Here's your Daily News Roundup from 97.9 WGBW.
For Civic Media News, I'm Lisa Hane.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding residents to look out for changes
in their SNAP or food share benefits over the coming weeks.
Underchanges made in the one big beautiful bill signed by President Donald Trump in July,
SNAP recipients are required to work, volunteer, or engage in job training for at least 80 hours
per month in order to receive their food assistance benefits.
DHS officials say the new requirements will be implemented on a rolling basis.
Parts of Wisconsin are being left hung out to dry by the Trump administration.
Stuart J. Waddles has that story.
Governor Tony Evers is criticizing the Trump administration for again denying federal
disaster aid for six Wisconsin counties, hit hard by storms and flooding last August.
The request covered Milwaukee, Waukesha, door, grant, Ozaki, and Washington counties.
According to the governor, FEMA gave no reason for turning down the state.
Evers says those communities are facing more than $26 million in infrastructure damage
and need help rebuilding.
I'm Stuart J. Waddles.
In Wisconsin, you need a photo ID to vote.
Civic Media's Jimmy Cusca explains how to get yours.
If you need identification to vote in the spring primary, the Wisconsin DNP says you can
get one for free if you've never received a form of Wisconsin ID, such as a driver's
license.
Residents of Wisconsin are required to show an ID in order to vote.
There's no separate voter ID needed to cast a ballot, and you also don't need a real
ID to vote either.
If you're a US citizen and have reached voting age but don't have any form of photo identification,
you can apply for an ID with the DNP.
You'll need a proof of Wisconsin and US residency or legal residency status, date of birth,
name, and identity.
The application forms are available on the DMV website.
You can also visit your local DMV service center or contact the voter ID hotline at 844-5888-1069.
Reporting for Civic Media News, I'm Jimmy Cusca.
The 2026 spring primary is February 17th.
The spring election is April 7th.
Following a string of confirmed measles cases over the last few weeks, the Wisconsin Department
of Health Services is again encouraging residents to check their MMR vaccination status.
Civic Media's James Kelly reports.
Following a string of confirmed measles cases over the last few weeks, the Wisconsin Department
of Health Services is again encouraging residents to check their MMR vaccination status.
There have been three confirmed measles cases since January 26th in Waukesha County,
Dane County, and Walworth County.
All three involved individuals who had traveled recently to internationally and one domestically.
The agency has notified anyone else who may have come into contact with them.
Measles is highly contagious and can infect 90% of unvaccinated individuals who come into
contact with it.
Symptoms like high fevers, conjunctivitis, and a rash with raised bumps can develop within
three weeks.
It can also cause more serious health complications like brain damage.
Measles outbreaks have become more common over recent years, both nationally and internationally
as vaccination rates decline.
Residents can check their vaccination status online through the DHS Wisconsin Immunization
Registry for Civic Media News, I'm James Kelly.
Wisconsin counties and municipalities are getting a major boost for road work this year.
Governor Tony Evers and the State Department of Transportation say that more than $151 million
has gone out to help repair and maintain local roads and connecting highways.
The money comes from the current state budget which provides the largest general transportation
aid funding in Wisconsin's history.
Since 2019, the administration reports more than 9,600 miles of roads and 2400 bridges
have been improved statewide.
In total, local governments are expected to receive more than $750 million in transportation
aid in 2026.
Wisconsin drivers are saying, yes, please, to some new license plate designs.
Here's Connie Feldman.
Wisconsinites are loving their retro license plates.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation says they've issued more than 10,000 of the
new blackout and retro yellow license plates in just the first month since they debuted.
The blackout plates feature white letters on a black background.
The retro plates are a throwback to the 70s when we had yellow cheese colored, if you will,
license plates with black lettering.
Each plate has a one-time $15 issuance fee and a $25 annual fee.
And you don't have to wait until it's time to renew your plates to order the new ones.
For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Feldman.
The DOT estimates more than a half million blackout plates will be on our Wisconsin roads
within three years.
This week is take a friend's snowmobiling week across Wisconsin.
Civic Media's Maddie Schaefer has that story.
The DNR is encouraging writers to invite someone new out on the trails to introduce more
people to the sport.
Officials say riding with a friend isn't just more fun, it's also safer.
The reminding snowmobilers to ride sober, stay on marked trails, slow down, and always
check trail conditions before heading out.
Anyone born on or after January 1st, 1985, must have a snowmobile safety certificate
to legally operate a sled in Wisconsin.
The DNR also stresses that ice is never completely safe and recommends wearing proper gear, including
a life jacket or float coat when riding over frozen water.
For Civic Media News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.
More information on safety classes and trail updates can be found on the DNR's snowmobiling
webpage.
For Civic Media News, I'm Lisa Hale.
For news anytime, visit our website at civicmedia.us.
NBA the Bucks face the magic again tonight at the Kia Center in Orlando.
Baseball, Brewers fans asking, why would Matt Arnold give up third baseman Caleb Durbin
and utility player Andrew Monasterio for two left-handed pitchers?
It's no longer just the five-man rotation and every guy is going to give you 200 innings
anymore.
It's a combination of your entire staff.
As Brewers General Manager, Matt Arnold, with sports, I'm Mike Clemens.
Plenty of sunshine today.
We're headed to around 33 for a high this afternoon.
Tonight, mostly clear, we'll drop to 13 for an overnight low tomorrow, partly to mostly
cloudy with a high in the low to mid 30s, and we're going to keep temperatures going
up as we roll into the weekend.
I'm your neurologist, Sean Cable.