools meet the needs of our children”

A Hmong activist and restaurant owner has added his name to the already crowded field of candidates vying for the 81st Assembly District. via The Capital Times

Middleton Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the State Bank of Cross Plains, 6300 University Ave. via WMTV Madison

A Madison teen was charged with homicide by driving under the influence of marijuana on Wednesday, despite initial pleas from the victim's father that he not be charged for the traffic death of his 17-year-old ... via Wisconsin State Journal

“I guess it's just going to take a lot more study to find out what's happening here”

As anglers prime their lures and flies for today's fishing opener, native trout numbers are still down in Black Earth Creek, according to a state survey this spring, seven years after a massive fish kill. via Wisconsin State Journal

“The large deer herd is taking a toll on our forests. They're hampering regeneration across the state. Plant species and plant diversity are disappearing from the landscape because of high deer numbers.”

Some of us are blessed with a loving spouse or daughters who block the front door and refuse to move until we change into clothes that won't invite snickers or public scorn. via WisInfo

“Our problems are year to year”

Wisconsin Heights, a cash-hungry school district on the western edge of Dane County, is among a growing number of area school systems considering consolidation to deal with financial pressures. via Wisconsin State Journal

“I'm interested in helping the Legislature bring common sense back to the way they do business”

A former lobbyist and trade association executive has jumped into an already crowded Democratic field in the race for the 81st Assembly District. via The Capital Times

Case 1: On Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 5:00, a 51-year-old Cross Plains woman arrived at the West Town Mall parking lot near JC Penney with plans to meet her daughter for a little shopping. via WMTV Madison

“These tubes transfer the maximum amount of sunlight from the rooftop to the interior for the brightest natural light and minimizes the need to turn on lights.”

Barger Packaging creates PETE-based rigid packages that can be recycled. Additionally, it regrinds much of its scrap material from package production. via Pharma. & Medical Packaging News

“We planned to retire a few years down the road”

By 2 p.m. on April 15, the dairy barn at the end of Rose Lane a few miles west of Blanchardville was in the midst of major change. via The Capital Times

“The winds were so strong flames from the house were starting trees on fire”

High winds fanned the flames of a house fire last night in the town of Cross Plains, forcing neighboring residents out of their homes for fear that their homes might also be set ablaze. via The Capital Times

A relative of the late Guila Bustabo, a Manitowoc-born violinist who gained international fame, is writing a screenplay about her. via Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

“I think that's good for all of us”

Town of Verona residents made their voices heard Tuesday night, soundly rejecting a merger with the city. via Wisconsin State Journal

“The DNR commends Plastic Ingenuity's commitment to protecting its natural surroundings”

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc. of Cross Plains and Mazomanie became the newest participant in the Department of Natural Resources' Green Tier program during a celebration today at the company's headquarters. via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resou...

A Wisconsin State Journal endorsement Kurt Schlicht would inject a good dose of common sense into Dane County Board discussions. via Wisconsin State Journal