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County wants to press pause on A.I. Data Centers

On Friday, May 15, 2026, a resolution was introduced that would establish an 18-month moratorium on the receipt of applications for, and the issuance of, zoning permits for the siting or placement of data centers in Dane County. The resolution, 2026 RES-039, would give the county time to complete...

Planning commission looks at public art and more development proposals

The May 27 Plan Commission (PC) meeting was called to order by presiding chair Sarah Best, with new member Stephanie Gauthier-Phillips and returning members Ben Vondra, and Peggy Zalucha in attendance. Ryan Czyzewski, Andrew Kidd, and Jill Remmert-Willis were absent. Interim Village Administrator...

NO CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR CITY OF VERONA POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT ON 3-15-2026

After a review of summary reports, diagrams, squad and body cam video, and other evidence, the Dane County District Attorney’s Office concluded on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that there is no potential criminal court liability for the City of Verona Police Officer involved in the shooting incident that...

An estimated 87 percent of positive Chronic Wasting Disease tests last year came from animals in the Southern Farmland Zone where Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds are located. Photo by Matthew Jefko.

CWD bills died in committee

Last year, Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced what they called a “CWD Prevention Package” containing three bills that aimed “to combat, monitor, and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD).” The...

The Mount Horeb High School Band plays during the ceremony. Photo by Matt Geiger.

A meaningful Memorial Day

The community gathered Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Mount Horeb High School for a special Memorial Day ceremony that paid tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. “Today we are here to honor the memory of men and women who gave their last full measure of...

Memorial Day Program

Presentation of the Colors ………………………………...…………………………...……………… Veterans The Star Spangled Banner ………………………….……… John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key The Pledge of Allegiance ………………………………………...….……. Andrew Ahrens and Noah Koltz Welcome ……………………………...…………...……….. Jeff Anderson, Commander...

Gov. Evers laments ‘tanking’ of a bipartisan compromise he says would have used surplus to bolster school funding and ease taxes

Democrat Governor Tony Evers and Republican leaders last week announce a bipartisan deal they said would have attained 50 percent special education reimbursement and secured more than $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips...

Spring Tour offered behind the scenes look at local art studios

The Mount Horeb Area Arts Association (MHAAA) held the 19th Annual Spring Art Tour May 15-17. Art lovers, collectors, and the creatively curious are invited to explore this free, self-guided tour of artist studios and exhibition spaces throughout the communities of Mount Horeb, Mount Vernon, Black...

‘Meet me at Midnight’

Themed “Meet me at Midnight,” Mount Horeb’s prom took place May 9. Class Officers are Julia Straka, Madison Niemetscheck, Avery Monroe and Claire Casey. The Class Advisor is Amy Arneson. The Prom Court, pictured above from left to right, included (front) Claire Casey, Maeve True, Nate Sherven,...

Spring Art Tour returns

The Mount Horeb Area Arts Association is pleased to announce the 19th Annual Spring Art Tour, taking place May 15-17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Art lovers, collectors, and the creatively curious are invited to explore this free, self-guided tour of artist studios and exhibition...