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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
DOT: First year of emergency contact program sees over 82,000 Wisconsinites take advantage
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – In the first year of the Wisconsin DMV allowing motorists and individuals to add an emergency contact to their license or ID, WisDOT officials say over 82,000 Wisconsites took advantage. According to a release, a total of 82,133 people in the Badger State have added contact information to either their driver's license or ID through a convenient online process. Wisconsin State Patrol's 'Click It or Ticket' campaign results in more than 1,300 citations Officials say Gov. Tony Evers signed the 'To Inform Families First' (TIFF law) in 2023 as a way to provide law enforcement with the ability to more quickly contact the family or loved ones of someone involved in an emergency. The number of people signing up averages a little over one thousand per week. As with all DMV services now available online, people can easily add this information themselves online anytime. DMV Bureau of Driver Services Director Tina Braddy Adding emergency contact information to a driver's license or ID is said to be voluntary, and the information will not physically appear on the card. The only people who will have access to the information are law enforcement, including police in other states. Those looking to add emergency contact information to their license or ID can do so here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wisconsin Department of Transportation warning residents of fake DMV link scams
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on Tuesday that there has been a recent uptick in a phishing scam involving fraudulent websites sent by people pretending to work for the department. The recent scam usually involves a message citing either a 'final notice' or an unpaid traffic violation, neither of which is real; however, they mimic official WisDOT content and are not from the Department. 'Nothing is urgent enough to destroy their life': Sheriff in Wisconsin catches driver going 105 mph in a 55 zone On Monday, the DMV noted a rise in calls from customers asking about the messages, just a few months after these types of scams hit Wisconsinites in March and April. Other states are experiencing similar things, Tina Braddy, the DMV's Bureau of Driver Services Director, said in a release. 'We're hearing from our DMV counterparts that Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia and New York were hit with this scam last week,' Braddy said. 'Given the number of calls we're getting from DMV customers, it's likely Wisconsin is the next target.' Residents should be on the lookout, the DMV said, and follow the following tips: Be suspicious of any message that promptly demands money Never share personal details with unknown senders Do not respond, especially if you never signed up to receive emails or messages from the DMV Sign up for activity alerts through the official DMV website, available here. Wisconsin Better Business Bureau exposes top elderly scams and offers prevention advice If you fall victim to a scam, take any of the following steps if possible: Local law enforcement Federal Trade Commission AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline Request a free credit report Research identity theft protection No additional details area available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I-794 Lake Interchange Study; WisDOT holding public update meeting
The Brief Rebuild a raised freeway or something at ground level. That's the debate the Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants you to weigh in on. The department is hosting a meeting on Thursday evening for anyone looking to learn the latest on I-794 Lake Interchange Study. MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will provide an update on the I-794 Lake Interchange Study on Thursday evening. They're debating whether to re-build a raised freeway or build something at ground level. What we know The elevated freeway is roughly 55 years old. The Wisconsin DOT says more than 70,000 drivers travel on the interchange every day. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn the latest about the study, understand the process, preview the defined alternatives and engage with WisDOT staff and representatives. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Milwaukee Marriott Downtown. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The alternatives advancing include options from each concept group: No Build, Replace in Kind, Freeway Removal and Freeway Improvement. Later this year, WisDOT, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), plans to issue a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News During this process, WisDOT will host a series of public involvement meetings to share additional details of the alternatives, and provide detailed findings on traffic, multimodal accommodations and other analyses, and gather public feedback. Additional information about the I-794 Lake Interchange. What you can do The study can be found on the study website at The Source The information in this post was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘Moo-ve Over': Loose cows spotted on Wisconsin interstate
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – Some loose cows were spotted on central Wisconsin interstate traffic cameras last week, prompting drivers to moo-ve over for the cattle. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shared one of the photos on Facebook, where two cows can be seen, one in the median and the other on the side of the interstate. Multiple agencies work to put out 25-30 acre brush fire in Two Rivers WisDOT officials say the 'only in Wisconsin' incident happened in the Portage area and that the cows made it safely off the interstate on their own, and traffic continued smoothly. Drivers had a real beef with the cow hogging the fast lane. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ashwaubomay Food Truck Rally for May 15 rescheduled due to impending severe weather
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Ashwaubomay Food Truck Rally slated for Thursday, May 15, has been rescheduled due to impending severe weather, officials say. In a release sent out on Wednesday, officials with the Ashwaubenon Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department stated that due to impending severe weather and wind forecasts, Thursday's Food Truck Rally has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 14. WisDOT: Closures announced for two Menasha bridges, maintenance work The next scheduled rally will be held on Thursday, June 19. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
