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CLEAR30 offers up longer term conservation options

Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in cons...

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Beware: Scammers are targeting veterans with fraudulent repayment letters, texts

Unscrupulous scammers are targeting veterans, surviving spouses and family members who receive Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. They pretend to be official VA representatives and use official communication channels to demand repayment for alleged benefits overpayments. Fraudulent letters, emails and texts often include fake VA letterheads and logos, making it difficult to distinguish genuine...

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4th Annual Curl for Children event planned for Feb. 6

The 4th annual Curl for Children event will be held from 4:30 p.m. toi 7 p.m. on Friday, February. 6 at the Medford Curling Club. This is a free family event made possible by Medford Curling Club, Taylor County Literacy Council, and Medford Schools CCLC Program. Those planning to curl at the event are asked to register ahead of time at https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/ 30E0848ADAB29A4F58-613084...

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Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system
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Approved to stay, stuck in detention: Background check delay shows Trump crackdown’s strain on immigration system

Elvira Benitez of Sheboygan Falls is just one step away from receiving her green card. But more t...

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Aspirus athletic trainer shares tips for safely starting a new workout routine in the New Year

Aspirus athletic trainer Colin Barker is offering practical guidance to help individuals begin new workout routines safely, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations, proper warm-ups, and understanding the difference between soreness and pain. As more people return to exercise or begin new fitness goals, Barker says many common injuries can be prevented with simple, intentional preparat...

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Medford restaurant destroyed in January 4 blaze
Firefighters open the upstairs apartment access door at Rocky's Cozy Kitchen in Medford on January 4 and were greeted with a blast of flames.
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Medford restaurant destroyed in January 4 blaze

By Brian Wilson News Editor Medford, January 2026 - A landmark Medford business was destroyed an...

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Taylor County announces limited trail opening

Alex Solawetz, Taylor County forest and recreation administrator announced that on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at noon, the M1 and Corridor 23 which make up the Pine Line Trail Corridor from the city of Medford to the Price County line will be open to snowmobiles only. All other trails remain closed. Efforts to open remaining trails are underway. He said there will be further updates for trail openings a...

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