State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) announced today an annual distribution of $900,000 for scholarships and grants for the University of Wisconsin System this year - nearly doubling the amount from last year. This distribution comes from the …

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the state Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced six communities were selected for the new Broadband Connectors Pilot program cohort.

Gov. Tony Evers got a legal victory Monday.

In the last two years (2018 and 2019), there were a total of 1,676 traffic convictions in Wisconsin for violating the state’s Move Over law. With National Move Over Day set for Oct. 17, the Wisconsin State Patrol’s October Law of the Month reminds drivers to move over or slow down when they …

A man lost his life Saturday night as the result of an UTV accident.

This week, the campaign for Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-7) announced he has been endorsed by a bipartisan group of sheriffs from across Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. A long time friend of law enforcement, Congressman Tiffany has been very outspoken on the recent, radical proposals …

A woman died Oct. 8 as the result of a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Town of Apple River.

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski will meet with local elected officials and advocates together for roundtable discussions on housing in Western Wisconsin on Thursday and Friday this week. Just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic, Treasurer Godlewski launched the Treasurers’ Homeowners Task For…

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, …

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will return more than $1,450,052 in Capital Credits this year, including $915,000 to co-op members who purchased electricity in 1999, 2000 and/or 2017, and $535,052 from our wholesale power provider, Dairyland Power Cooperative, to members who purchased powe…

Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $100 million in investments aimed at providing additional economic stabilization for small businesses and communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new infusion of funds includes an additional $50 million for “We’re All In Grants,” an eco…

Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25 percent of a room or building’s total occupancy. See full the order and list of exemptions here.

A man lost his life over the weekend when he was attempting to pick up a piece of metal that was lying on US Highway 8. 

Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Pierce County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Joseph D. Boles’s resignation, effective December 31, 2020. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2022.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged attempted homicide. The 77-year-old victim was in stable condition airlifted to Regions Hospital, according to a press release from the department.

The joint Wisconsin-Minnesota Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Passenger Rail Project has been selected to receive a $31.8 million federal rail grant. The TCMC project will add an additional daily round-trip between the Twin Cities, La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Chicago and points in-between…

​ Gov. Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin’s statewide COVID-19 information and resources website received a bronze Summit Creative Award in the Coronavirus Response category out of more than 4,000 submissions from 27 countries.

Last month, the Osceola School District put out a social media firestorm when it came to U.S. flags on school grounds. 

 In response to the current surge in cases and the growing strain on Wisconsin’s healthcare system, today Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Service (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm issued an emergency order to help address healthcare staffing needs. The order is available here.

State Representative Rob Stafsholt announced another key endorsement today from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. A panel of five local Farm Bureau members chose to unanimously endorse Rep. Stafsholt after meeting with both candidates for the 10th Senate District. 

Treasurer Sarah Godlewski today sent a letter to Wisconsin Congressional leaders to call on them to take action to support small businesses. Small businesses make up 99.4% of Wisconsin’s economy, and many are still struggling due to the current economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plenty of discussion and debate were had during the Osceola School Board meeting on Sept. 23. 

The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving groundwater resources with the Wisconsin legislature in its August 2020 annual report.

Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers announced yesterday that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of 15 public health programs across the country to be awarded the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Disease grant from the Centers fo…

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm earlier this month announced the launch of You Stop the Spread, a statewide multimedia campaign to encourage Wisconsinites to take steps to protect themselves and their communities from COVID-19.

Gov. Tony Evers earlier this month announced the members who will serve on the People's Maps Commission, a nonpartisan redistricting commission charged with drawing fair, impartial maps based on 2020 U.S. Census data. In January, the governor signed Executive Order #66 creating the Commissio…

 Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) participated in the first meeting of the Governor’s Taskforce on Broadband Access last month. She was appointed as one of four legislative members of this important task force that will work to make investments and policy changes to encourage broadband …

The Osceola FFA Alumni is holding a tractor pull 10 a.m., Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond. 

SOMERSET – Today, former Republican St. Croix County District Attorney Eric Johnson announced his endorsement of Senator Patty Schachtner.

State Representative Rob Stafsholt continues to build momentum in his run for Wisconsin's 10th Senate District with the announcements of the following endorsements from local law enforcement:

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday $8.3 million to support COVID-19 testing efforts at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit and tribal colleges and universities. This effort follows Gov. Evers’ investment of more than $10 million in general COVID-19 support for Wisconsin’s private, nonp…

Whether a public comment portion will continue to be included on future Polk County Board agendas is unknown, as Chair Chris Nelson has voiced the possibility of discontinuing. 

A large handful of people made their voices heard concerning the Polk County Board’s vote to either extend, or not extend the Swine CAFO. 

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, …

United Way St. Croix Valley, Second Harvest Heartland, and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church Co-Host COVID Food Assistance Program in Polk County

Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to recent surge in cases among young people and issued a new face coverings order effective immediately. Executive Order #90 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are effective imme…

Guests are invited to the 15th annual St Croix River Road - Hwy 87 Ramble, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. This year is bigger than ever with over 20 sales plus other places of interest along the loop tour of the oldest road in northwest Wisconsin. Start at St. Croix Falls or Grantsburg a…

Megabucks, Wisconsin Lottery's Wisconsin-only lotto game, had a huge winner from the September 5 drawing. A winning ticket worth $1.9 Million annuity, $1.6 Million cash, was sold by Mobil West (1340 Gillingham Rd.) in Neenah, Winnebago County.

Highway to be resurfaced, restriped to accommodate two-way center 

A lucky winner hit a mega jackpot in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin! A winning Mega Millions ticket for an estimated $119 Million ($94.6 Million cash) was sold by Kwik Trip #134 on 4924 Spring St. in Mount Pleasant for the September 15 drawing. Kwik Trip will receive a $100,000 incentive for sell…

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin in the bipartisan CARES Act