When shopping for holiday gifts for children, shoppers can easily be overwhelmed by the many toys, electronics, apparel and other items available for kids. Those who may not be up-to-date on the latest trends may even find shopping for kids a bit like solving a difficult puzzle. While some shoppers may want to get kids the flashiest toy, others may prefer gifts that are both fun and mentally stimulating.

Holiday promotions have kicked off at retailers throughout Wisconsin and the one-day deals and doorbusters are on their way. To help keep track of all of the deals and sale-specific terms, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) asks shoppers to pay close attention to the details of this season’s online and in-store promotions. Over the holiday shopping season,

Shopping online for holiday gifts this year? You are not alone. The number of consumers using computers and mobile devices to compare items and prices, make purchases, and track shipments continues to increase each year. While these e-commerce systems continue to evolve with a focus on security, the scammers are also evolving and honing their craft to find new potential scams and exploits. The Wisconsin

continued from page 3 It may sound like basic advice, but the professionals who raise and sell Christmas trees said one of the most important things to remember when picking the right tree is knowing the height of the ceiling in the room where it will go. Trees in the seven to 10-foot range remain the most popular in most households. While it may feel good to say you have a 10-foot Christmas tree,

In response to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, the Taylor County Courthouse has limited public access. Taylor County has reached a critical high level for the COVID-19 disease. Due to the high level of communitywide spread of COVID-19 and the need to ensure appropriate staffing levels, as well as the health and safety of employees and the public, Taylor County buildings closed to foot traffic

After more than 18 months of work, Taylor County’s 9-1-1 upgrade is completed. According to sheriff Larry Woebbeking, the upgrades were necessary due to the age of the previous equipment and technology changes. The county’s dispatch center, located at the courthouse, is a hub of activity in handling emergency calls of all types. Woebbeking explained the previous equipment was more than

The city of Medford moved a step closer to opening most city streets to ATV and UTV traffic. At Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, aldermen endorsed a plan brought forward by police chief Chad Liske to allow ATV and UTV traffic on all roads with the exception of the industrial parks, the state highways and the Ann’s Way and Grace Way area. Liske said the intent of avoiding the industrial

With the new system, dispatchers are able to easily transfer these calls without having to get off the phone with the caller. Another major upgrade in the equipment is the ability to pinpoint the location of people who call into 9-1-1 on their cellphones. Getting cellphone calls for accidents, people lost while hiking or hunters injured in the woods is not uncommon for the county. Woebbeking