10/29/2025

MADISON - The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Transportation is discussing a bill that would make school bus safety education mandatory for the curriculum for students taking driver’s education.  This bill would require instructors to teach on the school bus lights and their meaning, student crossing roadway variation requirements, such as a divided highway and stopped school buses.  Although some instructors teach school bus safety, there’s currently no requirement that drivers understand it when getting a license.

10/29/2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ sweeping plan for overhauling the state’s aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed. The bipartisan state building commission on Tuesday approved spending $15 million to move ahead with planning for the Evers proposal. Republicans say their ideas were ignored and Evers' plan is not realistic.

10/29/2025

HURLEY - Reminder to parents with a High School graduating senior that the Hurley School is hosting a Financial Aid Night tonight at 6:00 PM in the Hurley High School Library.  The Financial Aid department from GCC will provide a presentation on the types of aid available, as well as assist families in completing the FAFSA.  Students do not have to attend GCC to attend this event.