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Prescott approves lease with Leo’s landing for this year, will take legal action to affirm land ownership

The City of Prescott issued the following statement regarding Leo’s Landings actions late Tuesday morning: “At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council formally approved the … more

5/16/24

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Even with new maps, the number of legislators leaving falls short of past years

The number of lawmakers retiring or running for other offices is poised to fall short of what it was two years ago, despite the uncertainty caused by the new maps. As of May 3, 20 members of the … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/16/24

RF City Council takes step toward affordable housing in Mann Valley

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council April 23 voted to issue a limited term letter of site control to a development company interested in building affordable housing adjacent to Mann … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

RF City Council reorganizes after election

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council April 16 organizational meeting began with oaths of office being administered to newly re-elected Mayor Dan Toland and alderpersons Scott Morrissette, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Major party chairs agree Wisconsin will attract hundreds of millions of dollars in political spending this year

We are a divided state and country. But maybe there are things the major parties can agree on. One thing, for sure: Wisconsin, at the center of the political universe, will see record … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/8/24

Community Collaboration: Reflecting on Ellsworth's Second Annual Summit

I hosted our second annual Community Summit on Tuesday, April 23. This event stems from a recommendation outlined in our 2022 Comprehensive Plan update. The goal of the Summit is to provide a … more

By Becky Beissel | 5/8/24

Broadband readiness the focus of regionwide workshop in Chippewa Falls

How can communities and partners set themselves up for success for Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) funding? UW-Madison Extension’s Community Economic Development Program is … more

5/8/24

Construction/rehabilitation of the Highway 35 bridge over Big River in the town of Oak Grove will begin May 10.

Bridge rehabilitation project on WIS 35 in Pierce County to start

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $846,790 contract with prime contractor Pheifer Brothers Construction Co. of Neenah for the rehabilitation of the … more

5/8/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Trump-linked campaign finance case suffers another setback

The Wisconsin campaign finance case with ties to Donald Trump has suffered another setback. First, a series of local prosecutors said they had a conflict of interest and couldn't handle the … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/1/24

Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf (right) updates the city council on the EPA’s newest PFAS standards while Prescott Police Chief Eric Michaels (left) listens.

EPA announces new PFAS standards

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Council members accomplished a lot in a short amount of time while newly elected alderpersons Adam Granquist and Michael Gerke attended their first meeting April 22. … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/1/24

CAPITOL REPORT: GOP U.S. Senate candidate Hovde putting millions into his own campaign

The U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin is well underway. Ads are running. And money is flowing. GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde loaned his campaign $8 million during the first quarter while … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/24/24

Pierce County Board sees four new faces

Pierce County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Rohl administered the oath of office to the new Pierce County Board, which convened Tuesday, April 16. Those elected are as follows (incumbents are … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Gerrard Corporation is planning to build a 54-unit apartment building off Alexander Avenue in Crossing Meadows Business Park in Ellsworth.

New apartment building proposed for Crossing Meadows

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board meeting April 16 saw not only board reorganization, but plans for a new housing development in Crossing Meadows. The board approved a Certified … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Ellsworth okays water rate increase application

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board, on the advice of municipal advisor Ehlers, voted April 16 to submit a water rate application to the Public Service Commission different from the rate … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/23/24

The River Falls City Council voted April 9 to annex two parcels totaling 22.66 acres from the Town of River Falls south of Larson Park.

City annexes 22 acres from Town of River Falls

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council voted unanimously April 9 to annex 22.66 acres from the Town of River Falls and zone it R-2 Multiple Family. The annexation petition, submitted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/18/24

Fiscal Facts: School referenda passage rates on pace to decline

Voters across Wisconsin approved 62 of the 103 school district referenda held in this year’s spring elections, the February primary and April general election. If fall 2024 referenda fare … more

4/17/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Another big election for school spending issues

The spring election of 2024 was another winner for school spending issues, showing voters are willing to spend on education in their local districts. Voters approved more than $956.5 million of the … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/17/24

This graph taken from Wisconsin Realtors Association data shows both number of homes sold by year as well as median sales price (in $1,000). Low inventory plus high costs are adding to the challenges communities are facing as they look to the future.

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity receives $500,000 in federal funds

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity has received $500,000 to support construction of affordable workforce housing in Pierce County, thanks to efforts by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D). In this … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Members of GROWW celebrate veto of bill threatening local control

On March 29, GROWW (Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin) joined community groups across Wisconsin celebrating a decision by Gov. Tony Evers to veto Assembly Bill 957 and protect a cornerstone of … more

4/17/24

Federal emergency food and shelter supplemental funds available in St. Croix and Pierce counties

St. Croix County and Pierce County have been awarded federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. St. Croix County … more

4/17/24