SW Wisconsin News

The following parishes in the SW Wisconsin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Iowa County as of 2022

Since 1970, Iowa County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.3%.

Rep. Novak authors bill in Wisconsin Assembly to expand child advocacy grants

By G. O. Nelson | May 3, 2025

State Rep. Todd Novak authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to enhance funding and support for child advocacy centers statewide.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

On Friday, May 2, former Mineral Point High School standout Liam Stumpf’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field.

What was most represented ethnicity in Grant County schools in 2024-25 school year?

In Grant County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Taliesin Preservation launches self-guided tours at Frank Lloyd Wright estate

Taliesin Preservation has introduced a new self-guided tour experience for visitors at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate in Spring Green, Wisconsin, starting May 1, 2025.

Crawford County: Medicare dependency reached 7.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.8% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $3,944 per capita to residents.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

By SW Wisconsin News | May 1, 2025

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.

Government events this May in Southwest Wisconsin

The following events are scheduled to take place in Southwest Wisconsin this month.

Lafayette County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Lafayette County that received three FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Richland County: Medicare made up 6.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.4% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $3,283 per capita to residents.

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Which former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former SW Wisconsin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Jacie Jones, former Sauk Prairie High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III softball game

The game took place at Muskie Softball Field.

Sauk Prairie High School standout Jacie Jones’ college team lost in NCAA Division III softball game on Tuesday, April 29