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Middleton Law Enforcement Groups Consider Merger to Strengthen Community Support

At a meeting on February 17, 2025, the Middleton Law Enforcement Foundation (MiLEF) and Middleton Community Police Partnership (MiCOPP) discussed a potential consolidation aimed at streamlining their efforts to support the Middleton Police Department and its community programs.

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Franklin Avenue Items Approved

Acting on recommendations from the Middleton Public Works Committee, the Middleton Common Council on Feb. 18 approved two items relating to the Franklin Avenue Reconstruction Project.

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Bridging the Gap: Middleton High School’s CAPS Program Blends Education with Real-World Experience

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program at Middleton High School is redefining traditional education by blending classroom learning with real-world experience. Since its introduction, the program has grown from a pilot initiative into a robust curriculum that equips students—referred to as “associates”—with professional skills and hands-on opportunities across diverse fields.

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Council OK’s Pool-Related Items

Acting on city staff recommendations, the Middleton Common Council on Feb. 4 approved two items relating to the summer use of the Bauman Community Pool in Middleton.

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New Chief Says PD Doesn’t Seek Out Illegals

The Middleton Common Council adopted a resolution echoing new Middleton Police Chief Steven Thompson’s statements to the council on Tuesday night, Feb. 4: Middleton law enforcement officers do not routinely inquire about an individual’s immigration status during their interactions.

Wed
12
Feb
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Funds OK’d for 2025 Carryover

Acting on a recommendation from City Finance Director Bill Burns, the Middleton Common Council on Feb. 4 approved a reallocation of nearly #3.2 million in Capital Project Fund Carryover money for 2025 projects.

Wed
12
Feb
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Middleton High School Welcomes New School Resource Officer Kevin Thompson

After three years as a local patrol officer, Kevin Thompson began his position last month as the School Resource Officer of Middleton High School.

Wed
12
Feb
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Council OK’s ‘Portage’ Art for Lake Street Park

The City of Middleton is getting a 15-square foot, $60,000 glass sculpture for the new Lake Street Park, thanks to a 7-1 vote on Tuesday Feb. 4 approving the awarding of the commission for the sculpture to The Milligan Studio.

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Feb
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Managing Growth, Embracing Diversity, and Strengthening Community Engagement

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) is navigating a period of significant growth and transformation as it adapts to serve an expanding and increasingly diverse student body. Over the past 15 years, enrollment has climbed from 6,058 students in the 2009-2010 school year to 7,203 in 2024-2025—an 18.9% increase.

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Feb
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MCPASD Board Approves Borrowing Resolution for Sustainability Projects

After lengthy discussion the Middleton Cross Plains Area School board voted to approve a resolution authorizing the borrowing of an amount not to exceed $10,485,000 to fund sustainability projects, but tabled a motion to approve the specific projects until more details can be provided by district officials and McKinstry Essention, LLC  at the February 10 board meeting.  The resolution as passed “puts forward to the

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