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Wisconsin’s largest cities see major split in new national driving report
(WFRV) – A new national study evaluating the best and worst places to drive in the United States highlights a stark contrast between Wisconsin’s two largest cities. According to a WalletHub report, Madison ranks among the upper tier of drivable cities in the nation, while Milwaukee falls near the bottom. 100 of the largest US […]
Rockford Register Star
Rockford task force identifies most dangerous streets
Rockford officials have identified several corridors and intersections for possible bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements following a review of a decade of crash data and recommendations developed by the city's Pedestrian Safety Task Force. The city established the Pedestrian Safety Task Force in 2025 to help improve safety and accessibility for people who walk and bike, according to a community announcement. The group included community members and professionals who volunteered to examine crash trends, review data and identify opportunities to reduce serious injuries and deaths on city streets. The task force used crash data, geographic information system analysis, professional expertise and community input to develop recommendations aimed at improving roadway safety across Rockford. An analysis of bicycle and pedestrian crashes from 2015 through 2025 reviewed 996 crashes and 53 fatalities. The study was conducted to identify patterns, contributing factors and locations where additional safety measures could be considered. Locations identified for potential improvements The review highlighted several corridors and intersections where safety enhancements could be explored: 11th Street Corridor Harrison Avenue and South Alpine Road intersection North Central Avenue and Auburn Street corridors East State Street and North Alpine Road intersection East State Street at North Perryville Road and North
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Sun Prairie pushes residents to ditch driving for a week
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Sun Prairie is asking residents to stop driving this week to better understand the barriers people with disabilities face when using city sidewalks and streets. The effort is part of National Week Without Driving and Pedestrian Safety Month. A Week Without Driving...
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South Center Street in Beaver Dam to Close for Utility Work Beginning Oct. 12
BEAVER DAM — A portion of South Center Street in Beaver Dam will be closed for utility work beginning next week. The closure is scheduled to start Oct. 12 in the 600 block of South Center Street between West Davis Street and West South Street. The road will be closed to all traffic while crews complete the utility improvements.
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People in East Troy bracing for beginning of lengthy I-43 reconstruction through the village
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Highland Avenue railroad crossing replacement to impact traffic near UW Hospital and VA
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Madison said road closures will take place as a railroad crossing is replaced near UW Hospital and the Veterans Hospital. Highland Avenue will close between Campus Drive and the VA driveway. The closure will be in effect starting at 5 a.m. Friday, October 9, through 5 a.m. Wednesday, October 14.
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Ride A Restored Steam Train Through The Countryside At This North Freedom Railway Museum
There is a small Wisconsin town where century-old passenger cars still roll down a quiet stretch of track, carrying curious travelers on a seven-mile trip into the countryside. Volunteers in period attire narrate the history of the rails, the cars, and the region while wooden coaches from the early 1900s creak gently along the route.
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation to hold public meeting in Platteville about Highway 151 improvements
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - In two weeks, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hosting a meeting to get some input from the public for improvements to Highway 151 in Platteville. The DOT is looking to improve the intersection of US 151 and Southwest Road. Engineers plan to tear out the...
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N. Wuthering Hills Drive Resurfacing Work Begins Friday, October 2
Asphalt resurfacing work on N. Wuthering Hills Drive from Wilshire Drive to E. Milwaukee Street is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 2, and will take a few days to complete. The surface removal is currently scheduled for Friday and the asphalt paving for Saturday. The resurfacing work is weather...
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State officials address driver safety along narrowed stretch of I-39 near Monroe Center following crashes
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Deerfield Drive, South of Humes Road, to Close for Pavement Resurfacing September 30
Deerfield Drive from Midvale Drive to Humes Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday, September 30. A detour will be posted using Humes Road, N. Wright Road, and Midvale Drive. A contractor working for the City of Janesville will be resurfacing this portion of Deerfield Drive as part of the City’s annual street rehabilitation program.
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News photo: Soo Line 2-8-2 No. 1003's fall run
HARTFORD, Wis. — The early-autumn weather was perfect on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Soo Line Mikado No. 1003 rambled across Wisconsin farmland between Hartford and Burnett, Wis. Temperatures in the low 70s drew hundreds out to watch the 113-year-old 2-8-2 cross country roads and pass classic Midwestern farm scenes. Here, the locomotive and train skirt [...] Read More...