Monroe seeks 17 percent water rate hike for infrastructure
Monroe plans a 17 percent water rate increase averaging about $1.35 monthly per household to fund future infrastructure. City council hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday August 20 at city hall with Ehlers Financial presenting. The PSC review will determine next year rates to meet a 5.25 percent rate of return to cover operations and capital projects.
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Wisconsin budget expands state claim on married couples assets
Wisconsin budget provisions broaden the state's ability to seize marital property orbiting Medicaid debt post death, including assets in trusts, to recover long term care costs like Family Care. Elder law attorneys warn the change could affect seniors who intend to pass assets to children, though the measure may not take effect soon.
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Wyat's NEXT updates Monroe wastewater plant progress
The report details ongoing work at Monroe's wastewater treatment facility. Construction milestones, permitting status, and upcoming deadlines indicate steady advancement toward completion. Project timelines, contractor activity, and potential impact on local services are highlighted.
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Wyatt's In As B3 B6 Horoscope Life Local Sports Sudoku Views
Local section features astrology notes and sports brief items with daily Sudoku puzzle and lifestyle views. Includes quick horoscopes, light regional sports snippets, and reader tips.
Madison report alleges rules skirted to raise police chief
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Gov. Walker officials moved Capitol Police Chief Dave Erwin to a ghost position in the Department of Administration on Feb 5, then returned him to head of the Capitol Police to secure a double digit raise of 11.7 percent to 111,067 dollars. Deputy Chief Dan Blackdeer also benefited with a 14.6 percent increase, lifting his pay, as officials tried to bypass civil service salary limits.
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Evansville High press box destroyed by fire before opener
A late Saturday fire at Evansville High School gutted the press box and damaged bleachers. Superintendent Jerry Roth said the press box is a total loss and equipment at Evansville Albany middle school and youth programs was ruined, threatening the Aug. 23 season opener.
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