4/29/2026

EWEN – The Ewen-Trout Creek Schools has proposed a no mill increase bond to address its aging infrastructure.  If the bond passes, the millage rate will stay at the current rate of 4.8 mills. If it fails, the rate will drop to 3.3 mills.  The proposal is for 12 years and would raise an estimated $6 million for the school district. School officials say the money will be used for interior upgrades including carpet, windows and doors as well as kitchen upgrades, upgrades to the parking lot and lighting upgrades.  Residents in the Ewen-Trout Creek School District will vote on the bond proposal on May 5^th.

4/29/2026

PRICE COUNTY - The Town of Fifield in Northern Price County has reached their goal to raise 50,000 dollars for a new playground.  Last year the aging playground equipment at Movrich Park along the Flambeau River was deemed unsafe and was roped off. Thanks to fundraisers and crowd funding some new playground equipment has already been installed.  Phase two is already in motion to add a new volleyball court, and pavilion and walkway upgrades thanks in part due to a grant from the state of Wisconsin.  Phase two is expected to be completed by this fall.

4/29/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan State Employees Association is calling on lawmakers to reject a Michigan House budget proposal that would cut more than $40 million in general fund support and eliminate more than 200 full-time jobs within the DNR.  Democratics say this plan would hurt Michiganders statewide.  But Republicans say this proposal is cutting positions that have been vacant for years.  The proposal is now heading to the House Appropriations Committee and will need to pass in the Michigan State House and Senate, before being approved by Gov. Whitmer.