As of July 1, Wisconsin farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). As part of a new pilot program, the Farm Center can now connect callers to a 24/7 Farmer Wellness Hotline. The hotline can be reached at 1-888-901-2558.

Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs anyone can do. Every stage along the way brings more questions and difficult choices. Yet, honest conversations about the challenges of parenting are rare – especially when a parent or child is struggling. That is where parenting groups come in. Are you looking for resources to support your role as a parent, grandparent, or caregiver?

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to keep their celebrations safe this summer. “With several communities canceling their public Independence Day events this year due to concerns about COVID-19, many people may think it’s a good idea to set off their own fireworks to celebrate,” said Darrell Williams, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator.

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will welcome students back to its campuses for the fall semester as scheduled on Monday, Aug. 31. Students will have the opportunity to select from a full menu of academic offerings, including in person classes, Virtual College courses that offer the highest level of flexibility with self-paced lectures and assignments and hybrid courses offered through Zoom that

Wisconsin farmers can learn about several grant opportunities available through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) during a grantwriting webinar on Wednesday, July 15, starting at 1 p.m. DATCP staff will present information on the following grant programs: Specialty Crop Block Grants are used to leverage efforts to market and promote specialty crops

The Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) District Board gave final approval June 25 to a fiscal year 2020-21 budget that prepares for implementation of the $48.8 million referendum approved at the spring election. The budget also allows for the expansion of high school academies through use of grant dollars and the start of new programs in graphic design, practical nursing and agriculture

The following entered pleas of not guilty: Tristen C. Seefeld, 24, Medford, vehicle operator fleeing/eluding an officer, operating while under the influence-third offense, ignition interlock device tempering-failure to install in violation of court order, operating while revoked-fourth or greater offense, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration