Last week, members of the Medford City Council were asked to approve a solution in search of a problem — or at least a problem that has not appeared on the agenda of any recent public meetings in the city. As with so many issues in recent years, proposed changes to the city’s rules governing open burning and backyard fire pits came not from the men and women elected to lead the city, but instead

Late on Thursday, Governor Evers vetoed legislation co-authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) that would have provided state assistance to support the purchase of the former Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids and the Park Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in Park Falls. “When the Verso paper mill closed last year the impacts were felt far outside the Wisconsin Rapids area,” said

Kudos to a job well done for the organizers and performers for the Kids From Wisconsin show at the Taylor County Fairground on Monday evening. More than 600 people came out for the performance of the Kids from Wisconsin’s “Live in Living Color” show. For those who don’t know them, the Kids From Wisconsin is a statewide performing group made up of some of the best musicians, singers and

As I reflect on my 41 years in education, I am reminded of how crucial it is for all young people to have the supports and resources they need to be successful in school and life. Growing up in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era, I was one of 14 children in our family. We lived in poverty, surrounded by a racially segregated environment. By today’s standards, I would have been considered

A legislative push to have Wisconsin jump on the “Second Amendment Sanctuary” band wagon does more to try to ensure that Gov. Tony Evers does not win reelection next year than it does with protecting any gun rights for Wisconsin residents. On June 9, Assembly Republicans and one Democrat voted in favor of AB 293, which along with its companion Senate Bill 314, would seek to prevent state and

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation by guardians. A guardian, whether publicly funded or privately appointed, has a legal obligation to act in the best interest of a protected individual. Guardians often are granted extensive access

In June, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its dog sellers and facilities program. Over the last decade, the program has been essential to ensuring the health and welfare of dogs in Wisconsin while also protecting prospective dog owners. “Since 2011, this program has significantly improved the lives of dogs