VP Harris rallies in Madison Friday night (MADISON)
Vice President Kamala Harris says Republicans are being divisive on purpose in the weeks leading up to the Presidential election. At a Friday night rally in Madison, the Democratic presidential candidate said the recent debate with former President Donald Trump showed the divide between the two. Harris said former President Trump would undermine Wisconsinites health care and reproductive health. This was Harris’ first visit to Madison and 4th visit to Wisconsin since she got the nomination.
FBI: Americans lost over 5 billion dollars to cryptocurrency scams in 2023 (MADISON)
A new report from the F B I shows Americans lost a shocking 5 billion dollars to scams involving cryptocurrency in 2023. Wisconsin Consumer Protection director Michelle Reinen says that’s because scammers have moved to using crypto like bitcoin to steal your money. Reinen says there’s really no legitimate reason to own cryptocurrency other than as a fun amusement, where you are unlikely to get your money back.
BBB: Research your options before buying a car online. (UNDATED)
If you’re in the market for a car, there are online options available. Lisa Schiller with the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau says sticking with trusted online retailers is the best option, and be careful if you’re using services like Facebook Marketplace. Schiller says you should stick with trusted online dealers, but never pay money for a vehicle you haven’t had inspected yourself. You can find a link to retailers and more tips on buying a car, even in person at a dealership, online at B B B dot Org.
12-year-old crashes vehicle in southwest Wisconsin (LAFAYETTE COUNTY)
The Lafayette County Sherriff’s office responded to a crash Saturday night in the Seymour Township. A 12-year-old girl had been traveling at a high rate of speed in a 2017 Dodge and lost control before eventually crashing in a ditch. The sheriff’s office says the girl was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The girl was cited for no valid driver’s license, no insurance, failure to maintain control and obstructing.
DNR urging hunter safety courses as fall hunts get underway (UNDATED)
The fall hunting seasons are here, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure you’re signed up for hunter education courses. Program Specialist Ashley Van Egtern says three different course options are available. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to have their Hunter Education certification in order to purchase a hunting license in Wisconsin. Visit the DNR’s Safety Education webpage to find a hunter ed course near you.
Boardman takes over as WisDot Secretary (UNDATED)
Wisconsin’s new Department of Transportation Secretary is excited to get to work. Kristina Boardman says she wants to continue to share WisDOT’s story so the public understands the work it does. Boardman says she wants to continue to maximize the federal funding opportunities to bring needed resources to Wisconsin. Boardman has nearly three decades of state government service, including 10 years as a legislative aide for the Wisconsin State Assembly, before transitioning to WisDOT in 2005.