Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Dec. 9 signed Senate Bill 440, now known as 2025 Wisconsin Act 72, relating to the required font for published legal notices by Wisconsin newspapers.

The legislation was sponsored in the Assembly by Rep. Todd Novak, R-Dodgeville, and in the Senate by Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants until March 3, 2026.

Santa Claus decided to leave the sleigh and reindeer at home Dec. 13 as he took a Cirrus Vision SF 50 jet to the Shawano Municipal Airport to visit more than 200 families eager for the jolly old elf to get their Christmas wishes solidified before the big night.

Construction and architectural consultants will meet with Shawano County department heads this month as they begin to create floor plans for the potential new courthouse, justice center and sheriff’s department buildings.