SafeRide program kicks off in St. Croix County
Participation in the St. Croix County Tavern Leagues SafeRide program has just begun and is anticipated to increase in the near future. State wide, the number of free rides given from taverns in 2010-2011 exceeded 65,000.
Read MoreUnderstanding the new rules that allow passing in no passing zones
If you’re heading out to the rural areas to pick pumpkins and apples or check out the fall colors, you are likely to encounter slow moving farm equipment as fall harvest season is underway throughout the area. That means it’s time for all drivers to be especially aware of farm equipment and slow down when…
Read MoreInsured families need to schedule children’s vaccinations with their physicians starting October 1st
MADISON — Beginning October 1, families with health insurance will need to schedule their children’s vaccination appointments with their health care provider rather than at local health departments, state health officials confirmed this week. A recent change in federal policy requires state-supplied vaccines to be targeted to children not covered by insurance.
Read MoreGovernor Walker announces lean reorganization at the Department of Safety and Professional Services
MADISON – Governor Scott Walker says over $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be saved through the reorganization of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. The agency reform results in the delivery of services in a more effective, efficient and responsive manner.
Read MoreReport highlights recommendations to protect groundwater and public health
MADISON – Better understanding viruses in groundwater and their risk to human health, and finding solutions to contaminants that seep into groundwater and get into public and private water wells are among the top recommendations made to lawmakers by a multi-agency group coordinating groundwater information.
Read MoreWISPOLITICS.COM REPORT: Close Baldwin-Thompson contest gets national attention
by WisPolitics.com staff The U.S. Senate race between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin is closer and nastier than first predicted, and gaining attention from national groups.
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk – 9-19-2012
One of the many reasons that our economy is in such bad shape is that the price of fuel has increased so much faster than our income has. I remember back in the 70’s buying fuel oil for home heating at twelve cents a gallon. Now what is it at?
Read MoreConstruction worker dies after being electrocuted
A construction worker has died after being electrocuted at an Interstate 94 work site.
Read MoreBoyceville man arrested for sixth DUI
A Boyceville man has been charged with his sixth DUI offense after allegedly being involved in a St. Croix County crash September 16.
Read MoreTCE, a school of recognition, gets praises for high test score
BOYCEVILLE — Members of the administration staff were all thrilled by the results of test scores that both the elementary school, middle and high school students achieved. This result was discussed at the school board meeting Monday night, September 17.
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