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The preliminary plat of Walnut Circle, a nine-lot development near Walnut and Dexter streets.

Prescott City Council approves Walnut Circle prelim plat

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council approved a trio of items March 23 related to a new development in town that will provide improvements to the Coulee River Trails project. The council … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/25/26

During the replacement of C-47-2 and C-47-5, WIS 65 will be closed to through traffic, which will be detoured via US 10, US 63, WIS 29 and WIS 35. Access to homes and businesses in the area will be maintained.

Gov. Evers approves WIS 65 and US 10 culvert project

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $2.15 million project replacing two culverts on WIS 65 between River Falls and Ellsworth and repairing one culvert and … more

3/25/26

Parcels 8, 9 and 10 have been added to Tax Increment District 6 after a March 9 Prescott City Council vote.

Glenridge Drive apartment project tabled due to neighborhood concerns

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council voted unanimously March 9 to table a Planned Unit Development request for an apartment project proposed at 1452 Glenridge Drive upon recommendation from the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/18/26

Regulations applied to Bicycle, ATV, UTV use ordinances

RIVER FALLS — City Council took on a series of road use ordinance alterations at the March 10 meeting, defining where and how bicycles, ATVs and UTVs can be used within city limits. Council … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/18/26

River Falls Mayor Dan Toland (left) and City Administrator Scot Simpson (right) next to their LEGO look-alikes, the theme of the 2026 State of the City Address.

‘One brick at a time’: State of the City address focuses on housing, city projects, collaboration

RIVER FALLS — The building blocks and connecting plates of the City of River Falls were on the docket for the 2026 State of the City address as Mayor Dan Toland and City Administrator Scot Simpson … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/11/26

SV Public Works requests public input on DNR water testing

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley Village Board heard an update on DNR water testing requirements, fielded a bad debt Medicaid cost and altered the Street Use Permit Ordinance during an eventful … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/10/26

RF City Council amends housing code for future housing developments

RIVER FALLS — A series of amendments to housing code ordinances were approved by the River Falls City Council with the intention to avoid developers applying for exceptions when building in River … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/3/26

Prescott Roadhouse, a restaurant and bar located at 127 Broad St., was awarded one of the city’s available Class B liquor licenses.

Prescott City Council awards 2 Class B liquor licenses

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council voted unanimously Feb. 23 to award the city’s two open “Class B” liquor licenses to Prescott Roadhouse and Point St. Croix Marina. The final approval will … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/3/26

Pierce County Land Transfers: Feb. 16-27, 2026

The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds Feb. 16-27, 2026. Monday, Feb. 16 Presidents Day Tuesday, Feb. 17 Toby Diesing to Kyle R. … more

3/3/26

Pierce County ponders increasing Sheriff, Clerk of Court salaries

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Board heard a first reading of a resolution Feb. 24 that would increase the salaries of the elected Clerk of Court and Sheriff positions for the 2027-30 term. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/3/26

The Wall and Morse Street intersection design approved at the Feb. 2 Ellsworth Village Board meeting.

Ellsworth VB alters property assessment percentages for East End area street projects due to grant funding

ELLSWORTH — After discussing $1,574,982.38 in grant funding received for Wall and Morse streets work, the Ellsworth Village Board decided to decrease special assessment percentages for property … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/3/26

Capital Investment Partners is hoping to build three apartment buildings totaling 106 units at the corner of Glenridge Drive and Dexter Street. This is a rendering of what the buildings would look like.

City Council votes to amend zoning map, green lights concept plan for new apartment development

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council Feb. 9 approved an ordinance to amend the official zoning map for the new Great Rivers development additions. Great Rivers is a residential development located … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/19/26

Council reviews housing code changes after recent series of approved flexibilities

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls City Council heard the first reading of what would be sweeping changes for the future of housing development in the city. “These proposed amendments represent … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/19/26

February marked the demolition phase in the River Falls Fire Station remodel, with new walls expected to go up around late April or early May.

Fire Station renovation demolition underway, construction to follow

RIVER FALLS — The demolition phase of the River Falls Fire Station renovation is underway, with reconstruction to follow in late April or early May. The project was projected to come in at … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/18/26

The East End Business District Reconstruction Project includes reconstruction of Morse Street from Highway 10 to Wall Street, Wall Street from Highway 10 to Morse Street and Broadway Street from Highway 10 to Wall Street.

East End Reconstruction Open House is Feb. 18

The Village of Ellsworth is hosting a special informational open house for the 2026 East End Business District Reconstruction Project from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Ellsworth Village Hall … more

2/11/26

The Spring Valley School District recently acquired land across County Road CC from the school to construct a bus garage. The purchase was approved at a September school board meeting, and according to the annexation petition from the district, the land was acquired in November.

Village contemplates SV district bus garage annexation petition

SPRING VALLEY — After approving the purchase of land across County Road CC from the school for the construction of a bus garage, the Spring Valley School District petitioned for annexation from the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/11/26

Manufactured Homeowners Protection Bill introduced

MADISON — Sen. Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D–Eau Claire) introduced comprehensive legislation to strengthen protections for residents of manufactured home communities … more

2/11/26

Pierce County Land Transfers: Feb. 2-6, 2026

The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds Feb. 2-6, 2026. Monday, Feb. 2 The Haselhorst Lynum Trust to Stephan Haselhorst, 299 Vista Circle, Lot … more

2/11/26

The first phase Specific Implementation Plan for Wildflower Meadows, a development off Powell Avenue and East Woodridge.

RF Plan Commission forwards bicycle ordinance amendment, Wildflower Meadows implementation

RIVER FALLS — The city’s Plan Commission passed ordinance amendments to regulate bike usage on the Main Street sidewalk and the use of ATVs, UTVs and off-highway motorcycles on city public … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/11/26

Cedar Corporation’s proposed plan for a combined Public Safety Building. This rendering shows police, fire/EMS and city administrative offices.

New public safety building proposed in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission met Jan. 14 to discuss building a potential new fire/public safety building and cost sharing facilities. The Fire and EMS Commission members … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26