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The Village of Ellsworth is looking to possibly purchase land to the east of Summit Park for a park expansion.

DNR ‘tentatively’ selects Ellsworth for grant to expand Summit Park

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Village Board approved an item to direct the village to enter conversations with the Department of Natural Resources on a grant to purchase land connected to Summit … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/8/25

This map shows a temporary access from Monroe Street through Pine Glen Cemetery to the newly acquired Pine Coulee Nature Preserve.

Council approves pedestrian access agreement with Landmark Conservancy

PRESCOTT – At its Sept. 22 meeting, the Prescott City Council approved the Pine Glen–Pine Coulee Pedestrian Access Agreement with Landmark Conservancy, Inc., opening the door for visitors … more

By Danielle Boos | 10/1/25

A presented rendering of the approved River Falls fire station project.

RF City Council awards contract for fire station project

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls City Council unanimously awarded BCI Construction a contract for $9,010,069 of the now projected $10,513,998 Fire Station Project during the Sept. 23 meeting. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/1/25

A businessman is proposing turning 410 E. Wall St. into a wine bar and semiconductor research and development business in Ellsworth’s East End.

Wine bar, new industrial business proposed for East End

Ellsworth’s East End may soon have two new businesses: A proposed wine bar and a new business that, among other things, will manufacture items for NASA. David Braddock, President of OSEMI … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/24/25

The 2025 Pierce County Plat Book is now available for purchase at the Extension office in Ellsworth.

Pierce County 2025 Plat Book is published, available for purchase

PIERCE COUNTY –Pierce County 4-H Leaders Council, with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Pierce County Plat Book. This spiral-bound book features the … more

9/24/25

The Pepin Town Board meeting included a presentation on the operations ordinances passed in several Wisconsin towns.

100 Pack+ Pepin meeting in support of local control for factory farms

PEPIN TOWNSHIP – Over 100 people showed up to the Pepin Town Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in support of the town studying the operations ordinances that have been passed in multiple … more

9/24/25

Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) are working together to keep students safe and encourage safe driving near buses. Operation Safe Stop Week.

Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association team up to promote school bus safety

As schools across the state settle into another academic year, the Wisconsin State Patrol and Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) are working together to keep students safe and encourage safe … more

9/24/25

Community speaks out on mental health resources

RIVER FALLS — River Falls City Council heard a report on the status of garbage route completion since switching to one-day pick-up each week, as well as public comment from many regarding the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/17/25

Prescott Mayor Robert Daugherty (center) briefs the Prescott City Council on the Sept. 2 Plan Commission meeting as Alderpersons Dar Hintz and Adam Granquist listen during Monday’s session.

Prescott City Council approves zoning ordinance, senior living development plan

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Prescott City Council learned from City Administrator Matt Wolf that no residents spoke at the Sept. 2 public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance changes. With no … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/17/25

CAPITOL REPORT: Legislative Dems and Republicans seek ways to extend the Stewardship program

The bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program has been encountering some partisan hits in recent years. So much so that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP-controlled Legislature in the new … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 9/17/25

Pierce County has a robust 4-H program and enrollment is open now for the next 4-H year.

F&P forwards rec to reduce Extension Services, focus on 4H

ELLSWORTH – University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Services may soon look very different in Pierce County, after the county’s Finance & Personnel Committee Sept. 2 voted to forward … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/17/25

The committee members in the Town of Isabelle who unanimously recommended passage of the town’s Operations Ordinance. From left: Lynn Brown, Margaret Chesley, Charlie Brown. Not pictured: John Grabrick.

Pierce County town passes ordinance for factory farms

TOWN OF ISABELLE — On Monday, Sept. 15, the Isabelle Town Board in Pierce County unanimously passed an Operations Ordinance to ensure local oversight of massive factory farms. The decision … more

9/17/25

Audit confirms DNR’s accountable spending; WiWF calls for unity and solutions

POYNETTE — The nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (Report 25-15) confirms Wisconsin DNR is managing the Fish and Wildlife Account dollars responsibly and within legislative parameters: the … more

9/17/25

Charlie Brown, who was a part of the committee that put together a CAFO regulation ordinance draft for the Town of Isabelle to consider, discussed a chart showing Isabelle’s susceptibility to groundwater contamination.

Isabelle hearing reignites CAFO ordinance debates

TOWN OF ISABELLE — A handful of Pierce County’s townships have looked into drafting ordinances to add more plans, requirements and regulations for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/16/25

The updated Prescott zoning map, which includes the addition of medium-density zoning and renumbered districts, was presented and approved at the Sept. 2 Plan Commission meeting.

Prescott Plan Commission approves zoning map amendments, reviews senior housing concept plan

The Prescott Plan Commission held a public hearing regarding adopting the zoning map amendments Ordinance 0825 and an ordinance to amend additions to City Ordinance Chapter 635-13 Establishments of … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/10/25

Prescott Plan Commission hears update on Façade Improvement Program

Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf provided the Prescott Plan Commission with an update on the approved Façade Improvement Program at the Sept. 2 regular meeting. The Façade … more

By Danielle Boos | 9/10/25

Pierce County Land Transfers: Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2025

The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2025. Friday, Aug. 29 Joseph A. Stangl to Christopher J. Zimmerman, S307 Sabin Ave., … more

9/10/25

Violation at Ridge Breeze damages neighboring property

PIERCE COUNTY — In July, the Wisconsin DNR was notified of a violation on-site at Ridge Breeze Dairy, the Pierce County mega-dairy that is proposing an expansion to 6,500 cows. During … more

9/10/25

In 2018, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin appeared at Lambeau Field to discuss the proposed Go Pack Go Act.

Baldwin, Wied kick off Packers season with push to ensure all Wisconsinites can watch Packers games

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Packers’ season opener, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI-8) introduced the Go Pack Go Act, legislation to ensure all … more

9/10/25

East End Park is a busy place Thursday nights in the summer for the Summer Fun Series.

Potential East End Park Plan tabled till October

ELLSWORTH — A proposed agreement with MSA to develop an East End Park Master Plan was tabled to the October agenda during the Sept. 8 Ellsworth Village Board meeting. The proposal was to … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/10/25