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Not taking any chances as a severe winter storm develops, Governor Jim Doyle Tuesday afternoon declared a state of emergency for all 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Governor’s State of Emergency calls to active duty elements of the Wisconsin National Guard as deemed necessary by Brigadier General Don Dunbar to assist authorities where needed. The declaration instructs all state agencies to assist in any response or recovery efforts that may be encountered. [Read more...]
With warnings to stay indoors during the upcoming snow storm; what if you have nowhere to go? Homeless shelters in Madison expect to be busy tonight as up to a foot of snow may drop in the area. Steven Schooler, Executive Director of Porchlight Inc. is gearing up for expected high traffic.
Farmers who have struggled to harvest their corn this fall are scrambling this week. Clark County UW-Extension Crops and Soils Agent Richard Halopka says only about 50% of the area’s corn has been harvested.
The snow fall could hamper those efforts, and will likely lead to greater than expected field losses. He says the snow itself could make it difficult to get into the fields, but the wind could be an even bigger problem. The corn plants have been dead since September, so their not structurally very sound.
Typically, farmers expect about a 5-10% field loss; this year, they could be looking at a loss closer to 15-20%. Farmers Halopka’s talked to say they’re still two to three full days away from having all the corn off the fields.
Paul Knoff, WCCN
State lawmakers says they have reached a possible agreement on OWI reform legislation.
The proposed deal would make 4th offense drunk driving a felony, require ignition interlock devices for repeat offenders, and expands treatment programs. [Read more...]
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