As we move into spring in Wisconsin, a recent report released by the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Lab found use of liquid brine in winter highway maintenance cleared Wisconsin highways faster, provided better friction on roadways and reduced overall salt usage. Researchers looked at data from 143 storms occurring in 10 counties across Wisconsin.

Governor Tony Evers signed into law today three bills authored by Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) that focused on victims’ rights, public safety, and health care. The bills had passed the Senate and the Assembly earlier in the legislative session. The three Senator Petrowski bills include: Senate Bill 519 - (Now Act 256) This law provides victims of sexual assault the ability to seek out

Members of the Taylor County Veterans Service Commission weighed in on operations of the county’s veterans service office on Friday after hearing concerns from staff. The Veterans Service Commission, which is made up of local veterans Donald Schindler, Rev. Warren Behling and Barry Anderson has limited power to take any action. Its primary role is to review requests for assistance for veterans

Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Dealer and Agent Section announces its Field Investigation Unit recouped nearly $1,180,000 for consumers in 2021 in the way of refunds, repairs and services following DMV investigations. This specialized unit recovers an average of $1.2M per year. “The Investigation Unit prides itself on being a resource to

Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed April 11-15 as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Since 2000, National Work Zone Awareness Week has marked the start of construction season across our country, promoting road worker safety and cautious driving in work zones. “No matter where you go in Wisconsin, folks can all agree that we need to provide and support high-quality roads, highways and

DISPATCH LOGS April 7— Ambulance request, 832 Kennedy St., at 3:10 p.m. Gilman Police Department April 4— Animal-injured, Hwy 64 & Trucker Ln., at 7:14 a.m.; 911 hang-up, 155 E. Main St., at 8:01 a.m. April 7— Information, 300 Riverside Dr., at 2:39 p.m. Medford Police Department April 3— Welfare check, 332 S. 3rd St., at 7:23 p.m.; Drugs, at 7:56 p.m. April 4—

At about 1 p.m. last Friday afternoon Saskatoon Damm learned that he made history. The junior at Medford Area Senior High School received an email alerting him that his ACT test scores were available to be viewed online. When he logged in he found he had earned a perfect score of 36 points. According to Curriculum Director Laura Lundy, Damm is the first student in the school’s history to