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Speaking out is working

The 2024-25 annual impact report, for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO), has been released by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS). SUSO is a free, statewide threat reporti...
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A well-prepared vehicle is the start of safe travel
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A well-prepared vehicle is the start of safe travel

Having a well-maintained vehicle is important year-round, but it’s especially critical when winter...

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Bulky coats aren’t always the best thing

As winter weather settles in, parents face a common dilemma: how to keep kids warm, without compromising car seat safety. Bulky winter coats can pose a hidden risk during travel. “Sometimes, puffy coats can be dangerous, in the event of a collision,” said Taylor Koehnen, family medicine PA. “When the coat compresses, there may be gaps, where a child could slip through the seat.” The ...

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Compeer wants students to apply for their scholarships

Graduating high school seniors, across Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois, including Chippewa County, can apply for scholarships worth $2,000. The competitive scholarship program will award 35 in each state. To be eligible, graduating high school seniors must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, on a 4.0 scale; reside within Compeer’s territory;...

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Speaking out is working

The 2024-25 annual impact report, for Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO), has been released by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS). SUSO is a free, statewide threat reporting tipline, available to all Wisconsin schools. SUSO also serves as the hub that connects all OSS initiatives and the entry point where schools can access comprehensive services, offered by OSS and...

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Use your head and stay off the ice until it’s thicker
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Use your head and stay off the ice until it’s thicker

Everyone enjoying outdoor fun this season, is urged to be extra careful, on all of Wisconsin’s wat...

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Detecting prostate cancer early is the key to treatment

About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. While it is one of the most common cancers in men, early detection remains one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes. “Prostate cancer is a very broad disease, in terms of how aggressive it can be and the type of treatment it may require,” said Thomas Olive...

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