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Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception. According to new BBB.org/ScamTracker reports, Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and other personal information. This year, open enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, 2020 for…

Snow and cold weather can create extremely dangerous driving conditions for motorists on most highways statewide.  AAA advises motorists to prepare themselves and their car.  Motorists are advised to monitor weather conditions and follow advice from authorities.  If it is not safe to travel and you don’t have to travel, don’t drive. During severe winter…

During harvest season, traffic on country roads greatly increases. Keeping common gravel-road hazards in mind can help reduce potential for a roadway accident. Even though country road intersections aren’t typically marked with stop signs or yield signs, slowing down and scanning for oncoming traffic is always recommended. During the growing season, tall crops can block…

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is excited to join hundreds of energy efficiency advocacy groups and organizations from around the United States, to recognize Energy Efficiency Day on October 7, 2020. In partnership with the PSC, Governor Tony Evers proclaimed the day as Energy Efficiency Day throughout Wisconsin. The day is…

The extravaganza of colors in Wisconsin’s forests is one show that is undeterred by the pandemic. The annual display is beginning now. “The vibrant splashes of red we’re seeing now in the Northwoods are primarily red maples that have been stressed by high water tables in lowland areas,” said Colleen Matula, forest silviculturist/ecologist with the…

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Up to 500,000 census takers across the country will go door to door to assist people in responding to the 2020 Census. Nationally, the self-response rate to the 2020 Census is 63.4%.  Minnesota leads the…

In a major effort to prevent underage drinking, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched Small Talks, a campaign to reduce the number of kids who drink alcohol before the age of 21. This statewide effort, was unveiled in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Month, and encourages adults – especially parents and caregivers – to…

MADISON, Wis. – 2019 Wisconsin Act 101, published on Feb. 6, 2020 and codified in Wisconsin Statutes section 299.48, implements measures that mitigate the discharge of PFAS-containing firefighting foam into the environment, and in doing so supports efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and fire departments to protect the health and safety of…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). A selection of…