Jefferson County

A Jefferson County committee has approved a solar farm project in Watertown, Wisconsin, moving it forward despite formal opposition from the City of Watertown. Local officials backing the project cite renewable energy development, while city leaders have objected to the plan. The approval sets up continued tension between the county and the city over the project's fate.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is searching for a bear believed responsible for at least 20 garage break-ins in Jefferson County, Colorado. Residents have reportedly had garages raided for food, and officials are working to locate the animal before conflicts escalate.

A Jefferson County committee has approved a solar project in Watertown, Wisconsin, moving it forward despite opposition from the City of Watertown. Local officials had pushed back against the plan, but the county committee's vote clears a key hurdle for the renewable energy development. The decision highlights ongoing tension between county and city authorities over siting large-scale solar installations.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife are searching for a bear believed responsible for at least 20 break-ins to garages across Jefferson County. Officers are working to locate and relocate the animal, which has been repeatedly getting into secured garages, likely in search of food. Residents are being urged to secure trash and lock garage doors to avoid attracting the bear.