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Support your local businesses; get updates here Portage, Baraboo officials respond to Governor's mask mandate Nicole Aimone Jul 30, 2020 Local officials are deciding what actions to take after Gov. Tony Evers issued a state-wide mask mandate Thursday afternoon. Regional news Phase two construction nearing end in Portage, concerns raised on speed and disregard of detours Nicole Aimone 16 hrs ago Construction on Wisconsin Street, and several side street intersections, should be finished by mid-August, while other road construction in Portage should end by mid-October. Government & Politics Reedsburg, Lake Delton, Sauk Prairie police departments will not handle face mask complaints ERICA DYNES 16 hrs ago Sauk County area municipal police departments say they will not handle complaints regarding Gov. Tony Evers' face mask mandate and instead will refer all complaints to the Sauk County Health Department. Regional news Three face charges after stolen vehicle located in Portage DAILY REGISTER STAFF 16 hrs ago Three people face a variety of charges after police located a stolen vehicle in the city Friday. Regional news Illinois woman accused of hit and run of Amish grain drill NEWS REPUBLIC STAFF 17 hrs ago An Illinois woman was arrested and accused of impaired driving after the car she was driving allegedly struck an Amish grain drill and then le… Crime and courts Man, who fled from police after prison release, makes court appearance Tpederson 17 hrs ago JUNEAU — A 40-year-old man made his initial appearance in court on Friday after he allegedly fled a domestic violence incident reported on Hig… Trending now Reedsburg, Lake Delton, Sauk Prairie police departments will not handle face mask complaints Portage, Baraboo officials respond to Governor's mask mandate Kuhfuss, Patrick Phase two construction nearing end in Portage, concerns raised on speed and disregard of detours Dodge County becomes Blue Zones certified The Latest Regional news Pavilion receives remodel JANICE ULRICH Columbus Historic Landmarks & Preservation Commission 2 hrs ago The exterior of the pavilion in Fireman’s Park will receive a new coat of paint, power washing the surface and making necessary repairs contra… Area sports TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: Beaver Dam wins 1992 Waupun Class AA Legion regional 3 hrs ago TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT Regional news Southern Wisconsin neighbors: Obituaries for August 1 Updated 2 hrs ago Read through the obituaries published in Wiscnews.com State & Regional Senate Republicans could try to strike down Gov. Tony Evers' state mask order MITCHELL SCHMIDT and RILEY VETTERKIND Wisconsin State Journal Updated 10 hrs ago Gov. Tony Evers mask order is set to go into effect Saturday. Fitzgerald did not indicate when the Senate might convene. The GOP-led Assembly … Regional news July 31 recap: Southern Wisconsin news you may have missed today 13 hrs ago Get Friday's biggest stories from Wiscnews.com. Regional news Child abuse charge against Wisconsin Dells man dismissed Chris Higgins 16 hrs ago A charge of child abuse was dismissed against a Wisconsin Dells man this week. Local Events News 6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus Child abuse charge against Wisconsin Dells man dismissed Conservatives take up death of Black man who supported Trump Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans Who are they? WI children recently reported missing Wisconsin Republicans 'stand ready' to kill mask requirement Beaver Dam Police Beat: July 27-29, 2020 WisEye Morning Minute: Evictions in Wisconsin During COVID-19 More Local News Sports THIS WEEKEND IN SPORTS HISTORY: Baraboo's Larson, Sauk Prairie's Frey break records at 2016 Tri-County Conference swim meet THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: Hank Aaron enters Hall of Fame in 1982 Today in sports history: Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,000th straight game New venue, same scoreless draw in Forward Madison FC's 2020 home opener Giannis Antetokounmpo posts double-double as Bucks beat Celtics in NBA restart Photos: Milwaukee Bucks return to action with win over Boston Celtics Packers waive offensive lineman Cole Madison Cardinals undergo further testing while holed up in Milwaukee hotel awaiting matchup with Brewers More Sports Entertainment Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims 'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fire James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board Lena Dunham says her body 'revolted' under COVID-19 Review: Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ is supreme Black art Hall-of-Fame country DJ Bill Mack dies of COVID-19 at age 88 Robert Durst murder trial to resume in 2021 because of virus Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76 More Entertainment Photos +105 Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP +14 Today in history: Aug. 1 Today in history: Aug. 1 +16 Celebrity Birthdays: Aug. 1 Celebrity Birthdays: Aug. 1 +11 Today in sports history: Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,000th straight game Today in sports history: Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,000th straight game +115 GALLERY: Baraboo High School Class of 2020 graduation GALLERY: Baraboo High School Class of 2020 graduation Nation & World Financially struggling zoos could be latest pandemic victims Astronauts face final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home The Latest: Florida coast preps for hurricane, virus safety Latino leaders urge better promotion of free virus tests Vote by mail in Washington is the one constant amid COVID-19 More Nation & World Opinion LETTER: Stop the rioting and looting NASH COLUMN: Corruption, destruction and lies Schmidt column: Offense is used as a weapon POLMAN COLUMN: Democrats should embrace anti-Trump Republicans FROSTMAN COLUMN: Whirlwind week in Sauk County brings out many engaged citizens More Opinion Trending topics Watch Now: Popular videos from the past week you may have missed Australian pub bans messy emus for 'bad behavior,' and more of this week's weirdest news Here are the only pieces of kitchen equipment you actually need Week in review: Top photos of the week from AP Today in history: Aug. 1 More Trending topics Local Businesses Edward Jones / Preston Baus 123 2nd Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 Website Mid-state Equipment - Janesville 4323 E US Highway 14, Janesville, WI 53546 Website A Vintage Co-op 119 Fourth Street, Baraboo, WI ...