In the midst of these summer months, we know that thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. After Wisconsin observed Lightning Safety Awareness Day recently, ReadyWisconsin encouraged everyone to learn how to stay safe and be ...

July marks Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, a timely reminder for drivers to take proactive steps to protect their vehicles. In 2024 alone, more than 850,000 vehicles were stolen nationwide, highlighting the importance of awareness and prevention. AAA urges drivers to lock their vehicles, stow ...

We’ve all had complaints at one time or another about government and what we consider to be its failures. We’ve all had concerns about rising taxes and how that money is spent. It turns out that in small-town America, governance requires participation, collaboration and a variety of ...

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health recently came out with information that should not be a surprise: Youth can get mental health benefits from extracurricular activities. The office detailed the connections between extracurricular activities and youth mental health in its most ...

The psychologist Abraham Maslow came up with a theory of how humans can reach their full potential. His article titled “A Theory of Human Motivation” appeared in a 1943 edition of “Psychological Review.” In it, Maslow describes an ascending order of needs that must be met for people ...

We’ve noticed that a number of people have pointed out tuition rates for Dickinson County residents attending Bay College are higher than what’s paid by Delta County residents. A millage renewal for Bay College will be decided in Dickinson County on Aug. 5, so it’s important to put this ...