2/25/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately. The lawsuit announced on Tuesday asks the court to adopt a new school finance system that meets the needs of districts unless the Legislature and governor enact one “in a timely fashion.” Lawsuits in several states over school funding have been filed in recent years. But the fight in Wisconsin has historically taken place in the Statehouse. Now it will move to the courthouse, where this challenge will almost certainly end up before the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST/ THIS AFTERNOON...For the Western Half of the U.P. and Iron County Wisconsin.  Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2  to 4 inches. Winds are the big story here gusting as high as 40 mph which will cause blowing and drifting snow and white out conditions at times. 

2/24/2026

ASHLAND - Ashland residents urging the city council to prohibit local police from assisting federal immigration enforcement, citing joint ICE-police operations and December 2025 arrests. As reported in The Ashland Daily Press, resident Bailey Kroll proposed a resolution to bar the Ashland Police Department from aiding federal agents, sharing information on foreign-born individuals, or inquiring about immigration status. Council member Andrew Goyke supported the discussion, and residents also encouraged the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office to adopt the policy. This push mirrors a recent, similar policy in Washburn, which still permits safety support during ICE operations.