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I'm Maddie Schaefer.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to watch for pavement buckles as high temperatures move across parts of Wisconsin.
Pavement buckles can happen when the weather quickly shifts from cool to very hot.
As the pavement expands, slabs can push against each other and create sudden bumps or dips in the road.
The department says while it's difficult to predict where pavement buckling may occur, they encourage drivers to slow down, buckle up, and stay focused on the road.
Motorists should also
watch for slowing traffic, move over for highway crews making repairs, and check 511 Wisconsin before traveling for the latest road conditions.
Serious pavement hazards can be reported by calling 911 and providing a specific location.
Governor Tony Evers and Tourism Secretary Ann Sayers announced today that Wisconsin's tourism industry generated a record $27 billion in economic impact last year, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth.
According to 2025 Economic Impact
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism says the state welcomed nearly 118 million visits last year and generated more than $1.7 billion in state and local tax revenue.
Tourism also supported over 183,000 jobs across Wisconsin.
The growth was also reflected across the Northwoods.
Bayfield County saw the largest increase among area counties, with tourism's economic impact rising more than 7% to $100 million.
Sawyer County's tourism industry grew by
about 3%, reaching $155 million, while Ashland County increased to $67 million and Price County climbed to nearly $39 million.
Tourism Secretary Ann Sayer says tourism's impact reaches far beyond visitor spending, helping support local jobs, businesses and communities throughout the state.
A full county-by-county breakdown of Wisconsin's 2025 tourism economic impact data is available through the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
For Northwood's News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
With Civic Media News, I'm Terri Miller.
The road might buckle up.
The DOT is warning drivers to watch for pavement buckling as high temperatures move across parts of Wisconsin this week.
Pavement buckles can happen when the weather quickly shifts from cool to very hot.
As the pavement expands, slabs can push against each other and create sudden bumps or dips in the road.
Officials say it's difficult to predict where buckling may happen, so drivers should stay alert, slow down, and keep their full attention on the roadway.
Drivers can check 5-1-1 Wisconsin for the latest traffic incidents or delays.
Serious pavement problems should be reported by calling 9-1-1.
The owner of the Monaco Brewing Company is pushing back after being left off the ballot for governor.
According to WizPolitics, Kirk Bangstead now plans to take the fight to court.
State election officials say Bangstad only had about 1,500 valid signatures to get on the Democratic ballot.
That's well below the required 2,000.
Bangstad argues some were thrown out unfairly and wants to know how close he really came.
He has faced criticism in the past for controversial statements, including social media posts about wishing for the death of President Donald Trump.
For now, the elections commission is moving ahead with finalizing the ballot.
And tourism is booming across Wisconsin, hitting a record $27 billion in economic impact in 2025.
Recent numbers show growth in every corner of the state.
Officials say Southeast Wisconsin played a key role, with all seven counties seeing gains.
Milwaukee County alone contributed $4.4 billion, while the city drew more than 22 million visitors.
State leaders say the industry supports jobs and local businesses statewide.
Total visits reached nearly 118 million last year.
More news can be found at
civicmedia.us.
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The series wraps up tonight.
NFL Packers mandatory minicamp continues today in Green Bay.
Boys High School Golf.
Edgerton's Owen Waggy shot an 800 par to win the division one state title at University Ridge in Madison.
Cade Whelan of Milton was second at 700 with sports on Mike Clemens.
I'm meteorologist Brandon Bormans.
More clouds than sun, warm and humid today with showers and storms becoming likely.
Some storms could be severe with highs in the mid 80s.
Hours and storms likely in the evening, some storms could be severe overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s.
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