It has grown into a powerful city tradition. Hartford’s Pink Pumpkin Run is Saturday, October 3.

The Pink Pumpkin Run was created with one goal in mind — to support local individuals and families affected by breast cancer in a meaningful, direct way.

Through passion, and dedication this event has grown year after year, bringing people together for something special.

Pink Pumkin Run Board member Leah Nagel is the secretary and event coordinator. She told WTKM that it’s a special day and there will be a lot to do.           

"You come for the run and stay for the fun. There will be a lot to do, we bring in a lot of vendors and a wide array of vendors. We have food vendors, crafting vendors and activities. We are careful with who we invite out as vendors. We want to make it a great experience."

Hartford's Pink Pumpkin Run Board of Directors believe no one should face breast cancer alone. They focus on supporting people in Washington and Dodge counties, offering both financial assistance and emotional encouragement during one of life’s most difficult times.

The scariest haunted house is purely subjective. Hartford's Terror on Rural Street is cutting edge scary. Their dedicated team of actors volunteer every year for the joy of high level fright.

"We are fortunate to have a great group of volunteers every year who really love being a part of a haunted house and scaring people," said Dick Feutz, one of the organizers of Terror on Rural Street and a member of the Hartford Community Service.

The visual effects are mind blowing, with a surprise around every turn. They are anxious to start a new season.

Terror on Rural Street will be open every Friday and Saturday through the month of October, at 147 N. Rural Street in the City of Hartford. Doors open at 7 p.m. with ticket sales running from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Blackout night is Saturday, October 31 with the entire experience in the dark.

Hartford Community Service is a nonprofit organization. The purpose of the haunted house is to raise money for the community. 

The Jackson Police Department investigated an accident which involved a vehicle and pedestrian. It occurred on Jackson Drive, in front of Jackson Elementary School on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:37 a.m.

The investigation determined that a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old Kewaskum woman was traveling northbound, when a 9-year-old pedestrian entered the roadway on the crosswalk and was struck by the vehicle. The child was transported by a parent to a local emergency department for evaluation and was later released.

Officers reviewed available video footage of the incident. The investigation did not reveal evidence that speed, reckless driving, or distracted driving were contributing factors in the crash. The driver's view of the pedestrian was partially obstructed by another vehicle immediately prior to the crash.

The driver initially stopped following the crash, but then left the area without reporting the incident to law enforcement. Officers were able to identify and locate her, and she was cooperative with the investigation. The driver was issued citations for failure to report an accident and operating without insurance.

The Jackson Police Department is thankful that the child involved in this incident was evaluated and released without serious injury.

The Hartford Union High School Student Council is proud to announce the representatives for the 2026 Homecoming Court. This year, exceptional seniors were nominated by their respective fall athletics teams to represent their programs and the school during the upcoming homecoming week.

This year’s Homecoming theme is "Night in Paradise."

The 2026 HUHS Homecoming Court features a standout group of students. Representatives pictured in the court photo include:

Front row (left to right): Rita Kuepper, Shea Perkowski, Lauren Klink, Jaylin Tyner, Maddie Schlitt, Avery Dornfeldt, Alyssa Straus, Jenna Martin, Austyn Brandt, and Madyson Becker.
Back row (left to right): Finn Hill, Jake Otto, Ashton Grulke, Ethan Webb, Cole Schumacher, Patrick Eiring, Magnus Behm, Jaxon Rolsma, Dakota Stamm, and Landon Martin.
The seniors representing their specific fall athletic programs on the 2026 Homecoming Court are:
Girls Golf: Rita Kuepper & Boys Soccer: Finn Hill
Girls Volleyball: Shea Perkowski & Boys Volleyball: Jake Otto
Cheer: Lauren Klink & Football: Ashton Grulke
Cheer: Jaylin Tyner & Football: Ethan Webb
Girls Tennis: Maddie Schlitt & Boys Cross Country: Cole Schumacher
Girls Volleyball: Avery Dornfeldt & Boys Cross Country: Patrick Eiring
Girls Swim: Alyssa Straus & Boys Volleyball: Magnus Behm
Girls Tennis: Jenna Martin & Football: Jaxson Rolsma
Dance: Austyn Brandt & Boys Volleyball: Dakota Stamm
Girls Cross Country: Madyson Becker & Boys Soccer: Landon Martin

Upcoming Community Events The public is invited to attend the Homecoming Parade through downtown Hartford on Friday, October 9th at 1:30 p.m.

The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, voted on by the senior class, will be crowned at the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 10th.
 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released an update regarding the spread of epizootic hemorrhagic disease.

An ongoing EHD outbreak was confirmed in wild deer in Washington and Waukesha counties, with suspected cases being reported from Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties.

The DNR continues to catalogue all reports of potentially impacted deer. The estimates are based on reports of sick or deceased deer found with signs consistent with EHD from community members and biologists.

Washington County: just over 1,200

Dodge County: around 80

Waukesha County: just over 400

Jefferson County: less than 10

Fond du Lac: less than 10

Ozaukee County: around 90

Milwaukee County: around 10

Hemorrhagic disease is an acute, infectious, often fatal, viral disease that affects white-tailed deer and other hoofed animals. It is caused by either the bluetongue virus or the epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus.  

A monument dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 4 to honor the services of Civil War Veterans Christian Frensz and Jacob Schmidt. 

Services will include Color Guard and 3 Round Volley, which are scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery, located between Highway 45 and Highland Drive on the north side of Highway 28, in Kewaskum.

The ceremony is open to the public, all are welcome to attend.

The presented monument will ensure that our Civil War Veterans are never forgotten.