State

Thu
05
Dec

Applauding snowplow drivers across Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed Monday, Dec. 2, as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin to remind motorists to slow down and give space to snowplow drivers to safely do their jobs.

Wed
27
Nov

How to avoid holiday, toy scams during shopping season

During the winter holidays, many Wisconsinites exchange gifts to bring joy and show their appreciation for others. Unfortunately, scammers also know that gift buying and giving is a holiday tradition and will try to take advantage of consumers’ good intentions.

Wed
27
Nov

Put safe driving habits on menu this Thanksgiving weekend

Whether your travel plans take you near or far this Thanksgiving weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to slow down, buckle up and plan ahead for congested roads.

Thu
21
Nov

State will implement electric vehicle charging tax, registration in 2025

A new excise tax effective Jan. 1, 2025, establishes an electric vehicle (EV) charging tax and requires certain people to register for the new tax.

Thu
21
Nov

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: Navigating age discrimination in the workplace


Emma Knatterud-Johnson.(Submitted photo)

What happens when you experience discrimination in the workplace because of your age? What is “age discrimination” under the law? How do you show age discrimination occurred? How fast do you need to act and what are your options? While you may want to take immediate legal action, there are necessary steps before going that route.

Thu
21
Nov

Fiscal Facts: Wisconsin outpaces most states in recent Dam failures

As extreme rain events have become more frequent in the 21st century, Wisconsin ranks second nationally in the number of documented dam failures since 2000, with most of them occurring in just the last few years.

Thu
14
Nov

Trump's winning recipe in Wisconsin

Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 on his way to beating Hillary Clinton.

 

Then he lost Wisconsin in 2020 as Joe Biden won back the “Blue Wall.”'

 

And now in 2024 Trump won back Wisconsin over Kamala Harris on his way to a victorious comeback.

 

Thu
14
Nov

Union petitions spike in Wisconsin

The number of annual union petitions in the state has more than doubled in recent years, suggesting interest in unionization is on the rise even as the share of Wisconsin workers in unions has fallen substantially.

Wed
06
Nov

Law of the Month: Move over for roadside workers

Roadside workers depend on drivers to keep them safe. Wisconsin’s Move over Law requires drivers to provide a safety zone for law enforcement, emergency responders and maintenance vehicles stopped alongside the road with their emergency lights on.

Wed
06
Nov

Be on lookout for more deer during fall rut

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be alert for deer on and along roadways to avoid potentially dangerous crashes. Deer crash numbers typically increase in October and November in Wisconsin as more deer move around during peak mating season.

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