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Tuesday | WMTV Madison

Video Report: Bear Stalks Backyard in Columbia County

Monday afternoon the DeYoung family discovered birds weren't the only wildlife with a taste for their bird seed, as a black bear trampled through their backyard.

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Related Topix: Friesland, WI, Dane County, WI

Tuesday May 29 | WIZM-AM La Crosse

Storm Update

Firefighters responded to a fire in a gymnasium at Siren High School today. All students were safely evacuated with no injuries to students or staff.

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Thu May 24, 2012

This Day in Wisconsin History

1864 - (Civil War) Actions at North Anna River, Virginia

Unable to cross at Hanover Junction, they pulled back and moved downstream. 1889 - Governor Oscar Rennebohm born On this day Oscar Rennebohm was born in Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin.

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WMTV Madison

Columbia County Officials Warn Of Rabid Bat

On May 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources submitted the bat, found in the town of Pacific in Columbia County.

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Sat May 05, 2012

WMTV Madison

Man Arrested For 5th OWI In Columbia County

A Reedsburg man is arrested for his fifth drunk driving offense in Columbia County.

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Thu May 03, 2012

WKOW-TV

Environment

Gaylord Nelson grew up outside, like a lot of Wisconsin kids. But his upbringing had a unique effect and created America's first environmentalist politician.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Life, Holidays, Earth Day, Madison, WI, Oil Spill

WisDOT

Weekend delays expected at I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River bridges

Weekend travelers aiming to get an early start to summer - and maybe catch a few fish - should plan ahead for potential delays on I-39/90/94 at the Wisconsin River bridges in Columbia County.

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