Wisconsin policymakers are nearing a crossroads on how to fund the state’s transportation system, as transportation revenues lag, project costs sharply increase, and a growing reliance on the state’s ...

Another two-year session of the Wisconsin Legislature has begun — this time with 37 new legislators. Not a recent record — 38 newbies started the 2011-12 legislative session.

Numerous Rusk County sheriff’s deputies were recognized last week for life-saving measures they rendered in the line of duty.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions.

A settlement was reached in a civil lawsuit filed against the Flambeau School District by a past school principal a little more than one month before it was scheduled to ...

Edward J. Tomasovich, age 86, of Ladysmith, passed away peacefully at Lake Manor Assisted Living in Ladysmith on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Ed will be sadly missed by many. He was born on Dec. 24, 1938, ...

As snow is predicted over the next week in much of the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the ...

After a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, Mary Ann Bates passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Mary was born in Ladysmith on April 7, 1949, to Edson Blaisdell and Mary True. She was ...

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In recent months, local customers of Xcel Energy have had their old analog electric meters replaced with new smart meters. A ...

The Ladysmith School Board voted 6-0 at its December monthly meeting to make a change in its legal representation.