ROLLICKING RUSSELL - As part of the "Make a Splash - Read" summer reading program, the Jefferson Public Library and Fort Atkinson's Dwight Foster Public Library each hosted comedic juggler Steve Russell Tuesday, with Jefferson's show in the afternoon and Fort Atkinson's in the evening. Above, he shows off some of his juggling tricks, to the delight and amazement of the crowd. - Daily Union photos by Pam Chickering Wilson.
WATERTOWN - The question of high-speed rail's future in Wisconsin changed from "if" to "when" Wednesday as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $46.5 million in federal funds to make it a reality.
MADISON - After years of legal wrangling over raising the water level of Lake Koshkonong, a state appeals court on Thursday asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide the issue.
JEFFERSON - With the 2010 Walk Fest a recent memory, you'd think Tomorrow's Hope volunteers could breathe a sign of relief before charging full-steam ahead into another event.
WATERTOWN - High water has postponed the first-ever Rock River Sweep, designed to clean up the riverbanks in every community along the 286 miles of the Rock River Basin.
BLACK RIVER FALLS - From the opening batter the Jefferson American Legion baseball team had troubles with defending champion Ripon, and their troubles only got worse in a 10-2 loss, eliminating the local Legionnaires from the Class A State Tournament field Thursday in Black River Falls.
JEFFERSON - It was the second time the Jefferson Blue Devils met Marshall in a first place versus second place matchup, and it was the second time the Blue Devils came out on top.
