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    April 20, 2018
    St. Croix County towns slated for broadband funding
    Three St. Croix County towns were among several rural communities awarded funding last week by the state to expand broadband connectivity. Northwest...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 20, 2018 - 11:16am
    The Mississippi River, shown here at Prescott, could be poised for flooding in some areas, depending on the outcome of the melting process. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: After winter’s sucker punch, concerns turn to melting snow; more state news stories
    Wisconsin residents looking forward to a forecast promising temperatures in the 50s by the weekend may want to re-think that.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 20, 2018 - 8:37am
    April 19, 2018
    Democrats stoke the fire ahead of November showdown
    Champ's back room was filled with wall-to-wall energy and optimism Thursday, April 12, when members and leadership of the St. Croix County Democrats...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 19, 2018 - 5:00pm
    Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he's considering challenging Gov. Scott Walker in November. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Barrett mulls fourth run for governor; more state news stories
    He has a lot of money in his campaign account and some doubts about the quality of the field of Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor....
    news/government-and-politicsApril 19, 2018 - 8:29am
    April 17, 2018
    Gov. Scott Walker issued a pledge to reporters Monday that he won't leave office during his third term to take a position in President Donald Trump's administration. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker pledges not to leave Wis. for Trump administration; more state news stories
    Gov. Scott Walker says he is running for a full term leading Wisconsin state government.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 17, 2018 - 9:25am
    April 16, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Activists hold weekend pro-gun rally at state Capitol; more state news stories
    One of many pro-gun rallies held nationwide brought an estimated 100 gun-rights advocates to the Wisconsin Capitol Saturday.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 16, 2018 - 8:48am
    April 14, 2018
    Roberts Village Board briefs
    Municipal court The Roberts Village Board has set a special meeting to discuss concerns with the village municipal judge and municipal court at 6 p.m. Monday, April 16. Police Chief Aaron McWilliams spoke to the village board April 9 about Municipal Judge Peter Tharp. McWilliams said...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 14, 2018 - 12:00pm
    April 13, 2018
    Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is defending a free trip to London that he took with lobbyists and a group of lawmakers from other states.
    Wisconsin roundup: Assembly speaker was on free London trip that has FBI’s interest; more state news stories
    Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is defending a free trip to London that he took with lobbyists and a group of lawmakers from other states....
    news/government-and-politicsApril 13, 2018 - 8:48am
    Members of the New Richmond Police Department joined a handful of residents, city staff and local television viewers to witness the swearing in ceremony of New Richmond's own Officer Nick Lubow during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    New Richmond PD welcomes Lubow to its ranks
    news/government-and-politicsApril 13, 2018 - 5:00am
    April 12, 2018
    WITC-NR to host 60 Forward Partner Briefing April 13
    New Richmond was recently selected as the roll-out site for the 60 Forward initiative. WITC-New Richmond will host the first 60 Forward Partner Briefing on Friday, April 13.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2018 - 3:00pm
    Forecasters say more snow is in store for western Wisconsin beginning Friday afternoon and running into Saturday. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Western Wis. in snowstorm’s crosshairs, farmers brace for aftermath; more state news stories
    Forecasters say a major springtime storm is bringing plenty of snow and blizzard conditions from portions of the northern and central Plains...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2018 - 12:00pm
    St. Croix County Clerk Cindy Campbell (left) began Wednesday's recount for the District 13 election by introducing the six officials that would be conducting the recount and explaining how the recount would work. Campbell is assisted by First Deputy County Clerk Amy Hanson (right). Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Rollercoaster recount ends with Sherley on top
    HUDSON — A recount of votes for a St. Croix County Board seat that ended in a dead heat didn't yield different totals, but a winner was...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2018 - 9:41am
    Turningpoint Executive Director Alena Taylor said the program is a joint effort between Turningpoint, North Hudson police department, and the St. Croix County Sheriff's department who will all work with End Abuse Wisconsin to be properly trained in the program. Sara Tischauser / RiverTown Multimedia
    New program to assist domestic violence victims
    St. Croix County sheriff's office and North Hudson police department are working with Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2018 - 9:03am
    Village of Hammond approves $54,390 to widen County Road TT
    Brock Geyen of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP walked Hammond village trustees through the highlights of the 2017 audit of the village's finances at the meeting Monday night, April 9. Geyen reported the general fund was in good shape as was the water utility while the sewer utility is improving...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2018 - 5:00am
    April 11, 2018
    Gae Magnafici
    Magnafici kicks off campaign for 28th District
    DRESSER — At a campaign kick-off event April 5, Gae Magnafici, the Republican candidate for the state 28th Assembly District, kicked off...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 11, 2018 - 12:00pm
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