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The Plan Commission's approval of Casey's Meadow South sparked a heated debate over who should fund vital road extensions and the lack of usable parkland for new families.

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Casey's Meadow South final plat approved 7–2 after debate over city road funding and parkland usability
The Plan Commission recommended approval of a 30‑lot final plat for Casey's Meadow South but two commissioners voted against it, citing concerns that the city is funding a road extension developers typically pay for and that existing parkland dedications (Rouge Park) are marshland and lack playground amenities.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Adams County's Parks and Recreation Committee has approved a new maintenance building for Castle Rock Park, but not without a heated debate over design and costs!

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Adams County committee awards Castle Rock Park maintenance building bid after debate over size and costs
After several hours of debate over slab thickness, insulation, site layout and cost, the committee voted to award the Castle Rock Park maintenance building to the low bidder; staff and the project architect outlined competitive bids and value-engineering steps.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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The DOT is ramping up efforts in Marathon County with a significant boost in funding, targeting safety improvements after a tragic crash on Highway W—what's next for the region's infrastructure?

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Highway update: region advances projects and a fatal Highway W crash pushes safety funding consideration
DOT staff described a large increase in regional improvement funding and the advancement of dozens of projects; county staff said they will seek Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for Highway W after a fatal Nov. 22 crash and noted 11 state projects in the county need closeout work.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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A Wisconsin father has made shocking allegations against child-protection workers, claiming they unlawfully removed his son and violated his constitutional rights during the investigation process.

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Richland County resident accuses CPS of procedural, constitutional violations; committee asks that complaint be filed
At the Dec. 4 Richland County Community and Health Services meeting, resident Kevin Hoffman alleged that Wisconsin CPS unlawfully removed his son and violated state safety standards and constitutional rights; the committee advised him to submit a written complaint to county administration and state DCF. No formal county action was taken.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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The Sun Prairie Area School District has achieved a remarkable 100% compliance in financial planning, setting ambitious goals for a fully paperless operation in the upcoming fiscal year!

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Sun Prairie Area School District reports full compliance on financial-planning standards, sets 2526 goals including fully paperless check prep
Superintendent Brad Saron and Director Matt Clark told the Board of Education the district met all 18 measures of Operational Expectation 5 (financial planning), reporting "100% compliance," and outlined 2526 priorities: adopt linked budget documents, reach 100% paperless check preparation, interpret a revised OE5 policy, and pursue future-focused budgeting amid limited state funding.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Oshkosh's Plan Commission just greenlit major developments, including a 30-lot subdivision and crucial road extensions—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Oshkosh Plan Commission approves package of annexations, design changes and a 30‑lot plat
The City of Oshkosh Plan Commission on Dec. 2 approved several land‑use items — including an annexation, site plan amendments, a design variance and a 30‑lot final plat — and voted unanimously on most items; two members opposed the Casey's Meadow South plat amid questions about road funding and parkland.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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The Muskego Common Council's heated debate over how to fund the Hillandale Drive water-main project has raised serious questions about ARPA compliance and the integrity of closed-session records.

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Muskego council approves resolution on Hillandale water-main funding after heated debate over ARPA and closed-session records
The Muskego Common Council voted to approve Resolution 077-2025 concerning the Hillandale Drive water-main project after extended debate about whether to "confirm" or "authorize" past funding and whether relying on recollections from an April closed session endangered ARPA compliance.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Marathon County just secured a significant boost in funds for routine highway maintenance, with an increase of nearly $270,000 to enhance road safety and services!

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Infrastructure committee approves 2026 DOT routine maintenance agreement with increased county allocation
The Marathon County Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation routine maintenance agreement after DOT staff detailed a statewide RMA increase and a county allocation boost of about $269,500; the committee also heard updates on regional improvement program funding and local roadwork.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Marathon County is opening the door for innovative proposals to repurpose the UWSP Wausau campus, igniting excitement from local nonprofits and arts groups eager to shape its future!

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Marathon County committees authorize RFP framework for UWSP Wausau campus after public push to keep assets local
County staff presented an RFP framework and recommended an eight-week proposal window; committees approved a broad authorizing resolution to release RFP(s) for the UWSP Wausau campus after public commenters urged a local, open RFP process to preserve arts and nonprofit uses.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Exciting changes are on the horizon for River Falls as city staff propose a zoning overhaul that could make it easier to build accessory dwelling units and expand housing options!

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River Falls staff propose zoning overhaul to allow ADUs, reduce lot sizes and expand 'missing middle' housing
City staff presented draft residential ordinance amendments that would allow accessory dwelling units on single-family lots, reduce minimum lot sizes in R1 and R2, permit triplexes in R1 on larger lots, change how setbacks are measured, and revise multifamily amenity and parking requirements; the packet will return for a recommendation in January.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Marathon County conservation staff are urging a pause on a critical vote regarding animal-waste regulations after uncovering potential legal hurdles that could impose significant costs on landowners.

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Marathon County panel pauses vote on animal-waste ordinance after state legal questions about buffer cost-share
Marathon County conservation staff asked the Environmental Resources Committee to delay voting on a proposed animal-waste and cropland management ordinance after learning a state agency’s legal counsel may require cost share for proposed buffers; staff outlined nutrient-management training, incentives and a possible winter‑spreading license.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Wausau's commission just greenlit a groundbreaking $19 million plan to replace lead service lines, potentially securing $11 million in principal forgiveness!

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Wausau commission endorses recommendation for $19M lead‑service reimbursement package to DNR loan process
The commission recommended approval of a reimbursement resolution tied to proposed DNR funding (draft total $18,979,000) for lead‑service‑line replacement, with staff estimating about $11 million in principal forgiveness and the remainder as a low‑interest loan; the recommendation goes to finance Dec. 9 and then to council in January.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Wausau's PFAS treatment system is thriving after a year of operation, with exciting updates on carbon management that could save the city 20% in costs!

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Wausau updates PFAS treatment: GAC system operating, reuse of reactivated carbon allowed, permit comment period open
Donahue Engineering said the granular activated carbon PFAS treatment system has operated for more than a year, contractors will replace failing air‑release valves and coat a treatment‑room floor, and DNR allowed reactivated carbon (vendors in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania) that could save about 20% versus new carbon; the draft WPDES permit is open for public comment through Dec. 22, 2025.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Wausau is on the brink of a $2.8 million solar project, but not everyone is convinced it's the right move for the city's future.

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Wausau commissioners split as city advances $2.8M solar plan and seeks sole‑source design approval
Commission staff told the Wausau Waterworks Commission the estimated solar-array project cost is $2.8 million and that the city will seek a sole‑source design award to Clark Dietz on Dec. 9 to meet tight tax‑credit deadlines; one commissioner said he cannot support the project without clearer financial justification.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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The district faces a staggering $600,000 shortfall in special-education funding, coupled with a looming 20% increase in health-insurance premiums, jeopardizing next year's budget.

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Business manager warns of SPED reimbursement shortfall and rising health-insurance costs
District business manager reported a likely reduction in special-education reimbursement from an earlier 42% estimate to 35% for the district, a roughly $600,000 swing versus budget assumptions, and signaled possible health-insurance premium increases after large claims.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Monona City Council has just approved a groundbreaking amendment to enhance police pursuits with a new grappler device, set to roll out in just six months!

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Monona council amends police pursuit policy to allow ‘grappler’ device
The Monona City Council voted to add the grappler device to the police department’s pursuit-intervention tools; the chief said the device will take about six months to obtain and train on and per-deployment consumables carry an additional cost.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Wausau's Economic Development Committee has made a bold move to extend TID 7 for a year, earmarking nearly $1.9 million for affordable housing amidst lively debates on funding sources.

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Wausau committee votes to extend TID 7 for one year to support affordable housing
After debate about alternative funding sources, the committee voted to keep Tax Increment District 7 open for one year with an affordable-housing designation. Staff said the extension would leave roughly $1.9 million for housing and could permit a one-time transfer of $355,158 to operations if approved by council.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Wausau is facing a looming crisis in affordable housing and care for its aging population, with projections showing a need for 145 additional long-term care beds by 2040.

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Wausau staff hear regional study projecting steep older-adult housing and care needs; affordability and workforce named top concerns
Sam Wessel of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission presented an 'Older Adult Housing Study' showing rising demand for independent living and long-term care: about 85 additional long-term care beds by 2034 and another ~60 by 2040. The study flags housing affordability and a shortage of care workers as the two main challenges.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Wausau is gearing up to attract big developers by moving forward with a certified sites program that promises to streamline the path for new industrial projects!

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Wausau committee approves pursuing WEDC certified-sites program for Innovation Way campus
The committee voted to proceed with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) certified sites program to prepare roughly 99.5 acres on the Innovation Way business campus for industrial development; WEDC offered a pilot grant to cover up to half of due-diligence costs.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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West Bend's council just approved a significant collective bargaining agreement for dispatchers and clerical workers, alongside key budget plans for future developments!

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West Bend council approves dispatchers/clerical CBA and 2026 TID budgets, then adjourns into closed session on TID developments
The Common Council approved a 2026 collective bargaining agreement with dispatchers and clerical union Local 503 and adopted 2026 budgets for multiple Tax Increment Districts; the council then voted to enter closed session to discuss possible development agreements for TIDs 17 and 18.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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The West Bend council just greenlit significant budgets for key development districts and took a step into closed session to discuss potential game-changing agreements!

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West Bend council approves 2026 TID budgets, votes to enter closed session on two developer agreements
Council approved 2026 budgets for multiple tax increment districts — including TID 3 (~$751,000), TID 4 (~$1.6M), TID 5 (~$1M) and TID 9 (~$1.9M) — and later voted to adjourn into closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to discuss possible developer agreements for TID 17 and TID 18.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Racine Unified's latest monitoring reports reveal persistent achievement gaps in reading, writing, and social studies, despite promising gains among some student groups.

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District monitoring shows mostly flat reading, writing and social‑studies results; science‑of‑reading efforts continue
Racine Unified’s monitoring reports showed most measures rated 'improvement needed' except early childhood reading; district staff highlighted oral reading fluency gains for early grades, about 11% ACT writing growth for Black students, and persistent achievement gaps. Board discussed interventions, teacher training and participation drops in upper grades.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Washington County’s housing market is facing a critical shortage, with experts urging immediate action to meet the demand for affordable mid-market homes.

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Consultant: Washington County and West Bend face large shortfall of midmarket housing
A consultant told the West Bend council that Washington County’s rental and for‑sale markets are severely undersupplied at mainstream price points, estimating roughly 725 unit demand annually (about 3,600 units through 2030) if supply were aligned; he recommended targeted product types and public–private coordination.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Washington County's rental market is tighter than ever, with a staggering 1% vacancy rate, and a major gap between incomes and new home prices—what does this mean for future housing?

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Consultant: West Bend and Washington County face tight rental market and a gap in ‘mainstream’ for-sale housing
A housing market study presented to the West Bend Common Council found very low rental vacancy, a shortage of mainstream for-sale product, and recommended a mix of higher-density for-sale and larger-scale rental projects, value-engineering and public–private coordination to meet demand.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Kylie is rallying support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, which has previously brought over $1.5 million to our community for vital outdoor projects!

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Commission hears staff brief on state Knowles‑Nelson stewardship funding and local resolution
Staff updated the commission about a resolution supporting reinstatement of state Knowles‑Nelson Stewardship funding; the program has previously provided municipal matching grants and the city clerk has shared materials with state contacts and the governor’s office.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM