There is something uniquely adorable about small children who are new to ice skating. Attending a show, the audience members ...

Local builder raises issues with allowing HUD-code housing in residential areas Provisions to potentially increase the ...

Josephine Pink celebrates her 100th birthday The women of Taylor County are a different breed. They’re warm and thoughtful.

Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate. SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. These ...

The research is conclusive on the negative impacts of retention,” said elementary principal Dan Miller, adding the solution is that the district should intervene and provide layers of support to ...

Do you know your neighbors? Yeah, you might see them in passing. It being Wisconsin you probably wave when you see their car go by or when they are out walking their dog. But really, do you know your ...

Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information, claiming they’re eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check. These fraudulent messages often look official, but ...

From past files of The Star News 125 Years Ago March 10, 1900 A pleasant juvenile party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. O. Pierce Thursday afternoon in honor of the 8th birthday anniversary ...

As health insurance costs are expected to continue to climb, the Medford Area Public School District will explore ...

WISPOLITICS.COM To Republicans, he's Tony the Taxer. To Dems, he's Tony the Tax Cutter. Which is it? Maybe a little bit of both. It looks like Dem Gov. Tony Evers is emphasizing past and ...

Last weekend, the Chamber hosted its annual Women’s Weekend. The event was a sell-out with 300 women signed up to participate. Participants took part in classes, visited stores and sampled wine around ...

Charles Lee Birkenholz, age 83, of Gilman, died Feb. 23, 2025. Charles was born May 10, 1941, at home in Donald, to the late William Lee and Dorothy (Harris) Birkenholz. He graduated ...