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COVID-19 numbers continue to climb in Taylor County

The number of COVID-19 cases in Taylor County took another significant jump this week climbing to 786 cases as of Wednesday. This includes 19 new cases reported that day. Among the...

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Security screening at courthouse begins January 19
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Security screening at courthouse begins January 19

Beginning Monday, January 19 the Taylor County Courthouse will implement security screening at the p...

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Bug Tussel announces expanded fiber network in Taylor County, surpassing 100 miles of live fiber

Bug Tussel announced Monday that approximately 110 miles of fiber optic cable went live in December 2025 throughout Taylor County, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between Bug Tussel and Taylor County to expand high-speed internet access across the region. The newly activated fiber infrastructure passes approximately 468 homes, providing approximately 1,600 Taylor Coun...

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TRAFFIC COURT REPORTS

Dakota Daniel Anderson, 24, of Westboro, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of fail to keep records as required, fail to keep accurate records, or otherwise provide incorrect information and was ordered to pay $544.50.Derek Roy Anderson, 41, of Prentice, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of fail to register harvested animal within established time frame and was ordered to pay $387.2...

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National Stalking Awareness Month brings attention to ongoing problem

January is National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), and January 18, 2026 marks the third National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness! January 18th commemorates the murder of Peggy Klinke at the hands of her stalker in 2003. Peggy’s sister, Debbie Riddle, is an anti-stalking activist who co-founded NSAM and the Day of Action in her honor. Debbie explains about her sister, “Peggy had a spa...

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Aspirus announces top baby names of 2025

Aspirus is pleased to announce the most popular baby names of 2025 across its health system, reflecting both enduring favorites and the wide range of unique names chosen by families throughout the region. In 2025, a total of 3,257 babies were born at Aspirus facilities. That total included 1,589 girls and 1,668 boys, highlighting another strong year for Aspirus birthing services across Wisconsi...

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Administrator announces opening of Taylor County snowmobile trails

Taylor County snowmobile trails are open, at least for now. Taylor County Forest and Recreation Administrator Alex Solawetz announced that on Wednesday, January 14, at 8 a.m. all Taylor County Trails were open to snowmobiles. The Q trail will be temporarily closed south of CTH O at the crossing of the Black River until colder weather allows crossing. He cautions that due to recent warm we...

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