A ‘gut punch’ for Wisconsin Rapids on news of paper mill shut down

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a fourth consecutive year of tuition increases, setting off a debate over affordability and the financial needs of the university system. Following Thursday’s vote, in-state […]

Board of Regents approve tuition hike for fourth straight year (MADISON) The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved a fourth straight year of tuition increases. Under Thursday’s vote, in-state tuition will rise 2 percent, with […]

A slugfest at American Family Field and the Packers make a huge commitment to one of their young stars.

The Royall Panther baseball season came to an end Wednesday evening falling to Cochrane-Fountain City 3-1 in a WIAA Division 4 Regional Championship game.  Royall mustered just 3 hits against Pirates starting pitcher Stevie Meyer.  Colby […]

Hans Menck Jr. went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Pastor Sam Downey officiating. Interment will […]

  Oscar Stanley Baumgart Jr., age 71, of Necedah, WI, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI. He was born on October 30, 1954 to Oscar Sr. and Marie (Murphy) Baumgart.   In his early years, he […]

Rural Emergency Medical Services in Wisconsin face unprecedented challenges. James Small is EMS Outreach Program Manager with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. “One of the things we’ve demonstrated is that between 40 and 50% of our […]

June is here and it’s time to celebrate Wisconsin’s dairy heritage. The 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow says Dairy Month just started off as a way to encourage people to drink more milk. “This celebration as June Dairy Month […]