Fall River News

"We just thank God that we're okay." Clip from newscast: "Breaking News tonight.

Lake Delton, a 267-acre water playland for thousands of tourists each summer, drained Monday after a portion of the sandy lakeshore was breached following heavy rains and took four houses with it.

Evacuations continued this morning in Columbus as the Crawfish River continued to rise after more than 7 inches of rain over the weekend.

Evacuations and sandbagging continue this afternoon as rivers and lakes continue to rise.

One person is dead and at least seven families have been displaced after a fire broke out at Courtyard Apartment Homes, 810 S. Lincoln Ave., early Saturday.

“Leaving the scene was wrong. I should have known better. I am very sorry for not making a better judgment call”

A former Columbus Police officer was issued six traffic citations for reportedly fleeing the scene of a one-car crash on April 4. Robert R. Scheeler, 30, was cited with hit and run of property adjacent to a ... via WiscNews.com

A Fall River man is in the Columbia County Jail after authorities said he had sex with a 13-year-old girl on a daily basis for months. via WiscNews.com

School library aid totaling $35 million will be distributed next week. For the first time school districts will be able to use a portion of that aid to purchase computers and related software in addition to ... via Beaver Dam Daily Citizen

“I'm very troubled by the allegations and would like to assure the public it is being investigated in a very careful and thorough manner.”

Potential charges stemming from a traffic crash involving two off-duty Columbus Police officers have been referred to the Dodge County District Attorney's office for review, according to police. via WiscNews.com

The 2008 American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Columbus/Fall River is set for July 18 and 19 at the Columbus High School track. via Beaver Dam Daily Citizen

“The cause is undetermined at this time”

There were two house fires over the weekend, one that destroyed a town of Calamus home and another that damaged a home in Waupun. via WiscNews.com

Dodge County may not know it but there is some serious talent in the area's young artists. via WiscNews.com

The courthouse should be open again Monday morning. The Wood County Health Department will conduct its Blood Pressure Screening Clinic March 10 at the City Hall Plaza, 630 S. Central Ave., Suite 303. via Marshfield News-Herald

Marathon County Circuit Court * Maryann Challoner, 36, 601 N. Main St., Fall River, made an initial appearance Feb. via WisInfo

FALL RIVER - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Saturday in an apparent accident, according to Columbia County authorities. via WisInfo

A woman is dead in Columbia County after being hit by a train. The Village of Fall River police department says a westbound Canadian Pacific train hit a woman near County Highway D around three-15 this morning. via The Daily News

“It is up to individual schools if they want to have sixth-grade students”

The Dodgeland School Board Monday night tabled action to ratify the 2005-07 tentative agreement between the district and the Dodgeland Education Association and also tabled action on the principal's contracts ... via Watertown Daily Times

“I'm not sure whether it's the holidays or the snow or what”

Jim Heinz of Salzman's Market in Fall River sells produce to a rush of customers Saturday at the Winter Farmers Market in City Center Plaza in Appleton. via Appleton Post-Crescent

“There is nothing in her character or background to indicate she is a risk to the public”

Evonne Kundert's "very poor choice" to drive while she was emotionally distraught led to the 2005 accident that killed 15-year-old Brandon Rasmussen, a judge said Tuesday as he sentenced her to serve a year in ... via WiscNews.com

“The development of this building is a great asset to this growing neighborhood”

Dodge Central Credit Union officially broke ground on Wednesday in Fall River for a new branch office. via WiscNews.com