Ellie Bourdo

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Hope 2 Others hosts fundraiser to support birthing center in Tanzania

3 weeks ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Sun Prairie-based nonprofit Hope 2 Others is hosting a fundraiser and live auction on April 25 at the Sun Prairie VFW Post. All the funds will go towards the construction of a birthing center in Tanzania. The event will include a fish fry from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., along with a live music performance from Strings to Roam. kAm%96 @C82?:K2E:@? 92D 2=C625J C624965 S`ff[___ @7 E96:C E@E2= Sghe[___ 8@2=] ~?6 5@?@C 92D A=65865 E@ >2E49 2?J 5@?2E:@?
Dane County municipalities struggle with affordable housing amid growth

3 weeks ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Across Dane County, municipalities share a commonality of affordable housing struggles. Village and city leaders around the county shared the difficulties they witness within their community. Affordable housing is not only a substantial issue in Dane County, but throughout the nation. In Dane County, leaders are taking steps to address affordability concerns. kAmzC:DE:?
Two cars crash into both Gus’s Diner locations

4 weeks ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Two cars crashed into both locations of Gus’s Diner in Sun Prairie and Verona within nine days. Both locations remain open. The first crash occurred on March 12 around 5:15 p.m. at the Verona location by a drunk driver. kAm%96 s2?6 r@F?EJ $96C:77’D @77:46 2CC6DE65 E96 ff\J62C\@=5 >2? H9@ 4C2D965 :?E@ E96 3F:=5:?8] w6 :D 724:?8 2 E9:C5 @A6C2E:?8 H9:=6 :?E@I:42E65 @776?D6]k^AmkAm#6DE2FC2?E ~H?6C vFD $6=:>: D2:5 2 4@FA=6 H2D D62E65 2E E96 3@@E9 H96C6 E96 4C2D9 @44FCC65] %96J H6C6 E2<6?
Study finds collaboration could enhance EMS services in Waunakee and Middleton

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

A recent study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds collaboration between Waunakee Area and Middleton Emergency Medical Services may help with high-costs of emergency services amid population growth and rising emergency calls. The study, commissioned by Waunakee Area EMS (WAEMS) and Middleton EMS, explored the options for the EMS services and how they can maintain or improve services. kAm%96 DEF5J 7@F?5 E92E (pt|$ 92D D66? 2 `d]eT A@AF=2E:@? :?4C62D6[ 2?5 |:55=6E@? t|$[ 92D D66?
Police arrest suspect in Sun Prairie Walmart bomb threat

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Police have arrested a suspect in the Walmart bomb threat reported in Sun Prairie on March 17. According to a news release from the Sun Prairie Police Department, police arrested Shannon E. Simmons on March 20 for one count of Bomb Scares, which is a felony. Simmons was booked into the Dane County Jail. kAm!@=:46 @77:46CD @3E2:?65 2 DE2E6>6?E 7C@> $:>>@?D[ 2?5 :?G6DE:82E@CD 4@?7:C>65 $:>>@?DV 244@F?E 32D65 @?
City of Sun Prairie extends partnership with Tenant Resource Center

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

The Sun Prairie Village Board voted to approve the extension of the city’s partnership with the Tenant Resource Center (TRC). This is the first satellite location of the TRC. Sun Prairie began its partnership with the TRC in 2024. The satellite office is located within Sun Prairie’s Sunshine Place. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ $F? !C2:C:6 w@FD:?8 2?5 tBF:E23=6 s6G6=@A>6?E s:C64E@C q64<J q:?K[ E96 %#r 92D 366? H6== FE:=:K65 3J $F?
Monona candidates respond to Q&A

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Monona residents will elect a new mayor and three new alderpersons on April 1. Running uncontested for mayor is Nancy Moore. Incumbents Rick Bernstein and Doug Wood will be running for alderperson along with Rachel Kugel. The Herald independent reached out to candidates with questions to answer. Their responses are as follows. kAm#:4< q6C?DE6:?
Marshall Village Board approves re-rezoning of Maunesha Myles

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

The Village of Marshall has approved the re-rezoning of Maunesha Myles at a March 11 village board meeting. Maunesha Myles was bought by Matt Rausmussen as a 120- to 160-acre farm, previously known as Barth Farms. According to Marshall Village Administrator Brandon Bledsoe, only 60-80 acres of the property are buildable due to wetlands. The property will be used for residential development. kAm%9:D 56G6=@A>6?E H:== 36 3F:=E :? D6G6? @C 6:89E A92D6D[ E2<:?8 36EH66?
Sun Prairie candidates respond to Q&A

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

Sun Prairie residents will elect a new mayor, along with alderpersons for District 1, District 2, District 3 and District 4. Running uncontested for mayor is Steve Stocker. Alexander B. Roberson and Casey Drengler are running for District 1 alder. Bill Baker is running unopposed for District 2 alder, as Bob Jokisch has filed for noncandidacy. Incumbent Mike Jacobs is running for another term for District 3 alder. District 4 incumbent David A. Virgell has been challenged by Emily Comstock.
Marshall candidates respond to Q&A

1 month ago | hngnews.com | Ellie Bourdo

On April 1, Village of Marshall residents will elect two trustees for a three-year term. On the ballot is incumbent Ryan Frey, along with Marshall residents Tom Lewison and Joshua Moses. The Star reached out to the candidates with questions to answer. Their responses are as follows. kAmkDEC@?8m#J2? uC6Jk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8m(92E :D J@FC @44FA2E:@?nk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAms:DEC:3FE:@?