Posted on April 30, 2024 Posted on April 30, 2024 Wisconsin to attract millions in political spending this year By WisPolitics.com Todas s_ Todas s_ 147800_ 8 147800_ 7 Todas s_ Read the printed article... LATEST NEWS Area News Credit costs questioned Gilman board members question costs vs. benefit of program offering college credit to high school st... Posted on March 18, 2026 Area News Dairyland Rail Commission organizes Local rail advocates are seeking to bring Kansas-based WATCO to the bargaining table to acquire and bring back into operation a 27-mile rail line between Spencer and Medford. At their organizational meeting held Monday night at the Dorchester Municipal Building, members of the newly-formed Dairyland Rail Commission voted to send the CEO of WATCO a letter officially informing him of their intent... Posted on March 18, 2026 Area News Order up: BRI nutrition site meal service gets rave reviews Board members governing the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Taylor County heard that ... Posted on March 18, 2026 Area News Rib Lake Village Board tightens rules on campfires The village of Rib Lake is tightening the rules on backyard bonfires. At the March 11 Rib Lake Village Board meeting, members approved changes to ordinance 8.24 regarding burning restrictions in the village limits. While the ordinance also addresses use of grills, the major changes were to the section on campfires. Under the ordinance: Campfires shall not include rubbish, garbage, recycla... Posted on March 18, 2026 Opinion/Editorial Lay county committee members bring value Taylor County should keep lay members of committees. When it comes to making decisions that have long-lasting impact on people and communities, more voices at the table are better. For years, appointed lay members have served on standing committees of the Taylor County Board. These individuals are not politicians and do not strive for elected office, but they do have something to give to the... Posted on March 18, 2026 Opinion/Editorial Thanks to those who braved the storm “Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” Governor Tony Evers in his statement declaring a state of emergency prior to last weekend’s severe winter storm. A deadly combination of snow and strong winds blew through Wisconsin over the past weekend. In its wake, communities in Central Wisconsin reported... Posted on March 18, 2026
