Cops will be looking for drunk drivers this weekend. Major Dan Lonsdorf with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the New Year’s holiday weekend is unfortunately among the most dangerous on Wisconsin roads. The State Patrol and local police and sheriff’s departments will be on the lookout for drunk drivers, but despite their best efforts, only a small percentage will be caught. Lonsdorf notes the New Year’s holiday last year saw traffic crashes claim eight lives. Lonsdorf suggests means planning ahead by choosing a designated driver for your celebrations, and if you do have too much to drink, stay off the roads.
Walker’s DNR pick draws fire (VIDEO)
December 30, 2010 By
One of Governor-elect Scott Walker‘s cabinet picks is already drawing some partisan fire. Brett Hulsey, a Madison Democrat elected to fill the Assembly seat long held by environmentalist Representative Spencer Black, is unimpressed by Walker’s pick to head the Department of Natural Resources. “Appointing Cathy Stepp to be in charge of our health and environmental safeguards is like putting Lindsey Lohan in charge of a rehab center,” said Hulsey of Stepp, a former Republican state Senator. “Her environmental record and conservation record was under thirty percent while she served in the state Senate. It’s just unfathomable that she would be put in charge of the agency that’s supposed to protect our safety, our air and our waters.” [Read more...]
Democrats want focus on creating jobs (VIDEO)
December 30, 2010 By
Incoming Governor Scott Walker is expected to declare an economic emergency for the state next week and call lawmakers into a special session, after he’s sworn in this coming Monday. When that happens, Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) says the focus should be on proposals that get people back to work right away.
Walker has several proposals he wants lawmakers to act on to spark economic development, which include revamping the Department of Commerce and changes to the rule making process used by state agencies. Barca says those ideas are being viewed carefully by Democrats. [Read more...]
Watch for black ice
December 30, 2010 By
This week’s early-winter thaw presents drivers with one of the season’s most hazardous driving obstacles; black ice. State Trooper Luke Newman says it’s difficult to see, but may give roads a glossy-look. He says bridge decks and underpasses are areas that are particularly prone to black ice conditions.
Badgers help retailers extend shopping season
December 30, 2010 By
The holiday shopping season isn’t over yet, thanks, in part, to the Badgers.
As fans commemorate Bucky’s trip to Pasadena, some retailers rake in a little extra cash. Retail analyst Doug Johnson says thank goodness for the Rose Bowl-bound Wisconsin Badgers. “It’s interesting to see the impact upon continued holiday shopping sales when local football teams continue to succeed.” [Read more...]
