News release · Science / TechnologyNASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered ExplorationEditor’s note: This release was updated Oct. 8, 2026 with the formal name of the summit. As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, […]Read the full story →Gerelle Q. Dodson · October 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM
News Sun Prairie resident receives federal sentence for registration violationTavares D. Jones was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender, followed by supervised release.Read the full story →U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE · October 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
News · ObituariesMarlene J. Redman, longtime elementary teacherMarlene J. (Wielgosh) Redman taught elementary school in Appleton, Waupun and Sun Prairie. Her family planned a private gathering in her memory.Read the full story →October 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM
News Sun Prairie West sweeps Madison West to finish Big Eight playThe Wolves took their Senior Night volleyball match in three sets and closed conference competition at 7-2.Read the full story →Ryan Gregory · October 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
News Sun Prairie sets new rules for e-bikes, scooters and e-motosThe city approved new electric-device rules, including helmets for riders under 18 and restrictions on e-motos.Read the full story →Ethan Ferrell · October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
News release · Science / TechnologyNASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, ArrivalEditor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Oct. 15, 2026, to reflect the revised spacecraft docking timeline. NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays, to the space station. This […]Read the full story →Lauren E. Low · October 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Feature · Science / TechnologyNASA’s SpaceX 35th Commercial Resupply Mission OverviewNASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than Tuesday, Oct. 13 to launch scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.Read the full story →Mark A. Garcia · October 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM
News Discover Wisconsin features DeForest, Windsor and ViennaA Discover Wisconsin episode about three neighboring communities began streaming ahead of its October television broadcasts.Read the full story →CONTRIBUTED Discover Wisconsin · October 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
News Windsor house severely damaged in fire; nine escape safelyA fire at a recently built home on Eagle Mound Pass caused extensive damage. The cause remains under investigation.Read the full story →CHRIS LEE · October 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
News DeForest presents 2027 budget with higher levy and lower tax rateThe proposed $17.28 million budget adds personnel costs but leaves some permitted taxing capacity unused.Read the full story →Ethan Ferrell · October 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
News DeForest receives grant for high school agriculture educationDeForest is among schools receiving Compeer Financial support for hands-on agricultural instruction and facilities.Read the full story →Peter Lindblad · October 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
News Sun Prairie administrator outlines proposed 2027 budget cutsThe city's budget proposal includes staffing and program reductions while retaining funding for two police positions and a firefighter.Read the full story →Aaron Oppenheimer Sun Prairie City Administrator · October 7, 2026 at 1:59 PM
