News
Posted on

Misinformation crisis threatens First Amendment freedoms

Quentin Lathrop, North Crawford High School Honorable mention, Wisconsin Civics Games High School Editorial Writing

Freedom of speech is one of the cornersto...

Read the printed article...
LATEST NEWS
Mental health needs continues to drain county resources
At a Taylor County Human Services meeting on Wednesday, May 13, protective services coordinator Jen Meyer (pictured) reported that 84 residents have utilized the county's crisis services since January of this year, and those who participated in the satisfaction survey were pleased with the county's support. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
News

Mental health needs continues to drain county resources

The cost of caring for county residents with long-term mental health needs continued to concern memb...

Posted on

Milk bags get thumbs down at Medford schools
Medford Area Senior High School guidance counselor Terry Lybert was recognized at the Taylor County Educator of the Month for the Month of May. He received the recognition from school board president Dave Fleegel at the May 18 school board meeting. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
News

Milk bags get thumbs down at Medford schools

Individual bagged milk got a thumbs down from Medford staff and school board members.Webers Farms of...

Posted on

News

Rib Lake board discusses blast zones for July 3 fireworks

Rib Lake residents are hoping to get more bang for their buck this Independence Day.For the annual fireworks show, planned for the evening of July 3, Rib Lake will be moving from setting off near the lake and island to having them set off near the Hot Pond area in the Ice Age Park. Being closer is hoped to bring a better show experience for the crowds that come out for the celebration. The firewor...

Posted on

Congratulations Class of 2026
News

Congratulations Class of 2026

Each May about 4 million young people graduate from high schools across the country.The ceremonies a...

Posted on

News

Operation Horses Heal joins global campaign for the healing power of horses

Operation Horses Heal has been selected to join the fifth annual 2026 Horses for Mental Health (HMH) Campaign, a global movement raising awareness and funding for programs that bring horses and people together for healing, connection, and emotional well-being.This recognition places Operation Horses Heal among a select group of nonprofits worldwide that demonstrate high standards in both client an...

Posted on

News

YOU ASKED, WE A

NSWERED This week, a reader asked about school district phone bills sending us the following question: “If I look in the TDS 2025 Phone Directory starting on page 39 for Medford Area Public Schools, I see 4-1/2 pages of phone numbers. Why is that the case? Usually, most businesses will have one published phone number, multiple incoming/ outgoing lines to handle their traffic needs, and a central...

Posted on