Dan Plutchak
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Photojournalist covering local news in Wisconsin. Door County, Green Bay, Kaukauna, Appleton, Janesville, Lake Geneva, Delavan all at Plutchaknews.com
We did a little digging, and here's what we know about Stable 67, now on the market at the corner of highways 67 and 50 a few miles from Lake Geneva. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/27/m...
120-acre Geneva Township horse farm goes up for sale - Walworth County Community News
The bucolic horse farm at the intersection of highways 67 and 50 just north of Williams Bay is for sale.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We did a little digging, and here's what we know about Stable 67, now on the market at the corner of highways 67 and 50 a few miles from Lake Geneva. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/27/m...
Thankfully, the residents in Kaukauna were out by the time firefighters arrived, including the family dog that was removed from the home by the owner. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/24/o...
Overnight house fire in Kaukauna causes $150k in damage; Family and pet safe - Kaukauna Community News
A family and their pet got out safely early Monday as fire caused major damage to their home near downtown Kaukauna.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thankfully, the residents in Kaukauna were out by the time firefighters arrived, including the family dog that was removed from the home by the owner. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/24/o...
Tracks and overnight camera footage showed that both otters appeared to have enjoyed the snowfall, romping around the zoo, frequently sliding on their bellies and exploring nearby water bodies. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/21/r...
River otters that escaped from Green Bay area zoo appear to be enjoying their freedom - Green Bay Community News
Two river otters that escaped Thursday from the NEW Zoo in Suamico are in no danger and have remained close to home.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Tracks and overnight camera footage showed that both otters appeared to have enjoyed the snowfall, romping around the zoo, frequently sliding on their bellies and exploring nearby water bodies. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/21/r...
An unexpected and tense situation for a while last night over the border in Roscoe, Illinois. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/03/21/r...
Roscoe man brings discarded hand grenade to local police prompting street closure - Janesville News Report
A man who found a hand grenade while cleaning a vacant property brought it to the Roscoe Police Department.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
An unexpected and tense situation for a while last night over the border in Roscoe, Illinois. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/03/21/r...
What a thrill for Packers fan Nancy Edmundson, an 89-year-old hospice patient in Elkhorn, who had a surprise visit from Green Bay Packers legend Gilbert Brown. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/07/f...
Former Packer Gilbert Brown makes end-of-life wish come true for Elkhorn fan - Walworth County Community News
Nancy Edmundson, an 89-year-old hospice patient, got the surprise of a lifetime with a visit from former Packer Gilbert Brown.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What a thrill for Packers fan Nancy Edmundson, an 89-year-old hospice patient in Elkhorn, who had a surprise visit from Green Bay Packers legend Gilbert Brown. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/07/f...
News for those who have been watching the solar panels going up along Highway 14 south of Darien: The project went online this week. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/07/d...
Darien solar field project now online - Walworth County Community News
The Darien Solar Energy Center, along Highway 14 south of Darien, is up and running — and now providing power to customers.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
News for those who have been watching the solar panels going up along Highway 14 south of Darien: The project went online this week. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/03/07/d...
Once again this summer, the Tour of America's Dairyland cycling series kicks off in June with the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix. Date, series schedule and course map are in this story. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/03/05/t...
Janesville Town Square Gran Prix kicks off 2025 cycling series once again in Janesville - Janesville News Report
The Janesville Town Square Gran Prix will take place on Thursday June 19, 2025. The tour visits 10 cities in 11 days, ending June 29 in Wauwatosa.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Once again this summer, the Tour of America's Dairyland cycling series kicks off in June with the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix. Date, series schedule and course map are in this story. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/03/05/t...
Going for 5! A championship on Saturday would be a program record for Kaukauna Ghosts wrestling. (Paul Stumpf photo) kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/05/s...
State preview: Kaukauna wrestling team hopes to run title streak to five - Kaukauna Community News
A win would give Kaukauna a program record five Division 1 state championships in a row in wrestling.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Going for 5! A championship on Saturday would be a program record for Kaukauna Ghosts wrestling. (Paul Stumpf photo) kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/05/s...
If you're looking for a fun day trip this summer, it should be quite the spectacle when the Tall Ships arrive in Sturgeon Bay. We have dates, ship descriptions and the latest info in this story. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/05/t...
Tall Ships returning this summer to Sturgeon Bay - Door County Shore Report
Four spectacular Tall Ships will make their dramatic return to Sturgeon Bay this summer for the first time since 2019.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you're looking for a fun day trip this summer, it should be quite the spectacle when the Tall Ships arrive in Sturgeon Bay. We have dates, ship descriptions and the latest info in this story. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/03/05/t...
Good luck Ghosts! A tournament schedule and list of Kaukauna wrestlers competing in the individual state meet are in this story. Click to read. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/02/26/s...
Six Kaukauna Ghosts wrestlers to compete this week for individual state wrestling titles - Kaukauna Community News
Six Kaukauna Grappling Ghosts will be in Madison beginning Thursday to compete in the WIAA individual state wrestling championship at the Kohl Center.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Good luck Ghosts! A tournament schedule and list of Kaukauna wrestlers competing in the individual state meet are in this story. Click to read. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/02/26/s...
How about another cross-town rivalry game to wrap up the girls basketball season? Parker and Craig face each other for the third time this season in the opening round of the playoffs. Details in this story. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/02/16/j...
Janesville Parker and Craig to face off for third time this season in opening round of girls' basketball playoffs - Janesville News Report
For the third time this season, the Parker and Craig girls' basketball teams will face each other, this time in the opening round of the Division 1 playoffs.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
How about another cross-town rivalry game to wrap up the girls basketball season? Parker and Craig face each other for the third time this season in the opening round of the playoffs. Details in this story. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/02/16/j...
If you can make it to Tuesday's Appleton North at Kaukauna boys basketball game, they'll be raising money for the family of Brett Jedwabny, the Appleton teen injured last summer in a freak accident. Brett's parents, Tyler and Nicole, grew up in Kaukauna. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/02/14/k...
Kaukauna Ghosts take on Appleton North to raise money for teen seriously injured in accident last summer - Kaukauna Community News
A fundraising basketball game takes place Tuesday in Kaukauna to support an Appleton teen seriously injured earlier last summer in a freak power washer accident.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you can make it to Tuesday's Appleton North at Kaukauna boys basketball game, they'll be raising money for the family of Brett Jedwabny, the Appleton teen injured last summer in a freak accident. Brett's parents, Tyler and Nicole, grew up in Kaukauna. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/02/14/k...
The City of Kaukauna is bringing back the music with the 2025 Electric City River Jam, scheduled for June 18-21,2025. Here's the lineup: kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/29/2...
2025 Electric City River Jam music festival lineup released - Kaukauna Community News
Schedule of performers at the Electric City River Jam in Kaukauna's Hydro Park in June 0f 2025.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The City of Kaukauna is bringing back the music with the 2025 Electric City River Jam, scheduled for June 18-21,2025. Here's the lineup: kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/29/2...
Coming on the heels of eight Academy Award nominations for the Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," interest in Dylan and his music has been rekindled across the globe. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/28/b...
Bob Dylan tour coming to Green Bay this April - Green Bay Community News
Bob Dylan's "Rough and Rowdy Ways" World Wide Tour is coming to UW-Green Bay's Weidner April 6, 2025.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Coming on the heels of eight Academy Award nominations for the Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," interest in Dylan and his music has been rekindled across the globe. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/28/b...
The ban on cruising the circuit now extends to Milton Avenue and the northeast business corridor in Janesville. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/28/o...
Ordinance cracks down on cruising the Milton Avenue circuit in Janesville - Janesville News Report
The Janesville City Council Monday unanimously passed an ordinance to beef up enforcement of its anti-cruising ordinance to include Milton Avenue and the northeast business district.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The ban on cruising the circuit now extends to Milton Avenue and the northeast business corridor in Janesville. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/28/o...
People throughout the community donated new and gently used winter ball, prom and homecoming dresses, suits and tuxedos for students in need at Kaukauna High School. Read more here: kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/28/d...
Dress drive at Kaukauna High School collects more than 250 donations - Kaukauna Community News
The dress drive at Kaukauna High School, organized by the Parent Advisory Committee, has taken in more than 250 donations from the community.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
People throughout the community donated new and gently used winter ball, prom and homecoming dresses, suits and tuxedos for students in need at Kaukauna High School. Read more here: kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/28/d...
An impressive win this weekend by the Kauksuna High forensics team. Tap to the story for the names of everyone who placed. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/27/k...
Kaukauna takes first in 2025 Appleton East Forensics Tournament - Kaukauna Community News
The Kaukauna High School Team won the 2025 Appleton East Forensics Tournament Saturday with a season-high total of 262 points.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
An impressive win this weekend by the Kauksuna High forensics team. Tap to the story for the names of everyone who placed. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/27/k...
In retrospect, Packers losing to the Eagles by only a dozen in the wild card game doesn't look so bad after watching the NFC Championship game.
January 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In retrospect, Packers losing to the Eagles by only a dozen in the wild card game doesn't look so bad after watching the NFC Championship game.
Janesville has contested races for city council and school board on the April 1 ballot. Here's the Rock County Civics Academy's schedule for public forums beginning Feb. 19 where you can hear directly from the candidates. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/25/r...
Rock County Civics Academy hosting candidate forums for Janesville spring election - Janesville News Report
The Rock County Civics Academy will host two public candidate forums in the lead-up to the 2025 spring election on April 1.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Janesville has contested races for city council and school board on the April 1 ballot. Here's the Rock County Civics Academy's schedule for public forums beginning Feb. 19 where you can hear directly from the candidates. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/25/r...
It's Winterfest week! Snow sculpting begins Wednesday afternoon, and the weather looks great for spectators, but could be a little warm and challenging for this year's teams. Tap the story for the basics if you plan to attend. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/s...
Snow sculpting kicks off Wednesday at 30th annual Winterfest in Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Winterfest is welcoming back past Winterfest snow sculpting winners and champions in honor of the 30th anniversary of the event.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It's Winterfest week! Snow sculpting begins Wednesday afternoon, and the weather looks great for spectators, but could be a little warm and challenging for this year's teams. Tap the story for the basics if you plan to attend. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/s...
Stop by the boat launch Saturday morning in Williams Bay to view the eagles during this special event sponsored by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/26/w...
Watch the eagles Feb. 1 in Williams Bay during Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge event
Celebrate bald eagles in Walworth County during a special viewing event sponsored by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Stop by the boat launch Saturday morning in Williams Bay to view the eagles during this special event sponsored by the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/26/w...
The driver has died in a single-vehicle crash early this morning on Janesville’s northeast side, according to police. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/22/d...
Driver dead in Wednesday morning Janesville crash - Janesville News Report
The driver has died after their vehicle crashed early this morning on Janesville's northeast side, according to police.
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The driver has died in a single-vehicle crash early this morning on Janesville’s northeast side, according to police. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/22/d...
Lake Geneva Winterfest is welcoming back past Winterfest snow sculpting champions in honor of the 30th anniversary of the event kicking off Wednesday. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/s...
Snow sculpting kicks off Wednesday at 30th annual Winterfest in Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Winterfest is welcoming back past Winterfest snow sculpting winners and champions in honor of the 30th anniversary of the event.
walworthcountycommunitynews.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lake Geneva Winterfest is welcoming back past Winterfest snow sculpting champions in honor of the 30th anniversary of the event kicking off Wednesday. walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/s...
Who's going? The 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna will host its annual Eagle Day Saturday, offering a variety of free family activities focused on the majestic birds. Tap to the story for the schedule and a map of the best viewing areas. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/1...
1000 Islands in Kaukauna hosts Eagle Day Saturday - Kaukauna Community News
The 1000 Islands Environmental Center will host Eagle Days on Jan. 25, 2025 offering a variety of free family activities focused on the majestic birds.
kaukaunacommunitynews.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Who's going? The 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna will host its annual Eagle Day Saturday, offering a variety of free family activities focused on the majestic birds. Tap to the story for the schedule and a map of the best viewing areas. kaukaunacommunitynews.com/2025/01/22/1...
The Janesville Police Department said today it will not initiate any immigration-related investigations unless the case involves an individual who has committed serious crimes that directly threaten public safety. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/20/a...
As community concerns grown, Janesville police say they won't initiating immigration investigations - Janesville News Report
Janesville police say they will not be out specifically checking on people's immigration status as the Trump administration prepares to make good on a promise of mass deportations in the coming months...
janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Janesville Police Department said today it will not initiate any immigration-related investigations unless the case involves an individual who has committed serious crimes that directly threaten public safety. janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/01/20/a...