High risk for burning in Washington County | By Ron Naab
April 20, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - It is a dangerous time of the year for wildland/grass fires. Because the ground is wet and muddy, doesn't indicate we can safely burn dead vegetation,...
Winter weather advisory in effect until 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11 | Cover photo...
April 11, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - The National Weather Service was spot on with its winter weather advisory on Wednesday as the Washington County area picked up a quick bit of heavy...
Are you spotting signs of spring? The Mighty Crocus – a poem by Emily...
April 9, 2019 - West Bend, WI - Signs of summer cropping up in my yard. How about you? I find the crocus are so small and colorful and mighty to be able to...
Dry, windy weather increases risk for grass fires in Washington County | By Ron...
March 28, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - We are in a dangerous time of the year for wildland/grass fires. Because the ground is wet and muddy, doesn't indicate we can safely burn dead...
Free Severe Weather Spotter Training in Jackson | By Washington County Emergency Management
March 26, 2019 - Jackson, WI - On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct Severe Weather Safety and Spotter Training in the Gathering Hall at the...
Theo Richter ice house courtesy Lee Krueger
March 16, 2019 - Little Cedar Lake, WI - Today’s 1920 history photo is courtesy Lee Krueger. It’s the Theo Richter ice house.
I was after a photo of maple syrup tree tapping. Krueger said the...
March: “In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb” Fact or Folklore?...
March 7, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - The first few days of March brought with them snow, ice, and wind-chill temperatures that dipped down into the 20-below-zero range. Driveways had drifted over; some...
Neighboring Dodge County halts tow truck assistance until weather improves | By Dodge County...
Feb. 24, 2019 - Dodge Co., WI - The Dodge County Sheriff Department has pulled its tow trucks from the road this Sunday afternoon due to the high winds and extremely slippery conditions.
The Sheriffs Office...
LIVE VIDEO | I-41 southbound lanes closed following major accident in Neenah area
Feb. 24, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - High winds and whiteout conditions are making for hazardous travel in areas north of Washington and neighboring Fond du Lac Counties.
Authorities are reporting a significant accident...
Time to order honey bees
Feb. 17, 2019 - West Bend, WI - If this doesn't give you a shot of summer. The sign at Mills Fleet Farm on Highway 33 in West Bend reads, "Now accepting honey bee...
The icy sidewalk-driveway dilemma. What is your strategy?
Feb. 10, 2019 - Washington Co., WI - Mother Nature is to blame for this and there are just no two ways about it.
Last week after a polar vortex moved through southeastern Wisconsin there...
Brrrrr…. Area school cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 31
Jan. 31, 2019 - Washington County, WI -Â The following school districts will be CLOSED and all after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Thursday, January 31, 2019:
West Bend School District (includes Jackson)
Hartford Area...
Holy Angels CLOSED on Thursday, 1/31; Quiz rescheduled
Jan. 30, 2019 - West Bend, WI - Due to the continued inclement weather, Holy Angels School will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 31.
The Catholic Quiz Bowl has been rescheduled for Friday, February 1,...
Brrrrr…. Area school cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 31 rolling in
Jan. 30, 2019 - Washington County, WI -Â The following school districts will be CLOSED tomorrow and all after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Thursday, January 31, 2019:
West Bend School District (includes Jackson)
Hartford...
WBSD after-school activities TODAY 1/29 canceled; area schools CLOSED tomorrow 1/30 due to extreme...
Jan. 29, 2019 - Washington County, WI - Due to the extreme sub-zero wind chills throughout southeastern Wisconsin, all West Bend School District and Jackson after-school practices and activities have been canceled for Tuesday,...
Snowfall totals in Washington County
Jan. 28, 2019 - Washington County, WI - The seemingly endless drone of the neighborhood snow blowers drags on as the snow continues to fall across southeastern Wisconsin. Snow shovels are heard scraping over...
Wind chill warning issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin
Jan. 28, 2019 - Washington County, WI - As the current snowstorm enters its final hours in southeastern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning that will bring in extremely...
Photos show road conditions snow covered and slippery
Jan. 28., 2019 - Washington County, WI - Photos are starting to roll in from across the county. Current pictures show road conditions at the Hwy 41/45 split and Hwy 41/60 intersection as snow...
Got snow? Share your snow pics with us
Jan. 28, 2019 - Washington County, WI - The snow has arrived, the schools are closed and many are home from work today.
Here's your official invitation to post a snow pic below or share...
Roads in Dodge County “poor” at this time | by Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
Jan. 28. 2019 - Dodge County, WI - As expected, road conditions throughout the county are poor at this time. Due to increased winds, several roads are drifting shut.
The Dodge County Highway Department is...