Don’t drive if you plan to drink this holiday season.
Law enforcement agencies from small towns all the way up through the State Patrol will be watching for impaired driving. Sauk County Sheriff’s Office is among those who will be participating.
Snowplows clear streets in this screengrab from a DOT video about winter driving safety. The DOT asks motorists to be extra careful as snowplows work to clear snow and ice this winter. (DOT screenshot)
The snow will fly eventually, meaning plows will be out to remove snow and drop sand and salt.
When Gov. Tony Evers signed the Republican-leaning two-year state budget, he promised to put more than $100 million in federal pandemic relief money into schools because GOP lawmakers didn’t do enough.
Ten-digit dialing is now required when making local calls. If you’re on a landline, be sure to add 1 plus the area code. On cell phones, the one is optional, but you must still use the area code. (Photo by Heather Stanek)
Wisconsinites need to remember to include area codes when making calls, even if they are trying to reach a local number.
Holiday shoppers will need to watch out for shysters.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be aware that scammers are out there and want to seize a few gifts of their own.
With a rising number of scammers trying to separate people from their cash, authorities are advising consumers to be wary when giving this holiday season.
The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are working to help protect customer information.
Consumers should check live Christmas trees, boughs and wreaths for the invasive species, elongate hemlock scale, which is found on vegetation grown in eastern states. Purchasing these items can not only spread the pest to your property but also to forests and lots in Wisconsin. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)
If you plan to purchase live Christmas trees and wreaths this year, be sure to go through a trusted supplier.
