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Hiawatha West Draws Federal Funding Toward Madison

MILWAUKEE — Amtrak on October 22 welcomed the Federal Railroad Administration’s selection of Hiawatha West for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements funding. The award advances an extension of Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha service west into Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties, including Madison, Watertown, and Pewaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Amtrak are developing the project with the host railroads, CPKC and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, a Watco property. The same track work is meant to benefit the Borealis and the Empire Builder as well.

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New Menominee Park train draws 25,000 riders after going trackless

OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- The all-new trackless train made its debut at Menominee Park in Oshkosh this year. With a more public-facing route and collaboration with the zoo, city officials say it was a success. “It was a great great season, we had just over 25,000 riders this summer so families...

Oshkosh, WI · 13h
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Wisconsin Rapids app alerts drivers to blocked train crossings

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) — New technology in Wisconsin Rapids is aiming to give drivers, including first responders, a heads-up when trains are coming. The goal is to keep people from being stuck in traffic and improve safety. How the app works. A train blocking a crossing can delay...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d
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Appleton imposes higher fines for disruptive drivers

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Disruptive drivers in Appleton will face higher fines. “I find no real reason for somebody to be doing that intentionally downtown, and if they are doing it I’m okay with them having a harsh punishment for it,” Appleton alder Nate Wolff said. In an 11-1 vote, alders voted to raise the […]

Appleton, WI · 2d

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New technology for train crossings, safety

When responding to an emergency, seconds matter. New technology in Wisconsin Rapids is giving drivers and first responders, a heads up when trains are coming.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 1d

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Downtown Green Bay bridge to close Nov. 11

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Downtown Green Bay's Donald A. Tilleman Memorial (Mason Street) Bridge will be closing for a few hours next week. The city's public works department says crews will be performing maintenance activities. The bridge will be closed between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Drivers can...

Green Bay, WI · 2d

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Green Bay developing traffic safety plan

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- If you drive, walk or bike in Green Bay, the city is looking for your input on how to make traffic safer. A public meeting and online survey are part of efforts to develop a citywide traffic safety action plan. The meeting is set for 4-6:30...

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Manitowoc Cab Company “Shutting Down” For Now

A Manitowoc taxi company is temporarily suspending service. In a post on its Facebook page, Maritime Cab says that after a van fire, it doesn’t have a vehicle to continue providing service. The cab company calls the fire another setback and sincerely apologizes to everyone who depends on them...

Manitowoc, WI · 1d

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Gas, oil prices fall after elections

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - For the first time in a month, oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel on Wednesday following the midterm election results. Analysts say prices could drop even further, and that would be good news for drivers at the pump. Democrats taking control of Congress sent...

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Rising Inflation Costs Halt Sheboygan River Pedestrian Bridge Plans

Rising costs have put a long-anticipated project in Sheboygan on the back burner. At tonight’s (November 3rd) Marina, Parks, and Forestry meeting, one item on the agenda will be a memorandum submitted by City Administrator Casey Bradley to pause further action on the proposed Sheboygan River movable pedestrian bridge project.

Sheboygan, WI · 3d

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Manitowoc To Bring Paratransit Services In-House Through Maritime Metro

The City of Manitowoc is bringing a transportation service in-house. After the private group Assist-to-Transport recently announced it would discontinue paratransit services, the Clipper City will take over the service beginning January 1st. Earlier this year, Manitowoc officials were notified of concerns raised by users of the service and informed...

Manitowoc, WI · 2d

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39 jobs cut as Student Transport of America permanently closes Manitowoc site

MANITOWOC (WLUK) – Student Transport of America is closing its Manitowoc facility, putting 39 people out of work, according to a notice filed with the state. “Assist to Transport/Student Transportation of America, Inc. has made the decision to cease all operations at the above employment site. The entire employment site will be permanently closed. The planned action is permanent,” wrote Michael Goff, vice president of operations.

Manitowoc, WI · 3d

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Local Gas Prices Fall Below $4.00

There has been a major drop-off in local gas prices. Since this time last week, Manitowoc County’s average price per gallon of regular unleaded fuel has fallen 44 cents to $3.99, according to the AAA Gas Prices website. This marks the first time since the second week of September...

Manitowoc County, WI · 2d

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Oil prices dip after elections

Green Bay, WI · 1d

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Assist-to-Transport to shut down Manitowoc operations, 39 jobs affected

Assist-to-Transport, located on Albert Drive in Manitowoc, will cease operations and permanently close its doors, laying off 39 employees by Jan. 1, 2027.

Manitowoc, WI · 4d

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Road Closures Expected in Sheboygan Falls Amid Ongoing Road Project

A roadway in Sheboygan Falls will close soon for construction. Sheboygan Falls Utilities is informing residents and area motorists that Pine Street may close on Thursday (November 5th) or November 9th for the installation of new asphalt. This comes after Pine Street was closed yesterday (November 2nd) as crews performed...

Sheboygan Falls, WI · 3d

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Fiery Crash Near Denmark Disrupting Traffic on I-43

Traffic on Interstate 43 is being rerouted due to car crashes in Brown County. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation explains that both northbound lanes of I-43 are closed between U.S. Highway 141 and State Highway 96 near Denmark after two crashes that took place in the area within two hours.

Brown County, WI · 3d

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Repairs to Grant Street Railroad Crossing in De Pere expected to finish this month

DE PERE (NBC 26) — Grant Street has been closed since mid-October as repairs are made to the CN railroad crossing. The project is expected to finish early this month. Locals say improvements to the railroad crossing have been needed. The railroad company replaced the tracks, then Brown County...

De Pere, WI · 4d

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Crash on U.S. 10 near Fremont cleared after blocking traffic

WAUPACA COUNTY (WLUK) -- A crash on U.S. Highway 10 near Fremont temporarily blocked traffic in both directions Sunday evening. According to 511 Wisconsin, the crash was reported on U.S. 10 near Holiday Road in the Fremont area of Waupaca County. All lanes were initially blocked in both directions, causing...

Waupaca County, WI · 5d

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Fond du Lac town liable for former Hwy 175 stretch, culvert upkeep after appeals ruling

FOND DU LAC (WLUK) – The town of Fond du Lac is responsible for a quarter-mile stretch of road which used to be State 175, the appeals court ruled Wednesday, in a case nearly 30 years in making. The case involves Van Dyne Road, which leads out of the...

Fond Du Lac, WI · 2d