7/08/2026

WISCONSIN / U.P. - The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of a first-class forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents, pending approval from federal regulators. If approved, the new price would take effect Sunday.  The Postal Service says it needs more revenue to help offset rising operating costs as it works to remain self-funded.

7/08/2026

FIFIELD - The town of Fifield in Price County is celebrating its 150th anniversary with an expanded two-day Community Picnic on July 10th and 11th at Movrich Park. The celebration features the return of the Heritage and Hometown Pride Parade, live music, family activities, food vendors, and museum open houses. Saturday highlights include a kiddie parade, games, duck races, and a fireworks show with a doubled budget to honor both Fifield's sesquicentennial and America's 250th birthday. Organizers say volunteers and parade participants are still welcome.

7/08/2026

WISCONSIN - A former Wisconsin judge who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court. The case against Hannah Dugan highlighted President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown. She faces up to five years in prison at the sentencing Today. Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction in December amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.