6 Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 12-16 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and ReadyWisconsin wants everyone to take time to talk about weather safety with their families. ReadyWisconsin, the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and Wisconsin Emergency Alert System Committee also encourage everyone in the state to participate in statewide tornado

The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) District Board of Trustees approved hiring Dr. Jeannie Worden as the next president of NTC at the regular meeting of the Board on Tuesday, April 6. She will begin her new role on Thursday, July 1, succeeding Dr. Lori Weyers who will retire on June 30. “Dr. Worden’s passion for education and commitment to our students is evident in everything she does,”

Taylor County public health director Patty Krug is joining with Price and Marathon County health officials to urge people to continue to wear face masks to control the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommend that individuals wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. Face masks provide an additional step

“Every year more and more seniors are getting clobbered,” Roepke said. Jack Kettlehut asked about redistricting and if he would support a nonpartisan transparent committee to draw district lines. Tiffany, who prior to being elected to Congress served in the state legislature, cited the state constitution which gives the legislature that authority. He said it should be treated as any other