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Jun
2026

03 June 2026

Says Marsy’s Law has helped bring dignity to victims

As a survivor of domestic violence, I understand firsthand how important victims’ rights can be during and after the legal process. My ex-husband is...

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Says Marsy’s Law has helped bring dignity to victims

As a survivor of domestic violence, I understand firsthand how important victims’ rights can be during and after the legal process. My ex-husband is...

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Posted on June 3, 2026

30 years

In May 1996, Medford’s Main Street was a gaping, muddy hole in the ground. Memorial Hospital of Taylor County announced a new cooperative network wi...

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Wouldn't It Be Nice…

30 years

In May 1996, Medford’s Main Street was a gaping, muddy hole in the ground. Memorial Hospital of Taylor County announced a new cooperative network wi...

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Posted on June 3, 2026

27

May
2026

27 May 2026

Says the U.S. has role in addressing climate change

According to a recent report by an international panel of climate scientists, the worst-case climate scenario has been revised downward. The new upper...

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Says the U.S. has role in addressing climate change

According to a recent report by an international panel of climate scientists, the worst-case climate scenario has been revised downward. The new upper...

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Posted on May 27, 2026

Coverage

“No one covers graduation anymore.”Last week I got an email from Luke Klink, the editor of the Ladysmith News over in Rusk County. A Taylor County...

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Coverage

“No one covers graduation anymore.”Last week I got an email from Luke Klink, the editor of the Ladysmith News over in Rusk County. A Taylor County...

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Posted on May 27, 2026

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May
2026

20 May 2026

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the gr...

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Opinion/Editorial

Don’t let the sacrifices of the fallen be in vain

Devotion shows itself in many ways. Devotion is seen on damp spring mornings as volunteers place small flags or fresh flower arrangements on the gr...

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Posted on May 20, 2026

Congratulations Class of 2026

Each May about 4 million young people graduate from high schools across the country. The ceremonies are similar. Family, friends and relatives gath...

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Opinion/Editorial

Congratulations Class of 2026

Each May about 4 million young people graduate from high schools across the country. The ceremonies are similar. Family, friends and relatives gath...

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Posted on May 20, 2026

Ramona

I first noticed the nest. As nests go it was a well-constructed affair. It was solidly built with care and patience, obviously the work of experien...

Wouldn't It Be Nice…

Wouldn't It Be Nice…

Ramona

I first noticed the nest. As nests go it was a well-constructed affair. It was solidly built with care and patience, obviously the work of experien...

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Posted on May 20, 2026

A hidden driver of small businesses’ soaring health costs

Small business owners are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of health care. Nearly a third have stopped offering health benefits as premiums ...

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Opinion/Editorial

A hidden driver of small businesses’ soaring health costs

Small business owners are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of health care. Nearly a third have stopped offering health benefits as premiums ...

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Posted on May 20, 2026

Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix highlights need for Baldwin’s For the Fans Act

Baldwin’s ‘For the Fans Act’ would prevent Packers game from being streamed only on Netflix and require free, live viewing option for in-state f...

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Opinion/Editorial

Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix highlights need for Baldwin’s For the Fans Act

Baldwin’s ‘For the Fans Act’ would prevent Packers game from being streamed only on Netflix and require free, live viewing option for in-state f...

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Posted on May 20, 2026

What the hell America?

What the hell, America? You elected, not once but twice, probably the most psychotic individual this nation has ever experienced in our government! Th...

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What the hell America?

What the hell, America? You elected, not once but twice, probably the most psychotic individual this nation has ever experienced in our government! Th...

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Posted on May 20, 2026