Marathon Co. buffer idea hits snag at state level

Prospects for a joint development agreement (JDA) between Marathon County and Alliant Energy for the proposed Hub City Wind project appear to be dimming – though not entirely. Instead of forging ahead with a JDA, members of the county’s Executive Committee decided last week to explore other options that may be available to the county as it seeks to address significant public concerns about ...

Anew stream of money coming in from interfacility patient transports will help the Central Fire and EMS District pay for higher wages and other expenses in next year’s budget, according to a 2027 proposal reviewed last Thursday. Included in the proposed budget are raises for firefighters and officers and a $1,000 increase in annual rent paid to the municipalities for use of their fire halls (...