Residents and business on Madison Street are receiving letters from the city regarding the upcoming Madison Street Project. The city and Cedar Corp will be meeting with the contractor to finalize the plans. We Energies is currently working on moving utilities along Madison street over the next few months. The Madison Street Project is expected to begin in April.
Dangerous wind chills across Wisconsin mean you’ll want to be safe if you must spend any extended time outdoors over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has Cold Weather Advisories are in effect through mid-day Monday with wind chills as low as to -25 to -40°F for Western Wisconsin. It won’t be appreciably warmer elsewhere in Wisconsin with bitterly cold windchills persisting statewide. We can expect midday windchills on Tuesday in the teens to twenty below in locations from La Crosse to Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau and Green Bay.
Coulee Region lawmakers are introducing legislation that would limit insulin prices in the state at 35-dollars. Representative Jill Billings and Senator Brad Pfaff proposed the bill, which caps insulin cost-sharing at that amount under covered health plans. Legislators say the proposal is aimed at preventing people from rationing or skipping their medication due to high prices. Supporters note that more than 25 other states have enacted similar insulin price caps.
The Wabasha County Board is meeting tomorrow. Items on the agenda include approval of capital funds for computer system security projects, approval of the purchase of replacement computer workstations and reports from committee and department heads. Tomorrows meeting begins at 9am at the old courthouse annex in Wabasha.
The City of Wabasha is now accepting application for the Pool Director position for the upcoming 2026 operating season at the Wabasha City Pool. This seasonal position will oversee various employees including lifeguards, water safety instructors, and front desk attendants. Duties will include scheduling mandatory training for lifeguards, water safety instructors, and front desk attendants. For more information contact Wabasha City Hall.
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating after a small plane crashed Friday in Polk County. The accident happened a little before noon near the Amery Airport. On the ground, the plane came to rest upside down. No injuries were reported.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is soliciting recruits. State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan says that folks who want to serve their community and contribute to the safety of Wisconsin's roadways are encouraged to reach out and connect with a recruiter to learn more about a career with the department. Applications are being accepted through February 15th. More details are available at wsp.wi.gov.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says flu numbers across the state are easing. The report shows respiratory illness levels are leveling out statewide, but local flu activity remains high. Pediatricians say this flu season has been more severe for kids, with symptoms developing faster and lasting longer. Doctors note a circulating H-3-N-2 strain is contributing to the increased severity and rapid onset. Health leaders say children can still receive a flu shot, with flu season expected to peak in February.
Oshkosh Defense has received a 53-million-dollar contract from the U.S. Army. The contract was placed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at the Detroit Arsenal. Company officials say the Army ordered Common Bridge Transporters under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle Five program. The vehicles are designed to transport and deploy bridge assets for military units operating in difficult terrain. Oshkosh Defense says the transporters help combat formations maintain mobility across wet gaps.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is sharing critical data. In 2024, the National Trafficking Hotline received 277 contacts from Wisconsin, leading to 111 cases involving 181 victims. The state DOJ said most cases involved sex trafficking of adult women. The Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force will host a public webinar on Wednesday, January 21st, from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is available online for those interested in learning more about trafficking and resources available to survivors in the state.
An investigation is underway after a death at a central Wisconsin meat packing plant. Officials with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration have confirmed to W A O W TV in Wausau that a worker died Wednesday at the Abbyland Foods plant in Abbotsford. OSHA has not confirmed any details of the death, though police in Abbotsford have joined the investigation. The identity of the victim has also not been released. Abbyland has had a string of safety violations with OSHA, with three cases investigated since 2022. The company has been fined over 270-thousand dollars for those violations.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a 907-million-dollar public works plan for 2026. The money would cover projects involving public safety, transportation, water as well as others. Walz's recommendations would be funded by 700-million dollars in general obligation bonds from the state and 207-million dollars more from other sources. The governor is planning spend 41-million dollars on security upgrades in and around the state Capitol in St. Paul.
Downtown Rochester is preparing for Castle Con later this month. The tabletop gaming convention starts on January 22 through the 25. It will be held in venues like the historic Chateau Theatre and the Kahler Hotel. The convention will feature a Game Developers Panel, a Jigsaw Puzzle Contest and Board Game Tournament. For more information log on at to the officials Castle Con website.
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