DOT: Merrimac Ferry closes for season
The Merrimac Ferry closed for the season Saturday afternoon due to ice on the Wisconsin River, officials said.
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Shooting range part of DNR's approved Wis. River project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved a project for the lower Wisconsin River for the first time in 25 years.
DOT: Merrimac Ferry carried more than 302K cars across Wisconsin River this year
The Merrimac Ferry crossed the Wisconsin River more than 54,000 times and carried more than 302,000 vehicles in 2015, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region.
Ice dams cause high water, possible flooding on Wisconsin River in Portage
The National Weather Service has issued a flood forecast for the Wisconsin River in Portage after water levels rose over 3 feet Monday, according to a release.
3 women recognized for heroic efforts in Wisconsin River drowning
An investigation into the recent drowning of a father and son in the Wisconsin River highlighted heroic efforts of three women, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
Family collects donations for life jackets after 2 die in Wisconsin River
A fun day turned tragic when a father and his 4-year-old son died Friday after five people fell off a sand bar into the Wisconsin River in Poynette.
Officials believe body in river is missing 5-year-old girl
The Richland County Sheriff's Office believes a body found in the Wisconsin River on Thursday is that of 5-year-old Angela Girton.
Wisconsin River water levels could lead to flooding in low lying areas
Columbia County Emergency Management crews are monitoring the water level of the Wisconsin River for potential flooding concerns over the next couple of days, authorities said.
Update: Body of missing swimmer pulled from Wisconsin River
Authorities in Columbia County are using sonar to try to find the body of a 21-year-old Chicago man who disappeared in the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells.
Sand-dominated Wisconsin River makes recovering 5-year-old's body difficult
One month after Angela Girton's presumed drowning, the river's unpredictable currents and fast-moving, obstructing sand are making finding her body a daunting job for crews.
Month-long search for missing Angela Girton, 5, continues
It has been one month since a 5-year-old girl fell into the Wisconsin River and went missing.
Search 'not over' for missing 5-year-old in Richland County
Richland County officials said the search for the missing 5-year-old who reportedly fell into the Wisconsin River two weeks ago "is not over."
Hundreds light candles to remember 5-year-old lost in Wisconsin River
Around 300 mourners filled Gotham's park with candle light Saturday night as they remembered 5-year-old Angela Girton, who is presumed to have drowned Monday night after falling into the Wisconsin River.
Dive crew, MPD dog join search for 5-year-old who fell into Wisconsin River
A dive crew and Madison Police Department cadaver dog has joined the search for a search area of the Wisconsin River for a 5-year-old girl that has been missing since Monday.
Body of missing 23-year-old found in Wisconsin River
The body of a missing 23-year-old from La Crosse was found in the Wisconsin River Thursday afternoon, according to a release.
Police look for man who jumped off bridge into Wisconsin River
23-year-old jumps off bridge, rescue crews suspend search Saturday night
A man who reportedly jumped off a bridge into the Wisconsin River Saturday night has not been located, according to a release from the Wisconsin Dells Police Department.
DNR levels with neighbors about levee
Letter explains what should be expected of system, flooding season
The Department of Natural Resources is sending letters to people living near the Caledonia and Lewiston levee system, warning them about the upcoming flood season and the aging infrastructure.
Flood preparations kick off in Columbia County
Sandbags available as snow thaws out across the state
After more than 40 season changes living so close to the Wisconsin River shoreline, and you can bet Mike Hollander has seen it all when it comes to flooding.
Deputies, witnesses pull injured driver to safety
Good Samaritans and emergency crews used ropes to hoist an injured motorist out of a steep embankment in Grant County on Monday night, according to a release.
Beachgoers react to new rules at nudists' shore
For those who prefer the clothing-optional atmosphere at Mazo Beach, it was a happy coincidence that the nice weather fell on the weekend.
5 tons of steel pulled from Wisconsin River
No-cost DNR project makes waters safer
More than 5 tons of jagged steel beams and rusting cable were pulled from the Wisconsin River near Spring Green in early September.
5 tons of steel pulled from Wisconsin River
No-cost DNR project makes waters safer
More than 5 tons of jagged steel beams and rusting cable were pulled from the Wisconsin River near Spring Green in early September.
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