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Buswell gets nine years in prison for meth trafficking

Patrick J. Buswell, 51, Holcombe, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson, to nine years in federal prison, for possessing methamphetamine, intended for distribution and possessin...
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VR&E program helps veterans transition into post-service careers

Veterans leave their military careers with a wealth of skills and professional experience. A service-based disability can make the transfer from military to civilian life more challenging. According to Taylor County Veterans Service officer Sheila Sutton, the Veterans Service Administration has programs to help veterans to careers after the military. One program that remains underutilized fo...

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ShowCase Players stage timely comedy ‘The Outsider’

The ShowCase Players proudly present their spring production of “The Outsider,” a sharply funny and perfectly timed political comedy by Paul Slade Smith. Performances will be held at the Colby High School Theatre on April 10–11 and 17–18 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. The Outsider follows the sudden rise of Ned Newley (Greg Jackan), the incoming gov...

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Homeless Veterans matching grant legislation becomes law
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Homeless Veterans matching grant legislation becomes law

On April 2, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bills 596 and 597 into law. These new laws create a ...

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NTC announces summer and fall registration

Registration is underway for the summer and fall 2026 semesters at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). Summer classes begin Monday, June 1 and the fall semester begins Monday, August 24. Prospective learners who are interested in beginning a program, taking a class or expanding a hobby are encouraged to connect with NTC’s recruitment team for help getting started. View the complete listi...

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Tribal harvest to start; public reminded of protected right to fish

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season. “The DNR fully supports Ojibwe sovereignty and the rights of tribal members to hunt, fish and gather in the Ceded Territor...

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Prevail Bank contributes $20,000 to Owen’s Mill Pond Park renovation

Prevail Bank has donated $20,000 to the City of Owen to support the renovation of Mill Pond Park, a highly used community gathering space that will soon receive significant upgrades. The renovation project includes the installation of new playground equipment designed to be inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities, along with a durable rubber mulch ground cover to enhance safety. ...

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