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Prentice Travel Center bringing solar-powered EV hub for electric vehicle drivers next year
PRENTICE, Wis. (WJFW) — As gas prices rise and fall, the cost to charge up an electric vehicle has remained flat for decades when adjusting for inflation. Of course, there's a challenge in rural areas having not enough charging stations. Millions of Americans own electric vehicles, and that number...
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Street closures in Stevens Point due to construction
Multiple street closures in Stevens Point due to construction.
WausauPilot
Wausau budget notebook: 10 new buses, a fare increase ahead and a job the council rejected
WAUSAU — Ten new buses, a possible fare increase and a human resources job the City Council already rejected are all part of Wausau’s proposed 2027 budget. Metro Ride Director Ron Schuenke said the transit budget is down $81,635. Ten new buses will replace 2009 models that use twice as much fuel, and most of the fleet will be under warranty.
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Marshfield Plans Citywide Traffic Signal Study, First Major Review Since 2008
MARSHFIELD, Wis. – The City of Marshfield is preparing for a comprehensive review of traffic signals and intersection operations across the city, with 32 intersections slated for analysis as part of a federally supported traffic modeling project. The Marshfield Board of Public Works approved a request Tuesday to solicit...
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Lansing Bridge Between Iowa and Wisconsin Sets Opening Date
After months of detours and ferry rides, the Lansing bridge across the Mississippi River is finally complete!. The Des Moines Register reports that the replacement bridge in Lansing is finally complete. The project is done well ahead of the original timeline, which didn't have the bridge opening until spring 2027. Favorable weather and good river conditions allowed crews to finish the job ahead of schedule, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
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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 […]
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Mississippi River Bridge Expected to Open Nov. 6th
WausauPilot
Wausau committee takes up boulevard plowing again
Wausau committee members could vote Thursday on how plows clear the city’s boulevard streets this winter, but the meeting packet contains none of the options or costs they requested. The Winter Street Maintenance Policy is listed for discussion and possible action at the Oct. 8 Infrastructure and Facilities Committee...
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School board approves transfer of bus contract from Bowen’s to Schilleman’s of Eagle River
The School District of Rhinelander Board of Education voted last week to transfer the district’s student transportation contract from Bowen’s Bus Service to Schilleman Bus Service of Eagle River, Inc. effective July 1, 2027, following the sale of Bowen’s bus operation to the Eagle River company. The...
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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...