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š± Which Watertown housing project is moving fastestāand whatās slowing the others?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Watertown housing project is moving fastestāand whatās slowing the others?
- How will WUSDās new cuts and school closures affect your family?
- Which Watertown students made Lakeside Lutheranās latest honor roll?
Also on today's calendar: Crafty Kids Club and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, temps: high: 47, low: 29.
- Sunday: Lots of sun; windy, chilly, with a high of 48 and low of 26 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Development updates: College Park gains momentum as Oxbow, River Crossing continue at slower pace (gazettextra.com) ā Major housing projects in Watertown are advancing at different speeds, with Habitat for Humanityās College Park twin homes already under construction and backed by county and federal funding. Meanwhile, the Oxbow redevelopment and River Crossing project near Walmart are progressing more slowly as developers work through multi-county approvals, stormwater issues, and a complex development agreement. 
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ā¢ Staff cuts: Despite referendum passage, WUSD still making reductions (gazettextra.com) ā Watertown families face significant changes as the Watertown Unified School District moves ahead with staff cuts and school consolidations despite voters recently approving a $4.5 million annual referendum. District leaders say the reductions, including closing Lincoln and LEAP elementary after 2026-27, are needed to close a growing budget gap while a new advisory committee helps plan future facilities and programming. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Lakeside Lutheran announces third-quarter Honor Roll (gazettextra.com) ā Watertown families have plenty to celebrate, with dozens of local students earning High Honors, Honors, or Commendable recognition on Lakeside Lutheran High Schoolās third-quarter honor roll. The Lake Mills school draws heavily from Watertown and nearby towns, highlighting strong academic performance across all four grades for the 2025ā26 year. Ā Ā Ā
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Women Who Inspire: An Evening of Empowerment
Ready 2 Dance WI, 1648 S Church St, Watertown
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Webster's 37th Annual Aluminum Can Drive
Webster El Watertown, WI 53094
7:30 am -
Crafty Kids Club
Watertown Public Library , 100 S Water St , Watertown
3:30 pm -
HS Boys Golf: 2026 Watertown Invitational (Watertown CC)
Watertown Country Club , 1340 N Water St , Watertown
9:00 am -
6th Annual Downtown Watertown- Whiskey and Wine Walk
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce , 519 E Main St , Watertown
1:00 pm -
Comedy Show at Hubbleton Tap Room!
Hubbleton Brewing Taproom and Grill , W7071 Main St , Watertown
7:00 pm -
River City Slam 2026
Watertown Turner Hall , 301 S 4th St , Watertown
1:00 pm -
Hooks & Needles
Watertown Public Library , 100 S Water St , Watertown
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
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Free Workshop-Ethical & Efficient Use of Generative AI
Madison Area Technical College - Watertown , 1300 W Main St , Watertown
11:00 am -
Track: Varsity Invitational
Waupun High School
4:00 pm -
Live Music: Two Dragons
Patrickās Arcade Bar , 201 N Main St , Lake Mills
7:00 pm -
Track and Field: MS Invitational
Dodgeland High School
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on W State St reported...
There is road construction on W State St reported at 12:00 AM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline Right Shoulder Closed on WIS 33 EB from BROWER BLVDā¦ (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on US-151 S reported at...
There is road construction on US-151 S reported at 7:00 AM. "Roadwork - Roadwork - Mainline Left Lane Closed on US 151 SB from MORIAH RD to BETHELā¦ (Nextdoor )
š Nearby News
Oconomowoc
- Oconomowoc voter turnout was 48.3% (gmtoday.com)
- Oconomowoc prep sports calendar: April 16-22, 2026 (gmtoday.com)
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Jefferson
- More severe weather expected Friday in southeast Wisconsin (wisn.com)
- Dodge County Avoids Worst of Storm Damage (dailydodge.com)
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