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Coffee in hand, Watertown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How phone records tied a Watertown resident to threatening texts
- Why WUSD walked away from buying the Newsela platform
- How many American Indian students attend Watertown-area public schools now?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, temps: high: 39, low: 9. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder with sun, then clouds, with a high of 21 and low of 15 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Watertown man allegedly threatens stalking victim over text (wdtimes.com) — A Watertown resident is accused of violating a no-contact bond condition in a Jefferson County stalking case by sending threatening text messages, leading to a new felony bail-jumping charge. Testimony from a Watertown detective and phone records tied the number to the defendant, and a judge ruled there was probable cause to move the case toward trial. 
2. Newsela no longer welcome in WUSD (wdtimes.com) — Watertown Unified School District leaders have decided not to move forward with purchasing Newsela, an online curriculum and assessment platform, after raising concerns about content controls and lack of transparency. District officials said the company declined to share details about other Wisconsin users or provide more information on administrative content controls before purchase.
3. How many American Indian students were enrolled in Jefferson County districts in 2024-25 school year? (whitewatertimes.com) — Watertown Unified School District had a small share of American Indian students in 2024-25, contributing to a countywide total of just 20 such students across Jefferson County. The data, from the state education department, show American Indian students make up only 0.2% of the county’s 11,266 public school students, highlighting how underrepresented this group is locally.
4. Watertown woman receives six months for drug charges (wdtimes.com) — A 38-year-old Watertown resident has been sentenced in Jefferson County Circuit Court to four years of probation and six months in jail, with Huber privileges, for drug-related convictions. The judge emphasized treatment, mandatory testing, and support programs, while the woman acknowledged her struggle with addiction and desire to regain long-term sobriety.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jefferson County Christmas Neighbors
Johnson Creek Hi Johnson Creek, WI 53038
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Basketball: Boys MS Game
Dodgeland High School
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Basketball: Girls JV Game
Dodgeland High School
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4K Winter Program
Johnson Creek El Johnson Creek, WI 53038
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Basketball: Girls Varsity Game
Dodgeland High School
7:15 pm -
Glacier Rock Farms Enchanted Christmas
Glacier Rock Farms , N1255 Hoard Rd , Ixonia
5:00 pm -
Wrestling: Girls Varsity Invitational
Oostburg High School
5:00 pm -
Basketball: Boys JV Game
Dodgeland High School
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Basketball: Girls Varsity Game Time Changed
Lake Mills High School
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Basketball: Boys Varsity Game
Dodgeland High School
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Stolen Sidekicks @ Stoll’s Olde 109
Stoll's Olde 109 , N866 Co Rd R , Watertown
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- An accident has closed all lanes on WIS 60 east and west at Pratt Rd in Lowell.
7:13AM on Dec 15: All lanes on WIS 60 Eastbound/Westbound at Pratt Road are blocked due to a crash. (Nextdoor ) - A shared holiday meal is a great way to spend quality time with loved ones.
But that quality time doesn’t need to be wasteful: Preventing holiday food waste is easier than you think! Keep these simple tips in mind. – Prepare… (Nextdoor )
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Watertown. Apply here.
- Johnsonville, LLC posted a job opening for Electro-Mechanical Technician 3rd Shift in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.
Ok Watertown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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