Asian Carp threatens Great Lakes’ ecosystem

January 18, 2010 • written by Jacob Byrnes  
Filed under News, Regional

There is an impending ecological disaster that is threatening one fifth of the world’s fresh surface water: Asian Carp. Originally imported from Taiwan, the silver and bighead carp were first brought to Arkansas in 1972 to help fish farms control water quality by consuming algae. Since escaping,... Read more »

Obama proposes extension to school year

November 23, 2009 • written by Lee Hollman  
Filed under Local, National, News, Regional

With the country’s test scores plummeting in comparison to other nations, President Barack Obama has proposed a new year-long education program as a means of combating the nation’s falling educational standards. During a press conference in March, President Obama commented on the faults of the traditional... Read more »

Highway 26 bypass under construction

October 23, 2009 • written by Jennifer Garcia  
Filed under Regional

There will soon be a new bypass on Highway 26, much like the bypass going around Whitewater, that will allow drivers to go around Jefferson instead of through it. “The project first started in 1999 when Jefferson, Watertown and Milton requested that bypasses be created,” Project Manager Mark Vesperman... Read more »

WKCE eliminated; new test in the works

October 23, 2009 • written by Lee Hollman  
Filed under News, Regional

As sophomores throughout the state prepare to sit their annual WKCE exams, the Wisconsin Department of Education is working on making a replacement test. In previous years, teachers and administrations around the state encountered problems with the exam. “We’re not able to monitor progress as well... Read more »