Ashland County road work changes travel near Highbridge
Ashland County’s County GG bridge reopened July 20, while STH 77 resurfacing continues with single-lane traffic control from Mellen toward Iron County.
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Kenosha County gas jumps 11.5 cents; diesel rises 18.3 cents weekly
Kenosha County gas averaged $3.929 on July 31, up 11.5 cents in a day; diesel reached $5.131 and rose 18.3 cents from a week earlier.
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Madison Gas Rises to $3.987 While Diesel Eases to $5.006
Madison metro regular gas rose 6.5 cents to $3.987, while diesel eased to $5.006. Both remain higher than a week, month and year ago.
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Eau Claire Gas Nears $3.91 as Diesel Tops $5.09
Eau Claire metro gas averaged $3.909 on July 31, slightly below last week, while diesel reached $5.096 after rising 12.2 cents week over week.
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Mondovi can comment on proposed US 10 reconstruction through Aug. 29
WisDOT is taking comments through Aug. 29 on a proposed US 10 reconstruction in Mondovi that could affect traffic, sidewalks, utilities and businesses.
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Glendale-River Hills Begins Implementing $5 Million Operating Referendum
Glendale, Wisconsin’s school district has begun its first budget year under a $5 million operating referendum, but the final tax impact remains unsettled.
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Kewaunee County Bridge Closures Could Affect Summer Travel
Bridge replacements on Kewaunee County Highways N and J are creating seasonal closures that may affect Kewaunee-area trips through early fall.
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Wisconsin Appeals Court Upholds Act 10, Keeping Public-Worker Bargaining Limits in Place
A 2-1 Wisconsin appeals court ruling overturned a lower-court decision against Act 10, leaving existing public-worker bargaining limits in place while unions consider Supreme Court review.
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Klode Beach briefly closed after Whitefish Bay E. coli test
A July 20 test led Whitefish Bay to tell swimmers to stay out of Klode Beach on July 21. State monitoring listed the beach open July 23.
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Cadott Listed for $749,745 State Award for W North Road
Cadott, WI — WisDOT lists a $749,745 award for W North Road, covering half of an estimated $1.5 million project while local details remain pending.
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Elkhorn Fire Chief Findings Leave Discipline to Council, Commission
Elkhorn released outside investigators’ findings July 17, reporting alleged policy and ethics violations while leaving discipline and the chief’s status unresolved.
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Sheboygan Gas and Diesel Prices Ease but Stay Above Last Week
AAA’s July 28 Sheboygan metro averages show gas and diesel easing from the prior day while remaining higher than last week, last month and last year.
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Janesville Recovery Center Offers FEMA, SBA Help Before Aug. 31
Janesville’s disaster recovery center offers FEMA and SBA help to Rock County storm victims, with Aug. 31 deadlines approaching for many applications.
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Madison shooting fallout continues as street stays closed, camera plan debated
Madison residents face a continuing street closure, bus diversions and event disruptions as the state investigates a fatal police shooting and a body-camera plan awaits council action.
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Appleton-area tornado recovery brings road, power and water-safety concerns after July 27 storm
Appleton-area residents faced blocked roads, outages, curfews, shelters and a limited boil-water order Tuesday after a preliminary EF3 tornado.
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Green Bay sues Shipyard developer over delayed apartments and retail
Green Bay is suing Merge LLC over delayed private Shipyard apartments and retail, asking a Brown County court to end the agreement and return the riverfront property.
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Sheboygan seeks $5 million in state loans to replace leaking lead service lines
Sheboygan approved applications for three state loan projects totaling $5 million to target leaking private lead lines, but no final award or work schedule is set.
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Iola voters face Aug. 11 primary as early voting begins July 28
Iola voters can vote early starting July 28 for the Aug. 11 partisan primary, with a public tabulator test Aug. 4 and absentee deadlines on Aug. 6, 7 and 11.
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US 63 resurfacing underway between Cumberland and Turtle Lake
A $8.66 million US 63 resurfacing project is underway between Cumberland and Turtle Lake. The highway will stay open, with lane controls through mid-November.
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Wisconsin lawsuit tests guidance on replacing returned absentee ballots
Three Wisconsin voters are challenging guidance that blocks most replacement of returned absentee ballots after candidates leave the primary race.
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Wisconsin case asks court to count late mail ballots via provisional voting
Plaintiffs in Dane County ask for an emergency order allowing late-received absentee voters to cast provisional ballots in person.
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Milwaukee Zoning Committee Advances TID 134 for Austin Commons—Key Terms and Next Step
Milwaukee Zoning Committee advanced TID 134 for Austin Commons; Common Council adopted it July 14. $2.135M TIF repaid through 21 years of incremental taxes.