For Lee Mortenson, serving on the Osceola Town Board is a natural next step in a lifetime of community involvement. Appointed on Oct. 3 by a unanimous vote, the retired business leader and current ...

A Rice Lake–based nonprofit is eyeing a $20 million investment in Osceola to build 60 new affordable housing units designed for local workers, families and seniors. Since 1970, Impact Seven has ...

Promotional Widget for ApplyLocal.Jobs.Court clears way for Blue Rock Quarry to proceed Impact Seven eyes 2027 start for Osceola workforce housing project Hometown recruit brings Osceola PD to full ...

Darel Don Getschel of Osceola died Nov. 3, 2025, at Christian Community Home, Osceola. He was 88. Darel was born Nov. 20, 1936, to Clarence and Gladys (Viebrock) Getschel in Farmington Township, ...

Cathleen Hoverman (née Hoffman; formerly Rochford) of Amery, passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2025, at Christian Community Home in Osceola. She was 75. Cathy was born April 10, 1950, to William and ...

In an unexpected development, Xcel Energy last week announced a revised plan for the Ten Mile Creek Solar Project, cutting the size of the project by 40%, limiting the entire project to a single phase ...

The Wisconsin State Appeals Court District III on Tuesday morning handed down its long-awaited decision on the lawsuit between Polk County and The Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail over the use ...

Promotional Widget for ApplyLocal.Jobs.According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff, the driver of a 2013 Polaris Ranger XP was driving southbound on 250th St. and lost control, causing the ...

Polk County will move ahead with its 2026 forestry work plan “to manage, conserve and protect … resources on a sustainable basis while producing forest products, wildlife habitat, cleaning, and ...

A new cell tower planned for Oakey Park is expected to improve wireless coverage for Verizon users and provide an added safety benefit — a severe weather siren mounted on the same structure — as ...

Two Osceola brothers who served in the Korean War, Phil and John (Jack) Steffen, were posthumously awarded the Ambassador for Peace Medal during a ceremony at the Osceola Veteran’s Memorial. Family ...

On Sept. 23r the Chieftains showed grit, haustle, and strong teamwork in their latest matchup at Amery with key contributions coming from all corners of the field and came out victorious with a score ...