A federal judge has rejected Republican legislators’ calls to give counselors at Wisconsin’s youth prison more leeway in controlling inmates after a counselor was killed in a fight at the facility this summer. Lincoln Hills-Copper Lakes Schools has operated under… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
Read more“Travis Kelce kneels during national anthem fined $10 million and thrown out of the game.” Source: Politifacts.com
Read moreAt its Monday meeting, the School District of Mauston Board of Education unanimously approved a referendum resolution, which is the official action taken to place a referendum question on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. The question asks voters for approval to exceed the state-imposed revenue limits by $1.75 million for four years. This is a projected tax impact of $59 on each $100,000 of equalized property value. Due to insufficient state funding and increasing operational costs, the School District of Mauston anticipates a budget deficit of $1.46 million for the 2024-25 school year and an additional $2 million shortfall for the 2025-26 school year. Without a
Read moreSix people, including three children, were injured in a traffic crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 21 in the Town of Byron. On August 20th 2024 at 4:22pm., a GMC Acadia traveling eastbound on Hwy 21 struck a Jeep Wrangler that was attempting to turn Westbound onto Hwy 21 from County Hwy N. The crash caused serious damage to both vehicle and caused the Jeep to overturn in the eastbound lane of traffic. The driver of the Jeep , 32- year old Kory Phillips from Mauston, the driver of the GMC, 31- Year old Tammy Stanley of Camp Douglas, and a 31-year old male passenger in the GMC, all
Read moreDonating blood is a generous act that can save lives, especially during the summer months when donations often decline. The need for blood is critical across our state. Please consider donating at a two-day blood drive being held at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29 from 9 am to 2 pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged for anyone who would like to donate, but walk-ins will be welcomed. Donate at this upcoming blood drive this August and receive a Wilderness Resort $50 off coupon. To reserve your spot, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 or visit donate.wisconsin.versiti.org and
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