Door County policing: How it works and how much it costs
The electors on Washington Island approved the 2025 town budget by two thirds majority on Nov. 14, including an additional $136,260.19 for law enforcement. Most of that money is earmarked to hire a third full-time police officer.
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County receives $3.9 million grant for public safety communications upgrade
The County Board last week approved a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented…
Medical community in Door County and beyond sees need for integrative treatment to combat substance use disorder
The medical field is expanding to treat substance use disorder, or SUD, with leading addiction medicine specialists and researchers promoting…
Door County election results 2024: Harris wins Door County; Wied, Kitchens win races
Door County voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide on the 2024 presidential election; races for the U.S. Senate,…
Childhood vaccination rates are down, cases of whooping cough are up across Wisconsin, including Door County
Wisconsin children are behind other states in vaccinations, according to an Oct. 17 report released by the Centers for Disease…
Knock elections guide
Let our election guide help you sift through the rhetoric and understand the truth about the issues that matter the…
Local campaign finance sources, by the numbers
Focusing on two local races, Knock collected and analyzed each candidate’s available campaign finance data, breaking it down by sector…
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First phase of new federal staffing requirements rolls out; local nursing homes respond
Though Door County’s nursing homes have made it through the first phase of requirements under a new ruling on staffing…
On the heels of staff shortages and fines, new owners are optimistic about future of Scandia Village
Scandia Village in Sister Bay has transferred ownership for the second time since 2019. Representatives of the new owner, Continuum…
Door County nursing homes fall far short of federally proposed staffing minimums
All three of Door County’s nursing homes meet state-mandated minimum staffing ratios. However, they all fail to meet the higher…
The future of an epidemic: No easy answers
According to those in the treatment and recovery communities, there are no quick fixes for substance use disorder. However there…
Employee housing needs affect hiring, reflect overall housing shortage, business owners say
Finding properties for use as employee housing has been a significant obstacle for Door County business owners, who say the…
Amid challenges, international workers help power tourism economy
International workers provide staff support for businesses, but there are challenges for workers, such as transportation.