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Motorcyclist killed in Town of Polk after collision with car; investigation ongoing

A fatal crash occurred on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8:38 PM in the Town of Polk, Washington County.

By S. A. Thomson | Sep 28, 2025

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Washington County reports fifth fatal traffic accident of 2025 after Addison crash

On September 27, 2025, a fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 175 and County Road S in the Town of Addison.

By S. A. Thomson | Sep 27, 2025

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Washington County Sheriff's Office investigates fatal lightning strike involving DNR forester

By J. T. Dunn | Sep 25, 2025

On September 22, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Kewaskum Fire Department joined an ongoing search led by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fond du Lac County authorities for a missing DNR forestry employee.

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Local Government Meeting today in Washington County

By F. D. Hewitt | Sep 17, 2025

Washington County City Council Meeting starting at 5:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in Washington County: Sept. 14-20

By S. A. Thomson | Sep 15, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Washington County this week.

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How many students were enrolled in Hartford High School in 2024-25 school year?

By Washington County Times | Jul 19, 2025

Hartford High School stood out in Washington County with 1,324 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Rep. O'Connor authors bill in Wisconsin Assembly to raise court fees and reimbursements

By H. J. Arnold | Jul 9, 2025

State Rep. Jerry L. O'Connor authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to increase court fees and adjust mileage reimbursements.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Washington County Times publication area during 2024?

By Washington County Times | Jun 16, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Washington County Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Washington County Times publication area during 2024?

By Washington County Times | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employers across Washington County Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Washington County Times publication area in 2024

By Washington County Times | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Washington County Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Rep. Knodl authors bill on administrative rules in Wisconsin Assembly

By H. J. Arnold | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Daniel Knodl authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly modifying processes for administrative rulemaking.

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Washington County: Social Security made up 6.9% of total income in 2022

By Washington County Times | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.9% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $4,771 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry were approved in Washington County Times publication area during 2024?

By Washington County Times | May 26, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Washington County Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Washington County Times area weekly mass times

By Washington County Times | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the Washington County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Gundrum authors Wisconsin Assembly bill regulating surgical technologist qualifications

By H. J. Arnold | May 21, 2025

State Rep. Rick Gundrum authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly setting qualifications for surgical technologists in hospitals and surgical centers.

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Rep. O'Connor authors Wisconsin Assembly bill to toughen trafficking penalties

By H. J. Arnold | May 20, 2025

State Rep. Jerry L. O'Connor authored a bill in the Wisconsin Assembly to increase penalties for human and child trafficking offenses.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry were approved in Washington County Times publication area during 2024?

By Washington County Times | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Washington County Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Washington County Times area weekly mass times

By Washington County Times | May 17, 2025

The following parishes in the Washington County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Washington County Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 18?

By Washington County Times | May 15, 2025

This former Washington County Times area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, May 18.

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Which former Washington County Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By Washington County Times | May 14, 2025

These former Washington County Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.