Three counties have been added to the list of seven Wisconsin counties in which cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been identified in domestic flocks. They are Columbia, Sheboygan and Polk counties, according to information released Thursday by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). ...
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Report finds decline in state support for college financial aid; workforce shortages affected
Compiled by Kim McDarisonA report released by the Wisconsin Policy Forum on Tuesday shows that enrollment in Wisconsin colleges and universities has "generally" been falling even faster than the national trend. The report concludes, “financial aid could serve as one tool to help address this decline while providing benefits to low-income...
Horlacher will not seek another Assembly term; announces run for Waukesha County judge
State Rep. Cody Horlacher has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Within a recent news release, Horlacher announced that he will instead run for a seat on the Waukesha County Circuit Court. In an announcement released by Horlacher Tuesday, he said: "It...
Hydrant flushing in Fort to begin Friday, April 22
Water hydrant flushing will be conducted throughout the city of Fort Atkinson beginning Friday, April 22. Flushing is performed as part of routine maintenance and to maintain the integrity of the water system, information provided by the city states. While parts of the city will undergo flushing at separate times,...
Whitewater: Water main, hydrant flushing slated
City of Whitewater Water Utility crews will begin flushing the city’s water main and hydrant system on Monday, April 25. According to information released Monday, the activity will run through Friday, April 29. Flushing the city’s water main and hydrant system is a semi-annual activity. As stated in the release,...