Mauston, WI
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Mauston High School to Compete in KidWind Challenge
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Two teams from Mauston High School are set to participate alongside 28 other teams of elementary, middle and high school students from across Wisconsin and northern Illinois as part of the 2025 Wisconsin KidWind Challenge in Madison.
Each of the 28 teams have either designed a small-scale wind turbine or a solar device, both of which will be tested for energy output at the KidWind Challenge and presented to a panel of expert judges at the Discovery Building on UW–Madison’s campus. Competing teams will also participate in instant engineering challenges testing teamwork and hands-on thinking during the March 1 event.
These young sustainability engineers will also have opportunities to interact with college students and renewable energy professionals. Teams performing in the Wisconsin challenge may have a chance to compete in the 2025 World KidWind Challenge held in Minneapolis this May. KidWind Challenge participants will discover the promise of sustainable technology; design, build and test a functional creative wind turbine or solar device; and compete with their peers in a supportive, energetic environment.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Discovery Building at UW–Madison, 330 N. Orchard St., Madison, WI 53726
Competing Schools:
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Birchwood STEAM and Career Academy, Birchwood WI (2 teams)
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St. Thomas the Apostle School, Crystal Lake IL (2 teams)
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Darlington Community Schools, Darlington WI (4 teams)
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Madinah Academy of Madison, Madison WI (3 teams)
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Mauston High School, Mauston WI (2 teams)
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Pope Farm Elementary, Middleton WI (1 team)
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Onalaska Kid Wind Club, Onalaska WI (1 team)
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Homestead Academy – Homeschool, Pine River WI (1 team)
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Sugar Maple Nature School, Saukville WI (5 teams)
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St. Matthew Lutheran School, Stoddard WI (1 team)
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Mormon Coulee 4-H Club, Stoddard WI (1 team)
Primary Contact:
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Allison Bender, WEI outreach and events coordinator and Wisconsin KidWind coordinator, agbender@wisc.edu, 608-890-0946
More information can be found on the WEI’s https://kidwind.org/worlds/2025/ webpage.
Mauston School Board Meetings
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Legals
City of Mauston Meetings
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Legals
Juneau County Arrest Report 2-20
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by WRJC WebMaster
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Local Election Results from February 18th Election
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Mauston School Referendum
Yes – 2044 (Referendum Passes)
No – 1034
Tomah School Board Primary (Top 4 Advance to general election)
Catey Rice -865
Heidi Hammes – 672
Daniel Crego – 503
James Newlun – 489
Ryan Defreitas – 218 (eliminated)
State DPI Superintendent Primary (top 2 advance)
Jill Underly – 177,397
Brittany Kinser – 161,585
Jeff Wright – 128,253 (Eliminated)
Campfire Kevin to entertain at Terrace Heights Retirement Community
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Tuesday, February 18 at 2 pm, Campfire Kevin will be performing at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston. Kevin entertains his audience by playing those well-known campfire tunes that have been loved for years. He sings, he plays guitar, and he takes requests!
The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend the February 20 performance, call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today. Also ask about a facility tour; apartments are now available.
Hillsboro Man Involved in Head on Collision Accident
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A two vehicle head on crash on Pierce Hill rd in the town of Viroqua at approximately 7:15am Monday
February 10th. Robert Brand age 21 of Hillsboro, WI was traveling west on Pierce Hill rd and attempted to
pass two vehicles while approaching a knoll. The operator of the other vehicle Kimberly Johnson age 55 of
Viroqua, WI was traveling east coming over the knoll and was unable to avoid the pickup truck in her lane.
The vehicles struck nearly head on and came to rest in the front yard of a private residence.
Johnson was wearing her seatbelt and had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Viroqua Fire
Department. She was then flown by Gundersen Air to Emplify/Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI
with serious injuries.
Brand was not wearing his seatbelt and was able to exit his vehicle under his own power. He also sustained
injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI.
Several airbags were deployed in both vehicles.
Reserve your Spot for Upcoming MBMC Health Fair
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center on Thursday, February 20. Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. A lipid profile testing is also available for a small fee.
Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!
To see more events like this, check out the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.
School Referendums Are Sending a Clear Message to Wisconsin Lawmakers by Anne Chapman
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On February 18th the Mauston School District will once again ask voters to support a school operational referendum. Referendums last spring and November were voted down by voters. Mauston is not the only school district facing challenges. Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials research director Anne Chapman discusses in this article why the school districts are facing these challenges and what it means if things don’t change and if referendums don’t go through.
School referendums are sending a clear message
Terrace Heights annual Valentine’s BINGO
2 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Back by popular demand, Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston is thrilled to host its annual Valentine’s BINGO event once again!
The public is welcome to come join the tenants at Terrace Heights on Tuesday, February 12, at 2 pm for a heartwarming afternoon of fun, laughter, and BINGO—where everyone’s a winner! Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and great company while celebrating the holiday of love.
RSVP is required to play. This event fills up fast, so call 608-847-2377 to reserve your spot today!
