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Ball of the Badge planners form nonprofit

Most of the original organizers of the annual Ball of the Badges have formed a new nonprofit organization to keep the local celebration of first responders going strong.

DoorDash spends most lobbying in Wisconsin

The delivery app company DoorDash reported spending nearly $2 million in the first half of 2025 lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature, according to mandatory filings with the state, to pass a bill that would ban drivers from being classified as employees, thus blocking their ability to receive the corresponding benefits.

Experiment with GovAI ends for county

An experiment with GovAI will end later this month for Shawano County.

Matt Hietpas, technology services director, said after using the program since January, the county won’t renew its contract for another six months.

More communities say no AI data centers

Data centers are physical facilities that can house thousands of computer servers and networking equipment. They act as the backbone of the digital world, used to store, process and manage massive volumes of data for everything from cloud computing and video streaming to enterprise operations and artificial intelligence.

Rocky Top Greenhouse offers variety of flowers, vegetables

Rocky Top Greenhouse in Leopolis offers various hanging plants, bedding flowers and several types of vegetables.

Owner Donny Fehrman is celebrating his 10th year at Rocky Top Greenhouse.

Digital passport money saver on vacation

The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA) has launched the Sip and Savor Digital Savings Passport.

Running through Oct. 31, this free digital pass is the ultimate mobile companion for adventurous travelers, weekend warriors and foodies looking to explore Wisconsin’s vibrant agricultural landscape.

‘Into the Outdoors’ features Menominee sustainability

“Into the Outdoors,” an Emmy award-winning kids’ edutainment series that leads in outdoor and science education both nationally and internationally, has released a new episode featuring the Menominee Nation.

“The Menominee Nation — Stewards of Sustainability,” airing on June 13, explores the Menominee people’s longstanding relationship with the land and their role as the first stewards of sustainable forestry.

Klimpke recognized for educating

Tammy Klimpke, right, was awarded the Richard T. Lowery Educator of Excellence Award for the Lena Public School District from the Nicolet/Oconto Retired Teachers Association and Wisconsin Retired Educators’ Association. Klimpke is a middle school reading and English teacher. Sharon Van Ark, former teacher in Lena, presents a certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Sacred Heart students feted for faith

On the final day of school, Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrated its most faith-filled and virtuous students with the Cardinal for Christ Award, the highest honor bestowed upon those who embody the school’s mission of faith, excellence and virtue. The recipients are Harper Rollin, Ava Carroll, Hunter Goetsch, Anastasia Thacker, Connor Thorson, Ava Raddant, Holly Gee, Ramona Meidam, and Bailey Wild.

Preventive care helps track, manage risk factors

It’s important for women to remember to prioritize their physical, mental and emotional health as these areas are often overlooked, according to a medical expert with ThedaCare.

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