Month: August 2021

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8-25-21 sticker shock: annual cost of owning a new car

According to the latest research from AAA, owning a new vehicle costs nearly $10,000 annually.   State AAA spokesman Nick Jarmusz says a AAA study found the average annual cost of new vehicle ownership is $9,666 or $805 a month.  The biggest factor is depreciation.  It accounts for 40-percent of all ownership expenses.  The second highest annual cost is for fuel.  Jarmusz says maintenance, repair and tire costs are third on the list.

todayAugust 25, 2021

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8-25-21 madison high schooler’s lightsaber wins gold medal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison high schooler has won an award for building his own lightsaber.   Madison Country Day School senior Kaebren Walker's creation earned him a gold medal at the NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. The 43rd annual event involved about 500 students competing in categories including science, engineering and the humanities. The winners were announced during the NAACP convention in July. Walker said he got […]

todayAugust 25, 2021

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8-25-21 fatal bicycle vs. pickup crash-dodge county

A bicyclist who was struck by a pickup truck in Dodge County over the weekend has died from his injuries.   The crash happened Sunday evening on County Highway  AW at the intersection with East Rock River Road.    The 88 year old bicycle operator was transported to  Waupun Memorial Hospital and then flown by helicopter UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.   The victim died Monday at UW Hospital.

todayAugust 24, 2021

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8-24-21 fda gives full approval to pfizer covid vaccine

The FDA has given full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says it comes at a good time.  The full authorization is for everyone age 16 and older.  Mueller says she hopes it encourages unvaccinated people that Pfizer’s shot is safe and effective.  The FDA has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million doses […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

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8-24-21 newly vaccinated wi residents to get $100

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin residents who get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state between Aug. 20 and Labor Day will receive a $100 gift card. Gov. Tony Evers announced the incentive on Monday. The reward being offered just as students are returning to school is the latest incentive in Wisconsin designed to entice those who have yet to be vaccinated to receive the shot. As […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

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8-24-21 evers creating homeowners assistance program

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new program for homeowners in Wisconsin will make nearly $93 million in federal money available to help people keep their homes, by helping those who are struggling with paying bills, including mortgages and property taxes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program on Monday. The state is partnering with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Network, member agencies, […]

todayAugust 24, 2021

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8-24-21 afghan refugees arriving at fort mccoy

FORT McCOY, Wis. (AP) — Afghan refugees have begun arriving at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin for temporary housing and support after their home country fell to the Taliban. Base officials say Afghans with special immigrant visa applicants, their families and other individuals at risk began arriving at the base Sunday. More arrivals are expected in the coming days. Fort McCoy spokeswoman Cheryl Phillips said refugees are flying into Volk […]

todayAugust 23, 2021

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8-24-21 afghanistan donations-better business bureau

As the desperate situation unfolds in Afghanistan, the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin is offering tips for Wisconsin residents who may want to donate to help.   Northeast Regional director for the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Susan Bach says you can log on to bbb.org to find a list of reputable organizations that you can donate to.  Bach says almost always the organizations are looking for monetary donations.  Bach says […]

todayAugust 23, 2021

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8-24-21 conservatives file redistricting lawsuit in wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative group has filed a redistricting lawsuit with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, an action that comes after Democrats filed their own legal challenge in federal court less than two weeks ago. The two lawsuits mean there are fights in both state and federal courts in Wisconsin over redistricting, even before the Legislature proposes a map or takes a vote on new political boundary lines. Both […]

todayAugust 23, 2021