Wisconsin had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide for the week ending Aug. 2, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Southern and eastern portions of the state received much needed rainfall, while dry conditions continued in northwestern areas.

Fans of Oconto Falls High School’s football team probably noticed a big change in the Panthers’ schedule for the upcoming season.

Instead of past Northwoods Conference matchups with teams like Clintonville, Coleman and Crivitz, the Panthers will now compete in the Packerland Conference, which also includes Bonduel, Oconto, Peshtigo, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee and Marinette.

Eight-player football gives high schools with low participation numbers and inexperienced players an opportunity to compete against similar programs in the same boat.

Take Menominee Nation High School, for example.

Dr. Jonathan J. Klement, 87, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio passed away July 27, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Kuehl); the loving father of Scott (Diana) and Steven (Connie); cherished grandfather of Shawn (Nichole), Steven (Aimee) and Cristina; great-grandfather of Shiloh and Charlotte; son of the late Joseph and Emma (nee Griepp); dear brother of the late Hyacinth Badalamente (David) and David Klement.

Construction of a replica 1915 train depot in Mattoon continues with money still being raised to fund the project spearheaded by the Mattoon Area Historical Society.