Quick Summary
Rural EMS Cost Crisis: Price County Towns Paying More for Less Coverage is an ongoing health story in Price County, Wisconsin
(General)
, first tracked on July 06, 2026
and last updated March 18, 2026
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Timeline of Events
October 28, 2024 — Town of Hill Board
Aspirus MedEvac invoice ,407 vs ,000 budgeted. Taylor County ambulance short over 00K on new ambulance, needed loan. Paid Phillips 5K/yr for calls they couldn’t cover.
June 16, 2025 — Town of Hill Board
Taylor County ambulance invoice 6,967.73 — ,467.73 over budgeted ,500. Board refused to pay, requested explanation.
July 21, 2025 — Town of Hill Board
Bob Kirkley from Aspirus MedEvac attended meeting. Staff changes and reorganization caused the increase. Board held off on paying.
March 18, 2026 — Town of Hill Board
Roads Supervisor insurance: nothing comparable available for under 500/month. Switching to America First Healthcare would lose specialists.
Related Sagas
- Catawba Lowers Minimum Lot Size from 5 Acres to 3 Acres (active)
- Georgetown Road Maintenance Disputes with Harmony and Kennan Resolved After 18 Months (active)
- Hill Chairman Ron Wiitala Announces Resignation Plan Through April 2027 (active)
- New Farm & Home Store Opening in Village of Kennan (active)
- Price County Board May 2026: Ordinances and UTAV Director Time Limit (active)
- Price County Confidentiality Agreement Pushback from Georgetown (active)
- Price County Tax Collection Fee Hikes Force Towns to Restructure (active)
- Price County Towns Converting Elected Positions to Appointed (active)
- Town of Hill DOR Non-Compliance: Assessments Must Be Re-Evaluated by 2027 (active)
- Town of Lake Reviews Enhanced Wakes Ordinance for Price County Lakes (active)
Last updated: August 10, 2026