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MADISON – A Middleton teenager who wants to play lacrosse for Edgewood High School is personally suing the WIAA after they sidelined her chances to fully participate in the sport.  

At the March 24^th Wisconsin Heights School Board meeting, Board President Barb Statz relayed her and fellow board members experiences’ when they met with local legislators. Board members Stats, Matt Crowe, and Dylan Helmenstine met with lawmakers at the Capitol recently. They met with Senator Dianne Hesselbein, Representative Mike Bare, Representative Todd Novak, Representative Alex Joers, and a member of Senator Howard Marklein’s staff. The board members handed out a sheet highlight their top concerns as well as some background information about Wisconsin Heights.

Two agenda items – a report on filling teacher absences in the classroom and an update on
the growing field of artificial information (AI) in the schools—were the main focus for the MCPASD board of education on April 7.

Benjamin John will assume the position of Public Works Director, and Luke Melotik has been named City Engineer/Storm Water Utility Manager, thanks to action taken April 1 by the Middleton Common Council.

The City of Middleton will celebrate National Library Week on April 12 at the Middleton Public Library by launching its first-ever Bookmobile, according to a proclamation approved April 1 by the Middleton Common Council.

A fire early Wednesday morning in the town of Pine Bluff, located in Cross Plains Township, destroyed two buildings and prompted a multi-agency response. No injuries were reported, but the cause remains under investigation, with lightning being considered a possible factor.

Kyle Beckwith, a Middleton High School graduate from the class of 2015 and an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2019), has been appointed as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP). His appointment, which took place in February 2025 under the Trump Administration, marks a significant step in his career in public service and regulatory policy.

Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers?

Green Bay Packers fans could debate that topic until the end of time.

Back in the summer of 2008 — when the Packers opted to trade Favre and turn things over to Rodgers — the Favre vs. Rodgers debate divided Packer Nation like never before.

Finger Publishing Co. Sports Editor Rob Reischel — who has covered the Packers since 2001 for several media outlets — will appear on the television show ‘The Grudge’ to discuss the Favre-Rodgers debate.

‘The Grudge’ is a new weekly show on VICE TV, and the one-hour Favre vs. Rodgers episode will air Wednesday, April 9 at 9 p.m. CST.

There are 12 episodes in the series, and each episode unpacks one of sports most intense personal or team rivalries.

The series explores the egos, history, and high-stakes drama that turned ordinary interactions into unforgettable battles. The episodes dig into the grievances between teams and top sports personalities.

Relief Mental Health, a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, is expanding its services to Middleton, WI. Known for its advanced, evidence-based treatments, Relief Mental Health offers both traditional therapies and specialized treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato (esketamine). This expansion brings new hope to individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

The City of Middleton has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting achievements and growth across various sectors, from financial stability and sustainability efforts to public safety and community engagement. The report details key milestones, investments, and future priorities that continue to shape Middleton into a thriving, forward-thinking community.