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Lawmakers are reigniting an effort this session at exempting cigar lounges from an early 2000s-era law banning smoking in most public places in the state.
But the proposal is again facing stiff …
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By WisPolitics.com
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5/8/25
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The Prescott City Council got right to work during its April 28 meeting, which marked the first for newly elected Ward 1 Alderperson Ben Bettis.
One of the evening’s highlights was the …
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By Danielle Boos
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5/7/25
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ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board approved the sale of general obligation promissory notes and decided to look into becoming a Tree City during the Monday, May 5 meeting.
Ehlers …
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By Andrew Harrington
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5/7/25
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The Pierce County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriages licenses in April 2025.
Ronald Robert Lane, 65, Plum City, and Margie Elaine Collett, 63, Plum City.
Kevin Andrew …
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5/7/25
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The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds April 28 through May 2, 2025.
Monday, April 28
Kassey L. Marshall to Aaron D. Marshall, W12226 Highway …
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5/7/25
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To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $1.97 million contract with prime contractor Forward Traffic and Marking of Edina, Minn., for pavement marking in 12 …
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5/7/25
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RIVER FALLS – According to River Falls Community Food Pantry Executive Director Candice Anderson, funding cuts that will affect the pantry’s stock didn’t really come out of nowhere, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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5/7/25
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RIVER FALLS — The council heard the first reading of a petition to annex land at Powell Avenue and Woodridge Drive from the Town of Troy to the City of River Falls with plans for development.
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By Andrew Harrington
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5/1/25
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RIVER FALLS – The City of River Falls has appointed Justin Wilson as its new chief of the River Falls Fire Department, effective May 19, 2025.
A longtime River Falls resident, Wilson has …
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5/1/25
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers Monday announced Wisconsin has joined a new lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration from cutting federal funding for Wisconsin public schools. The lawsuit aims to …
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5/1/25
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Something very unusual is happening at the Capitol: Dem Gov. Tony Evers and top legislative GOP leaders have had discussions about a budget deal on tax cuts.
While there have been compromises …
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By WisPolitics.com
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5/1/25
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The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds April 21-25.
Monday, April 21
Adam V. Ripley to City & County Credit Union, N8018 747 th St., Lot …
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5/1/25
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MADISON – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) - a trade association representing thousands of independent agents from across the state – is pleased to announce the …
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4/30/25
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ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce members heard a “State of the Village” update from Village President Becky Beissel and Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Brad Roy at the April …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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4/30/25
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In the political world, it’s never too early to think about the next election.
And so, days after the big April 1 state Supreme Court election, potential candidates are maneuvering on 2026 …
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By WisPolitics.com
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4/30/25
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PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council awarded the bid for the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project to Monarch Paving Company in the amount of $463,376. City Administrator Matt Wolf said the project …
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By Danielle Boos
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4/24/25
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The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds April 14-18.
Monday, April 14
Roy E. Swanson to Fenske Family Properties LLC, W4611 570 th Ave., 80 …
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4/23/25
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River Falls was founded in 1848 by Joel Foster. In 1885, 140 years ago, the "City on the Kinni" became an incorporated city. Abraham Andrews was the first mayor. It is not known what happened, but …
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By Greg Peters
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4/22/25
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RIVER FALLS — An extension of mountain bike trails from Whitetail Ridge Park to an easement purchased by the city from the Fox family was on the agenda for the April 8 River Falls City Council …
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4/17/25
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Motorists on the Prescott Lift Bridge, which carries US 10 traffic over the St. Croix River between Pierce County, Wis., and Washington County, Minn., will encounter lane closures between 7 a.m. and …
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4/17/25
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