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Stop nickel and diming local governments

The state of Wisconsin is sitting on billions of dollars of surplus funds. Legislators in Madison are making headlines about the various schemes to buy voter support and otherwise...

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Sparks fly over ambulance use
The law enforcement committee convened on October 9, where they heard from a concerned member of the public regarding residents who have traveled to the hospital via ambulance then being returned home by emergency services. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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Sparks fly over ambulance use

Gilman resident objects to giving patients return rides following emergency treatments...

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Transportation grant funds sought for county veterans service office

On Monday, October 13, the transportation committee gathered to receive an update on services within the county as well as hold their public hearing. The committee reviewed and approved the 2026 85.21 transportation grant application. This grant helps counties fund specialized transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the committee heard from Sheila Sut...

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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents
The new drop boxes are located by jail entrance to the Taylor County Courthouse. They are available 24 hours a day for disposal of medications and sharps. SUBMITTED
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Medication/sharps disposal will get easier for county residents

County taps into opioid settlement funds for drop boxes, will be available 24 hours a day...

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Wisconsin officials celebrate 50 years of Rustic Roads
Gov. Tony Evers (center) reads the proclamation honoring 50 years of Rustic Roads in Wisconsin. Joining him are members of the Rustic Roads board, and Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman. The ceremony held at Timms Hill near Ogema, honored the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Rustic Road No. 1 in September 1975. Rustic Road No. 1 is located just north of Rib Lake. (Below left) Boardman spoke of the value of the longstanding program. (Below right) Sam Osborn has driven his motorcycle on every Rustic Road in the state. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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Wisconsin officials celebrate 50 years of Rustic Roads

On September 27, 1975, Rustic Road No. 1 was dedicated in Taylor County. The five-mile road runs fro...

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Wisconsin should reject speed camera ticketing

If Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), has her way Big Brother will be watching Wisconsin’s roads to crack down on speeders and other traffic offenders.Drake is the author of Senate Bill 375, which, if passed, will allow for up to 75 traffic cameras to be placed at intersections in the city of Milwaukee. The cameras would monitor traffic and snap photos of vehicles that run red lights or speed and a ...

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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs
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Government employers must think out of the box on healthcare costs

Public employers, decision makers and taxpayers must think outside the box when it comes to employee...

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