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A rendering of the 66-unit multi-family development Sisu River Falls.

Multi-family development plan forwarded by RF Plan Commission

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls Plan Commission voted 4-0 to forward a plan for a 66-unit multi-family and personal storage building project to city council during the June 4 meeting. Kamp … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/12/24

An engineering technician from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) stands on the rim of a sinkhole in Pierce County.

Pierce County Land Conservation Department developing sinkhole map

ELLSWORTH - Sinkholes develop when the ground collapses into cracks and caverns that have formed below the ground surface. Formation of sinkholes is common in western Wisconsin because of the readily … more

6/12/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Dems see Barca's run in southeastern Wisconsin's1st Congressional District as an opportunity

Two years ago, GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Janesville cruised to victory in the redrawn 1st Congressional District over an underfunded Dem opponent, Ann Roe, a Janesville businesswoman. This … more

By WisPolitics.com | 6/12/24

Residents return to speak on sustainability at second consecutive RF CC meeting

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls City Council heard public comment May 28 from Mike Noreen, who was a major topic of discussion during the public comment portion of the May 14 meeting. Noreen was … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/5/24

City of RF chosen for National Park Service rivers, trails & conservation assistance program

RIVER FALLS - In May, the City of River Falls received an award of technical assistance from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) in support of the … more

6/5/24

‘This may be my last meeting’: Board trustee walks out during Village Board public hearing

Through about an hour of listening to comments from the public, Board Trustee Tom Schutz walking out the door and a pair of amendments, the Ellsworth Village Board approved Grant Street and Piety … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/5/24

The playground at Nugget Lake County Park is one of many amenities the park offers the public.

Pierce County is updating its Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Pierce County Board heard a first reading May 28 on a proposed 2024-2028 Outdoor Recreation Plan, which will be voted on at the June meeting. According to Land Management Director Andy … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/5/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Johnson tries to steer state GOP on abortion policy

Democrats are again counting on the abortion issue to help their candidates in the fall. And Republicans are trying to blunt the power of the issue. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who barely survived … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/29/24

People crowded into River Falls City Council Chamber Tuesday, May 14 to address the departure of Mike Noreen and a mountain bike trail project.

Public raises concern of the future of sustainability in RF

A 30-minute public comment period saw many River Falls residents walk to the podium to share topics of concern which included the sustainability coordinator position and a mountain bike trail during … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/22/24

Village of Ellsworth is asking residents to fill out an online outdoor/recreation survey.

Ellsworth: Make your voice heard in outdoor survey

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth residents, now is your chance to have your opinions heard (and not just on the Ellsworth WI Community Happenings Page). The Village of Ellsworth is completing an Outdoor … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/22/24

Construction special assessment framework laid out, public hearing to follow

ELLSWORTH – A public hearing on special assessments including sidewalk, gutter, curb and driveway apron construction will be held June 3 after the resolution was heard by the Ellsworth Village … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/22/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Biden seeks to turn Foxconn negatives into positives for Dems

Back when GOP Gov. Scott Walker was governor, the Foxconn project in Racine County was announced with soaring rhetoric. Then-President Donald Trump predicted it would become the eighth wonder of the … more

By WisPolitics.com | 5/22/24

Tommy Elbert of Linden Street (right) said the city should pay for the removal of the diseased ash trees for every Prescott resident.

Prescott alderperson changes stance on Small Box Discount Store Ordinance

As Mayor Robert Daugherty opened the May 13 Prescott City Council meeting to public comment, Alderperson Maureen Otwell asked to address the ordinance regarding small box discount stores. She stated … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/22/24

A map of the proposed Magee Park bike trails.

City of Prescott enters agreement with Trail Source

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council approved an agreement with Trail Source for the construction of .7 miles of single-track mountain bike trails within Magee Park for $24,900. In 2022, … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/22/24

A rendering of Red’s Place, a proposed supportive housing facility for adults with autism.

RF CC to hear proposal of supportive housing for adults with autism

The River Falls Plan Commission unanimously forwarded a final plat that would create 32 lots including 30 single-family housing units, a project to provide supportive housing for adults with autism … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/22/24

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