8+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1314+ words) These are the Rusk County real estate transactions recorded with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue from July 15-31, 2026. N5524 Fetke Road — Elsie Blodgett, seller; Lance Steele, Kent, Wash., buyer. $49,700. Termination of decedent’s interest. N5524 Fetke Road — Lance Steele, Kent, Wash., seller; Zackery Steele…...

7+ hour, 27+ min ago   (112+ words) This information is taken from the Media Arrest Summary Report for the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office. Hunter J. Mabie, 26, Ladysmith, bail jumping – felony, bail jumping – misdemeanor. Amanda M. Lay, 35, Chippewa Falls, possess drug paraphernalia, bail jumping – felony, possession of THC,…...

7+ hour, 30+ min ago   (1798+ words) This information taken from the dispatch logs for the Rusk County Sheriff’s and Ladysmith Police departments. Incidents involving car/deer crashes: 7 12:14 a.m. – N2600 block of County V, Sheldon. Traffic stop led to vehicle search and arrest of a female. 9:17 a.m. – N3700 block of…...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago   (1597+ words) The Ladysmith School District is projecting a preliminary deficit in its 2026-27 general fund budget as declining enrollment, reduced state aid and rising health insurance costs put pressure on district finances. The district’s annual meeting followed the budget hearing, during which…...

7+ hour, 21+ min ago   (177+ words) The Ladysmith Lumberjills Girls Track & Field team hit it out of the park by winning a state championship this year, and last week they did it again. Team members traveled to southeastern Wisconsin, Friday, Aug. 21, to have their achievement recognized…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (1597+ words) MANNA MEAL, Thursday, August 27, 5 – 6 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 320 First St S. This month’s meal is being prepared and served by the Knights of Columbus. DACHSHUND STORYTIME, Friday, August 28, 11 a.m., Rusk County Community Library. Come meet Bella the Dachshund. THE…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (322+ words) Bernard “Ben” Clements, age 91, of Exeland, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Ben was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a familiar and caring presence in the Exeland community for most of his life. Ben graduated from…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (251+ words) Arthur Ryall The Ladysmith News “Bunny” Ryall, age 99, of Rice Lake, formerly of Bruce, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Art was given to us by…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (589+ words) (Feature Impact) Between busy schedules, daily responsibilities and the seemingly nonstop pace of everyday life, taking time to disconnect can feel impossible. This summer, make an effort to step away from daily distractions and reconnect with yourself, your passions and…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (465+ words) John William Eitenmiller, 81, of Brainerd, formerly of Wisconsin and Arkansas, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. John was born April 8, 1945, in Pekin, Ill., the son of George and Drusilla (Tomlin) Eitenmiller, growing up on…...