Loyal, Greenwood boards add option on ballot ahead of advisory vote

Flock cameras – high-tech surveillance devices that can read license plates on thousands of cars on public roadways – have been the subject of a fierce backlash lately among members of the public concerned about privacy violations and potential police abuse. The debate over Flock cameras and other automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology landed on the agenda of Marathon County�...

The Greenwood and Loyal school boards will once again seek the public’s input on consolidation through an advisory referendum this fall. However, instead of a simple yes-or-no question like in April 2025, this time constituents from both districts will have the opportunity to select which building configuration they feel would best serve their students under a consolidated district, or if they d...