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Avoid the $251 Overhyped Wisconsin Train Journey Might Not Match the Hype

A short railway ride through Wisconsin’s Baraboo Hills can be enjoyable precisely because it moves slowly. The trouble begins when visitors mistake a preserved branch-line experience for a sweeping tour of the state, then spend far more on the surrounding day than they intended. Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North...

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Gas Prices At Highest Levels Ever On Election Day

Gasoline and diesel prices reached their highest national averages ever recorded on an Election Day, with regular gasoline at $4.12 per gallon and diesel at $6.28 per gallon. The record prices come as Americans across the country head to the polls on Tuesday (November 3), with the cost of living, including fuel, playing a major role in voter turnout.

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Spooner Advocate

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WisDOT, Wisconsin emergency responders urge drivers to 'Move Over or Slow Down: Lives are on the line'

MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) joins partners throughout the state and country this week to urge motorists to move over or slow down for flashing lights on the side of the road to keep first responders safe. Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Nov. 2-6 as Crash Responder Safety Week and nearly 140 municipalities and counties across Wisconsin are taking a stand to protect roadside workers in their communities. For the past 10 years, Wisconsin has participated in this nationwide effort to raise awareness about the risks first responders face on duty. “When you see flashing lights on the roadside, move over or slow down. It’s more than a driving rule – it’s a decision that could save a life,” WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman said. “Emergency responders put themselves at risk day and night to help others. These people are someone’s loved one – a mother, father, sibling or neighbor. Please give them space and slow down so everyone can get home safely.” Every year, there are about 128,000 traffic crashes in Wisconsin and each crash impacts the safety of other travelers and our state’s emergency responders. Often working just feet from traffic, first responders put their lives in

Wisconsin · 4d

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Northwest Region Construction Update - October 30th

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties. Ashland County. Highway: County GG. Location:...

Ashland County, WI · 5d
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WisDOT urges drivers to move over or slow down for roadside flashing lights

NORTHEAST, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin emergency responders are urging drivers to move over or slow down for flashing lights on the side of the road during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 2-6. Gov. Evers proclaimed the week, and nearly 140 municipalities and counties across Wisconsin are taking part, according to WisDOT. The department said Wisconsin has participated in the nationwide effort for the past 10 years. The campaign message is “Move Over or Slow Down: Lives are on the line.”

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Predictive Mobility Rail Safety System Now Installed at Rail Crossings in Wisconsin Rapids

A predictive mobility rail safety system is now installed at 12 rail crossings in the City of Wisconsin Rapids. The system is fully operational, and the Android and IOS apps are available for the public to download and utilize starting November 1. The rail safety system continuously monitors train movement and delivers warnings through an app before a train reaches a crossing, providing timely information to emergency responders and motorists.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 5d

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Rib Mountain highway construction along WIS 29, US 51 set to wrap up in next two weeks

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) — Months of highway construction across Rib Mountain are scheduled to wrap up in the next two weeks, state transportation officials announced Friday. Work along Wisconsin Highway 29 and U.S. 51 between Foxglove Road and Bridge Street is set to conclude by Nov. 13. The...

Rib Mountain, WI · 7d

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune | The Daily Tribune

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After delays, Wisconsin Rapids train monitoring system launches Nov. 1

WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The city's new rail crossing alert system is scheduled to go online Nov. 1. The launch of the system had been delayed a few times because of coordination with utilities and then damage, Wisconsin Rapids City Engineer Joe Eichsteadt told a Daily Tribune reporter. The last damage was on 17th Avenue South, near Carey Street. A new pole was put up and sensor equipment re-installed, Eichsteadt said. As of Oct. 28, training had been ongoing for a couple of weeks, workers had been fine tuning the sensor equipment and everything was operational, Eichsteadt said. Eichsteadt confirmed Oct. 30 that the launch date for the system would be Nov. 1. He said Linq Thingz, the company city officials contracted with to install the system, planned to send the launch materials to the city Oct. 30. The information went online shortly after noon. More local news: Wood County issued its first overdose alert. Here’s what it means. More local news: Man gets probation for stealing ambulance with patient inside The sensors will monitor six elements at 12 train crossings in the city, John Cohn, director of customer success for public safety for Linq Thingz, told the Wisconsin Rapids City

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 7d

Crafting Your Home

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Amtrak's Hiawatha could reach Madison after a federal grant, a westward extension projected to add about 278,000 riders a year

A $218 million federal grant backs Hiawatha West, extending Amtrak's Chicago-Milwaukee trains toward Madison and adding about 278,000 riders a year.

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The Center Square

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Reports warns about Wisconsin’s dwindling number of truck drivers

(The Center Square) – Self-driving vehicles and more freight trains will not be enough to meet all of Wisconsin’s freight needs. The Wisconsin Policy Forum is out with a report that shows Wisconsin continues to lose truck drivers. "As our reliance on heavy trucks has grown, the number of people in Wisconsin licensed to drive them has dropped by more than 20,000 drivers, or 8.9%, over the past 15 years. The remaining drivers are also older than others on the road, which suggests the supply of them could shrink even further," the Policy Forum wrote. Wisconsin had 224,860 commercial drivers in 2010. The Policy Forum said in 2025 that number had fallen to 204,766. "Each year, Wisconsin has about 6,000 job openings that require heavy truck licenses, according to the state Department of Workforce Development. Younger drivers are not filling these openings; less than a quarter of licensed heavy truck drivers are under 40 years old. Driver shortages – either overall or in specific niches – could affect the reliability and cost of shipping, putting upward pressure on prices," the report added. The Policy Forum also noted that while the number of truck drivers continues to fall, the need for

Wisconsin · 9d

Country Herald

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Wisconsin Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Wisconsin motorists prepare for winter roads.

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One of America's Most Haunted Roads Is Not Far From Rockford

Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, ranks fifth among America's most haunted roads, thanks in part to the legendary Beast of Bray Road.

Rockford, IL · 17d

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Marathon County getting $240K grant to make roads safer

Marathon County getting $240K grant to make roads safer.

Marathon County, WI · 8d

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Road closures Thursday in Marshfield for 'Downtown Trick-or-Treat' event

Road closures Thursday in Marshfield for 'Downtown Trick-or-Treat' event.

Marshfield, WI · 10d

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Eastern Wisconsin Gas Prices Jump Above National Average

For the second time this year, Wisconsin’s gas prices have risen above the national average. Eastern Wisconsin specifically had been on a four-week stretch of steady declines before rising slightly last week. This week’s jump was even more extreme, with Manitowoc County motorists seeing a 22-cent-per-gallon increase to an...

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One of America's Most Haunted Roads Is Not Far From Rockford

Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, ranks fifth among America's most haunted roads, thanks in part to the legendary Beast of Bray Road.

Rockford, IL · 17d

WausauPilot

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Farmers market vendor pitches wider Kennedy Park entrance, more parking

A Weston Farmers Market vendor is asking the village to widen the Kennedy Park parking lot entrance, calling the two narrow lanes a bottleneck since the Alderson Street roundabout opened. “We literally waited on Alderson for about five minutes to make that right-hand turn because they are narrow lanes,” the...

Weston, WI · 10d

Transportation Today News

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Amtrak’s Hiawatha West receives federal grant funding for extension of service

Amtrak announced its Hiawatha West service will receive funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program to extend existing service west. Currently, the service stretches from Chicago to Milwaukee. The CRISI grant award will extend service to Waukesha, Jefferson and Dane counties in Wisconsin and extend passenger connections in […] The post Amtrak’s Hiawatha West receives federal grant funding for extension of service appeared first on Transportation Today .

Wisconsin · 12d

WBAY Green Bay

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Gas prices expected to drop this week after spike

Gas prices jumped across northeast Wisconsin late last week, but the wholesale market is now swinging in the opposite direction, potentially bringing relief to drivers.

Wisconsin · 11d

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Waupaca Museum Teaches Students About Local Depots

WAUPACA — Local History students visited the Waupaca Railroad Depot to better understand the role railroads played in communication. Members of the Waupaca Historical Society took students into the depot ticket office to show off the telegraph key that was used to tap out messages down the lines which followed the rail line. They also showed off tools used for passing measages off to moving trains.

Waupaca, WI · 12d