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I'm Wayne Mauser for Civic Media News.
The state's Department of Transportation is continuing construction on three projects on U.S.
Highway 10 in Wapaka County.
One of those projects will wrap up before the end of the month and the other two will continue into 2027.
U.S.
Highway 10 westbound Apple Tree Lane to Old State Highway 49 will continue next year.
Crews anticipate installing temporary pavements and removing traffic control before November 20th.
U.S.
Highway 10, Anderson Road to Apple Tree Lane will also
continue into 2027 with anticipated completion by April 30th US Highway 10 westbound Old State Highway 49 to the Winnebago County line will be completed this month.
Crews are completing the project and are expected to remove traffic control by November 20th.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Tuesday launched a complete update and redesign of the agency's external website at dwdwisconsin.gov.
The updated website will make it easier for you
users to find the resources and support they need, support digital accessibility, and offer an overall improved user experience.
The web pages visited most often, including information on how to file for unemployment or file a labor standards or civil rights claim will be featured prominently on the website home page so users won't need to search long for support.
In addition to improved navigation, the website now features a modern design and offers improved compatibility for users
on mobile devices to access services on the go.
The project was supported in part by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The project was completed in-house by DWD team members.
An enrollment is open for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Upgraded Deer Management Assistance Program, or DMAP.
The program is open to all private landowners, land managers, and hunters, regardless of land size or management goals.
Members contribute harvest and collection data to help manage Wisconsin deer herds.
DNR officials said the program's benefits go both ways.
Haley Frater, coordinator of the DNR's DMAP, described the process.
More information can be found.
at the Wisconsin DNR Deer Management Assistance Program website.
Students at Oshkosh North thank veterans on service members Tuesday during a ceremony and luncheon at the school one day before Veterans Day.
Students welcome several veterans to the events.
The ceremony included musical tributes and a recognition of each service branch.
The keynote speaker said everyone has a veteran in their family and people can learn a lot by talking to them about their time in the military.
Oshkosh North said it moved the program to Tuesday instead of Veterans Day based on feedback from veterans
so students could participate in other events on Wednesday
Winter is approaching and next week has been designated as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Now is the time to plan and prepare for winter weather and the things we can do to be ready and stay safe.
One thing you can do is become familiar with the weather terms.
A winter storm watch is generally issued several days before a storm is expected and significant weather is a possibility.
A winter storm warning means that dangerous winter weather is expected soon or is already occurring.
This is a time to take action.
to keep you and your family safe.
Snowfall warnings are issued for intense bursts of snow and wind in a small, targeted area where rapid deteriorations of conditions can occur.
New for this winter season, the National Weather Service will be adding the tag.
This is a particularly dangerous situation to ice storm and blizzard warnings that may be needed.
This indicates there is a high confidence that a rare and extreme event may occur.
If you hear that phrase, you should use extreme caution
and stay off roads if possible.
You should also have emergency kits for your home and car.
Stock them with items you would most need and enough food, water and medications to last for 72 hours.
Scammers are going old school sending veterans and older adults postcards offering savings programs.
Bob Nelson has more for Civic Media News.
Michelle Reinen is the administrator for the State's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection.
She tells us what the so-called Veterans Savings Program claims it will do for veterans.
So the scammer pretends to be affiliated with the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs or the VA and it
promises extra money through this veteran savings program.
It's really an effort to get your information.
A second scam targets older adults.
It claims to be from AARP and promises valuable gas and grocery cards and vouchers.
She says there is a $5 fee attached to this scam.
So before you call the phone number or visit the website listed on the postcard, know what you really get.
It could be you end up
with additional unauthorized charges appearing on your credit card account beyond that $5.
You could be signed up unknowingly for a monthly subscription program, so then it's coming off every single month and you might lose track of that $5.
She says the promised gift cards will never arrive, and it will become difficult to contact the company for a refund.
I'm Bob Nelson for Civic Media News.
The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County Area is asking area residents
to keep their calendar open for their annual holiday telethon from 5 until 8 p.m.
on Thursday, December 10th.
The fundraiser benefits programs at the club's four sites in Berlin, Green Lake, Rippon, and Marcus Anne that serve youth from 6 to 18 years of age.
Youth participate in a variety of interactive lessons and enrichment activities thanks to their various programs over 300 kids receive backpacks for the new school year.
More than 70,000 snacks and meals have been provided to
and the number of kids served at all four sites and the surrounding communities, numbers over 1,000.
Another incentive for giving to the Boys and Girls Club during the holiday telethon is a local match.
Alliance Laundry Systems will be matching up to $10,000 in donations.
The number to call during the telethon is 920-658-5225.
I'm Wayne Mauser for Civic Media News.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
Authorities are investigating a deadly plane crash in western Kentucky that claimed the life of a Wisconsin pilot.
70-year-old James Allen Michaels of Dousement died Sunday afternoon when his military-styled jet went down in a field shortly after takeoff from the Mayfield Graves County Airport.
Officials say Michaels radioed his daughter, who was flying a second jet alongside him, that he was experiencing trouble in trying to return to the runway.
His plane crashed and caught fire shortly after that communication.
Michael's daughter was able to land her aircraft safely.
Just days after being defeated by his Democratic challenger, Rebecca Cook, outgoing Republican Congressman Derek Van Orden has filed to run for Wisconsin's third congressional district again in 2028.
Civic media's James Kelly has this story.
Congressman Van Orden officially filed that paperwork on Friday, seeking a third matchup with Cook following her victory on Tuesday and his victory in the 2024 election.
Cook defeated Congressman Van Orden by nearly 20,000 votes last week and traveled to Washington, D.C.
for an orientation program as she prepares for her first term in the seat.
I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.
Following her victory last week, Rebecca Cook told reporters Democrats in Congress should focus on health care and affordability in the first 100 days of their new majority.
Wisconsin's U.S.
Senators are joining forces to honor the Milwaukee Brewers on Capitol Hill.
Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron Johnson introduced a bipartisan resolution on Monday congratulating the team, staff, and fan base on bringing Milwaukee its first World Series title.
The resolution highlights the Brewers' record-breaking 103-win regular season, along with their dominant playoff run through the National League.
Both lawmakers praised the franchise for bringing immense pride to the state.
than four decades of waiting.
The city of Beloit is getting more than $6 million to replace lead water service lines in three local neighborhoods.
State officials announced the funding last week, targeting areas with the highest concentration of legacy lead pipes.
The city plans to replace both public and private portions of the lines to ensure clean drinking water for residents.
Construction is scheduled to kick off in early 2027 and will take about three years to complete.
The effort aligns with federal mandates requiring all public water systems to fully eliminate lead lines by 2037.
Meanwhile, the city of Chilton has issued a warning after finding elevated levels of lead drinking water from at least one home.
City officials say they detected the lead during sample testing in July.
They say more than 10% of the 20 samples collected exceeded the action level for lead.
The elevated levels are believed to be due to full or partial lead service lines.
Chilton Water Works is now testing lead and copper on a regular schedule and following corrosion control protocol for the public water supply.
Lead exposure in drinking water can lead to serious problems, including decreased IQ as well as learning and behavioral problems in children.
It can also increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, among other things, in adults.
On this Veterans Day, Wisconsin says thank you.
From the shores of Lake Superior to the capital in Madison, our communities are coming together to honor the brave men and women who served.
In Milwaukee, the War Memorial Center is unveiling its newly restored multi-million dollar Vietnam Memorial.
Other highlights include the official State Veterans Day Parade in Wauwatosa and a night to honor veterans in Onalaska.
Northeast Wisconsin will be serving veterans breakfast and Appleton and lunch in Green Bay at the Neville Public Museum.
If you're looking for a way to honor veterans where you live, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has a calendar of state-sponsored ceremonies and regional events.
And that's your state news update.
I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.
Another win for Bucky.
Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports men's college hoops.
The Wisconsin Badgers cruise to a win at home over Fairfield University 89 to 42.
Austin wrap with 15 points off the bench for the Badgers.
UW Green Bay losing on the road to Northern Iowa 89 to 76.
The Phoenix now two and two baseball.
The Brewers Pat Murphy named NL manager of the year.
I spoke to him on a zoom call Murphy and a Milwaukee hospital recovering from hip surgery.
I got a feeling in 20 years from now you're going to say.
Wait a minute, I went through all that stuff in 26, we won a World Series, and I had the hip surgery too?
Think
of it, that surgery, hip surgery, and getting hit by 105 miles an hour by Sal in the dugout in Wrigley, and I still am numb in that spot.
I think we'll all look back on this and someday it'll seem funny.
It's just like parenting.
Your life goes on and you can't live looking backwards or you're getting a crash because you're not looking forward.
That's the Brewers manager Pat Murphy with Sports on Mike Clemens.
It is going to be mostly cloudy today with scattered sprinkles or light showers possible at times are high in the upper 40s to low 50s tonight.
A few lingering sprinkles otherwise mostly cloudy will drop to the upper 20s to low 30s tomorrow partly to mostly cloudy and cooler with.
high in the low 40s.
I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.
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