State

Thu
22
Jun

June Law of the Month: Motorcycle safety

 

From Wisconsin State Patrol

As Wisconsin’s summer weather settles in, motorcycle season is in full gear, which means drivers will be sharing the road with smaller vehicles through fall.

Thu
22
Jun

Hot weather increases risk of pavement buckling

Warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution.

Thu
22
Jun

Back Home with Chris Hardie: Desperately looking for rain

I stood outside and watched the dark skies as the rumble of thunder echoed through the valley.

I checked the weather radar which indicated it was raining just over the hill. I could even see the mist in the distance.

Thu
22
Jun

Fiscal Facts: State government work force churn reaches historic heights

An alarming picture of the state government work force emerges from recently published data, which show turnover and vacancy rates among state jobs in Wisconsin reached all-time highs last year.

Thu
22
Jun

Find out how to help during Pollinator Week


New pollinator habitat will be created at seven state parks thanks to funding from the Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Fund of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. (Photo by Caitlin Williamson)

In honor of Pollinator Week, June 19-25, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) announced that seven state park properties will receive a pollinator upgrade in 2023.

Thu
15
Jun

Wisconsin eviction process: What happens to a tenant’s property?


Pamphlets with information about eviction prevention and other assistance for renters are seen in 2017 at the Madison, Wis. office of the Tenant Resource Center. When tenants face an eviction, housing advocates suggest they talk to their landlords, apply for rental assistance and find legal support. (Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch)

Wisconsinites who experience eviction sometimes lose more than a home.

Those who can’t afford to move and store their belongings may lose them, too — adding to the financial and emotional toll of displacement.

Thu
15
Jun

Help appears on way for local prosecutors

It's been a long time in coming, but help finally appears to be on the way for local prosecutor offices around the state.

Thu
01
Jun

Lawmakers’ 2022 travel totals nearly $113,000

Statements of economic interest show lawmakers reported $112,850 in travel expenses paid by outside groups last year, a WisPolitics review found.

Thu
25
May

Statewide travel update for Memorial Day weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds Memorial Day weekend travelers to slow down on Wisconsin roadways and “know before you go” with 511 Wisconsin – either online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin app.

Thu
25
May

Back Home with Chris Hardie: Finding toys in attic

I have a confession to make that will not shock long time readers of this column or anyone who knows me.

I have toys in the attic.

Yes I am a little eccentric and strange, but in this case I am being literal. I have toys in the attic.

Lots of them.

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