Category Archives: Local News

Pioneers Helping Pioneers at UW-Platteville
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many University of Wisconsin-Platteville students are finding themselves facing mounting financial challenges. But in a show of Pioneer spirit, many alumni, frien...
Apr 02, 2020

Highway 61 Project Restarting April 13
Lancaster officials say completion of the Highway 61/Madison Street project will start April 13. According to a release from the city, work should be done by mid-May depending on weather. Most work wi...
Apr 01, 2020

Funeral Homes Dealing With COVID-19 Restrictions
Anyone who's read an obituary lately is noticing significant changes in how funerals are having to be conducted during this coronavirus pandemic. Funeral Directors Association representatives say they...
Apr 01, 2020

Supply Shipment Received in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers said Tuesday Wisconsin received its 2nd shipment of personal protective equipment to help health care and emergency medical workers in the fight against Covid-19. Evers said the sh...
Apr 01, 2020

Wauzeka-Steuben Referendum
A roughly $1-million dollar operational referendum will be on the ballot for voters in the Wauzeka-Steuben school district on April 7th. The funds are going to be spread over three school years starti...
Apr 01, 2020

Flood Warning Continues For Mississippi River
The Mississippi River at Dubuque is expected to surpass its 17-foot flood stage this week - the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the river until further notice. The river stood ...
Apr 01, 2020

Social Security Payments Not Affected By COVID-19
Social Security benefits are expected to be paid on time despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul says the agency is also reminding people to be aware of poss...
Apr 01, 2020

"Safer At Home" Policies Can Stress Septic Systems
Everyone is spending a lot more time at home, and this can increase the load on your septic system. More food is prepared at home. We are washing more dishes and running the dishwasher and garbage dis...
Mar 31, 2020

COVID-19: Unified Community Services
From Unified Community Services Lancaster, WI- Unified Community Services is committed to continue to provide our services to residents, while working to reduce the risks of COVID-19 exposure for our ...
Mar 31, 2020

Governor Evers Requests Federal Disaster Declaration For COVID-19 Response
Governor Tony Evers is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for all 72 of Wisconsin's counties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to FEMA, Evers wrote, "the response to this virus has...
Mar 31, 2020





